#51 – New Toy

My parents gave me my Kenmore sewing machine at least ten years ago. It has been a workhorse sewing everything from an Anchor Sail to a Bridesmaids Dress to a Lined Wool Coat. But it has become hard to find different feet for it (it uses screw on feet not snap on) & it only does the most basic stitches so I decided it was time to get something a little better. I found a great deal on this Brother on Amazon so I couldn’t resist.

I feel so spoiled with its drop in bobbin & self threader. Plus look at all those cool decorative stitches! This thing does 7 different buttonholes. I had fun playing with it today. I want to feel comfortable before I start using it to quilt next week. Luckily this machine came with all the quilting accessories & a large project table.

Don’t worry my old machine won’t be collecting dust. It’ll go to my mom who’s machine hasn’t worked in a couple of years.