Watch out, everyone. You never know when she will show up.

OK, this the story. My Bernina 817 broke, again, and I posted in another message board where I go frequently. I got a few responses with very nice ideas to get it fixed with my now very limited income. I received an e-mail from a very nice lady telling me that she has a machine she wasn't use it, and I was free to it if I wish. She said it was a Bernina 630. I of course, accepted, and she even paid the shipping. I received the machine by UPS and my husband almost fell off the chair when the box was open. She sent me a barely used Artista 630, with extra bobbins, the Bernina Stitch regulator, a couple extra feet, and every bell and wistle that comes with it. I am still in schock and can not stop sewing and pinching myself to make sure I am awake.

I promised to keep her name private, but I will call her my quilting Angel. She is also and avid cross stitcher like me and a self tought quilter. There is some amazing people in this world.

Maria

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Now that I've picked myself back up...congrats! That was lovely of her to do!

Yes -- you definitely have a beautiful Quilt Angel!! I am so happy for you!!

What a sweet sweet angel :D :D :D

Wow what a wonderful thing!
Hope you enjoy your new machine and make beautiful quilts!

Ninnie

OMG!!

how great is that!

Very nice. Congrats

What a great gift and a wonderful person!

Wow, she is truly and angel. What a great person.

Good things come to good people.

You have been blessed.

Vicky

WOW!!! I have an Artista 630 and I love my machine. that was very generous of her!!! It means that someday, if you have the money you can add the embroidery unit to it too. These things new w/o the em unit run about $3500+

See its true, Quilters are the best, most generous people you will ever meet ! :lol: Enjoy it
Sharon

I believe in angels, they are special people whom god has touched

Wow, that sure was very generous of your angel!!

Did you get the embroidery module with it?

There are some truly wonderful and generous people on this Forum.

Happy you got such a great machine

Elle

That just warms my heart. I feel so lucky to have accidentally discovered such a group of lovely people.

That really gets the warm fuzzies buzzing!!

What a wonderful gift!!

What a wonderful thing. It is so great to hear about the good people of the world. Enjoy.

Oh how wonderful for both of you.

That is awesome! I'm glad to hear that there are wonderful people out there.

That is just too awesome!
How kind of her.
Now all you have to do is pay it forward...
Makes me want to, somehow and I will try today!
Thanks,
Kirsten

Oh my heavens. I think our sewing angels are heaven sent. Congrats on your new machine. Please take a pic so we call all see

I'm happy for you. Quilters are very good people :D

Your story is so alwsome, you are truly blessed. I can only dream of an angel like that. I've wanted a Bernina so bad just can't justify the cost
also with limited income. I was lucky enough to purchase a elna 6300
for a descent price on ebay. I've used it like a horse and it needs lots of
work. I've been looking for a Bernina but nothing I can afford. But maybe
soon, I won't stop checking local papers, craigslist and ebay. Someday
the right on will come along.

I'm sure you will enjoy and take care of the machine like none other.
Because she truly is an angel.

Texasquilts

Yes, she was/is an angel. And now that you have been touched by your angel, you qualify as an angel. One day you will have to pass the angel touch onto another who is in need of a touch. You will know when. Just listen for the whisper and the stirring of your heart.

Be a blessing,
Suzanne

This is to those who would covet a Bernina. I just bought one - new to me but a used machine. It is the 450 w/BSR and I am very happy with it. The local dealer is wonderful. He and staff treat the customers well. I traded a Janome 9000 owing the poor service. Check and see if your local dealer has used machines as well as good service. Our guy will give you full credit for the one purchased now toward an upgrade.

Just an idea, Suzanne

There are some remarkable people out there. Puts back some of the faith I had lost in humanity.

This story is so amazing. I love this group. We don't even know each other but if someone is having a bad day, going through a rough time or just needing fabric for a special project, the people on this group are always ready to jump in and help.

You all are wondering.

Whoever this Angel is "Thank You!" for reminding us all to pay it forward. We all are blessed in so many ways.

Angie

I meant You all are wonderful not wondering. Sorry for the misprint.

Angie

What goes around comes around! I am a firm believer in positive thinking and karma. I know you are beaming with joy! It's great to hear things like this, I'm smiling for you! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Maria, that is just the nicest story. I don't know who this lady is, but she sure has a kind heart.
I didn't know there were so many wonderful ppl, that love so many of the same things I do, until I found this board.
It was great fun for me to share some things with hubby, in past eight or nine months, and show him, there are other ppl out there, at least somewhat like me.
This lady surely does sound like an angel, and to be sure, we never know...angels unaware. Hugs, to whoever you are. you made a very nice person on this board very happy :D happy for you, maria :wink:

There is so much greed in the world today and lots of people are only out for what they can get for themselves so it is wonderful to hear of someone helping someone when they can and not expecting anything in return..there are lots of people like that here on this board too always ready to offer to help or offer a word of comfort or praise when someone is down..it surely makes ones soul smile!!
Hope you enjoy your lovely Bernina!

What a wonderful story and lucky you to have such a generous 'angel'. Enjoy your good fortune!!

You truly have her name correct........Angel...........Enjoy your gift.

Truly an angel

That is sooo sweet!!!
And the best part is some day you will be able to pay that forward with someone else...somehow!!
God does work in great ways!!!

Melinda

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What a great kindness from a very unselfish quilting angel. I know she wants you to enjoy the machine so do it!!!

that is true, on this forum and i bekong to others, like papercraft/scrapping and cardmaking and even crocheting, you guys rock, you stand out and you are just amazing.

from here i have received free templates from amazing rhonda, you all wanted to help when my friends lost everything in that fire and now this week you all have cared about me for loosing one of my chinchillas.

i have yet to excperiance this kindness and love other places.

so thank you for being who you are.