After spending a lovely relaxing time in the big smoke going to the movies ,
shopping for fabrics to use for my EPP project "La Passcagalia" and the stripey one for bindings
Fabric and zipper to make a "Retreat Bag" 
some nice cotton yarn to learn to crochet some coasters
AND I bought a new sewing machine. A Bernina 570QE 
Since arriving home and setting up the machine I've spent many hours learning how it works, so very different from th Bernina 440QE ... First I played with doing various stitches,
getting used the pressure foot going down as soon as you start sewing and then up again automatically is weird...
to get the hang of it I did some straight sewing 
This months Aussie Hero Blocks were great to make..jpg)
and I've also been practicing appliqueing by using the buttonhole stitch.
I think I've rambled on long enough and if you've hung in till the end , thank you.
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I think I've rambled on long enough and if you've hung in till the end , thank you.
Must away as it's nearly midnight and time for bed.
Take care and hope you have some time to stitch,
Hugs Maria ❤
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ReplyDeleteIt's nice to hear that you had a good time away and a good little shopping spree too. You have got plenty to keep you busy with lovely new fabrics and not to mention a new machine - I hope it does everything you want it to do ♥. I still have my 440QE - it seems quite an oldie now!
ReplyDeleteNice time away...... Lovely shopping.... OMG a new machine have fun learning how to use that...... Can't wait to see what the first project will be..... Will that be the pouch?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time away and come home with a new "friend" to spend many happy hours with. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteFun time away with lots of lovelies coming home with you. Have fun playing with you new machine, it looks very nice. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteA new sewing machine, such fun! I'm sure you che led for the serpentine stitch?
ReplyDeleteHow exciting - a new machine! Looks like fun
ReplyDeleteSuch a lot happened on your trip away. Gorgeous rainbow fabrics and a new machine - so exciting.
ReplyDeleteLovely fabric and great new machine, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky are you to get a new machine… ButterZ
ReplyDeleteSuch a good trip away for you, great shopping and a new machine ..... good luck.
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! Those rainbow EPP fabrics are delicious! I can't wait to see the EPP quilt begin to take form.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to get away for a break Maria and what a great shop you had! A new machine too, have fun with it. xx
ReplyDeletecongrats on your new machine! and that binding stripe.....oooh! I love it
ReplyDeleteYou'll have so much FuN with the 570... EnJoY...
ReplyDelete& that striped fabric is perfect for bindings...
Congratulations on your new sewing machine. I hope you learn to know each other and will soon enjoy working on new beautiful projects.
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice AND productive trip! How nice it was to come home with a new Bernina. It was very hard for me to get used to that presser foot. I also had some feeding issues with the wider feed dogs until I got a single holed needle plate. Teaching old dogs new tricks!!! lol. I’ll be looking forward to your coasters.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good trip! I'm not brave enough to go to a cinema yet, but it doesn't look like there was much of a crowd in that session. Have fun with your new machine, and those lovely fabrics.
ReplyDeletelooks like a really useful trip to the big smoke, lovely new machine to play with too and gorgeous fabrics.... happy days... what movie did you watch?
ReplyDeleteHugz
Ooh! How nice to have a new toy. Have fun playing with all the new features. Will you be able to fit in working on your hand stitching projects?
ReplyDeleteA new sewing machine! How exciting. What movie did you see? Lots of lovely fabrics too. xx
ReplyDeletewhoo hoo - a new machine - what fun!!! I love the automatic up down thing on my machine - great for applique...you'll get the hang of it - and I am sure you could turn it off or on.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your new machine, Maria. Xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely time was had in the city, and I'm sure you'll enjoy your new machine, I do love it that the presser foot goes up and down magically too!
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