So my sewing machine completely died last week. I have been without it for almost two weeks. But thanks to the grace of God and a few moves of heaven, I now have TWO machines!

The first one is a 1977 singer that could have gone through a war and still work. It's solid, it's great! I traded my quilting services for this one. I just need to make a lap quilt for the lady's granddaughter.

The second one is a brand spanking new Singer 16 stitch machine. I am not kidding, it's straight out of the box. I will be making a king size quilt for this lady, but it's so worth it, this macine is awesome!

So after I got the first machine back yesterday I went to town and finished this little tote for my friend's babyshower.

Sorry this is so long, but I'm just so happy!

Had to post some pictures of the fabric I bought to complete the two quilts.

And the patterns for the two quilts. Again, sorry it's so long, just really happy!

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Congrats on your new machine.

Your '77 looks a lot like my old 1975 Singer---it is a workhorse. My daughter is using it now and loves it!!

Good for you!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: I am so happy for you!!!! Congratulations!!! :D

OH! Your excitement is contagious!
Good job!
Your posting wasn't long at all! Just exquisitely delicious <g>

Looks like you are going to be buuuuuusssssssyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!

Congratulations......I can understand your excitement. enjoy.

WooHoo!!!! I am soooo excited for you :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Those are awesome machines and I love the fabrics and patterns that you have chosen :D :D :D

Way to go ! Love the barter system, sometimes I think that is the best business system :lol: The fabrics are pretty . Did you make the patterns or where did you find them, they are great .
Sharon

Sew happy for you! Looks like you have some cutting and sewing to do! :lol:

Those patterns are all from me. I was told what color's to stay in, and the rest of it was me. I would be at the sewing machine playing right now, but for some reason my stomach decided it was going to be upset tonight... BOOOO! Maybe tomorrow! :wink:

YEA!!!! so glad you got a machine (or two)! Now you can get back to sewing your heart out! So happy for you!!!

Sorry to hear you are not feeling well , especially more hard since you are so excited to get breaking in your new machines! The patterns are great ! Can't wait to see the finished quilts :lol:
Sharon

Congrats! I hope you get sewing away! I love the fabric and the patterns! :)

Oooooh Yeah! Congratulations! I am so glad you were able to get two machines so quickly! It is the pits to be without a machine. Looking for ward to seeing the quilts as you finish them.

WAY COOL. I'm so happy it worked out for you.... :D

Congratulations! I'm glad your back in the saddle again!

God is good!!!

I love your old machine ! They rock . I hope you have better luck with your singer sew simple than I have ! My hangs up and won't sew , it has issues !!! Give me an old machine anytime . Annie

I am a little nervous about the newer Singer...I've read reviews that it doesn't like to work. However until that day happens, I'll be glad to have it. I'm glad I got the old machine too though, because if I have issues with the other one I still won't be out a machine.

*Runs off to play with fabric*

Happy for you. God alway's works things out and usually with a little bonus we did't expect.
Have fun!

That is great. What a deal, you get to make two quilts and get sewing machines as a bonus.

Wonderful :thumbup: I can feel your happiness all the way up here in Connecticut :lol:

Whaddaya mean, so long? We're looking at great pictures and reading a fabulous story!! Congrats!!