Thanks for the tip, I had heard that, and have been trying not to switch machines, although I was severely tempted the other day. Thanks for confirming I made the right choice by staying with the same machine. This board is so informative....helps save me from silly mistakes (at least from more of them than I already make :oops: )

Is it home yet ??? LOL

Its a great message board isn't it!?! :thumbup:

You are one lucky gal! I have a Gem that I bought and one that my Mom left me, and I would not trade either of them for any other. I LOVE how light they are, and can really zip through my piecing with either of them. Great travel machines...Enjoy your new one!

Congrats, that is wonderful. Your daughter will be ecstatic.

Woo Hoo! Congratulations! I am so happy for you. Makes you feel special to win doesn't it?

Congrats!!!!

Yeah! I love it when Nurses have good things happen! Can't wait to see the picture!

Good for you!

Most definitely!

Well, I just got her home. Her name is Cassandra - Cassie for short. She is a demo/shop model so gently used. She is a Janome Jem Silver - 25th Anniversary edition, so while probably not the latest model, she is beautiful to me. ;) Will get pics as soon as DH gets home.

I am so lucky!

Yikes - how special - best of luck with it - I'm sure your daughter will enjoy

Judy

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! I don't usually win stuff, so it's exciting when others do.

How lucky you are!!! I bet your daughter will be soooo happy to have such a nice gift waiting for her.

That's wonderful...I own a Janome Platimum and love it.

:D Congratulation

Congratulations!

I hope you and your daughter enjoy it!

Hugs

Caroline

Congratulations!

It's a great little machine; it's light and great to take to quilt classes or on vacation. Congrats.

Congrats to you nursie76!

Thanks everyone. She is a sweet little machine, pics soon.

She should be able to take it back with her. As far as the electricity connection goes, all she needs to do is buy an adaptor when she gets back to New Zealand. All the travel stores and most Post Offices sell them. I purchased my Pfaff from England, got myself an English to Australian adaptor, and there were no problems at all. Perhaps she will have to pay for excess baggage because of the weight of the machine but I cannot see any problems with her taking it back with her. By the way, congratulations on your win.

Congratulations!!!!!
I'm happy for you!!! :thumbup:

you will love, love, love her.

I would definitely check into the transformer idea.

I think she will be O.K. with the electricity in NZ. You just need to get a converter and things usually work pretty well. Congratulations!

You will love the Jem. I have one and just love it. But then again I have 4 Janome's

Well here she is...! She is an itty bitty thing, so petite! It is an American Sewing Guild 25th Anniv model. Now just need to get a carrying case so she will be protected where ever she goes!

Wow lucky lucky you and your daughter.

Congratulations.
I bought one of the Jem's and it is fantastic to take to class.
It was funny 3 of us bought them and we are the hit of sewing classes where we are just doing straight stitching. Everyone wants to know where we got them.
It sure beats lugging the Brother Innovis to class that weighs a ton.
Enjoy they are neat little machines, and only 12 pounds.
kjym Kathy

Congratulations!!! It looks like a great machine to take to class and (unlike the featherweight) it zigzags!

:thumbup:

You are right! I hadn't thought of that!

That is wonderful news....congrats. Your daughter will love it.

I bought a case for my jem from Ken's sewing &vac in Muscles Shouls , Alabama .
real nice people and have always gotten great service from them.
You can get to them on the web.
They also send out newsletters with specials.
kjym Kathy

I bought one of those for quilting guild days, light enough for me to deal with as I am disabled and can't carry anything really heavy. I love it and it suits my needs well.

That is awesome!!!

Congrats! Just to win something is great!

I really like hearing stories like this!!! Congratulations.

Congrats! She is a real beauty! That would be a nice one to take to class......Luck came your way...I love a happy ending! Bet your hubby was excited to!

Congratulations ... I'm so happy for you!

mine goes where i go. we're attached at the hip.

mine came with a tapestry zippered case with web strap handles and a sturdy bottom, but no pockets. you can probably make one using upholstery fabric and web strapping, but customized with pockets.

loads of congratulations! :thumbup: