A new machine!!!....actually, two new machines!

I attended the PA Quilt Extravaganza last Thursday and spent my time trying
out machines. I'd been thinking and talking about a new machine for a
couple years. About an hour before closing, I made up my mind and bought a
Babylock 6600 Quest! It has every feature imaginable (except
embroidery-which I wasn't interested in). The only problem --they're
back-ordered and I don't actually get it until December. Meanwhile, they
gave me a Babylock Xscape to use during the interim and to KEEP! It, too,
has tons of features and only weighs 12 lbs. It'll be great for Guild
meetings and travel, etc! I'm off to play!

PS. I read the other post about the Janome 6600 with no free arm. That is
true and one of the reasons why I decided on the Babylock. Also, all the
quilting feet were included and work with the even-feed feature.

--
Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu

hmmmm I dont know where to buy a babylock machine near here...I wonder what
the price difference is.... Congrats on your new machine btw

Carissa

--
http://community.webshots.com/user/Elywyn
Butterflies are not insects, they are
self-propelled flowers.-Heinlein
"Alice" wrote in message
...
I attended the PA Quilt Extravaganza last Thursday and spent my time trying
out machines. I'd been thinking and talking about a new machine for a
couple years. About an hour before closing, I made up my mind and bought a
Babylock 6600 Quest! It has every feature imaginable (except
embroidery-which I wasn't interested in). The only problem --they're
back-ordered and I don't actually get it until December. Meanwhile, they
gave me a Babylock Xscape to use during the interim and to KEEP! It, too,
has tons of features and only weighs 12 lbs. It'll be great for Guild
meetings and travel, etc! I'm off to play!

PS. I read the other post about the Janome 6600 with no free arm. That is
true and one of the reasons why I decided on the Babylock. Also, all the
quilting feet were included and work with the even-feed feature.

--
Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu

"Alice" wrote in message
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I attended the PA Quilt Extravaganza last Thursday and spent my time
trying
out machines. I'd been thinking and talking about a new machine for a
couple years. About an hour before closing, I made up my mind and bought
a
Babylock 6600 Quest! It has every feature imaginable (except
embroidery-which I wasn't interested in). The only problem --they're
back-ordered and I don't actually get it until December. Meanwhile, they
gave me a Babylock Xscape to use during the interim and to KEEP! It, too,
has tons of features and only weighs 12 lbs. It'll be great for Guild
meetings and travel, etc! I'm off to play!

Oh, you lucky, lucky woman!! Congrats!! And the "bonus" is well deserved!!
:-)


PS. I read the other post about the Janome 6600 with no free arm. That is
true and one of the reasons why I decided on the Babylock. Also, all the
quilting feet were included and work with the even-feed feature.

--
Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu

I just happened to see Nancy - maybe the show is called 'Sewing with Nancy'
of Nancy's Notions on Saturday. Wondered what in the world she was
demonstrating and it was a Babylock. That's the brand of embroidery machine
I'd buy if I ever decide to play that game. Anyhow, I noticed that her SM
was talking quite a bit - a peep here and boing there when she changed
stitches and such. The Elna serger has quite a bit to say too but I don't
even notice anymore.
Sounds like you got a super great deal. The Babylock they gave you will
be a real a treat. Only 12 pounds? I can't imagine. Good for you. Enjoy
your new treasures. Polly


"Carissa" wrote in message
news:qEjFi.52815$vP5.19588@edtnps90...
hmmmm I dont know where to buy a babylock machine near here...I wonder
what the price difference is.... Congrats on your new machine btw

Carissa

--
http://community.webshots.com/user/Elywyn
Butterflies are not insects, they are
self-propelled flowers.-Heinlein
"Alice" wrote in message
...
I attended the PA Quilt Extravaganza last Thursday and spent my time
trying out machines. I'd been thinking and talking about a new machine
for a couple years. About an hour before closing, I made up my mind and
bought a Babylock 6600 Quest! It has every feature imaginable (except
embroidery-which I wasn't interested in). The only problem --they're
back-ordered and I don't actually get it until December. Meanwhile, they
gave me a Babylock Xscape to use during the interim and to KEEP! It, too,
has tons of features and only weighs 12 lbs. It'll be great for Guild
meetings and travel, etc! I'm off to play!

PS. I read the other post about the Janome 6600 with no free arm. That
is true and one of the reasons why I decided on the Babylock. Also, all
the quilting feet were included and work with the even-feed feature.

--
Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu

I just got it set up, threaded, and tried out a few stitches. Seems to be
very quiet and smooth! I'm not ready to try it without the foot pedal
yet...it has all hand controlled buttons...but I did try out the needle
threader which I've never had before. Now I'll go finish reading the
owners manual!!!

