I picked up my new (to me) Bailey's Home Quilting Machine today!! It's a 13" with the stitch regulator and laser for stencils. All on a Little Gracie frame. We have it together and on the frame, but we took a break for dinner. I want to load it tonight with a practice sandwich, so I can get used to it.

I am staying home from work tomorrow to play with my new baby. I am so excited to be able to quilt my tops quickly and easily. Now I have no excuses for not increasing my quilting productivity!

Irish eyes are smiling ;-)

Congrats! You go Girl!

Have a fun day off work with your new baby!

Wouldn't you still rather be at the lake? hehehe....just kiddin'

to cut down on some frustration - use cotton thread, cotton top, cotton back and cotton batting... (ask me how I know)

or two layers of flannel or some such (that works great for 'playing' around to learn... (wrong sides together - then you have some lap quilts for nursing homes when finished)

once you get the hang of it you'll love it....

:) proud owner of Bailey 15" on little gracie II frame...

That would be perfect - my quilting machine at the lake! It will never happen because it would take up too much room in our cottage but it would be wonderful!

I am so happy for you. Doing a jig here. Have fun with it.

Congrats! I know you'll be having lots of fun! Enjoy!

Happy Dance Happy Dance....Have fun tomorrow.

here's a happy dance for you, Irish!
Congratulations on your new machine...woo hoo...we're all dancing in our hearts...two of my cuties for you:

Sounds like fun!!! I hope you have a great time practicing on it!!!

Take the phone off the hook!!! WOOHOO!!!!!

Awesome!! I hope you get the hang of it right away and enjoy your day off with your new toy!!

Wow, you will have a blast and now no excuses to not getting your quilts quilted!

Have fun! and be sure to post some pictures!

I'm dancing with you. CONGRATS!!

I too am dancing with you - you will have loads of fun with it!!

Congrats!!

I've got my dancing shoes on and I'm doing a jig. Congrats!

Go Girl!!! Doing the Polka here!!! :lol: :lol:

Golly! Not only a new machine and a frame, but a day off work as well. I am doing the happy dance with you!!

I'm doing the chicken dance for you!!! So happy for you!!!

Congratulations, be sure to show us pics.

ok, it's Monday, you should have a couple done by now right? All this dancing is about to cause an earthquake! real happy for you, I love mine.

Congrats.

I wish I could say yes. :) I am just playing around with it. I went back through all the paperwork and manuals and figured what everything is so I really get the most from it. I ordered more thread and practiced a few different things, like FMQ and following a pattern with the laser. If I could figure out how to attach the stylus, I would try that too, but I have to wait til DH gets home. He has more patience than me. If I can't figure it out right away, I go do something else. He's much better than me at detail. I am loving it so far.

:-) I;m doing the twist here for you and dancing in a circle clapping youre so li=ucky and i can fell the happiness

:-) I;m doing the twist here for you and dancing in a circle clapping youre so lucy and i can fell the happiness

I'm so envious!

I ordered my Bailey 17" on 2/23 and believe my order "fell through the cracks", but according to UPS, it's to be delivered today ... so I know how excited you are. Me, too!!!

I'll raise a glass of Guiness to you! Congratulatins on your new machine and have a ball.

Absolutely Fabulous!! Enjoy.

Jealous Jealous Jealous!! But extremely happy for you. Can feel the joy!!

I don't have one - but someday maybe - what is life without wants in the sewing world. let those irish eyes smile and enjoy !

Congradulations. Its so great when we can be at that place where all things come together. GooD Luck!!
Sharon

What a great excuse for playing hookie from work. Have fun!

Doing a happy dance in Hannibal.

Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy! and I know you will.

I am happy 4 you !
I see the name IRISH..............do you have tons of freckles as I do ???
Use your new machine w/ Happiness, Health & a few giggles !

Congratulations on your new toy. How wonderful that would be. You have fun. Penny

Have a wonderful, happy day!