I finally found a sewing machine for my GD to learn on. I found a Bro...

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by blueeyedblonde 27 Aug 2011 ( edited Aug 28'11 06:08 )

that was very positive. He bought it a few months ago online and paid $140 for it and raves about it.

It has quite a few designs and it has the alphabet and the numbers. It is more than what I was looking for. I got it at a garage sale yest. and I've been checking it out. It sews beautifully and Kaitlin loves it!
I had been looking for some time because I wanted something more than just straight and zigzag sewing as it will keep her interest up (especially after she knows what my machine will do - even my old one). I think it will keep her going for a long time. I think I lucked out as the lady was asking $30 and I offered $20 and she said OK after thinking for a few min. (I think she figured it was going to a good home and it was for my GD.) I GOT IT! I think I was as excited as she was.
Then I gathered up a few things I'd already got for her to go with it.
This was her 11th birthday present a couple weeks late.

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by asterixsew 27 Aug 2011

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Lucky Kaitlin, I hope she has many happy years of sewing ahead of her and a grandmother to help

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by blueeyedblonde 27 Aug 2011

Thanks.

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by toogie 27 Aug 2011

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I wish you had posted a photo of her machine. I think that it is good she's interested. Best wishes, to you both, and Happy (late)Birthday Kaitlin-Toogie

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by blueeyedblonde 27 Aug 2011

Thanks. I was going to but haven't figured out how to u/l from my new phone. Haven't been able to figure it out yet. Will add post when I do. Going down to phone ctre shortly and will find out.

by shirlener88 27 Aug 2011

Usually - you have to have a little chip in your phone and a USB attachment - the chip goes in your USB and then you put it into your PC - upload to your photo program.

by blueeyedblonde 28 Aug 2011

no this one is different - my old one was like that. This one has a usb cable from phone to pc, but for some reason it won't recognize it.

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by bevintex 27 Aug 2011

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You did good and got it for a great price. i know your granddaughter must be very happy!

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by blueeyedblonde 27 Aug 2011

Thanks - she's thrilled!

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by ramona 27 Aug 2011

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The next generation. Isn't a great feeling to know you're passing on a wonderful craft and skill. I know she'll have fond memories of this machine. Glad you got a great deal.

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by blueeyedblonde 27 Aug 2011

thanks

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by shirlener88 27 Aug 2011

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You are a super grandmother - what a special thing for you to do for your GD - she will treasure that. In the future - don't tell her what you spent - even if you want to let her know you got a deal - the kids these days - sometimes value their gifts - by what is paid for them - be careful with that. You made a great deal and I am thrilled for the two of you.

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by blueeyedblonde 28 Aug 2011

Thanks. She doesn't know what I spent on it - only that I finally found one after looking for almost a year in different places and garage sales. but to her it doesn't matter where I got it as she knows I wouldn't settle for just any machine for her. Thank goodness (so far) my kids and grandkids all value what I do and make for them more than if I bought them something or spent a lot on them.

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by 02kar 27 Aug 2011

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What a great starter machine. Here's to many happy hours of sewing together.

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by blueeyedblonde 28 Aug 2011

Thanks.

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by capoodle 28 Aug 2011

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That is one lucky young lady to have you as her grandmother. Can't wait for you to post her first projects.

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by blueeyedblonde 28 Aug 2011

Thanks. It will take a lot of patience with her as she gives up easily sometimes if things don't go fast enough. I'm only going to have her go real slow and do play things (like practice different stitches on a piece of material) so she can see what it looks like.

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by airyfairy 28 Aug 2011

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A wonderful present. I am sure your GD will treasure it. My GD is coming up for 3 yrs - cannot wait for her to start sewing!!!!

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by blueeyedblonde 28 Aug 2011

Thanks - that time will come faster than you think. It seems just yest. my GD had just arrived and now it's 11 yrs. later!!

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