I was getting kind of bored doing the little white hexies for my colouful hexie project that I showed you a while ago. So I decided to switch to Kaffe Fasset fabrics, just to keep things interesting. I am doing hand appliqued hearts and machine sewn nine patches. I found some light yellows in my stash, so I am using that.
This project is going to take me a long time. But that's okay. I am in no hurry. I love hand applique and my machine is giving me woes. It keeps jamming up and stopping on me. And also, the light doesn't work any more. I may have to buy a new machine before too long. Anyone got any ideas as to what I should get?
This project is going to take me a long time. But that's okay. I am in no hurry. I love hand applique and my machine is giving me woes. It keeps jamming up and stopping on me. And also, the light doesn't work any more. I may have to buy a new machine before too long. Anyone got any ideas as to what I should get?
Babylock machines are very reliable and their company is very good too. I hope you have a dealer near you so you can check one out.
ReplyDeleteI may be in the market for a new machine myself so I will be interested in what people recommend. I was thinking Janome.
ReplyDeleteLovely hearts and nine patches! I bought myself a new Janome, the Horizon 9400 and I’m smitten! I’ve had a lot of issues with the 8900 and traded it in back in January. The 9400 has extra light and some other wonderful extra’s. I hope you are able to have a test drive in a sewing machine shop. That’s always the best way to see if you and the sewing machine will be best mates!
ReplyDeleteI should never have traded in my Janome 6600, which was a working horse. They are in re-production and a lot cheaper than the 9400.
In Holland it’s all about Bernina, if you don’t have one, you’re not a serious quilter. I think they are way too expensive and over appreciated, but that’s my humble opinion ;-)
I had a Janome for 16 years - it just died on me in June. I loved the special quilting "goodies" that were part of the package that I got. I believe that Janome makes the Kenmore machines that Sears sell...
ReplyDeleteOh, won't it be beautiful?! I'm still piecing with my 1974 Kenmore, but I have a Janome and just love it, too!
ReplyDeletethis will just be fabulous when you get it done...doesn't matter how long it takes it is the joy of the journey
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