I went to the chat and no one was there...if I don't tell someone I
will explode...LOL My dear, dear, sweet husband purchased a
Aurora 440 QE sewing machine for me today. It will embroider, and
quilt(it has a stitch regulator) and I'm so excited I'm shaking. The
last sewing machine I had new was 35 years ago.
Ain't he a sweetheart...gotta love that man.

hope you enjoy your new machine, expect to see some pictures.

Wow! He is a sweety!! That is the machine I want!!! Cant wait to see what you do on it!!!!

Woo hoo! You are gonna be sewing and quilting up a storm now. CONGRATS!! That's a nice machine.

How excitng! It will be a while to learn all the fancy functions, so take it step by step. It's going to be a whole lot of fun, I'm sure.

Congrats!! Sounds like a great machine :)

He is a sweet heart.......make the man a quilt, and a big roast and give him a hug.............lucky lady :D :D

Oh, mouse, that is so great. I'd faint if my dh ever did that for me... can't wait to see projects you've made with it!!

Yay for you! Enjoy your new machine : o )

How wonderful! Seems you picked a great guy and, well, there's no denying he picked a great gal!

Congrats! Please post a picture.

Congrats!
What a great hubby! He's a keeper!

What a guy!!!!
Congrats, and have fun with your new toy. :D :D :D

WOW!!! Congrats! I know you must be grinning from ear to ear with happiness :D

Seems to me that most of our hubbys are very supportive of our hobby and really great men...
I think we are lucky to have them...But, they are really lucky to have us!!!!
Great that you got a new machine...I love my new Duetta and am keeping the 8500D...I can have 2 emb. going at once or a quilt/piecing and emb on the other machine...
WooHOO!!
K

That is so nice. Did you give him hints on what you wanted, or is he into sewing too? Mine wouldn't know where to start.

Neither would mine, altho, he has been looking at longarms. lol
How do I know this? I was searching thru the history on the computer looking for a website I had gone to, but couldn't remember the name. All of a sudden, I'm scrolling down and there are 2 sites for longarms. I haven't done any searching for them within the last 6 months and I clear the history on the computer at least monthly, so I know it was him!
I wonder if he's looking to surprise me when we get back to the states. I know he will probably have it shipped to his mom and dads to hold for us until we get there.

I went to the Bernina dealer with a girlfriend and they were offering
24 months no interest to pay and $1,000 off. I called him up and told
him they were on sale and I could get the embroidery module 3 or 4
years down the road. He said 3 or 4 years down the road they won't
make the module anymore you better get it all now. I really acted
quick....my girlfriend was still in the store...and I was already loaded
into her car. Didn't want to give him time to change his mind. LOL
I just love having cell phones for taking care of business...then you
can turn them off after the deal is agreed on and they can't reach you.
LOL

Oooohhhhhhh, now my keyboard is all wet from drool. You lucky, lucky, girl! I've been looking and have to go town to look further. I'd like to sit down in the store and try sewing on several different brands. My DH never minds whatever I spend on anything which is really nice.

Don't know anything about the machine but your man sure is a keeper! Very sweet of him! Hope you enjoy you lucky girl! :lol: :lol: :lol:

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please post a picture of your new toy. It sounds like fun. Your hubby is definitly a keeper

WOW!!!! I'd love a new Bernina. Your a lucky girl. :)

wow that is great you must keep him happy for him to do something like that i am Happy for you
Happy Quilting !!!!!!!!

That is waaaay too exciting. You really have a keeper there. I'm sure you're busy now, trying out all the new things you can do. And to boot, a stitch regulator................woooohooo!

mouse you will love it I have that machine and will never be able to do all the things it will do I really like the stitch regulator also the decorative stitches are wonderful just not enough hours in a day go to the bernina website and also the local bernins shops has a club using those machine
enjoy and many happy quilting hours

:D Congrats from here too,mouse. What a great deal. This week I am going to a Janome class at the sewing shop where I bought my machine in Feb. They also sell Berninas. My little 760 has been termed an "entry" model so I will be ready for an upgrade someday. You are so blessed to have such a great hubby. Mine probably would have done the same. I agree about cell phones. They are a great lifesaver too.

judee

Congrats! What a great hubby :) Cant wait to see all the things you make with it