Wednesday, May 1, 2013

WOYWW 204--My New Baby


 Happy WOYWW lovelies! And boy am I excited and obsessed!

Isn't she a  beauty? She (my new Brother SE400 computerized sewing and embroidery machine) arrived on my doorstep this past weekend. I've never been so thrilled to go out and buy embroidery thread and stabilizer in my life! Sew...this is what I've been doing. I'm learning everything I can about my new baby--I've named her Violet.

I created my own little starter kit with some pretty, shiny machine embroidery threads, a roll of Sulky stabilizer, a dedicated organizer for all the extra tools and parts that come with this machine, and the instruction tools ready to teach myself! Where's everything else I've been working on? Waiting. Waiting until I know everything I possibly can about my new sewing machine. And it's everything I wanted and more! I've embroidered a few things now, and it's funny, because that's the first function of the machine I taught myself. So now I'll go backwards and learn all the basic sewing functions, and applique. It has more stitches alone than I've ever had on a sewing machine. Yay! I think I have quilting foot too!
My first embroidery--a kitchen towel!
Eat, Write, Dream, Stitch Happy
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22 comments:

  1. jillMay 1, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    What a lovely kitchen towel you've made. The first of many good project to come i think with you new machine. Happy woyww Jill #24

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  2. Lunch Lady JanMay 1, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    Oh wow, Sandy...Violet is amazing! I can tell you two are going to be best friends for many years to come! The cook logo and the butterfly are already amazing..I wait in anticipation for the glorious things to come!
    The weather has been lovely here for the past week, still not very warm, but blue skies and sunshine...that's better. I managed to get some of my plants potted up, so I feel better now :)
    Hugs, LLJ 27 xxx

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  3. Sunshine GirlMay 1, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Oh wow it is lovely - you cant beat a sewing machine can you - hours of fun there! Thanks for sharing. Sunshine Girl 31.

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  4. HelenMay 1, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    How beautiful!! I yearn for a little machine to add stitching to my papercrafting, but don't know where I'd put it... have a great day, I think you will be fully occupied for a while!! Helen, 3

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  5. Belinda BassonMay 1, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    That is a fabulous machine! Enjoy it! I can see what everyone will be getting for birthday and Christmas gifts this year...#55

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  6. okienurseMay 1, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    Love the new machine and all the projects you are working on! My dear daughter is trying to talk me into going in to buy one...Have fun playing with it! Hope you have a great week and thanks for sharing! Vickie #41

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  7. ria gallMay 1, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    Hi Sandy
    I can understand why you are so excited I can see you spending hours playing with your new toy. Just don't forget you need food and water as does your family. Enjoy and please keep sharing what you do with it
    Happy WOYWW #204 and enjoy the rest of your week
    Ria #44

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  8. The Scrapbook Lady UKMay 1, 2013 at 4:06 AM

    oooh that is an object of desire! have fun playing. Happy woyww jenx

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  9. JulesMay 1, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Oh wow! What a great machine. Love the tea towel design jules no 57

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  10. ikeMay 1, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    OMGoodness - isn't she just the greatest thing ?!!!! How exciting............. don't take root on that sewing chair though !!! LoL
    Happy WOYWW. enjoy your stitching.
    IKE xxx # 93

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  11. UnknownMay 1, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    She's so pretty, I need her!
    Karen #52

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  12. AnneMay 1, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    jealous.com!!! I'd kill for a machine like that one.
    Happy sewing
    Anne (77)

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  13. UnknownMay 1, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Wow! That is an awesome piece of kit! I'm rubbish at sewing, need the instruction manual to thread my (very basic) sewing machine, so always impressed with those that can! It looks like you'll be able to do some amazing things with Violet! Thanks for sharing and Happy Woyww Liz@57

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  14. Maisie MoonshineMay 1, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful baby! What amazing projects you will be able to complete now. Love the "thread sketch" LUCKY GIRL!! MMx #56

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  15. Fiona@Staring at the SeaMay 1, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    That's a very impressive looking machine. I wouldn't know where to begin! Have fun creating lovely things with Violet x

    Fiona #124

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  16. TwigletMay 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Oh my goodness - Violet is just gorgeous - you will have soooooo many happy hours playing with her!! x Jo

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  17. AnonymousMay 1, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    I had to smile - her name is "violet'... so sweet :)
    Enjoy working with her!
    Jana
    108

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  18. Sarah LeonardMay 1, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    That looks fantastic! I have an embroidery machine but it's not digital. I love it though :) I also have a Slice on order - can't wait to play with that.

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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  19. RossellaMay 1, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Oh Wow, Violet is very gorgeous isn't she. I am feeling quite envious,
    Enjoy your playing
    Rosie x

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  20. AnonymousMay 1, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    WOW! Great projects. LOVE the butterfly. Super cool. Happy Wednesday! SueC#107

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  21. Bridget LarsenMay 3, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Its always nice to have new toys
    Bridget #9

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  22. ElizabethMay 5, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Violet is simply stunning ... no wonder you are so delighted with your new baby - what a fabulous machine. Elizabeth x #92

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