Hi....I posted a message last week re: looking for a new machine.
I feel truly blessed yesteray as I had one of those days that so rarely happens.
I decided to call a few sewing machine shops having narrowed my choice to a pfaff. I want to keep my husqvarna designer 1 as I love the embroidery but would like dedicated machine for quilting.
Lots of people seem to love the IDT and having tried it I was smitten.
One of the Pfaff dealers, about 70 miles away said she had quite an old machine with IDT in good condition that I might be interested in and could have for $400 so off I went to check it out...the journey took me well over an hour. When I got there she said she was so glad that I had arrived because one of the ladies from her quilt class had literally come in whist I was travelling down and bought a brand new quilt expression 4, trading in her Select 3.0 that she had bought from them just last year. The Select 3.0 was in perfect condition, and looked brand new
Then she said as I had travelled so far would I like it for $425 and she would give me a quater inch foot,open toe and some threads as it had originally come with them as a free gift....I couldn't believe it.....I jumped at it as it really is a lovely machine but had been out of my budget new.
Then we got chatting and I told her I was in the middle of doing a very quick single quilt to send to Japan via our quilt club this week. She asked me to wait five minutes and disappeared into the back of her shop. When she returned her arms were full with quilts....demonstration quilts...which she gave me to take to my quilt group to be sent to Japan.........What a truly wonderful lady....I cannot believe that one telephone call could give me such a wonderful day.....I am calling my new machine Sandra after her.......and it sews beautifully

That's truly nice...What a wonderful thoughtful lady...

Awesome story!

What wonderful blessings for all.

Thank you for posting, it blessed me too.

Sandi

Thanks for sharing your wonderful day. It brings a smile to my face when people are so kind, caring and giving. :)

I had Pfaffs for over 30 years and loved them. Just switched to a Bernina--but have no problems with my Pfaffs.

Blessing do come in all shapes and sizes..very happy for you :)

o happy day!

that made the trip more than worthwhile...have fun with your new machine

Happy that you found a machine to your liking.
To think, one appeared just as you arrived at the shop.
A great story of the generosity of
the quilt store lady and the work
that you and your quild are doing.

What a great story! I'm so happy for you. I love the IDT on my Pfaff 7510 and Babylock Quest Plus. I'd been thinking about the Select 3.0 for my mom, looks nice.

I think good things happen to good people --those that are
giving get back in return. We can't outgive God. He arranges
these "chance" happenings.

Sandra is a good name! Just ask me! lol

Some things are just ment to be. You were well blessed.Enjoy.

that's wonderful...thanks for sharing...enjoy your new baby!

Am always happier after reading stories like yours!!!
As someone said just a few posts ago--I, too was blessed just reading your story!!!!

Wonderful. Isn't it just grand to have such a great day!!

How God has blessed you and the ppl in japan! I have family there. Luckily they are ok

What a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing.

What a blessing you had! I am cleaning up an old Pfaff 230 and picked up a 1252 at an estate sale today.

What a wonderful day and what a nic lady. Happy for you. Have fun

Great deal for you. Enjoy.

Thanks for posting such a great story!!

I was all just meant to be. I believe things like that are just beyond our control.

What a blessed trip.... all the way around. Happy for you! Hope you enjoy your new machine.

Great Story. Happy sewing.

I wholeheartedly agree.

Wonderful story. Congrats on your new machine!

Thanks for sharing your story! Blessings to you and the quilt store lady for doing this!

great story

Just curious what is IDT I hear it all the time

Oh, I do so love a "love story". It was absolutley your day.

Seee that's the kind of stuff that reinstates my belief in people!!! Congratulations emjoy your new to you machine :)

that is such a lovely story and so glad you found a fabulous new machine. I think Quilters are such giving people and your store owners is just that! such a gift that you met her at the right time too!

Always good to hear a great story! Glad it happened to you!

What a wonderful day for you!

God is good and takes care of us.

That is a wonderful story and shows there are still super nice people in the world.

YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS MACHINE!!! TAKE THE TIME TO LEARN THE MACHINE AND YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE YEARS OF GREAT SEWING....

I would lik to know the name of that quilt shop and if she has a website. I think some of us would love to do business there with such a wonderful person.

Wonderful. Isn't it something, how waiting for something always turns out better than we could imagine? I'm so happy for you.