Tuesday, November 22, 2011

What's in a name?

I am not big on brand names. With a few exceptions, our clothing comes from Goodwill or Value Village. Ditto for a lot of household goods. I buy generic food and off brand plastic wrap.

But there are a few things undone scrimp on. We only Chevron or Texaco fuel. Irish Spring soap in the showers and Dawn/Cascade in the kitchen.

Growing up my Mom had a Montgomery Wards sewing machine. That thing was a work horse and was just as heavy as one. When I was growing up I knew that's the kind of machine I wanted. When my Grandma died, my mom inherited her Bernina sewing machine. All I knew about them was that they had a red case and they were too fancy for me to use. I wasn't allowed to use it until I was older. I mentioned to my Mom once that I would buy my own Bernina when I bought a sewing machine. Her response was, 'you better know how to sew if your going to buy a Bernina. They cost as much as a car.'

What?!

I pushed the idea out of my head, but not because I don't know how to sew.

My first sewing machine was also Wendi and Heather's first and mom and dad bought it used. I wore it out. My second machine was given to me by an awesome older couple in Bremerton 2nd ward. I wore it out. My sister, Heather bought a Brother machine and let me use it (to sew for her girls) and I fell in love with it. I bought a Brother. (can you guess what happened?) I wore it out. But I loved it so much that I replaced it with another Brother. A faulty, poorly built Brother. I mentioned it was at the hospital a few weeks ago.

While it was gone I received a very interesting comment from my Mother in Law. She told me she has a brand new sewing machine that she's only used one time and offered to give it to me. I wasn't sure at first but after thinking about it for a couple of days I accepted the very generous offer.

I know this is totally a boasting post but I don't care! I'm super excited to say I now own a BERNINA SEWING MACHINE!! With a red case!! Both are beautiful and it sews like a dream!

Here is a picture of Mr. Bernina. (At the bottom)

Thank you so much Sherry! It's a wonderful gift. I'm so excited!

Okay, ttfn! I'm off to make something awesome!

7 comments:

  1. OH man! I would be jumping up and down and dancing!! That is SO Awesome and you have every right to brag! Hello Mr.Bernina nice to meet you, I look forward to seeing all the fancy stuff you can do. Congrats Lady!

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  2. Congrats! Bernina's are the best :o)

    My mom has sewn around the world several times on her Bernina, and it's the only brand I considered when I bought mine. Now if I could just get a Bernina serger...

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  3. My Mom had a bernina (well, she still has it) and adores it. Even 20 years later. What a treasure!

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  4. I loved my bernina - still have it, even though I burnt out the motor. i have machine envy. also, I find it funny that your machine is a dude. I dont know why - mine have always been ladies - :)

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  5. Will it cut out your fabric for you? I mean, if it's a guy, it's bound to try to solve your problems!
    Happy sewing!

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  6. Your welcome, Dedra. Very. I'm so happy to read what you have written...made me cry happy tears.
    You so deserve a GOOD machine and one you dreamed of with the quality of work you do.:-) Family sharing is a super blessing. And you are loved.
    I've got a piece I missed giving you-it's a plastic goodie-can't remember what it's for-but your manual will tell you-may be a quilting thing?---I'll mail it to you.
    Ken said you had lots of fun with it today:-)....hope that's JUST THE BEGINNING of great things for you.
    Bye for now-again-luv ya---Sherry

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  7. "You're" ...not "your" LOL...I "DID" used to get A's in English!:-)

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