Tuesday 23 November 2010

cows = ???

Sold some old cows and they went better then I thought...........so with the extra money I went shopping...............
What do you think????? Did I spend my money well.............
Still have the old girl but she is making funny noises so I thought while I have the chance why not upgrade.............and upgrade I did in a big way..............lucky this Janome 6600 is on a good special at the moment...........think this is the start of a very good relationship..............maybe love/hate sometimes but generally very good.............
she has lots more features then my old girl.............OMG she goes fast too..............
I was so excited on Saturday I could hardly sew as I couldn't decide what to do first............so many ideas/projects running around in my head I played with the letters/alphabet instead...........
Catch you later
Chookyblue...............

60 comments:

MARIA CRISTINA said...

Congratulations!!!!!!!

Lynn said...

How exciting!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Old cows .... new sewing machine.....you will love her Chooky have fun...

dutchcomfort said...

I had to laugh about selling old cows better than expected... LOL!

Congratulations and welcome to the happy Janome MC6600 bunch! I love the machine. If you are ever able to buy the Janome table that’s built to put the machine in, I can recommend it!

Sofia Amaral M. said...

You are so lucky! But with the extra money I received these month, this week I'll also get my bernina I ordered on Saturday. I can already sew the blocks of "A gardener's Journal" but I have so many projects I want to do before Christmas!
See you;)
Have a create week with your new machine;)
Sofia

Cardygirl said...

How wonderful! Have fun with your new BFF!

Thimbelina said...

How lovely! You'll be sewing up a storm now!

By Hoki Quilts said...

Congratulations on the start of a fabulous new relationship.

Unknown said...

Well Done! You have Spent Your Money Wisley...She is a Beauty.Enjoy!!
cheers

Pip said...

Lol, the first thing I did with my new machine was to play with the letters/alphabet as well. Yours came out better than mine.

Janice said...

Don't you love it when a bit of extra cash arrives that you don't expect. A very wise purchase. You'll have a ball.

Cubby House Crafts said...

Lovely machine, I have the 6500 and they do a beautiful blanket stitch
Have fun playing!
Lisa

simplestitches said...

lucky you Chooky!
have loads of fun sewing....

Annie said...

OMG Don't you just LOVE cows!!! Dad's cows were to pay for his funeral, but by the time he died, he'd sold most of them - bugger!! Lucky Girl

May Britt said...

Congratulations. I have the same sewingmachine and I love it :) And Iknow you will too.

annemariesquilt said...

Congrats on your new wonderful sewingmachine. I am a bit envyious yes ;-))

Tarnyia said...

Very exciting... and I understand that love/hate relationship very well xxxx

Andrea said...

I don't think there's anything as exciting as a new sewing machine - to a sewer of course - lol ! A couple of friends have this model and love it. Have fun xx

Vicki ♥ said...

Good choice!! You will love it lots :)

willywagtail said...

I love, love, love a fast machine. My old elna was a whizz but these new ones just seem to putter around in comparison. Hope you've given her a cowey type name. Cherrie

Nancy Near Philadelphia said...

Congratulations -- she's wonderful!

BubzRugz said...

Fantastic.... she will serve you well.... is she called Daisy?
Hugz

Anonymous said...

I think the old cows have served you well. Nothing like adding a new Janome to the family! ;)

sandra said...

money spent very well I think! I have the 6500 and its fabulous.

gracie said...

There will be no stopping you now! A wonderful purchase....

Kris said...

Noice one! I love my 6600. I thought it would take a while for us to be friends, but 12 months on it seems as though we have always known each other!

Julia said...

Good one Chooky..the old cows did well for you..have fun.
Julia ♥

Jo in TAS said...

Old cows are worth their weight in gold!

Kate said...

Congrats! I have the 6500 and she's fab, so I expect the 6600 would be pretty awesome. Enjoy!

Kate said...

Wow - excellent new machine - enjoy!!

Cass said...

Wow looks great, can't wait to see what you come up with

Karen said...

Love the new machine, but i keep thinking about the poor old cows !!! That's why I'd be a useless farmer. I'd have all the animals inside out of the weather !!

Thimbleanna said...

Oooh, she's a beauty -- Congratulations. Can't wait to see all the fun things you'll be making with her!!!

Vicki said...

Ah, Chooky, same as Marcie - my new machine this year. Yes, goes like mad too! I really love the button hole stitch and the snips are fantastic, among lots of other features! You will enjoy your time stitching with you new BF!

Anonymous said...

well done, gotta love the cows for getting your machine, I love my 6600 as well especially the thread cutter, enjoy her and I want to see lots of completed projects

jodie said...

wow!!! machine envy!! great score chook, enjoy!

Dawn said...

Fabulous.... lots of mileage gonna be had on that beauty..
Hugs x x x

Chocolate Cat said...

I'm so excited for you!!! Have fun, I am looking forward to seeing everything you produce!

CREATIVE DISORGANIZATION said...

Looks like xmas came early for both of as...I'm just sitting and looking at my new girl...I can hardly believe it....now I need to use it....congrats on your luvly new friend...He,He

AnitaS said...

Congratulations with your beautiful Janome. I hope you make a lot of lovely items on it.

Anonymous said...

Hmmm on my wish list....last year I borrowed my younger sister's Janome...but had to give it back last Christmas.....enjoy Chooky...Hugs Lyn

Lorraine said...

Good that the cows came home - so to speak - nice investment indeed!

Lorraine said...

Good that the cows came home - so to speak - nice investment indeed!

Teodo said...

Uauuuuuu Donna. it's a wonderful and good choice.
ciao ciao

Crowing Moon said...

Lucky girl :) Christmas has come early for you! Look forward to seeing many awesome new projects from your new toy

ranette said...

Yeah! I'm excited for you...it's always fun to have a new toy!

Jytte R said...

Congratulations!!!! Lucky you. I wish it was mine. But next year maybe.

Noémia said...

Uaaaaauuuuu! Lucky girl!
Congratulations and a lot of fun too!

Levin said...

seems like a fair trade!
enjoy your new machine :)
l
x

Jindi's Cottage said...

Oooo....money very well spent...enjoy...

Candace said...

Wow, one of my dream machines, I know you'll make good use of it. Congratulations.

Aussie Nanna said...

Oh WOW!! What generous cows you have...lol....
I can see you are going to have lots of fun with her!

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Of course you spent your money well!!! I just upgraded too...after 30 something years!!!
Happy sewing Chooky...Dzintra♥x

Sue said...

Yes, you did well. You're the 4th person I know in 2 weeks to do this. It's getting so hard to resist. I am GREEN, will I give in?

Helen said...

Lucky girl Donna we now expect to see heaps of projects (including GJ) lol

Helen

Bizzy Martine said...

You spend your money well!!!
I've got a Janome memory craft 6500
and I find it a wonderfull machine.
Money spend well.

Leanne said...

So what is her name?...... and some old cows are better than others LOL.

Miriam said...

Wow!! I am glad you got a good price for the cows.
I am sure you and your Janome will have a long and productive time together!!
My DD has the 6500 and it goes Fast!!!

Have fun!

Sweet Cinnamon Stitches said...

I also have a 6600P...top machine...real work horse....does go real fast...lucky for the speed control button...LOL.
Also reading crazy times....hang in there...wine de-stress with a friend definately helps!!
Cheers...Jane.

Deb said...

I wish I had some cows to sell I would love one of those machines,lol. I reckon you will be sewing day and night now