--
Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu
"Polly Esther" wrote in message
...
I just happened to see Nancy - maybe the show is called 'Sewing with Nancy'
of Nancy's Notions on Saturday. Wondered what in the world she was
demonstrating and it was a Babylock. That's the brand of embroidery
machine I'd buy if I ever decide to play that game. Anyhow, I noticed that
her SM was talking quite a bit - a peep here and boing there when she
changed stitches and such. The Elna serger has quite a bit to say too but I
don't even notice anymore.
Sounds like you got a super great deal. The Babylock they gave you
will be a real a treat. Only 12 pounds? I can't imagine. Good for you.
Enjoy your new treasures. Polly


"Carissa" wrote in message
news:qEjFi.52815$vP5.19588@edtnps90...
hmmmm I dont know where to buy a babylock machine near here...I wonder
what the price difference is.... Congrats on your new machine btw

Carissa

--
http://community.webshots.com/user/Elywyn
Butterflies are not insects, they are
self-propelled flowers.-Heinlein
"Alice" wrote in message
...
I attended the PA Quilt Extravaganza last Thursday and spent my time
trying out machines. I'd been thinking and talking about a new machine
for a couple years. About an hour before closing, I made up my mind and
bought a Babylock 6600 Quest! It has every feature imaginable (except
embroidery-which I wasn't interested in). The only problem --they're
back-ordered and I don't actually get it until December. Meanwhile, they
gave me a Babylock Xscape to use during the interim and to KEEP! It,
too, has tons of features and only weighs 12 lbs. It'll be great for
Guild meetings and travel, etc! I'm off to play!

PS. I read the other post about the Janome 6600 with no free arm. That
is true and one of the reasons why I decided on the Babylock. Also, all
the quilting feet were included and work with the even-feed feature.

--
Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu

"Alice" wrote in message
...
I just got it set up, threaded, and tried out a few stitches. Seems to be
very quiet and smooth! I'm not ready to try it without the foot pedal
yet...it has all hand controlled buttons...but I did try out the needle
threader which I've never had before. Now I'll go finish reading the
owners manual!!!

ALWAYS read the manual first!! Right, Sandy? :-)
sorry, this is a reference to another thread a while back about reading the
manual! :-)

--
Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu
"Polly Esther" wrote in message
...
I just happened to see Nancy - maybe the show is called 'Sewing with
Nancy'
of Nancy's Notions on Saturday. Wondered what in the world she was
demonstrating and it was a Babylock. That's the brand of embroidery
machine I'd buy if I ever decide to play that game. Anyhow, I noticed
that
her SM was talking quite a bit - a peep here and boing there when she
changed stitches and such. The Elna serger has quite a bit to say too but
I
don't even notice anymore.
Sounds like you got a super great deal. The Babylock they gave you
will be a real a treat. Only 12 pounds? I can't imagine. Good for
you.
Enjoy your new treasures. Polly


"Carissa" wrote in message
news:qEjFi.52815$vP5.19588@edtnps90...
hmmmm I dont know where to buy a babylock machine near here...I wonder
what the price difference is.... Congrats on your new machine btw

Carissa

--
http://community.webshots.com/user/Elywyn
Butterflies are not insects, they are
self-propelled flowers.-Heinlein
"Alice" wrote in message
...
I attended the PA Quilt Extravaganza last Thursday and spent my time
trying out machines. I'd been thinking and talking about a new machine
for a couple years. About an hour before closing, I made up my mind
and
bought a Babylock 6600 Quest! It has every feature imaginable (except
embroidery-which I wasn't interested in). The only problem --they're
back-ordered and I don't actually get it until December. Meanwhile,
they
gave me a Babylock Xscape to use during the interim and to KEEP! It,
too, has tons of features and only weighs 12 lbs. It'll be great for
Guild meetings and travel, etc! I'm off to play!

PS. I read the other post about the Janome 6600 with no free arm.
That
is true and one of the reasons why I decided on the Babylock. Also,
all
the quilting feet were included and work with the even-feed feature.

--
Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu

"Alice" wrote in message
...
I attended the PA Quilt Extravaganza last Thursday and spent my time trying
out machines. I'd been thinking and talking about a new machine for a
couple years. About an hour before closing, I made up my mind and bought a
Babylock 6600 Quest! It has every feature imaginable (except
embroidery-which I wasn't interested in). The only problem --they're
back-ordered and I don't actually get it until December. Meanwhile, they
gave me a Babylock Xscape to use during the interim and to KEEP! It, too,
has tons of features and only weighs 12 lbs. It'll be great for Guild
meetings and travel, etc! I'm off to play!



Hi Alice - sounds great! I was at the quilt show on Thursday too -
boggling! What dealer sold you your machine, just out of curiosity? I
had to avert my eyes because I already got my dream machine.

The quilts were gorgeous. I got pictures of the quilt made by that English
lady whose husband asked for pictures. It was stunning. I sent the
pictures to him by e-mail and got a notice that the e-mail was received, but
I haven't heard anything from him. I hope he liked the pictures.

DH and I walked our feet off. It was the first really big show I'd ever
been to and it was an experience.

Iris

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"Alice" wrote:

I attended the PA Quilt Extravaganza last Thursday and spent my time trying
out machines. I'd been thinking and talking about a new machine for a
couple years. About an hour before closing, I made up my mind and bought a
Babylock 6600 Quest! It has every feature imaginable (except
embroidery-which I wasn't interested in). The only problem --they're
back-ordered and I don't actually get it until December. Meanwhile, they
gave me a Babylock Xscape to use during the interim and to KEEP! It, too,
has tons of features and only weighs 12 lbs. It'll be great for Guild
meetings and travel, etc! I'm off to play!

PS. I read the other post about the Janome 6600 with no free arm. That is
true and one of the reasons why I decided on the Babylock. Also, all the
quilting feet were included and work with the even-feed feature.


Congratulations, Alice! Wow! What a deal you got! Two machines for the
price of one -- a 12-pounder is fantastic for travel.

--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
http://www.sandymike.net