I bought the Baby Lock Espire. I was really torn between the Janome 6600 and the Espire. I really love both of them but ended up with the Espire because my husband picked for me, and I had no choice. He knew I would keep changing my mind, because I liked both machines so much, so he went in the store and picked the Espire out for me. (It was so cute).Plus the incredible bargain we got on this beauty! $1499 out the door, that is all taxes, warranties and even a class for the machine. I really like some of the features she has, like the computer is awesome in this machine, the presser foot button is something the Janome didn't have and I liked the threader a little better with this machine. She sews like a dream!! So far I am very happy with her and I hope she will last a very long time!
I also got a new desk, thankfully I went this weekend or they might not of had any more of them. Turns out they are not making this desk anymore so I am super happy I got one while they still had it. $50 for the desk and it is very sturdy and easy to put together. I am using my old table for a cutting table now and it is raised up so it is perfect for cutting fabric. I also made a skirt for it that matches my curtains so I can store things underneath later, it also looks much better and finished off. I have to get something to hang over the table so it doesn't look so bare but that's my sewing room in a nutshell.
I also finished my two blocks for my online sewing bee. I should have the button up on my blog later, but you can see the blocks here and they will be on their way to their owner sometime next week.
I also just want to thank everyone who offered their wonderful advise about their sewing machines, you all truly helped me! While I was researching I didn't see one machine that was better overall than the others, this was really surprising to me.I really feel like I got a quality machine! I am blessed to have a husband who supports my hobby!
6 comments:
Congratulations on the new sewing machine. The Janome looks like it has a bigger throat, but that could just be how the picture was taking. Your machine will last a very very long time if obviously it is well taken care of, which no doubt it will be. Enjoy. I can't wait to see what you create on it.
Renee
What a wonderful sewing room you have crafted around yourself. Awesome job! And I know it will give you hours of enjoyment with the new Espire. Congrats!!!
Congratulations on your new addition. I can never part with my older machines either. I have abit of a collection happening but perhaps one day as my girls grow up they will want to give them new homes.
The throat on the Espire is about 8 inches but I have FMQ on it already and it seems fine to me. The throat on the Janome 6600 was about 9 inches (8.75) it says on the website, so not enough of a difference to be a factor.
Congrats on the new machine...pretty pretty!
Yes, I totally agree, it is a blessing when your partner supports your hobby. My husband loves when I sew. It's kind of strange at times. :-)
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