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Carol W 02-18-2009 02:19 PM

That is such a cute idea!!

Carol W 02-18-2009 02:19 PM

The embroidered toliet tissue.

sewjoyce 02-18-2009 02:43 PM


Originally Posted by hokieappmom
Has anyone bought the Bernina 830? I can trade my 730 in and get full retail price since it's not a year old yet, but people I've talked to said the 830 is really too big and too heavy to take to classes and such. And I know I'd want/have to take classes for it. Would love some feedback.

I don't personally own an 830. However, I do have a couple of friends who do have one and they simply love it. The down side is the size of the machine. One lady told me she had room for 2 machines on her table but with her 830, she had to move the 2nd machine. And yes, it's very heavy. But after you take a couple of lessons, I wouldn't move it except for it's yearly check-up :!: Good Luck -- let us know what you decide....

sewin'sam 02-19-2009 12:02 PM

I just bought a new machine & have to take classes but don't have to take MY machine with me. I use their's. It's VERY heavy so I don't plan on moving it anywhere!!
Also, HOW do you embroider on TP???? I just can't imagine?? My instructor embroidered on Balsa wood! It's beautiful. She framed it! Said the needle went thru it like hor butter!? I'm going to try that! Can't use a real dense design though. Fun! :D

LindaR 02-20-2009 06:05 AM

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these are the scissor holders I did for Christmas....I put the whooping crane scissors in them....they loved them

sew_lulu 02-20-2009 06:30 AM


Originally Posted by LindaR
these are the scissor holders I did for Christmas....I put the whooping crane scissors in them....they loved them

Wow... they're beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Carol W 02-20-2009 06:38 AM

Those are so cute!!

Jamie 02-20-2009 08:10 AM

I bought my latest machine, because it does the embroidery...so now I am learning all of that...and it has some amazing patterns you can upload right from the computer, onto my sewing machine, and the possibilities are now endless...I'm currently working embroidered blocks into my quilts. I was taught years ago to do it by hand...but I just love the machine embroidering now.

Jamie 02-20-2009 08:44 AM

I LOVE that peacock...I need to spend the money and time getting all the patterns for my machine...It certainly seems like it would be worth it.

charlie2 02-20-2009 07:42 PM

I too enjoy both quilting and machine embroidery--I am currently embroidering on old jeans to make jean quilts--what fun--good for grandkids as they stand up to the rough handling. Would like to exchange ideas on how to incorporate both hobbies.


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