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Comment by viki hagan on September 13, 2012 at 7:02pm

.. gosh that's a blurry pic you took Viki, you couldn't do any better than that? ... I really must quit talking to myself

Comment by viki hagan on September 13, 2012 at 7:01pm

Ok ladies and gents.. here it is, laser is on it, as is the speed control, frame is mostly level, lol. It's set up for queen, but I do have the extra parts to expand if needed or wanted.

I won't be sewing anything til next week probably though, I ordered the cloth leaders instead of making them myself. I'm completely beat putting this thing together.. and I did not break any fingernails.. so I'll probably break them all tomorrow doing absolutely nothing, which is my plan for the rest of today and tomorrow.

Comment by viki hagan on September 13, 2012 at 11:35am

Karen, I wouldn't envy the setting up part either...I have to say, this is one day I truly miss my ex, he would have had the wood sealed, the fabric storage all rearranged and the whole thing put together in no time at all... I even sent him a text to tell him what I was up to, he said he wished he was here to help, lol. I said ME TOO. Anyway, I'm back to it in a little while.

Comment by Karen Lightman on September 13, 2012 at 9:12am

Woohoo!!! (jumping up and down)...I don't envy the setting up part but I do envy the the toys. I can't imagine how much quilting I could do with all that stuff. Be careful with the moving stuff down stairs. Nothing like getting new things to inspire quilting. Sometimes, when I'm not feeling like working on my projects I go buy myself a new magazine and BAM!...I'll get right back to business. Can you imagine what a new machine and frame would do for me? lol  You have fun and I think it's really cool you're doing the fund raiser...all the little animals that will benefit from all these wonderful new toys...very cool : )

Comment by viki hagan on September 12, 2012 at 6:20pm

Ok everything has arrived...but it's only halfway put together, I was going to set it up as a king frame, but halfway through that I would have to do some serious rearranging to get to the machine to use it..so back to square 3 or 4 to drop it back and set up as a queen. So basically, I'm sweaty and sore and tired and it's still not done..tomorrow, hopefully.

Ethelda yes, I have tried the frame before at the national quilt deal in Houston, I don't remember what machine was on it though. It's quite sturdy, aluminum and wood. How big is it.. hmm, big enough? lol, It's not particularly bulky if that's what you mean and is not particularly wide, I've seen a few that the legs stick out quite a bit, I always figured I would trip on one of those legs and break my neck as I tend to be quite clumsy.

Anyway, I am now one giant puddle of pain and misery, lol. So some tylenol and a hot shower are in my near future. I'll take pics when it's all set up.

Comment by Ethelda Hillsman on September 12, 2012 at 2:14pm

Vicki, How exciting for you. We will also jump for joy when your new equipment arrives and you get to start using it. I've heard of the quilting frame, but have never seen one. Did you get to try it out somewhere before ordering? Also how big is it?

Comment by the rogue quilter on September 11, 2012 at 9:23pm

well. like i said..we'll all help w the hollerin'...and we'd help w the boxes too if we could.

i talked w my sewing machine repair guru today. i was wrong about the feed dog cover. he said bring it in and he'll figure it out. he has one for me. told me the price, i laughed ..said you'ren10$ cheaper than on the net! he said he checks the net daily to match his prices as best he can. he said he is aware that that is where people go to shop, then come to hom to hace him fix what they find. but he did say i got a good maxhine and a good deal. told him what was happening w my necchi and he seemed to agree that 30 yrs of heavy use will definitely kill a motor. told him if that is the case then i will be looking for some sort of vintage "go to" machine to replace it. i am not doing much in clothing or type of sewing where i need those special stitches like for knits, plush, fur etc. still got number of years of toy making and fuzzy lankets to get thru! lollol so for piecing and fmq i have my new straight stitch. and for that i am so grateful. was really starting to feel the loss there. don't get a lot of time to sit and sew, but it is a joy that i would not wish to lose for lack of a machine. finances are always tight, and after the hip surgery, and all the bills not in yet...well..moan whine yada yada yada...sooooooo glad i stumbled onto the deal i found!

Comment by viki hagan on September 11, 2012 at 5:30pm

Yes, rogue.. two new machines. The Singer to replace my poor dearly departed Janome and the Juki to go with the frame. I have managed to get two of the big boxes downstairs, but I may have to borrow my neighbor's grandson to get the other three down there.

And I will definitely hoot and holler when the machine is here and it's all set up.

Comment by the rogue quilter on September 11, 2012 at 3:55pm

you so crack me up! lollol so, do i have this right? you have TWO new machines? the one w the grace frame you showed me the link for, and another one? wow. well, i won't tell dh, he get started again on how i need one to generate income...read>>>get rich & buy expensive toys lollollol!! 'course i still don't understand where we would put it or when i would suddenly acquire all that free time to sew and quilt! oh well.

post your exclamation marks when the machine arrives so we all know & ...we'll all jump around like it is 5a.m. on christmas morning with you!!