Darilyn asked a few days ago about my sewing machine. It's a Kenmore. Not a fancy one but about 3 steps up from bottom of the line. I've had it a little over 5 years now with not a single problem. Makes a perfect 1/4" seam using a mark on the presser foot to line up with and a nice stitch with rarely a problem with the tension. I've probably put more hours on this machine in the past 5 years than most people who buy one ever do! I got it on sale for I think a bit under $300.
I had promised myself a really good machine next time I needed one and was trying to save for a Bernina. But when my old machine (really cheap Brother) died I didn't have the funds yet. I didn't want to go into debt for a new machine as at the time we were struggling to pay off our debts and I didn't want to add to the struggle. So I took what I'd managed to squirrel away and went looking for the best machine I could find for what I had. Although I'm out of debt and much more financially secure, if my Kenmore were to die today I'll probably be at Sears tomorrow looking at a comparable model to replace it with.
This is what I've been working on lately. Another niece quilt, this one for my niece, Mandy. I had cut it and sewed my sample block and it went soooooo quick I did 10 more blocks in just no time. So as I've had a minute or so this week I've completed her blocks. They're just simple framed squares - 6-1/2" focus fabric, 2-1/2 framing strips - but she's only 4 (or maybe 5 now? can't keep track!) so the simple pattern is fine for her.
7 comments:
Hi Nancy, the blocks look great! I was monkeying around with that framed box a few months back. Made some straight, some wonky. It does go fast! And I think the focus fabric centers are perfect for a child!!
Thanks for sharing about your sewing machine...always good information to have..*VBS*
I have that exact same machine, and an old Singer. Neither one is fancy, but they keep me busy :)
Sometimes the simplier a machine is - the less that can go wrong with them! I heard that at one point in time Singer actually offered excellent trade-ins so they could get their hands on the older models - to destroy! Not good for resales if the 1st machine never dies! Not sure if it is true or not, but that is what I heard.
Great progress on your nieces blocks. I like the novelties framed and I am sure she will too.
Cheers!
Evelyn
10 blocks - that was quick. I agree with you - I always buy brands that have worked well for me when I have to replace something - not just in sewing machines either.
lookin good nancy! and you'll LOVE a new camera...they change so much! have fun on retreat!
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laurie
goes to show what you can accomplish with a "simple" machine-you don't have to spend the big bucks to get a good result-often enough. Nice fun and fast blocks-sure to be a hit with the neice too-it's nice to sew up straightforward blocks like that. the colors are perfect for a young child too.
They look like perfect blocks for a neice quilt. I like the colors and its a nice pattern
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