Wednesday 24 October 2007

Hope DH's not looking!

OMG!!! I've done it! Don't tell my DH! Hope he's not looking in....... I've succumbed to a snap decision in Dunelm Mill Shop this morning. OK I'll get to the point. I've bought a (basic) sewing machine. Finally. Yes, I know I've got my mum's old Singer upstairs but she says it doesn't work too well and I can't lift it off the floor. And this is a Janome and I can lift it.

Here it is boxed

And here it is in all its glory

I haven't used a sewing machine since the 80's and certainly not for creative stitching. It's only a basic machine but it has 20 stitches and drop feed dogs so it should do most things that I'll want to do. It only cost me £89 so I'm happy. I've managed to thread it up and had a little play so, watch this space, I may now be able to finish my fibre ATC's neatly and indulge in some free machining. Yee ha!

If DH is looking in MWAH! luv ya! Kiss, kiss, kiss! I don't really feel guilty! ;o)) (He won't mind really).



8 comments:

Kate Henderson said...

Julie, a woman after my own heart. I just love free machining, and machine embroidery. I shall watch with interest.Hope hubby is OK with your little purchase, if not just hide it!!!!
Kate. (thistlebe)

imac said...

Whats this DW A WOT did you say you spent today?? Ah well I wont feel so bad if I goes ooot t buy a new pocket camera, hehe.

Guzzisue said...

careful, I started with just one machine, I now have at least five lurking round the house, people just started giving them to me!!

Purple Missus said...

I think DH ought to keep you on a rein - you've done a lot of this impulse buying just lately :)
This machine will be ideal for your needs and I can't wait to see what you do with it. Have fun.

Gina said...

A girl after my own heart... don't you just love an impulse buy! You will get lots of use out of it, I have no doubt.

gunnelsvensson said...

Congratulantions!
Of course you must have a sewingmachine! Joy!!

Susan D said...

You're going to have so much fun with your new sewing machine. I can't imagine life without one. Mine is only a basic one but I must admit I dream of owning one of the all singing and dancing ones by Bernina or Janome one day....when my number come up on the lottery, if only!!!!!

Kate North said...

you go girl :)