new Lenni owner

[marikds]

I took advantage of the tradeshow special and ordered a Lenni last Friday. Much to my amazement, my setup will be delivered - tomorrow! Now I'm worrying that I don't have everything that I will need to get started. What types of spare parts, common use items should I have ordered when I placed my Lenni order? I see posts of folks purchasing bobbins, needles, pigtails etc. I can't find a place on the APQS website for ordering those types of items and am not sure which type/kind I'll need for the Lenni.

As you can perhaps tell, I'm new to the APQS machines. I've rented time on Gammills and although I liked the machines, after a rotor cuff injury, decided that I needed the lightest machine head out there. I don't have a dealer (Gammill or APQS) in my state so I'm afraid I'll be writing in with lots of questions! Thanks in advance for all your help.

Mari

[judysmith]

Mari

You don't need any spare parts to get started and I wouldn't imagine you'd need any for a while. You'll get bobbins and pre-wounds to try out plus needles. All you'll need is lots of batting and fabric to practice on!

The only extra I purchased was the Hartley base, because I knew I wanted to jump in and do ruler work.

I laughed recently where someone noted that you'll purchase far more gadgets than you need - LOL that is so true!

Regards, Judy

[Karen in Georgia]

Mari, you will love your new Lenni! I've had one for a few months and I would suggest you buy some spare fuses. Get them at Radio Shack and have a couple on hand. I blew mine out the first time I used it....don't ask. ;-) I did buy an extra bobbin case just in case, and a pack of smaller needles. I'm starting to do more now and I'm going to get the Hartley base next, along with a couple of rulers.

Good luck!

Karen

[jmcclannan]

I, too, love my Lenni. I got the expanded base and it is a must for ruler work. You'll want a few pantos but it's a good idea to just order a few basics and add little by little as you find yourself ready to move on and try something new. Have a blast with your wonderful new "toy".

[Just Sew Simple]

Congrats on your new baby. You will be sooooo happy and your quilts will be special.:D

[Brenni]

The machine does not come with pins to pin the quilt to the leaders. Corsage pins work great - or t pins. You will need to buy them before you can play. Buy the magnetic bowl from Home Depot - $6 to keep them from falling all over the floor. You need alcohol - the black stuff needs to be tamed when you first get your table together.

Have fun.

[Quilting Heidi]

Mari congrats on your new Lenni. You will have so much fun. I would recommend that you have some threads on hand, fabric, batting and just play a little. You will of course need the pins to attach the quilt to the machine. I prefer the corsage pins or the flower head pins. I use zippers now though to attach and I won't ever go back to pinning. I use a florist stapler to attach my fabric to the zippers. I stitch gross grain ribbon to the zippers so that will wear out and I'll just replace it when I need too. It works out wonderfully. You should get enough bobbins and other things with your machine to get started. Have fun.