It is sewing machine month on Sew Mama Sew and they have started a sewing machine meme. Here are my responses:
What brand and model do you have? A Brother Innovis 2500D
How long have you had it? It was a Christmas gift in 2007, so about a year and a half.
How much does that machine cost (approximately)? Too much I am sure, I am afraid to find out. I have to say my parents still spoil me.
What types of things do you sew (i.e. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects, etc.)? I sew a little bit of everything with my machine, including: quilts, skirts, wristlets, totes and pillows. It also embroiders, so I have been able to branch out a little into personalization.
How much do you sew? How much wear and tear does the machine get? No enough lately. It is holding up nicely for the workouts I do give it. Need to make more time for sewing. I have so many projects on the To Do List that I could keep it and myself busy for months.
Do you like/love/hate your machine? Are you ambivalent? Passionate? Does she have a name? I really do love it. Not just because it is sentimental to me, but because it does more than I could ever imagined a sewing machine to do. She doesn’t have a name, but she should... I am going to have to think on that.
What features does your machine have that work well for you? I love the drop in bobbin, needle threader and thread cuter... And the embroidery too. For embroidery I love that it can connect to a computer to access my library of embroidery designs and alphabets.
Is there anything that drives you nuts about your machine? Nope.
Do you have a great story to share about your machine (i.e., Found it under the Christmas tree? Dropped it on the kitchen floor? Sewed your fingernail to your zipper?, Got it from your Great Grandma?, etc.!)? See this old post for the story of my sewing machine. It was the last gift I received from my Momma - It is extra special to me.
Would you recommend the machine to others? Why? Yes I would recommend it if you are looking for a good sewing and embroidery machine. It has a lot of bells and whistles I never would have dreamed of purchasing for myself, but it is a good, easy to use machine! I have used BabyLock and Brother machines in the past, so it was an easy transition for me.
What factors do you think are important to consider when looking for a new machine? If it had been me buying the machine, I would have focused in on the functionalities I would use a lot, but wouldn’t have thought ahead enough to pick something that might inspire me to try something different. Luckily my parents did that for me and I ended up with a machine that will grow with me.
Do you have a dream machine? I think I already have it... Although I would like to add a serger to the mix.
I can sew but just barely, I really really want to take sewing lessons to learn to sew clothes. Did you ever take classes? was it through a cloth store, like jo-anns?
Posted by: amber | June 03, 2009 at 04:47 PM
I love the story of your parents buying that sewing machine together. I have often thought of that post while at Joanne's watching their embroidery machines. I had been wanting an update on your machine so I am glad you did this post.
Posted by: Jane | June 02, 2009 at 10:00 PM
I need to do this! I've got my new machine at home in a box and have to get it out and answer some of these for myself. That is so great you have your dream machine!
Posted by: kelli | June 02, 2009 at 04:44 PM