I had a conference at a medical center about 45 minutes from our home today. Parking is really a pain so I asked DH if he could drop me off before going to work and then pick me up. Well he decided to take a day off and do some running around. Well, this is what he had for me when he picked me up. It is a Singer Futura CE 250 sewing/embroidery machine. I had just told him I wished I had another embroidery machine so I could embroider while sewing on my Bernina or, like at Christmas when I am making free standing lace ornaments, embroider on both at the same time. Well, he found this machine at our Bernina dealers, taken on trade-in. It is about a year or so old and her wanted to sell it...so he got it for...now get this...$75!!! After a little argument with her (her name is Fantasia) over thread and an error message, she is now working beautifully with sewing and fancy stitches. The only draw back is she is missing the embroidery foot...go figure. We can get one really cheap, so once I get that, I will check out the embroidery feature.
Isn't my DH a keeper? (Just celebrated 35 years of marriage).

What a great surprise. Hope you took him out to supper to celebrate. LOL

That is so wonderful! The machine looks to be in super duper great condition, and for only $75? Amazing. I bet it feels like christmas right about now!

Great guy your husbad.

What an awesome deal he got :mrgreen:

He is totally awesome...he seems to take such joy in bringing me such happiness with my quilting stuff. I still think he should learn how to quilt!!! ;-)

The machine is in great shape, doesn't look like it was ever used.

What a great guy! Amazing her knew what to buy! For only $75.00. And he's thrifty too. ! I like that in a man! Lol. Good for u!

Lucky you!! Have fun!!

I am....I already threw together a scrappy mug rug, just need to bind it.

Shoot. $75! Go girl!

O wow I need one like that , can't believe that price, in shock :shock: Have fun with your new toy :D

WOW...give you 76 for it...lol

Let me think...hmmmm.....nope, havin' too much fun with it right now! :-)

Life is wonderful when you find the right person! Lucky you!!!

Oh you area soooo right! It is a real blessing.

I am lucky like this too. It seems to give my husband such great joy too. Thank God for men like these.
Happy for you. What a great deal.
Tammy

LOL....well since you are having fun with it..i'll keep on watching...lol sure was a good buy and certainly nice of your husband

I have this same machine and I love it... Your hubby sure got a steal of a deal on this for $75.00!!! I paid much more for my machine...:) Have fun with your new toy..

Me too! Isn't she lucky? :thumbup:

He's definitely a keeper!!

what a thoughtful husband!

Lucky you, a new machine and an enabler husband. It doesn't get any better.

I'm one of the lucky ones too. They find joy in making us happy! They see how excited we get over anything that has to do with our wonderful craft. No matter how big or small the item may be, it's always about the thought behind it. Congratulations on you new toy! He's certainly a keeper!

Love your machine. I ask my step dad for an embroidery machine last summer. I told help to buy a singer machine and this is what he brought. He said the dealer told him Husqvarna Viking was buying out Singer. I have a Husqvarna Viking H/Class 500E, sewing, embroidery and quilting machine. I had to buy the attachments seperately also. I found mines at Sewvacdirect.com.

Sewfine

Sewfine - Boy they do look alike! We have Twins! ;-)
Thanks for the heads up on the parts. I wonder if they are interchangeable.

Have a great day!

Wow! Hubby is a keeper! Can he come train mine-? :)
Have fun with Fantasia!!

So nice both SM and your hubby are keepers.
I got my janomme 10001 while shopping for a sewing table.
Hubby saw them using it in the store and said " Don't you want one?" and several yrs later still enjoying it.
He's a keeper also.

Great hubby. Can't believe he actually went to a sewing shop on his day off. Also can't believe he knew a good deal when he saw one!!

I am so jealous, I have just begun quilting and would love to have an embrodery machine as well. But life just does not permit it at this time. I just made a major move from FL to NY and money is tight. My husband should be starting a job soon, pray that everything works out and doesn't fall through again. Anyway congratulations on your great surprise!

Skitter, I will pray that your DH's job prospect works out. I know how hard it is when money is tight. {{{HUGS}}}

I think they are, but I would check with the dealer first.

Sewfine

I tried, but none close in the area. Did find the foot online for very reasonable, should be here soon.

You got a deal! The bestest dh and the machine you wanted...have fun stitching.

Thanks!

A keeper for sure.....hope you enjoy "Fantasia" for many years.

Definitely a keeper. Don't you love it when the men in you rlife pay attention?

congrats

Absolutely!

He's a "keeper" alright! What a sweetheart.