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Exciting News!
Awhile ago I briefly mentioned that I was working on some 'top secret' projects that I would discuss at a later date. Well, finally, I can talk about it and I'm so excited to be able to share the news! A new website was launched today - The Sewing Republic. Right now you can find your dream machine and register to win a Bernina Activa 210, but starting in April you'll find that a number of great sewing projects will be showcased on the site (I have three that will appear, dates TBA). Also in April, the site will begin to post online help sections, including sewing information like tips 'n tricks, sewing terms de-mystified, and other sewing help options. I'll keep you posted on the new items as they appear.
In the mean time, I am sewing on the Bernina Aurora 440 QE which is my loaner machine for a year. I have been enjoying using this machine since I got it - in fact it sews like a dream.... even when you sew across our own finger. Yes, you did read that, I sewed my finger the other night (I'm not sure how I did that except I got my finger too close to the needle when playing with the stitch regulator, by the way a scrap of fabric tied around your finger makes an excellent band-aid when you're too lazy to retrieve one from the medicine cabinet!).
Previous Comments
[1] On Mar-21-2008, bernadette wrote:Super! Another fun site to check out. Congratulations!
When I worked at a big fabric store, they had had sewing classes for kids all summer. One was just for boys. They were the most likely to sew through their fingers. They didn't care. Very gung-ho attitudes. They loved working the machines (yes, they were Berninas!) Powerful machines.
So, the education dept kept alcohol, antibacterial ointment, and lots of bandaids on hand. Probably should have required proof of current tetanus immunity! Ha-ha.
This is for your boo-boo: XXX
[2] On Mar-21-2008, gaylen wrote:
Ouch! Stacy hope you finger is okay - great news about tying fabric on though. g
[3] On Mar-21-2008, Sandy in W wrote:
I did that once too. I had always thought "How could anyone EVER sew a finger?" and then I found out!
[4] On Mar-21-2008, Average Jane Crafter wrote:
COOL! What a fantastic looking site! I can't wait to see your projects. Congratulations!
(sorry 'bout the finger ;)
[5] On Mar-21-2008, MelissaB wrote:
How cool, a new sewing site!!!! Sorry about your finger - ouch!
[6] On Mar-21-2008, Miss Sassy wrote:
Hey - Is this a Bernina site? How did you get involved? It sounds so great. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to seeing what you are contributing.
Yikes about your finger. I hope it has healed!
[7] On Mar-21-2008, Anary wrote:
I hope your finger is ok by now.
Have fun with that dreamy machine! ;)
Anary
[8] On Mar-22-2008, Felicia wrote:
Ouch! Hope your finger is better. And congratulations on your sewing feature :)
[9] On Mar-22-2008, angie.a wrote:
Ouch! I hate when I do things like that. I feel like a doofus.
Congrats on the site news! That's exciting! I did the survey for the contest...but it says "winner will be notified by email" but it never asks for an email address anywhere in the survey. HA! Guess they won't be giving that one away! LOL.
[10] On Mar-24-2008, Erika Mulvenna wrote:
Hey Angie.A - The survey to win a new Bernina on the www.sewingrepublic.com site asks for your email address on the very first page. Maybe you can give it another try!