Where did the year go?

Oh, my Goodness!! KK is going to be 3 soon. Where did the year go? She is learning to ride a 2 wheeler with training wheels already.

My Janome 6600 did come home and it has been a struggle. I do miss the free arm. The first 3-4 months were really awful. This is my first computerized machine and that was part of the problem. But, this machine is far too sensitive when it comes to presser foot level. I am learning to use the "jiminy jig" tool which helps, but if I had known about this problem, I would not have purchased this machine. Another sewist who has forgotten more than I will ever know about sewing has the same complaint with this machine. She has other machines including Bernina, Pfaff and Janome and knows full well what to expect from a sewing machine. The fabric does not feed evenly unless the presser foot is perfectly level. This is true whether I am using the Accufeed or not. My old Viking 6460 does not have this problem so it is very frustrating. My new machine does have features that I like.....especially the needle up and down and the thread cutter. I have done quite a bit of successful sewing this year so I will continue to learn it as best I can.

Last week I traveled to my dealer about 70 miles away to spend the day seeing Sue Hauseman. It was fun to spend time with other sewists and see all the machines on display too. I did bring home a Janome Coverpro 1000CP which I have not had time to play with yet.

One of these days I will learn how to post a photo to this site.