This weekend turned out to be a rather memorable Mother's Day celebration: we got sufficiently along with our house renovations to move things into the sewing room. To think that this used to be a superfluous corner of our bedroom... look at it now, a light filled space to create in:
The L shaped desk is a bit of a BERNINA extravaganza, as I am finally able to unpack the new machine on loan, the B780 !!!
I had the opportunity to sew on this machine during Sewing Summit and again at the Ambassador Reunion in Aurora. It is simply amazing in its technological advancements. I am definitely in learning mode right now, trying to form the right kind of habits and setting everything up properly. I am sticking with "regular sewing" as well until my next appointment with the dealer, where we will tackle embroidery a bit further. I am glad that I staggered the meetings because I already have a few technical settings questions after a few hours sewing a doll dress. Anyway, getting too much information at once doesn't work well for me...
When unpacking I noticed already a few cool things that sets the 700 series apart from the 500. For example BERNINA went back to the hard accessory case, as it was with the Aurora (see one in profile above). I never "bounded" with the accessory pouch of the B580. A personal preference I suppose. Another neat trick is the magnetic holder for the stylus on the right of the machine. I also imagine that the laminated cheat sheet will be brilliant in the beginning.
The machine ships with an additional strait stitch plate,this will be invaluable while sewing quilt pieces or tiny doll clothes which need a great deal of support underneath. I already installed it today to try it out on a tiny dress for Serafinn, more of a prototype really (!). I did let the machine know I was changing the plate, this way there is no chance of mistakes and broken needles, which has happened before unfortunately...
So much to learn, so much to share! I admit to being a bit overwhelmed but soon to be in control no doubt! Tomorrow I am trying out a few quilt blocks, red houses or New York Beauties?
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Your new room is so lovely! Your home is always so tidy and clutter free. I wish I operated that way. I know how to do it but it doesn't seem to happen. I must like the clutter. ;)
I still have red fabric for you if you need it! I will drop it off sometime soon. Congratulations on having a room to yourself! I know you will enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine!
Posted by: Lisa | May 13, 2014 at 08:51 AM
Thank You Lisa!
I can’t wait to show it to you in person : )
I would love your red scraps, I am about to start back on that quilt again.
I still need to work on the cabinet in there but I have been too busy with everything to step foot in my kingdom today!
juju
Posted by: Juliette Lanvers | May 13, 2014 at 08:28 PM
Love your new space! Flooded with light. So awesome.
Posted by: Larissa | May 14, 2014 at 06:08 AM
It's SO tidy!!!!!! Better do something about the state of my own room!! Congratulations, enjoy it.
D.
Posted by: Deirdre | May 14, 2014 at 08:14 AM