Well, I did it;I bought myself the Bernina Aurora QE 440 and the Horn Quilter's Dream sewing cabinet. I am soooo excited!

I was hoping to sell my HQ-16 before I invested any more money into sewing machines, but Thursday 3/5 was my birthday and I bought what I have been wanting ever since I played at my sister's house (and she has the Bernina and Horn). I know many people think I'm crazy to go from a long arm machine to this little Bernina, but I am so much better at FQM than what I could do on the H-Q long arm.

I thought DH might pop a blood vessel because I made this purchase while my money is still tied up in the HQ-16, but he actually was very supportive. He knew how badly I've been wanting this Bernina and he said that it was better to buy it than to keep lowering my price on the
HQ-16, just because I was anxious to sell. Yeap, as far as hubbies go, he's a real keeper! So now the pressure is off;whenever the HQ sells, it sells. In the meantime, I'm thrilled to death with my new Bernina.
Happy Birthday to me!

Happy birthday and congratulations on your new toys!

congratulations and belated Happy Birthday!
Yes I agree your DH is a keeper.
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What a great way to celebrate your birthday!
Enjoy!

GREAT BIRTHDAY PRESENT!

Have or had a joyus happy birthday and many more :D

Happy belated birthday, Nita. My granddaughter has the same birthday. I certainly would love to buy your longarm, unfortunately, I don't have the space or the money right now. Congratulations on your new Bernina. Have fun.

Happy Birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Enjoy that machine.

Linda D

Congratulations! and Happy Birthday!

you are going to have so much fun!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! What a wonderful Birthday present. If I could Nita, I would buy your HQ as that's the machine I'm wanting, but not enough funds and you're waaaaaaaay over there on the east coast while I"m on the west.. Good luck to you selling it. :-)

Happy Birthday, and have great memories on yur new Bernina! Yep, your DH is a keeper! :lol:

Oh so glad you had a wonderful birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDDO :D

Happy Birthday to you! You really know how to pick out presents :lol: :lol: Way to go girl!

What a great birthday present and what a great hubby.

Happy Birthday Nita and have fun with your new toys!

Yea, Nita!!!! I am so glad that you went ahead and "took the plunge"!! I think you are going to love your new Bernina and have many happy hours with it.

Belated Happy Birthday wishes (again)!!!!

Happy Birthday and you will absolutely love your machine I also have the 440QE but do envy you on the horn table hope you got the stitch regulator the BSR foot it is wonderful for machine quilting I use it for all of my quilting I just do the large ones in sections ENJOY and
Happy Quilting Dodie

Hi Dodie! Yes, I got the BSR. Good to know someone else who has it and loves it. My sister tried doing FMQ for YEARS ...... took classes, etc. but, until she got the Bernina w/ BSR she just couldn't get even stitches. Since she has had the BSR, you should see the wonderful FMQ she has managed to do. When you say that you do larger quilts, how large are you talking about? I'd appreciate any hints/words of wisdom you could share. Thanks, Nita

I do as large as queen size but in sections as large as quarters or as small as blocks then put them together works great I also trace patterns on
press and seal using a ball point pen it sticks with no pinning just remove carefully and can do any design will be happy to help you in any way I can
Dodie

I have a Quilter's Horn Cabinet too and Looooooooove it!! Although it has been in storage for almost 5 years, but I am hoping that will change soon. I hope to have a house very very soon!

Congrats on your new babies and a happy belated birthday!!!

Happy Birthday, a couple of days late. I know you will enjoy your new things immensely. Although I don't have a new Bernina, I have the 153 QE, and LOVE it! Can't say enough about the Bernina's. You got my dream set up & I'll look forward to seeing the wonderful things you make.

I want both a hubby like that and a Bernina like that and a Horn cabinet. Let's see...is there enough room for the hubby to sleep in the cabinet while I sew?

Nita,

I have the Horn Deluxe Combo-Air Sewing Center and just love it. The drawers hold most stuff. There is a place on the right for a computer or serger. And the space is amazing! I love it! I would love to get a better machine, but will have to settle with my Brother CI-6000.

Happy birthday!!

Another Nita, but I am really and Anita, from Minnesota

it's always great to receive something that gives oneself pleasure, maybe you can email me what price you are requesting for the HQ16 maybe i can buy it and recive please

Shadowlane ~ I am asking $5500 for my HQ-16 Pro Frame Package with Stitch Regulator. I recently lowered my price from $6500 where I started out when I decided to sell. $5500 is my rock bottom price. I also have it listed on Craigs List. Would prefer to sell locally in which case buyer could pick up. Otherwise, out of town buyer needs to pay shipping costs. It is a steal at this price. Barely used. Great running condition. Comes w/ about $400 worth of extras.

very nice happy late birthday

Thanks to everyone for your kind birthday wishes. I love being part of this Board. Reading these posts have made me feel like I celebrated my birthday with quilting friends scattered all over the map.
:) :-) :D :wink:

i have an hq16 and was looking for just the machine so i would have a spare my hubby says too much money for now thanks for the quick response, hope the economy recovers soon

You want a "spare" HQ-16 machine ??? Interesting ...... Sorry, but it would be pointless for me to sell you just the machine, as I would then be stuck with the frame which would then be useless.

If you already have an HQ and are looking for another, this must mean you are very happy with the product. Even though I have not mastered the art of long arm quilting ...... and have lost interest in learning ...... I know this is a great machine for anyone who wants to do long arm quilting;It is worth every penny of the $5500 that I'm asking. I just need to sit tight until the right person comes along.

Just out of curiosity, what are you asking for the HQ16?

Glad you had such an awesome birthday!

on previous page Marie :D
Happy belated birthday, Nita! :D