GailG

I knew a lovely lady named Violet. I think that would be a good name for your purple baby. SHE probably just can't wait to meet you and to serve you.

kyquiltlover1942

There is only 3 things to remember. Practice, practice and practice. there is a learning curve, but just put on some music, have a glass of wine at one end and chocolates at the other. You'll be surprised at how fast you learn to get from one end to the other. My machine is named Minerva, after my Grandma, who taught me to quilt.

#1piecemaker

I can do the music. Maybe a little wine. But, not enough to do me any good because of the medicine I take. And, I love love love chocolate but can't have the caffiene. So, I guess it is just practice, practice, practice and listen to some oldies...

Taughtby Grandma

I had those same feelings when I first got my TinLizzie. Don't worry, they go away the first time you finish a quilt on it. It makes quilting sooooo much easier! Therefore it's more fun!

nanquilt

I feel your remorse. I, too, just bought the Bernina quilting frame and quilt motion software to use with my Bernina 830. It came and I have it assembled almost, but I cannot make myself give it a try. I am sure that will pass and I can get to it soon as I am sure you will too. Just follow the instructions slowly and practice. I know we will master these things and have a wonderful time quilting.

kristakz

Mine arrived on Friday. Setup and running today, and I am thrilled. Try not to think of the cost, and think about the fun you are going to have using it! I'm sure you worked out the dollars & cents earlier, so now you should put that all aside and plan to have fun. The only way you lose now is by not using it.
Now, back to my dungeon for more playtime/practice

maxo

Good for you! The only thing I would consider is if you have any people in your area for help. o they give customer help.If you buy any sewing machine and do not ave any close by customer service then i would be really worried. That is the main thing to ask...is there any place close tome where I can get help?

Barb in Louisiana

If you have a camera or phone that makes videos, then do one with every different thing she tells you. (Making many small videos will let you go back to that one task you have a question about, without scanning through the whole 2 or 3 hour video.) One clue, if you are using an iPhone, turn the camera sideways, because when you sync to your computer, if taken with the phone in a normal position, the pic will be sideways...lol A lot of fun to watch! I would test the video thing before she shows up to set up the machine.

The videos will allow you to go back & review everthing she tells you & shows you. You will come to consider the videos as your bible for the machine.

For my older Nolting, I went to the Nolting website & printed out everything I could for long arming. I put that in a binder with a table of contents & left a couple of pages in the front that I could write tips/important stuff on. This is my resource. Most often I have been able to figure out things without contacting Dan Novak at Nolting. But when I have needed the tech support, he has been great.

Have fun!

#1piecemaker

Thanks for the advice. I do have movies on my camera. I think I'll have fresh batteries waiting.

Annaquilts

I think it might be a good idea to take some classes if you have not signed up for any yet. You spend a lot of money so it would be worth spending some time in learning to use it and it might alleviate some of your feelings. Your machines sounds lovely. Besure to post pictures of her. Have fun and pace yourself. Congrats!