meg Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 i took the plunge and bought a freedom sr. it was delivered last week and i have been staring at the boxes and watching the dvd over and over. i believe that dawn cavanaugh and i are best friends at this point. on saturday, gretchen is coming to assemble it for me. only 1 more day to wait. i am about to burst with anticipation! i have muslin and batting to practice on, wd40 and rubbing alcohol to clean her, & my husband is going out of town with my son to a soccer tournament. am i missing anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 yes, eat now! You might forget when she is all set up and running! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hi Meg. Congrats! You will also need canned air (or some type of mini compressor) to blow out the bobbin area when cleaning it out. You'll get oil with it. A small brush to clean out that area is helpful as well. You'll need lots of sleep, comfortable shoes and easy meals...you'll be practicing for a long time. Have fun & be patient!! Lisa APQS Liberty Circle Lord NW NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Meg, I have actually aged pretty well since that DVD was made--at least from the neck up! My hairstyle is much more flattering these days, however. I want you to know that I'm also here for you in "real time" any time you have a question or problem. APQS is all about service and education! Be sure to print out (or at least read) the remaining 150 pages of the manual located on a computer CD you should have received with your machine. It includes valuable info on threads, tension, loading by way of pinning (ala DVD) or floating, and even a dozen or so beginner exercises to help you with the buttons. Review the appendixes too, as they contain all the maintenance info like cleaning and oiling. Congrats on your new Freedom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Congratulations on your new Freedom, Meg, and welcome to the APQS family and the forum! A bit of chocolate can't hurt, and remember to breathe! Enjoy!! Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Different threads to try? Small scissors to clip threads. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Meg congrats on your new machine. You will have so much fun. Make sure you have quick meals so you can play, play, play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 you will need: music to dance by a good friend to call and say "Guess what I just did?" Woo Woo!! long nose tweezers self-threading needles a 12" ruler a 'utility' ruler - one of those that extend and stay, carpenter's ruler lots of muslin pretty thread more bobbins than you think you'll ever need small screwdriver small phillips head screwdriver and don't rush hubby out the door too fast; sometimes tis good to have extra hands to help out! have fun! Dance and quilt; glide glide swoop ... glide glide swoop ... and twirl and pose ... bow. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Meg, Congratulations on your new machine. You will love, love, love it. Hope you're stocked up on quick and easy to prepare food for the family so they don't starve. Just a helpful tip. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 congratulations and welcome, remember anytime help can be found right here, so don't panic if you run into any problems or questions help is just but a post away!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Clean your home now with all the pent up energy you have anticipating set up. your home will never look so good, ask me how I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Welcome, welcome and congratulations. Dawn is very helpful and kind. You got into the right circle. All the these ladies are cyberfriends. You can always count on them. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBarb Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Congrats on your new baby! You'll be cuddling with him/her soon. I suggest you set a timer to remind you to take a break once in a while. You get so mezmerized when you really get into quilting! Don't forget the chocolate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Congrats!! Are you going to name your baby? I named mine "Big Baby". I was going to name him "Big Boy", but, ya know, I think about food enough as it is! hahaha:P:P Have fun, don't forget to breathe!!:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 thanks for all of your encouraging words. i have put the screwdrivers on my shopping list. i had everything else on hand (chocolate and wine included) for use with my bernina. i can't believe i will be sewing on my new machine tomorrow. good thing cause i just don't think i can wait any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Congratulations on your new baby. Does it have a name? Is this your Christmas present? You are going to just fall completely in love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltinginthecountry Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Meg, Congratulations. I'm a newbie too. I got mine (2) weeks ago and, I'm having the time of my life. I named her Miss Doodles. Welcome Meg and I will be seeing you on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godlewsm Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Meg, Belated Congratulations! Hopefully, you are still finding time to check your e-mail. How is it going with your new "Freedom Sr."? Were you able to find an appropiate name? Hope all is going well, relax and enjoy. Welcome to the forum, be waiting to hear how things are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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