Woo-Hoo! New Machine at Last!

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Well, a big thanks to my friend, Margaret...she took me to Chatswood this morning and we bought my new sewing machine! It's absolutely wonderful: the Bernina Aurora 440QE with BSR. This baby is slick, slick, slick! Can't wait to open everything up and start playing.

Tomorrow is visiting day at the quarantine facility, so no time to play till Wednesday, but look out after that...pictures at 11!

Comments

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said…
Wow, all those beautiful old quilt tops and now a new machine-so much to do , where do you start! Pleased all going well, happy playing!
2:54 AM
Libby said…
Have fun playing with your new machine. And give the kitties an extra cuddle *s*
4:03 AM
Anonymous said…
Wooooo! I'll be interested to read your reaction to the BSR - some people love it, some people LOATHE it.

How many more sleeps 'til the kitties come home?
4:04 AM
Jeanne said…
Congratulations on your new toy! You've been looking forward to it for such a while now -- can't wait to hear how you like it!

Jeanne
7:06 AM
Jane Ann said…
Christmas comes early down there! Actually, I knew December 2 was going to be the big day and I've been waiting to hear the shouts all the way to Tennessee! Let us other Bernin-nuts know what you think of your new baby.
7:33 AM
Sweet P said…
Woohoo! A new toy and you don't have to wait until Christmas to pick it up! How cool! I can't wait to see project you work on first.
5:31 PM
Anonymous said…
Welcomw to Chatswood. tis a good part of Sydney!Where else do you need to go, apart from Cats that is?
Regards Christine from Bathurst, 3 hours west of Bathurst
12:42 AM
Rian said…
Ooooh, congratulations! So excited for you--no stopping you now!
7:50 AM
Jenni said…
Can't wait to hear how you like the new machine. Hope the cats will soon be home.
6:25 PM
Nellie's Needles said…
YEAH! Finally, a machine for you.
6:47 PM
Lois R. said…
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog! I loved seeing pics of your sweet fluffies in quarantine. Can't wait to hear the news that they're home and living with you again!!!
5:27 AM
Clare said…
Well? How is she?
1:28 AM
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