Going to try out a new sewing machine
Saturday DH and I are going to the Twin Citeis (MN) to visit relatives, and he has made arrangements to stop in a quilt shop so I can try out a machine I'm considering.
So they are going to have the Juki 2010, and the Brother equivalent ready for me to try. I'll be bringing along some samples, including some long strips, pieced strips and even some paper piecing. I think I'll bring along something to try sewing on a binding also.
I think my husband is more excited about this than I am. He said the lady he talked to would make sure they have one of each ready to go in a box, and that she sounded confident we'd be leaving with one of them. My main machine is 35 years old, and though I love it, I'd also love to get a thread cutter and a knee lift. Not to mention a bit more speed!
While it's common for me to bring a sewing machine back home when I make a trip like this, this will be one of the few times the machine will be less than 50 years old!