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Manitoba Prairie Quilters Show - guess what I bought!
I am the new owner of a HQ Sweet Sixteen! I test drove a few different machines at the show and this machine won my heart.
Hubby is a real keeper! I didn't even have to convince him! |
Even if money weren't the issue, i'd have to convince mine to let me have yet another room for sewing/quilting since it wouldn't fit into my sewing room. Or i'd have to switch rooms, which i've seriously considered anyway. Congratulations on the new toy/tool.
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Good for you! Enjoy!
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Congratulations!! What would you have done if he said No you can't buy that. LOL I always wonder about this when I read someone's DH said yes you may. I have tested just about very brand of mid arm and long arms. I still can't make up my mind if it is something I want to commit too. I don't like loading the quilt top on any of them but love to quilt with them.
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Congrats - you will have a wonderful time
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Congratulations!
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
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Congratulations!! What would you have done if he said No you can't buy that. LOL I always wonder about this when I read someone's DH said yes you may. I have tested just about very brand of mid arm and long arms. I still can't make up my mind if it is something I want to commit too. I don't like loading the quilt top on any of them but love to quilt with them.
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wonderful have fun with it!!!
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Originally Posted by Trisher
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Well I didn't really ask - but we consult each other on big purchases. I am really glad he bought that boat a few years back LOL!
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FANTASTIC!!! Have a great time with your machine. Hubby sounds like a real keeper:)
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I love my Sweet 16! And yes, my husband has a boat ;-)
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lucky you.....I tried it out and loved it.....wish I could afford one
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A boat purchase was the reason I got my longarm as well.
Originally Posted by Trisher
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Well I didn't really ask - but we consult each other on big purchases. I am really glad he bought that boat a few years back LOL!
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Congratulations, you are going to love your new machine.
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I tested one at my local sewing store, but was disappointed that it required a foot pedal. The pedal messes with my calf muscle and caused discomfort for several days after my 5 minute test drive.
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This thread is cracking me up....I wonder how many boat/longarm households there are across the nation!? LOL
I got to play around on a $30K longarm machine this weekend...oh man was that fun. I think I'm glad there is absolutely no space in my house for it, that way I'm not seriously tempted...plus we don't have a boat, LOL. |
That's wonderful and I hope you really enjoy it for many years!
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Enjoy your new machine.
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Show us your first project!
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 6650614)
Congratulations!! What would you have done if he said No you can't buy that. LOL I always wonder about this when I read someone's DH said yes you may. I have tested just about very brand of mid arm and long arms. I still can't make up my mind if it is something I want to commit too. I don't like loading the quilt top on any of them but love to quilt with them.
When I first got my LA I was very anxious about loading also. I found that I just developed a system that worked for me and always am very generous in cutting backing and batting. Now I can easily load quite quickly. |
When I bought mine, I called him and said, "I don't have enough in my checking account,
which credit card should I use?" |
Lucky, lucky you they are a very nice machine and I hope you enjoy it and quilt lots of quilts for us to see and enjoy.
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I bought the Babylock version, Tiara, last Oct. Same machine. I tried all the different brands at sewing expo, liked the Sweet 16 & Tiara the best. My local (very good) dealer carries both machines & at the time Babylock was doing a special promo so she was able to give me a better price. I just love it, and have done several quilts, great fun.
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So happy for you. I too would have no problem convincing my Wonderful Hubby. BUT I need another room already and I'm not sure I would push so far as to add on to the house.:o
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Wow..good for you. Enjoy! Missed the show and still in Iowa due to storm!
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Congratulations on acquiring the HQ Sweet Sixteen, I'm so jealous. Maybe someday I'll win the lottery and be able to get one, and the space to put it. Happy quilting.
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well I am green with envy, kudos to your hubby for supporting your passion
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Good for you. I will never get one, no room for one. My Husband doesn't have a boat, nor does he want one.
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Congratulations! Enjoy it.
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Congratulations - I have my heart set on one but can't afford it right now. Pet it for me!
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It's fun to read when someone bites the bullet and gets a long arm. I'm holding out not to buy one! I've read too many posts of the learning curve to be a big frustration! no I'll keep paying someone to quilt my big quilts for me!
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I hope you love it!! I do.
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Congrats! Nothing better than a partner who supports your passions!
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Wow, wow, wow.....enjoy!!
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