One of my favorite blogs, Sew, Mama, Sew! is celebrating the month of June exploring the world of sewing machines. You should head over there for some great posts about a myriad of topics, all sewing machine related. Thinking of purchasing a vintage sewing machine? Do not have a clue as to what all of those feet do that came with your machine? There is a blog post for that too.
They are also having a “Sewing Machine Meme”, my first meme ever! Here goes:
What brand and model do you have?
I have a Viking Emerald 118
How long have you had it?
About 2 years
How much does that machine cost (approximately)?
$350
What types of things do you sew (i.e. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects, etc.)?
Clothing, Quilts, Accessories, and Home Dec…in that order.
How much do you sew? How much wear and tear does the machine get?
These days I sew a few times a week. So not as much wear and tear as I would like it to. 😉
Do you like/love/hate your machine? Are you ambivalent? Passionate? Does she have a name?
She is a fine machine. I am not passionate about her, but I am in like with her. And yes, Mrs. Doyle is her name.
What features does your machine have that work well for you?
I DO adore the needle stop up~down feature and the needle threader…what can I say? I am easy to please!
Is there anything that drives you nuts about your machine?
She is not as powerful as I would like her to be. Sewing through a quilt sandwich is often a challenge.
Would you recommend the machine to others? Why?
I would recommend her to beginning sewers. She is sturdy, has a lot of helpful easy features, and comes with a lot of useful feet…for the price, a really great machine.
What factors do you think are important to consider when looking for a new machine?
Make sure it does everything that you need it to do, do not buy a machine with a zillion features you will not ever use! Do more with less. Save up and buy a quality brand.
Do you have a dream machine?
YES! Bernina 820. Droool.
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