coopah

Now that's a smart way to get what you want!! Have fun!!

llong0233

Great rig. Great room. Great DH. Good things happen for good people so I'm guessing you're a good person! I love your set up. And Juki has maintained a very good reputation for years so nice work all around. Have fun. I'm looking forward to seeing your projects.

MargeD

What a fantastic barter you made. Bartering is a lost art, but in these harsh economic times we need to consider barter instead of cash. Works for me.

ArchaicArcane

Hah! the only reason still bother with curtains is they block a little sound. Our neighbor likes to run his diesel truck all the time (like warming it up for 45 minutes at time. I think he's more scatterbrained than anything, but that bag of hammers isn't fun to listen to. Any amount of dampening is good. )

Well, for now, I think I can only commit to mediocre. Soon though. Soon.

That was a huge plus for me. Most of the people who come to buy a machine from me want me to teach them to use it. Surprisingly, or maybe not, it's not just "how do I thread it", it's often "How do I use it", i.e teach me to sew. I spend way too many hours at that. I could be quilting!

I've been eyeballing the frame, and wondering if I'd get any more room by angling it into the corner more. I suppose there's a chance I could get the frame to move enough to put DHs chair back in place. That said, for the time being, I don't think I -need- the 10ft, but we'll see what happens come wood stove season. Perhaps by then, I will be making huge quilts. It could happen.

I can't even claim it was my idea. Someone was sure looking out for me.

Hah! Thanks! I guess the last couple of years trying to slow down and "live right" are catching up with us.

I have 5 charity quilts sitting in my WIP bookcase, so I'm hoping to start working on those in the next few days. First, I want to use up all of my practice fabric (currently loaded). I'm going back to basics to get a feel for the machine.

Off to Leah Day's site and the frame.

sguillot

We all have to make consessions for something we love. And the other ladies are right. Go slow, it can be very tiring, Good Luck

Caswews

Even exchanges are good for you both ! winner winner !!

Chasing Hawk

Very nice trade.

QandE2010

I am also very envious, but thrilled for you. Sounds like You'll really get good use out of it & that's the name of the game. Have fun and we'll be watching for some glorious creations.

fangman

I am just thrilled for you. Have fun.

shirleyd

What a fantastic deal. I'm also very envious! Even if I could afford such a beautiful setup, I have absolutely no room for one. I guess I'll remain thankful for what I have and enjoy my FMQ on DSM! I do have fun with it. Enjoy!!