Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I saw one of these this weekend at the mini TOGA that I attended. I had a blast at this gathering! So many cool machines to look at, drool over, and play with! The owner of the machine that I saw this weekend demonstrated how the machine sews in different directions just by turning the foot in different directions.
Your machine is gorgeous! Have you ever tried to free-motion with your machine? Although this would be a much slower method to free-motion quilting.
Wow, Monica I am sorry Kathie and I couldn't attend! So it was worth your time driving up here? It sounds like the event was a success! Kathie is gone on her cruise, and I spent half a day on Saturday getting drenched at an outdoor graduation. We couldn't see anything except a sea of umbrellas -- all the umbrellas were dumping water on all the people sitting in front or behind them! From my knees down I was soaked along with everyone else there!
Nancy
Nancy,
Sorry to hear that you got rained on, that doesn't sound like a wonderful time for a day of celebration.
Well, I had a blast on such a rainy day! My day wasn't dreary at all, very sunny on the side of town where I was located. :) The company was awesome, knowledgeable, funny, and friendly! The food was excellent and plentiful. And all of the machines were simply gorgeous. The host has an awesome collection of machines and parts!
Someone showed off two of her beautiful quilts that she made with exchange blocks from the Treadleon block exchange. I had fun seeing the creativity that some folks from Treadleon used in signing their blocks, very nicely done!
I want to thank Sharon, Purplefiend, for mentioning the Treadleon group numerous times. I recommend becoming a member and attending a TOGA or mini TOGA. Yup, I had a blast, and I'm looking forward to the gathering in September.