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06-01-2015, 09:06 AM

#11

maminstl

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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.

06-01-2015, 02:45 PM

#12

bjchad

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Isn't the tiara a sit down machine. If so just remember it is really no different than your domestic machine, just bigger which will make it easier to quilt on.

06-01-2015, 02:47 PM

#13

dunster

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For most things I'm like maminstl. If I wanted enough to buy it, then I definitely wanted it enough to use it.

06-01-2015, 03:19 PM

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bearisgray

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kathy

just put some plain muslin on and practice writing in cursive, draw, just get used to how it feels, and most of all enjoy yourself!

Or use some old sheets - then the cost factor won't be painful for practicing

06-01-2015, 03:31 PM

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quiltingcandy

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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.

06-01-2015, 04:05 PM

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MadQuilter

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Get a cheater panel and just go to town. If you consider it a practice piece then you can plan to get rid of it when done. No great loss, right?

06-01-2015, 05:07 PM

#17

sewbelle52

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RedGarnet222

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.

Yep, been there done that except I waited more like 9 months!! What a scaredy cat I am!!

06-01-2015, 05:15 PM

#18

Latrinka

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Aren't you curious though?! You'll never know til you try!LOL!

06-01-2015, 05:16 PM

#19

quiltsRfun

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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.

06-01-2015, 05:18 PM

#20

Krisb

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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.