New sewing machine

Well, I took my sewing machine up to Hinkletown to get serviced.  That's where Deby said I should take my machine.  She has a problem with Hayes - don't know why.  They have always been nice to me.

We went up on Tuesday and of course I say lets look at the refurbished ones.  But they were all over $1,000.  So as I'm at the counter giving my name to the guy for my machine, she sees on and says - this is a good deal.  It was a Bernina - which I have wanted especially since I've been sewing on Deby's.  It was a B330 - originally costing $1399 on sale for $699.  She said it was a good deal and right away the guy is over there putting fabric on it and telling me to try it.  It was so nice.  But I'm thinking - I'm not working should I really be spending 700 on a sewing machine...but I really want it.  I asked Deby what she thought and she said it was a good deal.  I decided to buy it.  If I really have buyers remorse, I have up to 3 months to return it.  I didn't take the trade in, it was only $70 - but I regretted trading in my Kenmore when I got the elna - so I kept it.  This way, I can take my old machine to Judy's.  Told Kay we could do some finishing.  And they offer 3-1 hour classes to learn your machine.  My first class is Wednesday.  I need to unbox my machine.  I'm kinda scared but I have to do it.  Maybe this afternoon.

And the funny thing is Ann brought the same machine, last week too.  I haven't talk to her as much.  Use to call her on my way to work or on my way home.  I miss that.  Going to have to make a better effort.  But then, she's not calling me either.

I also brought the fabric to make Sarah's sorority t-shirt quilt. Decided to go with blue and then use a orange for the binding.  I know her sorority colors are red & green, but thought I'd tie in to Syracuse with the blue/orange.  I hope she likes it.  

Decided I'm just giving the kids - Jimmy/Mary & Sarah money for Xmas.  Going to do like Daddy did for them.  Not as much, but I know they'll miss getting that money.  It was always like a nice bonus.  I'll still get the girls presents.  Have to think about it.