I really do not know what to say. Sitting beside me is a box with a brand new machine in it (a demo model). DH realised just what my machine meant to me. We had a long chat this morning and it was decided that I should have a new Bernina machine. It has messed with our finances a bit but I am sure it was the right thing to do. They gave me a huge discount, took my old one for spares also into the final count.

There was no time for any lesson, so it will be all trial and error. I feel a bit terrified at the moment. No more cards just a stick. I have been offered lessons which I take in the new year. It is all a bit too much at the moment. My new machine is a Bernina Deco 340. For many of you with very fancy machines it will be difficult to understand my joy now that I can mirror designs so easily. My old machine could not even mirror. Best of all I have a LARGE HOOP. Yippie!!!!!! Thank you all for your amazing support, especially Meg, who bought tears to my eyes. A load of hugs to you all. Sarah.