to sell the Diamond, but I can just not justify it right now. And it has gone up another $500, making it $9500. Very nice to use, but not now! We had 22 mini classes, and 2 make it and take it projects. I got over my fear of using the serger for one of these, and actually put in a zipper using the serger. There were so many different embroidery designs available here, and not just the Husgavarna - Jenny Haskins, Vermillion, Anita Goodesign, plus others. I did my first paper piecing quilting and think I may just like that! I just hope that I can remember some things to try to do. What a great time we had - wish we were all could meet somewhere and learn from each other. You cuties offer such a wealth of knowlege. I am very tired, and am going to call it a night. Sweet dreams and happy sewing to you all.

Hope you remember them too, so we can see them! *4U

Sounds like you had a wonderful time . From your excitement I know you will be sharing projects soon when you rest up. A flower for you

Glad you had a good time and learned a lot, am looking forward to seeing some of your things in Projects. My dealer is having a "look at the new Diamond" evening next Tuesday. Don't know what the price is going to be and don't even know whether to attend or not. Might make me want one and to be honest, my Designer 1 is still performing well.

Wish I had been there. I'm glad you got to go and I'm looking forward to you sharing all your new projects.

Sounds as though u had a remarkable, learning time Dionna, now you'll have to pass on your knowledge to cutes when ques. r asked. I'm like u. wish we could all get together *

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love "hearing" that excitement in your voice! I can't wait to see what you have to share.;)

Wow, Beth that is so neat that you were able to attend a two day seminar - what a treat - can't wait for you to pass along some of that new knowledge and to view your projects, too! Get some rest and pop in when you can.

Wish I could have been with you! I do have a Diamond, and looks like I'm lucky to get it for the lower price! Whew! I know there are a LOT of things I can do with it that I just don't know! Hopefully our dealer will have some project classes now that we have had the regular "get aquainted with your machine class!"

Sounds like you had a good time, glad to hear that. *

FIESTA, you enjoyed yourself ;) *2U

It sounds like you had a wonderful time. Good for you! I hope tha you wil be able to teach us some of that newly acquired knowledge!Have a restful sleep. Sweet dreams!...Barb

PS. Aren't the prices of these new machines, regardless of the brand name, eye-openers!

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by dlonnahawkins 19 Oct 2008

Most definitely! My friend said she could buy a car for that - she was a little sticker shocked too.

Sound like you had a grand time!

I love paper piecing ...what pattern did you make?

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by dlonnahawkins 19 Oct 2008

It was called candy corn. I purchased the design Hawaiian Star - it will make an 85 x 85 quilt. Maybe by the time my old fingers can no longer move the material I will be able to complete it.