I am going to have to use my stash and stay out of the fabric stores for about a year! I decided to see what is available in lightweight, portable machines for the quilting class I joined. I went into the store where I bought my BabyLock Espire 7 years ago (to look, mind you) and when I left I had signed the bill for a brand new BabyLock Espire Dream Quilter's Series. I pick it up next Tuesday. I am getting it for $1200 off. The saleslady kept talking to the owner and by the time we were finished, I also got the A-Line machine straight across trade for my original Espire. Some days it does pay to get out of bed!

Congrats! Don't forget pics!

Thanks. As soon as I get it home.

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Well there goes your fabric money. LOL Congrats!!

I guess if you can't buy any more fabric, then you did the next best thing!! Congrats on the new machine!!!

Congrats. I can't wait to see pics.

WOO HOO good for you ! and maybe you can sneak in a few pieces of fabric here and there :wink: We won't tell 8-)

Congratulations! I'm happy for you. It will be worth sacrificing fabric shopping for awhile. Enjoy & happy stitching.

Congrats!!! A new toy is so thrilling!! :D

congrats

You will LOVE your new BL Espire, that is the machine I want!

Omg! My hubby would kill me! He has a fit if I buy fabric! Would love to see his face if I did!

Good for you, a deal too good to pass up.

This works out perfectly. :lol: You get a bunch of new stuff and when your stash is used up.....that's right.....you get to build a new stash.....In the mean time, I hope this means we will get to see a lot of new creations from you!

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Congrats. Enjoy.

No kidding. Congratulations. You are the salesperson of the year!

Lucky you

Aw, lucky you! Congrats!

I am contemplating buying a lightweight machine to take to sit & stitch. do you know how much your Aspire weighs?

Have fun creating!

Congrats :D

I don't have trouble with my conscience bothering me when buying quilting items. in 1982 I quit smoking so my money goes to fabric instead of cigarettes!!!!
also, TV used to be no cost entertainment. Now the cable bill is $75 every month. I DON'T watch it. DH does, so that is another $75 that I could spend monthly for my entertainment!

Awesome!! I've used the Espire at our Project Linus get-togethers. That's a wonderful machine. My quilting buddy has one on lay-away. I have the Esante which is basically the same machine but with embroidery. The Espire has some features mine doesn't have -- like the auto-presser foot lifter....

Enjoy your new toy !!!

How fun! Something new! Enjoy your new machine.

I bought an Espire in October. Just love it. I have an Elna as well. Both are in the quilter's series.

The Espire is not a light weight machine. Weighs somewhere in the neighborhood of 25 pounds. I would not recommend it as a class machine. Check out the Decorators Choice or Quilters Choice. I think they run around $800-1,000. Much less than the Espire and weigh less.

Before I upgraded to the Esante, I had the Quilter's Choice. I was perfectly happy with this machine but wanted to be able to embroider which is why I upgraded. I had to turn it in because I couldn't afford to simply buy a second machine.

Check the Babylock website for specs and weights. The QC couldn't weigh more than about 15 lbs.

The only differences between the Decorator's Choice and Quilter's Choice are the types of stitches. Obviously, the QC is more geared toward us quilters.

It is the Baby Lock Grace A-Line series and weighs about 17 pounds, which is much less than the Espire.

Look at some of the Janomes. My Janome AQS2009 weighs 12 pounds. I under stand Brother also has a light weight machine. Both are good.

Well done Lindy - that's awesome.

Congratulations and I know you'll enjoy!

That's what I was looking for because I know they are lighter weight, but the great deal I got hooked me. I may still look at Janome down the road because I have granddaughters who will sew. They can have this new one. Tuesday seems like it is a long way down the calendar! Why is it time passes so quickly when we don't want it to and then drags when we are waiting for something so good?

congrats on your new toy. God bless. Penny

TheJanome AQS2009 would be great for teaching kids to sew as you can adjust the maximum speed it will sew. Great for when you want real control for intricate projects too.

Congrats, just do not forget pics!!

I should be able to pick the machine up today! I will definately post pics.

Woohoo! It's always exciting to be getting a new machine!