I was going to wait until I got it home to post, so there would be pictures, but I'm too excited to wait. We are leaving tomorrow morning to drive to Ephrata, WA, and I will get two days training on the Innova 26" longarm. Then on Friday we will load it up and bring it home. AND - I will get to meet Omak, who lives nearby. Did I say I'm excited???

I am SEW happy for you! How very wonderful, and I can't wait to see pictures! Congratuations!

That is so cool!!!! I am quite excited for you. It is my dream to own one someday. You have made some really beautiful quilts, your upcoming ones will be even more beautiful quilted on your new Long Arm!!! Can't wait to see what you do with it!!

I am so happy- what a great trip!

OH HI Dunstar! I work at the Fabric Patch! Cindi is my boss....you will be working with her ..she is the best! YOu may not meet me--I won't be working ..but I usually pop in..so I will say hi!

Congrats Linda! Charismah lives in Ephrata. Are you getting it at 'The Fabric Patch'? They are all so nice there and Charismah works there on some weekends. Let us see photos and hear a report on how you like it.

Dunster, how exciting! Is this an early Christmas present? BTW, who is Omak?

How awesome!!! A long arm, lessons AND you get to meet atleast one board member :D :D :D Does it get any better than this??? 8-) 8-) 8-)

I am so excited for you. I can't wait to see pictures.

Wow how nice , so lucky you are , please show us pic's.

Dunster, this is more than FABULOUS!!!! WE ARE ALL GREEN WITH ENVY................Please post pictures as soon as you can...

Dunster I'm thrilled to bits for you! :-D :-D :-D

AND you'll get to meet Omak and Charismah - you lucky duck!

Now, about that Long Arm - how long til you start taking tops in to quilt? In a few months I'll have a Snake River log cabin that'll need quilting! :mrgreen: :lol:

Congratulations!!!!! How absolutely exciting!!! So good your getting the two days training, you'll be a pro in no time!!! :):):)

i'm doing the happy dance for you

Congratulations - It's like adding a member to the family. I want one - I have always wanted one, but like my husband says, "If you get one, we will have to move out - the house is too small". So I will just sit here and envy you and be happy for you! Edie

Someone must be on Santa's nice list. :lol: Can't wait to see you pictures.

You lucky girl!!! Congratulations!!!

oh I can't wait to see

Which one are you getting? I have the HandiQuilter 16 and I love it. Am considering adding the computer attachment. Still not sure if it does exactly what I want so I'm still in the maybe stage. We have two local stores that sell HQ.

Dunster, I am so happy for you and really envious!! The Innova is my dream machine! Took it for a "test drive" at a quilt show last September and have lusted for it ever since. I am religiously saving away for it but am a good 5 years away unless I hit the lottery. Enjoy and please post lots of pictures of the fabulous quilting you are sure to do with this machine, even the practice pieces!

How wonderful. Congratulations. Enjoy.

Congratulations! You're entering a whole new world, how exciting!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
You will love it. :mrgreen:

I'm green :mrgreen: with envy. I could even hook up my Qbot to that setup.

congratulations! When your ready to show it off give me an invite. Maybe we can work out an in-kind trade os some sort.

:-D :-D :-D Congratulations! Life is too short to not have such personal excitement in it. I'm smiling along with you! :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Congratulations, and welcome to LA quilting! If you think piecing is an obsession...just you wait!!! Keep a pad and pen or pencil with you at all times, you'll be wanting to jot down ideas and practice. Keep your arm off the paper to work on your muscle memory. Don't forget to breathe, and HAVE FUN!!!

Congratulations - I'm also own an Innova 26" - be prepared to spend many hours in your sewing room!!! I purchased mine for Jon & Teryl from St. George, Utah

Kristi

Can't think of a more deserving quilter than you! congratulations!
I too am green with envy!

You will absolutely LOVE IT,,, I have the same Innova 26"...
got it in September. Love my baby and I know you will
too. You are very blessed to be able to take the training..
I did not. Can not wait to see some of your pictures. Also
love the Innova longarm site they give you lots of great
advise. :D

woooohoooo congrats i am so jealous !!!!! have a great time with it

That is so exciting. I am happy for you. Jealous, but very happy.

I just started looking at long arms and I am wondering what make you decide to get this particular machine. I know that I want a long arm, but not sure what brand to look at or what I should be looking for. Any comments or suggestion would be appreciated.

Brenda - outside of Atlanta, GA

After trying many different brands, this seemed to be the best
to guide, quitest and has 24/7/365 help line that is a human person. I have not had to use them but everyone says the
are great with any problems. Also you do not have to purchase the manual with Innova (it comes with the machine) and last but not least it was the least expensive with more features. I am sure there were more reasons but can not think of any right now. Connie in KS. Innova 26

That's pretty damn exciting. I'm happy for you!

AND - I will get to meet Omak, who lives nearby. Did I say I'm excited???[/quote]

:D How super for you! Now is Omak the name of the new machine? or are you going to Omak, the town?

omak is one of our board members :D

please keep us posted ,so so happy for you wow lucky girl :mrgreen: :thumbup: :thumbup:

WOW Such exciting news :thumbup: Can't what to hear back after you have meet the board members and your new machine :mrgreen:

That's so exciting! :)