Buying a Sewing Machine

A quality sewing machine is well worth the money spent if you spend countless hours at your machine.  Well known brands such as Pfaff, Janome, Babylock, Bernina, Brother and Viking are just some of the brands that carry a good reputation for quality.

Before buying a machine, do a little homework.  How often do you sew?  An inexpensive machine will not hold up to the sewer who is constantly sewing and/or embroidering.

Do you want the ability to do simple embroidery, specialty stitches or fancy embroidery? What features are important to you?  Are the features easy for you to use?
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accessories that you want, or will you need to purchase them separately?  How much are you willing to spend?
Consider also servicing.  Can it be done locally, or will you have to travel or ship it somewhere to be serviced?

Does your dealer offer free lessons and are they willing to answer your questions once you take your machine home?
Visit machine dealers, look at features, ask questions and do some internet comparison.  Decide what is important to you in your dream machine and make a list.  Sewing machines are a big investment and you want to get your money’s worth, but you also don’t want to pay for a lot of features you may never use.

Quilt Tops for Sale

I currently have several quilt tops for sale. Please contact me at contactus@keepinyouinstitches.com for photos, pricing and other information, such as sizes, materials, etc…
I will finish any of these items as well. For a quote on finished work contact me at the email above.

Christmas In July  76” x 96.5”.  Mystery quilt through quilt shop.  Red, white and blue Chrismtas prints.  Includes pre-made binding of the red print.  There is a small spot where the red bled onto the white.

English Cottages. Newport Quilt company BOM.  64.25” x 69.25”.  Landscape fabrics on a light blue background.  Includes green pre-made floral binding.  I suggest another border to stabilize bias edges.  Houses are template pieced, not appliquéd!

Thimbleberries Pattern.  Union Square.  82” square.  Muslin background, scrappy blocks.  Medium green print pre-made binding included.

Bright scrappy one patch.  60” x 85.5”, would look great with a black or bright colored solid or tone on tone border. No binding included.
Bright One Patch

Wildflowers.  Thimbleberries pattern.  Beige background, soft green borders. Dusty rose pre-made binding included.  81.5” x 95”

Autumn’s Peak.  78” square. Scrappy Leaf and Log Cabin blocks, black/red outer border, rust colored marble pre-made binding included.  I also have pieced a rust colored print backing for an additional $30.
Autumn's Peak

Crazy!  63” x 80.5”.  Scrappy 9 patch and hourglass blocks.  Add border. No binding included.
Crazy!

Aloha!  ALL tropical prints.  No binding included..  89.5” x 99.5”.
Aloha!
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Amethyst and Emeralds.  My design.  Purples, greens, blues, teals and white and off white prints. Includes black with blue and purple swirls pre-made binding.  103” x 105”.

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