Oh boy! A couple weeks ago Mom and I spent a long weekend visiting my sister in Pennsylvania. While there, we went to several quilt shops (Sis is an avid quilter), and on a spur of the moment kind of thing we stopped in her local Janome shop.
She walked out with a smile on her face and pocketbook intact.
I walked out with a Janome Memory Craft 6500 Professional. And a smile on my face. Not to mention a bit of a sick feeling in my stomach. What had I just done?
I tried to ease the stomach pain I felt by reminding myself the machine I bought was a trade-in and I got a super good deal on it. But, I had NO INTENTION of buying a machine – the thought never crossed my mind. I’m weak — I admit it.
Janome Stitch Guide
I’m still learning all the bells and whistles, but I can say this – I love this machine!! The two features I love the most so far are the needle down feature, and the thread clipper. It’s the little things, you know?
Sis and I named her LeAnn, which is a combo of both our names, to commemorate our fun weekend together.
I’m almost ready to try free motion quilting and can’t wait to use LeAnn for that.
I still have my White 1505, which I will always love. She’s been with me from the beginning of my sewing adventures and still sews like a dream. I can’t imagine ever letting her go.
What machine do you use?
I smiled when I read this. I have acquired a machine that way in the past, too. I remember when the machine first came out, not because I have one, but a friend came home from work and, for her birthday, found one, still sitting in its box, in the middle of her kitchen floor – from her husband. We all thought he was the best husband ever. =) How fun to see the start of your blog. Congratulations on having such a popular spot two years later!
I have been having fun reading through your old posts. And I have this same exact machine. I used it for quilting for ten years before buying my Tiara. I still do most of my piecing on my old Pfaff machine. I still like using this machine for the walking foot.
beth my friend melissa have been know to lick the fabric too. some of it is so yummy you just can’t help yourself. you quilts are beautiful . you machine is sewlicious. my new word. it was so good to see you and keep up the good work carol