I'm getting a longarm!!!
12-09-2009, 05:52 PM
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Ok, as promised here is a picture of the Innova, taking up most of the space in our family room. Fortunately we have another "bonus" room upstairs that we use for watching TV, etc., because I don't think there's space left in this room for anyone to see the TV. (Quilting is more important anyway, don't you think?)
It did take a while to get it all set up, but mostly that was because we were busy with other things that had to get done. We have to wait for a replacement piece for the top of the light bar, so you will see part of it on the floor under the machine. (The top piece was too short, not sure how that happened.) I haven't done much practice yet, but I did verify that I can load the quilt sandwich, wind the bobbin (the bobbin winder is the green thing on the table at the far end of the room), thread the machine, adjust the tension, and do some stitching.
The classes at Fabric Patch in Ephrata were wonderful. Cindi, the owner, is a very talented teacher and quilter. I enjoyed meeting Charismah, Omak, and dglvr while I was there. Now that I have the machine, I'm looking forward to meeting Sparky, who lives nearby in Salem, and anyone else who wants to come visit.
While getting training, I stayed at the Notaras Lodge in Soap Lake, about 10 minutes from Ephrata. If you're ever out that way, the Notaras Lodge is a very comfortable and interesting place. The rooms are all different, and the buildings are made from logs. http://www.notaraslodge.com/
We are leaving tomorrow (Thursday 12/10) for about 10 days to visit the kids in southern CA so I won't be getting any practice on my Innova until we get back. I have 4 tops ready to quilt (1 is for Quilts for Kids) but I need some practice first!
Thank you, everyone, for your support. It's so nice to have friends who are so encouraging and helpful.
It did take a while to get it all set up, but mostly that was because we were busy with other things that had to get done. We have to wait for a replacement piece for the top of the light bar, so you will see part of it on the floor under the machine. (The top piece was too short, not sure how that happened.) I haven't done much practice yet, but I did verify that I can load the quilt sandwich, wind the bobbin (the bobbin winder is the green thing on the table at the far end of the room), thread the machine, adjust the tension, and do some stitching.
The classes at Fabric Patch in Ephrata were wonderful. Cindi, the owner, is a very talented teacher and quilter. I enjoyed meeting Charismah, Omak, and dglvr while I was there. Now that I have the machine, I'm looking forward to meeting Sparky, who lives nearby in Salem, and anyone else who wants to come visit.
While getting training, I stayed at the Notaras Lodge in Soap Lake, about 10 minutes from Ephrata. If you're ever out that way, the Notaras Lodge is a very comfortable and interesting place. The rooms are all different, and the buildings are made from logs. http://www.notaraslodge.com/
We are leaving tomorrow (Thursday 12/10) for about 10 days to visit the kids in southern CA so I won't be getting any practice on my Innova until we get back. I have 4 tops ready to quilt (1 is for Quilts for Kids) but I need some practice first!
Thank you, everyone, for your support. It's so nice to have friends who are so encouraging and helpful.
Innova almost all set up
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12-09-2009, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by borntoquilt
AMMA - what exit? UH! maybe we should let her know we are coming???? wink wink teehee
12-09-2009, 08:26 PM
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Boy you sure are having some good times now .. Trip with DH , New quilting toy and next trip to see the kids :mrgreen: Have a GREAT time visiting and we will be here waiting to see your practice pieces , which I am sure will be awesome :wink:
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