Sunday, November 29, 2009

Santa came early to my house as you can see by the photo below.



I just mentioned to dh a couple of weeks ago that my current sewing machine is not performing as well as it should be and I will just start having a "look see" what is around. I do not need to buy one just yet but will have a look to see what is available and how much they are.

Whilst driving between A and B we happened to pass the local sewing centre and I asked dh to stop the car while I just had a quick look. It must have been my lucky day as Janome were having a Christmas special apparently usually $1,200 down to $599 complete with sewing table, walking and 1/4" foot and $20 cashback.

Well want could I do but order one. The whole process took 10 minutes from walking in the door, having a demo and departing with my deposit.

Well I have had a steep learning curve over the last week. Everything is completely different from my old Elna but I love it even though I am still reaching around the back to lift the lever and going to the side to reverse. Old habits die hard!!

Must go and have a play with my new toy.

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Congratulations Karen , I love your new friend !

Margarita said...

Karen you wont know yourself soon, wont take long at all to learn all the ins and outs, though I must admit it took me about 18months to discoer I had a needle threader, wouldn't be without it now

Gloria said...

Have fun with your new toy.. a nice gift for sure. I have only had mine for a few months & I love it.

Susan said...

Enjoy the new sewing machine.

Vicki ♥ said...

OOhhh....gotta have these new toys :) Lovely !

hugs
Vicki

Jo said...

Oooooh! Lucky you. I know you will have lots of fun learning all about your new toy.