A couple of weeks ago I got a new sewing machine. Some photos. . . Beautiful stitches. That tack off is perfect. Neatly trimmed threads make life much nicer. Awesome machine. I don't know a lot of the technical stuff with sewing machines and have a really old singer. I'd love to upgrade but I honestly don't have much time to do what I'd like. Or patience by the end of the night.
I love the picture of M and the robe.

And as for your comment earlier. That's an awesome price. I hope we can keep it around that, or definitely not much more. That would be easier to stomach for sure. I forget. How many times did you do IUI before it took?
And on K knowing. He really doesn't know much about what I've been doing. We don't talk about it much, especially if he is around. A few years ago we had explained that not everyone can have babies, and even then, not everyone can have more than one. He doesn't ask why, and seemed to be ok with that answer.

December 21, 2011 at 3:39 PM Such an awesome present. I am most impressed by your training pants and looking forward to seeing what you are going to make with your new machine (you will post pictures, right?)

I happened to be in the neighborhood of an awesome fabric store yesterday and picked up an adorable 1/2 yard to make baby pants ... and am now trying to figure out when in the world I can do that before the weekend.

December 21, 2011 at 4:13 PM I love those bags! That machine is beautiful. What a great gift. Looking forward to see what else you'll create with it :).

December 22, 2011 at 6:52 PM Oh, I am drooling over that machine! I love that you went over all the great features that you find useful. I would love a new sewing machine - my current one sucks, so I rarely use it, but I would have to sew a lot more to justify getting a super nice one like that. But see, if I had a great machine, I would use it more. Mine drives me crazy and is hardly worth dragging out.
I am so impressed with what you make! You should start an etsy shop!

January 15, 2012 at 7:30 PM Patrick Madden said...

Thank you so much for this well written review. I have just been gifted one based on a long search and comparison with other similar priced machines. Your review was a contributing factor in deciding on the PFAFF QE4.0, especially, as you wrote, in light of other not so favourable reviews. Yours brought a nice balance to the varying opinions. Different strokes for different folks but as you correctly pointed out, user error is such a huge factor when learning to operate this feature laden machine. Lastly, I could not agree more about finding a good, informed and skilled sewing machine dealer. Take good care and I look forward to seeing other projects you make with your new PFAFF.
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