Quilters Dream

I captured this photo from the Horn of America website, this is my new Quilters Dream 3180 sewing cabinet!!! Complete with the storage chest, thread tray and insert to fit my Bernina.

Now I need to clean out what is there to make room. My previous table, that Dan created out of an old kitchen table, cracked on the seams of the wood that were heavily supported, we don't know why this happened, maybe it was just the vibration as opposed to the weight of the machine, anyway the Sew Steady Table would no longer fit in the opening.

Sewing Machine Meme

The Ladies at Sew Mama Sew are taking a poll on what sewing machine you own and will publish the results at the end of the Sewing Machine Month...

Here are my answers:
What brand and model do you have? Bernina Artista 170
How long have you had it? 10 years
How much does that machine cost (approximately)? $1500USD
What types of things do you sew (i.e. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects, etc.)?
Quilting, home dec, handbags, clothing/costumes
How much do you sew? A fair amount, wish I had time to sew more
How much wear and tear does the machine get? She had a one surgery
Do you like/love/hate your machine? Are you ambivalent? Passionate? Does she have a name? LOVE IT...I never thought about giving her a name
What features does your machine have that work well for you? Dropping the dogs
Is there anything that drives you nuts about your machine? No
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.!)? We want to hear it! In the past year, I've sewed my left index finger 3 times, the needle in and out, why did I do this?
Would you recommend the machine to others? Why? Seriously? Nothing sews like a Bernina
What factors do you think are important to consider when looking for a new machine? Cost,
Easy to change stitches or flip through screens, must take it for a test drive to see how it feels
Do you have a dream machine? Yes, my dream machine

Spring Fling Round Robin 3 Sneek Peeks

Sneak Peek, the first border, in black and white to disguise the true colors...

Here's the second border, for the Spring Fling Round Robin. I'd love to show you the rest of it, after the swap is over I'll post all the steps I did. Round 1 was the center each participant created.

Graduation

My Niece graduated from St. John Fisher College in Rochester NY, on Saturday, May 9. Beth and I drove up to share this event with them. My sister in law Sherry, nieces Carly and Chelsea, my brother Earl.

Sherry, Chelsea and Earl

Chelsea with her Aunt Dot and Uncle Paul
Chelsea and her boyfriend Corey.

Kitchen Booty Swap

This is the wonderful little quilt (it is 11 x16 inches) and dish towel I received from Serena who lives in Melbourne, Australia. The swap was also to include a recipe. She sent one for Thai Chicken Sausage Rolls which sound delicious.

She also sent me this cookbook, how thoughtful!

This the little Booty Swap quilt "Make Lemonade" I mailed off, hope she likes it.

Marathon Dan Runs Again

Dan ran the New Jersey Marathon in Long Branch and Monmouth Beach area, on Sunday May 2, 2009. His time was 3:58.31 which is a 9:05.8 pace. It was a very chilly and rainy day.

Giveaway

Nadine is hosting a wonderful giveaway, stop by her blog Dream Weavers Quilts and check it out.

Booty Kitchen Swap - unquilted

The stitching here is from the BOM Kitchen Kapers, I puchased this pattern from Treasured Threads, and the fabric is mostly Tula Pink (Moda) from jelly rolls of Nest and Flutterby.

Peace Train an iMovie by Danielle