Ta Da!!

There's a new toy in my sewing room and it is the most amazing machine I've ever had. At the risk of sounding like an ad for Bernina, this machine is everything you could ever want rolled into one! I don't think I've ever bonded so quickly with a sewing machine (and for those of you who've been reading a while, you know there've been a few).

My Bernina 830 arrived at its new home Sunday afternoon. My dealer is great! They got it in Saturday evening, stitched it out, and called me to come pick it up Sunday when they went into the shop to do some office work. It's been a pretty easy learning curve so far as it has many of same features as my last machine. The size, however, is something else!! It's huge, and I need to find a more workable table to use it on. I've been making do, but hope to inspire Dan to create something more permanent soon.


It stitches beautifully. So far, I've made another little bag like the one for my iPod, a bib, and monogrammed a towel. I think a small wall hanging will be next.

Meanwhile, spring seems to have gone into hibernation. We had snow yesterday and today saw a few flakes mingled in with the rain. Our tulips are bravely facing the cold, however, and stand shoulder to shoulder, giving us a hint of warmer weather to come.


Don't you just love the dandelions?? And now I've got some sewing to do!