My Elna was stolen
#91
Now that is very encouraging - your X bid on an Elna for you and having it shipped to you - I would say he has a good heart - what a decent thing for him to do for you - he deserves a big pat on the back. I hope it hurries to your home, sounds like that could be your new quilting pal. Things will work out for you. Have Faith.
#92
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I had my car broken into before too and I felt sad for months over the small items that were taken I can imagine how bad you feel over your loss.
We have the highest co pay on our vehicle insurance they offer so I don't leave anything in the car that I can't replace easy. When traveling I take everything out of the car every night and repack it every morning when at motels.
We have the highest co pay on our vehicle insurance they offer so I don't leave anything in the car that I can't replace easy. When traveling I take everything out of the car every night and repack it every morning when at motels.
#93
Originally Posted by geckos42
Ladies, thank you sincerely for your heart-warming comments. I will NEVER again leave my car out of the garage or with anything of value inside. Like I said, I was in a very upscale neighborhood and never dreamed anyone would have the slightest interest in a 25-yr. old machine. I couldn't have been MORE wrong.
I'm delighted to share good news. My X-husband found, bid on, bought an Elna like mine (NOT mine, but LIKE it) and is having it shipped to me. I'm flabbergasted. Not a gesture I would have expected him to make.
Oh, I am so happy for you! What a beautiful gesture on your X's part.
It's coming from FL and should be here (AZ) in a week. I'll have it serviced and let you know how it runs. I'm overjoyed, humbled, excited, and feeling very UN-worthy of his generosity.
I'll immediately record the serial number and put it to work churning out more quilts - photos of which I'll share here.
Thank you all for your advice, suggestions, concerns and good wishes.
I'm delighted to share good news. My X-husband found, bid on, bought an Elna like mine (NOT mine, but LIKE it) and is having it shipped to me. I'm flabbergasted. Not a gesture I would have expected him to make.
Oh, I am so happy for you! What a beautiful gesture on your X's part.
It's coming from FL and should be here (AZ) in a week. I'll have it serviced and let you know how it runs. I'm overjoyed, humbled, excited, and feeling very UN-worthy of his generosity.
I'll immediately record the serial number and put it to work churning out more quilts - photos of which I'll share here.
Thank you all for your advice, suggestions, concerns and good wishes.
#95
So sorry to hear about your Elna. I totally understand your attachment to it as I had one that I bought in about 1980. I just didn't think any machine would ever suit me again. I bought a Bernina 830 record and have been very pleased with it, but it still wasn't my Elna. About 3 yrs ago, I found one on ebay and bought it. This baby was absolutely in mint condition. In fact it had been used so little, that part of it was frozen up from lack of use. I took it in, had it serviced, and it sews beautifully. With all that said, I find myself rarely using it as stick with my Bernina. Hope the one your X bought for you, turns out as nice... best wishes!
#98
As another Elna SU owner, (40 yrs old and still purring along), I feel your pain. I am so sorry that you were violated this way. Good luck with your shopping for a new machine. Let us know what you decide on.
Patti
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#99
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Originally Posted by geckos42
Some of you may remember my post topic "Eastward Bound & looking for great quilt shops". Well, I'm back from my fabulous trip and sad to share that my luggage - containing clothes (for 6 weeks), quilting fabric, the quilt for my grandson (my avatar), gifts, toys, books (for my grandkids), my Dell netbook and worst of all, my ELNA machine - was stolen from my car.
To add insult to injury, I had called the insurance company just days before to increase my deductible from $500 to $1000! :-( My daughter says I was really tempting the gods. :cry:
So (deep breath) I'm in the market for a replacement machine as my stolen one hasn't shown up on eBay or in local pawn shops. I loved my Elna SU air electronic, even though it's 25 years old. However it was a sewing machine and since February, I've become a quilter.
I'm interested in your opinions/feedback on the Elna 6600 (Quilting Queen). I haven't test driven it, but I've looked at it - twice. I know Janome bought out Elna so there may be opinions about the similarities/differences between the two manufacturers.
Thanks in advance for your input,
KARREN
To add insult to injury, I had called the insurance company just days before to increase my deductible from $500 to $1000! :-( My daughter says I was really tempting the gods. :cry:
So (deep breath) I'm in the market for a replacement machine as my stolen one hasn't shown up on eBay or in local pawn shops. I loved my Elna SU air electronic, even though it's 25 years old. However it was a sewing machine and since February, I've become a quilter.
I'm interested in your opinions/feedback on the Elna 6600 (Quilting Queen). I haven't test driven it, but I've looked at it - twice. I know Janome bought out Elna so there may be opinions about the similarities/differences between the two manufacturers.
Thanks in advance for your input,
KARREN
#100
Originally Posted by madamekelly
Originally Posted by geckos42
Some of you may remember my post topic "Eastward Bound & looking for great quilt shops". Well, I'm back from my fabulous trip and sad to share that my luggage - containing clothes (for 6 weeks), quilting fabric, the quilt for my grandson (my avatar), gifts, toys, books (for my grandkids), my Dell netbook and worst of all, my ELNA machine - was stolen from my car.
To add insult to injury, I had called the insurance company just days before to increase my deductible from $500 to $1000! :-( My daughter says I was really tempting the gods. :cry:
So (deep breath) I'm in the market for a replacement machine as my stolen one hasn't shown up on eBay or in local pawn shops. I loved my Elna SU air electronic, even though it's 25 years old. However it was a sewing machine and since February, I've become a quilter.
I'm interested in your opinions/feedback on the Elna 6600 (Quilting Queen). I haven't test driven it, but I've looked at it - twice. I know Janome bought out Elna so there may be opinions about the similarities/differences between the two manufacturers.
Thanks in advance for your input,
KARREN
To add insult to injury, I had called the insurance company just days before to increase my deductible from $500 to $1000! :-( My daughter says I was really tempting the gods. :cry:
So (deep breath) I'm in the market for a replacement machine as my stolen one hasn't shown up on eBay or in local pawn shops. I loved my Elna SU air electronic, even though it's 25 years old. However it was a sewing machine and since February, I've become a quilter.
I'm interested in your opinions/feedback on the Elna 6600 (Quilting Queen). I haven't test driven it, but I've looked at it - twice. I know Janome bought out Elna so there may be opinions about the similarities/differences between the two manufacturers.
Thanks in advance for your input,
KARREN
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