Guess what?
What?
I'm going to look at machines.
Oh good. What are you looking for?
An embroidery machine .. I think.
Why?
Because I like the fancy stitches. I just don't know if I want to spend that much on a machine.
I see.
Maybe I don't need an embroidery machine.
You still dont have a sewing machine.
True.
So we discussed combo machines ... meanwhile I have a combo Singer that I hate .. we even discussed my sending it to her .. but if I didn't like it, I could not burden her with it .. we talked about used .. new .. combos .. straight stitch .. ones with decorative stitching .. ones with few, ones with many .. how many would she need? Is she going to start a business?
Are you there?
Yes.
I went to the Babylock dealer.
You did? What did you find?
Expensive.
Yes, they are expensive.
But they were nice.
Did you try them?
Yes. Look at this link. The straight stitch was nice. But I like the combo machines. Maybe I'll get a stand alone embroidery machine.
But you still won't have a sewing machine.
A few days later ..
I got a Singer.
You did?
Yes. I ordered it online.
How is it?
I hate it. It's awful. I'm sending it back. I blogged about how awful it is.
The Singer is returned and a week or so later ..
Guess what? I GOT A BERNINA!!
Oh wow. How is it?
It's big.
Big?
Yes. I need a cabinet for it. It's high. I feel like I'm sewing in the air.
A few days later she was less than enamored with a sore back and arms .. back goes the Bernina sans cabinet ..
Are you there?
Yes, I'm here. *for I am always here*
I'm confused. I'm reading Pattern Review.
PR has lots of opinions.
People really like the Viking. I think I'll go see them though they are expensive. I know I didn't want a Brother but I'm going to revisit them.
Revisiting Brother? You didn't like them before.
I know. But I want to be sure. Look at this link. Isn't this great? It's the Brother QC1000.
So we discuss the QC1000 and two other Brothers .. The NX-450Q and the NX-650Q I called dealers here and found out about them .. In the meantime I had gotten a Kenmore .. after 30 days I returned it, it did not go over my thick seams but a great machine nonetheless .. I ended up getting the Juki TL98Q .. she almost got one too .. ALMOST! But she wants more fancy stitches .. I am just bland and boring .. only wanted straight stitch .. I almost had her wanting a Juki ... then there was Elna who she tried and really liked but she said it was round and "looked like something from outer space" (maybe I said that) ... but it did sew very well.
So there is no Bernina .. doesn't want another Janome ... there's Viking that was good and she found a nice dealer ... Babylock just wasn't fabulous .. thought about Juki but no dealer .. hesitant to order online citing "what if I dont like it?" ... yes there could be that problem. "I'm SO tired of this" ... ummm YOU'RE TIRED!!???
So this morning ..
Are you here? The Brother QC1000 was complicated and hard to thread and the dealer was SO not helpful. I am so confused. I dont want to get the wrong machine.
I'm sure you won't get the wrong machine.
Why not?
At this rate you won't get any machine. lol *so glad we both have a sense of humor*
Maybe I'll go to Sears and see the Kenmore.
The Kenmore won't go over heavy seams.
Well, I've decided not to get a Brother .. the dealer was awful.
So what does that leave?
I dont want another Janome.
Umm.
Note: Olga ended up ordering an Elna and it was NOT a good machine .. it went back within the first two weeks .. she gave it a fair try, it was NOT heavy duty .. so in the week following ...
Well I liked the Viking Sapphire 875 Quilt. Look at this link.
THE VIKING! YES!! I forgot about Viking. How did it sew?
Really nice. I liked it.
(Good. Progress. PLEASE buy something. PLEASE)
Does it have enough stitches?
Yes. Look at this link.
Ohh I see. *I know as much about Viking sewing machines as I do about Janome, but I have a Viking serger*
Ok so do you want it? And are you buying it?
I called about it. I am so nervous. I will call tomorrow. I don't want to make any mistakes!
Well guaranteed you aren't going to make any mistakes. You aren't DOING anything!!!!
TOMORROW? You mean we could change our minds?
Yes. Well I dont know. Maybe. Well probably not. I really like it.
We have been looking for a machine for months and you are going to wait? BUY IT ALREADY! Where are you? Are you gone?? You left while I was up in the air? I'm here waiting and you are GONE?? WHERE HAVE YOU GONE??? *I am getting severely distressed*
The next day Olga messages me I BOUGHT THE VIKING!!!
YOU DID?? *handclapping and standing ovation plus a little soft shoe for good measure, hands in air and all that. Dog looking at me like I've lost it*
YES!!
YESSS!!
I am so excited. Look at this link! Look at the stitches it does!! Oh I am excited!!!!
Gee, penguins too. Wow. I am excited too. *excited but extremely tired*.
So the decision is made finally .. the Viking is there.
What a relief. The hunt is over.
How will I stand the stagnant air?
Wow. I feel like I'm part owner. If only I lived close enough to try her Viking.
Bring on the refreshments. It's party time. May Olga and her Viking have a happy life together.
I came online after going out for a bit and said to the IM "are you here? Olga? Are you gone?" No answer. She's probably gone to bed. Exhausted. Wonder why ...
Now she wants a serger ...
You will forgive me if I feel the sudden urge to lie down.
