Never! However after hearing me fuss, cry, & pace the floor one night for hours trying to thread my serger, the a friend took almost an hour to get it threaded, the next weekend Wayne took me to get one of the air threading sergers!! I SORTA fought it...but not long! LOL

I would LOVE to see it happen to me....

Well, I would have to get my hubby into the shop first, and no I have never seen this before and nor am I likely to. LOL. Marg

Never heard of this, What a Man we all dream our men are offering us a new machine but in my case I wake up... I asked my Santa if I've been good enough to get a new Dream Machine by Brother for Chrissy and was told No I've been very bad, he laughed when I said well that's even better isn't it..

My Dad would probably have done the same!

I have heard of this. I wish I could say it was my handsome hubby saying he was willing to buy it for me, but it wasn't him. Must be nice to be that rich.

My husband has asked me on several occasions when I was watching the features of a new machine; "why don't you buy it?" and that's how I ended up buying the Ruby when I came in to collect my Designer 1 after it had been serviced. But he did not offer to pay the bill... And no begging.
When I had my 4-needle serviced and I looked at the 16-needle Bravo he told me it was too heavy for him to load it in the car for service and house calls would be costly. A nice way to say No, I guess. Anyway, I would not feel very comfortable having such an expensive machine sitting idle while I was enjoying other things, and whereas I don't like shopping I love admiring those super machines.

A great tale and one I have not heard of before. My thoughts would be what was he planning to buy for himself which was going to be costly

He can play 'Santa' at my house...anytime of the year!

I think you should have sidled up to him and introduced yourself.

sometimes this is one of the tricks sales people use to convince other prospective clients...to make you think that even your husband wants you to buy another machines...I seen this in other places.

Truth be told, my husband would probably do the same thing if I was obsessed with getting it...many a time he has said, just buy it, we can't take the money with us! He does add one more comment when he says this...it is "If you really need it, and what you have isn't working for you..get it"...well, that's the part that will sometimes stop me..."If you really NEED it"...and is what I already have not good enough....If I have to think about it for too long, I really don't need it...He did say this to me last June when I was kvetching about my serger...and I must say, I did take him up on the offer and rushed out and got my BabyLock Evolution serger which I LOVE!!!

I'm sure hubs would do the exact same thing. It's Christmas & he probably knew she would love it. ~hugs~

I'd have fainted away. DUH. What's wrong with her?

Now to this I can relate. I have to tell you that if it were not for my dear hubby I would not be embroiderying today. He was with me when I went to look at a new sewing machines to replace my 25 year old model that needed to take a break. I looked over what they had to offer and he came to me and said ''I think you should look into one of these machines''. I looked at the price and said ''I don't think so, not in the budget''. I am sure I pondered at least 30 minutes in the store, examining this machine and going back to the regular sewing machine, all the whilehe kept trying he convince me that the difference in price was worth going for the embroidery machine. So I finally gave in and I guess that means I have my dear hubby to thank for all that do today.
Of course when he pushed me to buy this machine, he had no clue what I had to purchase to make it work, ie, new computer, threads, stablilizer and all the other fixings.
So that is why I LOVE this man so much (along with a million other reasons) he just knew my creativity would blossom with such a machine,
I am very, very grateful
Theres my story
hugs and merry Christmas and happy Holiday season to all
Michelle

it's funny my hubby wont break down and let me get a multi-needle but i drag him to the repair shop and have him help me load the machine and pay the repair bills for a grand total of 1400.00 this year so times that by 2 for the past 2 years well i figure it won't be long till i qualify for a trade in....lol

My hubby always comes with me to the dealer. He likes to talk to everyone. They are all so nice there. He always says to me get what you want. But then again, I tell him the same thing when he is buying his toys for his workshop. He has a hobby of woodworking makes all sorts of beautiful things from wooden spoons to furniture. I know where he is... hehe.. We have a great relationship. Married 40 years
Suzanne

Oh my, wish it had been me lol. Would have bought one in a hurry!

my Dh sold his sailboat so I could get a larger machine. I keep telling him not too but he just went ahead and did it...I am one lucky gal

He must be a long-lost brother to my DH. When my hardy ole singer died after 40 years and no longer could be repaired, my hubby took me shopping. He got a bank load without my knowing it and worked it all out. All I had to do was say "yes"--made my life happy again. Sewing is my passion, as you all are infected with this virus, I know you understand.

I came home from helping a lady wit her computer and i was dooling about the quatro embroidery machine and d/h said if you want it buy it after a few days he said well when are you getting this you beaut machine and so i am now the proud owner of tat machine i just love it......soozie

I hate to be a bummer, but I have seen two Webinars on that new baby and thought i would love to have one until I saw the Webinars. It is wonderful machine if one is stitching multiple items. I rarely stitch multiple items. Mine are mostly one of a kind! I think it is two much machine for me. They even deliver it as people can't load her up and bring her home. That should tell you something also. Kay

I have never seen this happen! Would not mind one bit if it was me in her place - his pocket would be much lighter by now.

If we had the money, my hubby would be right there buying me the new machine.
Love him for that.

Sounds like wife is happy with her present machine. Who else could resist?

I would have jumped at the offer and even though I also don't have the room I would make sure I could find the room.

Flowers for all of you!
I love reading your comments! Thank you for sharing your experiences with me.
My 11 year old son thinks the woman has lost her mind. As the man had engaged my young sons in conversation...the 11 year old provided solutions to each of the objections the woman gave her husband. The man listened with a smile -- agreeing with all the solutions my son offered. It is a blessing to me to see that my sons understand the need many women have to create and they are willing to find a way to make it happen.

For all the Cuties that have a husband willing to support them and encourage them in their hobby -- cherish them! Men willing to buy new $17,000 machines -- like the man in the shop -- are rare indeed!

Maybe the husband should have just gone ahead and bought it for himself sounds like he really wanted that machine.

What a great story. This woman knew what she had and what she wanted I guess. It sounds like this couple is a great pair.

My personal experience was when my husband and I stopped at a shop that sold Viking machines. I have wanted an embroidery machine for ages. The sales clerk knew me and my wants. But, I, stubborn as can be, declined the offer for him to buy it for me. But, to my surprise, he purchased it behind my back and had it all figured out when I was to take lessons, too. He is the most wonderful man.

No I usually see the gentleman trying to hurry the lady out before the thought occurs to her that she really would like to have another machine. LOL/Lillian

many years ago when I was dreaming of getting my fist embroidery machine. the sales girl was demonstrating it for me. I was drooling as my son (a USMC recruiter at the time) walked over. He asked her the price. She said 69,95 my son thought she meant $69.95 and said wrap it up for her. my mouth hit the floor and quickly explained to him $6995.00 Then his mouth hit the floor. Needless to say I did not get the machine but love my memory and my son. hugs, Susan