Such a "Fraidy Cat"
#14
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Location: MN
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#15
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
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When I got both my Janome and my Husqvarna embroidery machine I didn't use it at home until I had my first lessons. Up until I bought my Janome MC6600P my machines were the Singer 19-51, a Damascus treadle and another Singer 413 (I think) it was used and all I cared about was that it had the Zig Zag stitch without an attachment. I had a Singer portable from 1973 that was worthless so can't tell you anything about what it was.
I knew the new machines were more complicated so wanted to be able to use them with confidence.
I knew the new machines were more complicated so wanted to be able to use them with confidence.
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cadiz, KY
Posts: 196
I am the same way! I don't care what "new" machine it is. This spills out into household type appliances as well. I once bought a baby lock serger and it took a year to get the nerve to use it. (20 years ago) The last machine I was intimidated by was a radiant/convection heat oven. Three weeks sitting there and I only just used it a couple days ago.
#19
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 8,847
I got a Sweet Sixteen a couple of weeks ago and couldn't wait to try it. I put together a practice sandwich and dove right in, keeping the instruction manuals nearby. It was fun and easier than I thought. Since then I've finished three quilts and have three more ready to go. I still need to schedule my class. Don't be afraid. You'll love it.
#20
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Asheville, previously Lake Vermilion, Tarpon Springs, Duluth, St Paul, Soudan
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[QUOTE=maminstl;7213514]I am just the opposite - I would have it out of the box, set up, read the manual and give it a whirl as soon as possible. I would also assume that whatever I did would look awful until I got the hang of it.[/QUOTE
Manual? They come with a manual? I thought that was just part of the packing material.
Manual? They come with a manual? I thought that was just part of the packing material.
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