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Comment by Janet Espeleta 1 minute ago

The good thing w/computerized things today is they are much harder to damage then they used to be. Remember when we didn't even dare bump the computer when it was running for fear we would crash everything?! Thank goodness those days are gone.

I haven't touched a hand quilting project in what seems to be ages so I sure hope I can find the time soon to add a couple borders to the next quilt I want to finish by hand.

Comment by Joana Simmers/GA 5 hours ago

At our house, when an error message comes up, my instructions are to raise my hands in the air and back away from the machine, touching nothing until help comes. :) When DD got her own computer, her Dad told her to wait to set it up until her DB got home--and then learned that she had already set it up, loaded the software, and started using it. When her brother got home, she showed him how to hook up to our wireless. I was so proud of her. Like you, I'm afraid of doing something wrong or messing something up, and I say I'm stupid about things all the time--so when I hear someone else doing the same thing, all my sirens go off.

My house is clean (enough), last load of my laundry is in (waiting for DS to come in with his--okay with me b/c I told him to), have to pack for the trip.

Comment by Sognstitcher Lana/MN 7 hours ago

Well, you should have heard the discussions when my two sons were in HS and college. They continually reminded me how "stupid" I was. Not in a mean way, mind you. They were raised with computers all through school and my younger son is a programmer. The older one just has technology running in his veins, but low on patience, especially with Mom.
I just have this fear of putting something in the wrong slot, or clicking on the wrong thing and ruining my computer, machine or the software. I'm afraid of all that. As for the sewing part, no fear. I wish my DS was closer than 400 miles. She is an embroidery machine junkie and could have me up an running in no time.

Maybe I should just take a break from it and finish up on all the pj's I have to sew for the grands.

Meanwhile, cleaning that dusty bedroom!

Comment by Joana Simmers/GA 7 hours ago

Sognstitcher--technologically challenged, perhaps. Dense? Absolutely NOT. We all have confidence in you.

I have cleaned house today too--after all, my two college age kids are coming home for Thanksgiving, and you can imagine how high their standards of cleanliness are. I just realized DS never took his vacuum cleaner back to school this fall, which means the floor in his apartment hasn't been cleaned since August. At least he isn't keeping a grill in his room or bathroom, as one of his apartment-mates is. The scary thing to me is that he is the clean one of the four guys. Anyway, DS and i will be heading to my MIL's birthday party tomorrow, so I need to go hem the last table cloth to take with me. I've only been procrastinating since mid October.

Comment by Sognstitcher Lana/MN 8 hours ago

Thanks, Janet. I will go check those sites out later today.
I did watch the video, but I think I will have to watch the embroidery chapter again. I can't get all the cards, adaptors & compact flash straight in my head. Why am I so dense?

Funny story - Last night my DS was driving on a bridge over a train with 2 of his kids. Isabel (3) said, "I wonder where he's going." Isaac (5) said, "He's going to South America to get a pizza." Too funny.

But before I can do anything more with my sewing habit, I must clean my bedroom. Yuk! I gave myself a responsibility to earn my fun time. LOL
Why is it that bedrooms get so dusty? Well today's the day. At least Thanksgiving guests can put their coats on the bed without being frightened to death.

Comment by Janet Espeleta 11 hours ago

I too have been wondering about Elna. I see Eleanor Burns is now supported by Babylock so that made me wonder about Elna. Actually any reputable service person should be able to service any brand. Someone at one of your LQS might be able to recommend someone.

Lana, I found the video to be a lot of help when I first bought my Janome 350e. One thing that is very important is to use the right stabilizer for not only the design you are using, but the type of fabric. Go to Floriani's website as you will find lots of great info there regarding any type of stabilizer known to mankind. Another great place is Embroiery Library (www.emblibrary.com). They have tons of great designs for not a huge investment. Plus they run lots of different promotions; especially once you become a regular customer. Those 2 places will give you a good start.

Comment by Joana Simmers/GA 12 hours ago

Sognstitcher--congratulations on your new machine! I haven't even looked at machines in years--bought my Elna in 2000 to replace my old Kenmore, and it's still going strong. Only problem is that I'm not sure where to have it serviced. Does anybody know what happened to Elna? My Quilter's Dream is a great machine, although I'm sure it's dated now. Hang in there--you'll master that new machine before you know it.

Comment by Sognstitcher Lana/MN 22 hours ago

My new machine is a Janome 9700. I not only sews, but embroiders. That is where the learning curve got a bit steep. I played through the owner's manual to that point. I tried one built in design and totally messed it up. So...I will watch the video and see if I can get a handle on what I did wrong. Tomorrow's another day.

Comment by Janet Espeleta 1 day ago

Melissa, I think it is wonderful to hear of another husband who has caught the quilting bug! My dh has designed quilting motifs for me, but so far I haven't been able to talk him in to actually using my sewing machine. I have been teaching my 10 yr old dgs to quilt though. He does better than a lot of adults I have taught over the years! LOL

Comment by Melissa Morris 1 day ago

I can't resist joining in with a comment about my DH. Not only is he supportive of my quilting habit, but he is my favorite shopping buddy. He has an absolute great sense of color and value when selecting fabrics for my projects and really likes to help. The ladies at our favorite shop have been encouraging him to do projects of his own and he has caught the quilting bug. He actually purchased a new sewing machine last weekend for his own; so he would not have to borrow mine to work on his projects. A few years ago, my sister Kit, sent another sister and I a charm pack of brightly colored, cheerful fabrics as a "challenge". None of us had ever finished a project with them (thus the challenge was still unanswered). This summer my DH decided that he wanted to make some gifts for a family vacation - so he used the charm pack to make colorful coasters for everyone and thus won the "challenge"! I think that really inspired him and he has since completed several projects. His first full quilt fabric is waiting to be cut and started! It is such fun to sit across the table from one another sharing our time and hobbies!

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