Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Finally here!!!

I bought a sewing machine! It has been on backorder and I have been not so patiently waiting for it to arrive - it was finally ready to pick up yesterday! I did a lot of research on what type of sewing machine I wanted and I narrowed it down to the HusqvarnaViking line: I selected the Emerald 118 and here it is! This machine has so many exciting features. It has 18 different stitches, a one step buttonhole process, adjustable presser foot pressure, a see through drop-in bobbin case with an automatic bobbin thread pickup: and a built in automatic needle threader:It came with so many nice accessories - a few of which I have no idea how to use yet:and this model has 8 different presser feet: I am really excited to start sewing, so far I have only sewn basic straight seams with the presser foot that was already on the machine! Stay tuned!
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    My mom has hers from the early 70's!!

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  2. SaraJuly 6, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Congrats!! I know the feeling of a new sewing machine.

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  3. AnitaJuly 6, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I love my Viking, I've had it about 10 years. Congrats

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  4. SaraCreationsJuly 7, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    I'm so glad for you! Congrats!!!

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  5. donna!eeJuly 7, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    nice choice...enjoy all the bells & whistles! :)

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  6. SaraCreationsJuly 7, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    I want to buy a sewing machine, but I can't decide...brother, husqvarna or singer....
    If you can help me, please send me an e-mail.
    It would be the first time I work with a sewing machine and I don't know exactly what should I take into account

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  7. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Congrats! Good choice! I love my sew machine, it´s so exciting can make useful things! You'll see! You're addicted right now!!! lol

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  8. WendyJuly 7, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Great choice! I have an E116 and I love it! I can't see much difference between mine and yours, maybe mine has 16 stitches and doesn't have a needle down button? If you need any help with the accessories, I think I've got them all figured out now! I also bought a walking foot, a 1/4" piecing foot and a FME foot - great investments!

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  9. LibbyJuly 7, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I love it!! I have a Husqvarna Freesia. I bought it 7 years ago. Mine is pretty basic and I had always planned on moving "up" to a Bernina but I am still so pleased with my Husqy..I never think about trading it!

    Enjoy!

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  10. KimJuly 9, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Thank you all for your comments!
    Miss Paula - Thanks! Seems like this is an excellent brand from all that I am hearing!
    Sara - Thank you! It is exciting :)
    Anita - Thank you! That speaks really well for this brand
    donna!ee - Thank you! I am really enjoying checking them out!
    SaraCreations - Thanks! I will send you an email - you have a beautiful blog!
    Simone - Thank you! I an't wait to start making things :)
    Wendy - Thank you! I can't see any difference either except the two you mentioned - I am also planning on buying additional presser feet - what is the FME foot?
    Libby - That is so good to know! I wanted a Bernina too - my mom still has her Bernina 830 - I love that machine!!! It is so heavy duty and all metal. When I started looking for a machine, I was really surprised and sort of disappointed at how "plastic-y" they all felt, but now that I have this husqy, it doesn't seem like that at all - it is really sturdy feeling and has nice smooth stitching - I am really pleased!

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  11. FarahJuly 11, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    congrats Kim ... what a perfect one... I love sewing and i one of singer paff... but i really need a one more...yours is great i am going to check it on net more... very interesting post...
    hope you like to pay a visit
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    love
    Farah

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  12. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Congrats on your new sewing machine!!! Have fun ... Enjoy!!!

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  13. KimJuly 15, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Thank you so much Farah and Monika!

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  14. Kerry (Seahills@Flickr)September 17, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I have a Husqvarna Viking too! The Sapphire 835. (looking thru old posts to see if I can find where you bought your skinny xfer pen ;)). I love it... and I have a ton of presser feet for it so if you need feet reviews LMK.

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  15. KimSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Hi Kerry! That 835 looks like a dream machine - so many features! Don't you just love the Viking machines? - Yes I have a post all about that transfer pen and transferring patterns to fabric here: http://bigbgsd.blogspot.com/2010/10/ideas-on-transferring-patterns-to.html

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  16. Madrona TreeSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Ooh whoops, mine is an 830 - the model right before the 835. I can't tell much difference between the 2 though.

    Thanks for the link on transferring! Coupon Commotion is on at JA's... I'll head over there and get the pen!

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  17. RobinfromCAJanuary 13, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    I just got a new sewing machine too...first new one in - a lot of years. It's a Baby Lock Elizabeth. Very exciting!

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  18. KimJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Robin - that looks like such a nice machine - so many stitches! How do you like the automatic needle threader? I am just getting used to mine and I love it!

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