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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

IMPULSIVE???? Me???

So, I'm a tad impulsive now and again!!! Just what can I blame it on.....the weather, moving weariness??? 


 Here is the latest addition in my almost set up studio. I have to admit it's a pure luxury item, and I'm not even sure what set me off in this direction....perhaps my underdeveloped free motion skills. 

 There....all put together, the table doesn't take very much space at all, with the drop down leaves and another nice feature is that the height is adjustable.

Now to figure this baby out.....pretty straight forward actually!!

Let's see where this takes me.



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45 comments:

  1. carolJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    How exciting!! I can hardly wait to see what you will do with it!

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  2. Sarah January 15, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    What a fab impulse buy! I can't wait to hear how it runs for you as I've been eyeing up a sweet sixteen for a while :)

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  3. corinaJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Turning green as I type! Congratulations!

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  4. DoloresJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    I have thought of one ever since I saw one. I look forward to your progress getting to know it.

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  5. MelanieJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    You will love this machine! I have wanted to add this to my "little" studio, buy I don't have room in this location. Someday though. It is the perfect machine for what you create!

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  6. Third Older GirlJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Really eager to hear your review and comparison to using your long arm. BTW, thanks for your studio tips. Maybe your readers will contribute their quilt studio ideas, too.

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  7. CapitolaQuilterJanuary 15, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    Congratulations - I'm happy for you that you were impulsive and can't wait to see how much fun it is.

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  8. Karen SmithJanuary 15, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    What a great buy, I played on that same machine at a quilt show in France last year. I loved it! I'm sure you'll get a lot of use out of it.

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  9. DebraKay NeimanJanuary 15, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Congrats, maybe next year....hmmm.

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  10. LYNNJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Oh so jealous! Enjoy!

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  11. What Comes Next?January 15, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    oh what fun! we have to have out new toys, and this one has me green with envy!

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  12. BrendaJanuary 15, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    oooooh fun! I tested one of those recently, but not in my budget right now. have fun!

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  13. LeanneJanuary 15, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Seriously?? Why not use the long arm? Anyway, I am sure you will have fun with it and you clearly have plenty of room too. Time to quilt, not shop.

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  14. FrederiqueJanuary 16, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    What a beauty! Love her! I too have been impulsive this new year, but for a very much modest model. Have fun !

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  15. quilthexleJanuary 16, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    Congratulations ! Will be fun to see what you will do with it ;-))

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  16. Rafael's MumJanuary 16, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    Wonderful! Hope you have lots of fun with it. Looking forward to seeing how you like it! xx

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  17. LauraJanuary 16, 2014 at 3:22 AM

    I can't even imagine having the financial resources to make a purchase like this on impulse.

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  18. qwilltrJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    I have the Handiquilter Sweet Sixteen...mine is called "My Precious". You are going to love your new baby! I've had her for about 2.5 years, I think. I don't know what how I managed without her!

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  19. Chantal ThibodeauJanuary 16, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    I'm looking at it too. I'm debating over having a sewing machine with a larger throat (JUKI) or this one. Looking forward to see your progress.

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  20. Jo-SnowJanuary 16, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Congrats have fun playing

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  21. Anne / Springleaf StudiosJanuary 16, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    How exciting. Please share with us about how it all works as I'm quite curious to learn more.

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  22. Vivian HelenaJanuary 16, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    I am also interested in how your new "toy" works.

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  23. doloresJanuary 16, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    Wowser...lucky lady! This must be what our shop ower just purchased....she was trying to explain it to me and now I understand. Just kept forgetting to look it up when I got home. Duh!;)

    I love how small that table it....hmmmm....you just made me rethink a new sewing machine!;)

    Now we'll need a report like Vivian said....tell us how your "new toy" works!:)

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  24. UnknownJanuary 16, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    I keep looking at these too... I'm terrible at FMQ, but I'm trying to do it on a 30 year old pfaff with a small harp. My mom has a frame and a juki and I do not have space for that in my small apartment... These look so tempting! I can't wait to see how you make out with it.

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  25. patty a.January 16, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    New toys - aren't they great? You get a new sewing machine; I get a new lift system for my garage door. Hum? I think I like your toy better!

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  26. LorraineJanuary 16, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    I love my sweet sixteen ...you will not regret your decision. Take time to practice your movements. And your straight line work with rulers. I must say I love new toys mine is the 'scan and cut'
    Thank you for your inspiration...love reading your blog
    Lorraine
    Blueys Beach Australia

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  27. O'QuiltsJanuary 16, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    ooooo so exciting....

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  28. Chatterbox QuiltsJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Congratulations, Mari! I have been looking and drooling over this machine as well, but think I may just upgrade to the Juki TL 2010 Q for now. I currently use a Juki TL98-Q for my quilting and really like it. Have fun and I'll be looking forward to seeing your results with the Sweet 16.

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  29. ConnieJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    What a blessing . . congratulations!

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  31. VictoriaJanuary 17, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    YeeHa! Have fun stitching on your new toy!

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  32. MicheleJanuary 18, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Yeah for you. I can see lots of new fun things in your future.

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  33. dutchcomfortJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    So curious to hear about how fabulous this Sweet Sixteen machine is working!!!

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  34. Quilting DeeJanuary 20, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Love it! Congrats, have fun! It is high up o my wish list! Maybe next 5 birthdays and Chrissies' rolled into one pressie!!

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  35. Kit LangJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    This is the one I want, so I'm looking forward to hearing your review!

    Congratulations!

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  36. JulieJanuary 21, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    Your quilts are just amazing. The "31" blog lead me to you and I just love your art. I look forward to seeing what comes next.

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  37. KellySJanuary 21, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Just found your website through Debbie and SMS, and am taking some time to browse. I am pretty curious about this machine, is this considered a long-arm or mid-arm machine? I love the fact that it doesn't take up an entire room, yet looks like it would be much easier to quilt on than my machine. Anyway I hope my kids give me a little more time to browse, but in any case I am adding you to my RSS list to come back again later!

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  38. fiberchickJanuary 21, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Congratulations! Have you sen this pulley system to manage large quilts?
    http://pieceocake.typepad.com/piece-o-cake-blog/2013/09/the-quilt-pulley-system.html

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  39. Kathy@KayakQuiltingJanuary 23, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Congratulations on your new addition! "Luxury" is a judgment call! I have had mine for about 6 months and am just getting comfortable with the hum...the sound, speed and movement that works best for me. I still love quilting with my walking foot but it is so much fun and much easier to FMQ with this baby! I am following you now and will look forward to seeing the amazing things you do with this!
    Kathy
    KayakQuilting.blogspot.com

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    I'm thinking of buying one of these, I would love to hear a review

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    1. MariQuiltsJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:10 PM

      As soon as I get some serious play time I'll be writing a post.

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