WestieMom Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Just wanted to say hello. I had an opportunity several weeks ago to spend a few hours with Lorraine H. to check out her Lenni and Millenium. I'm currently researching LA's and am planning to purchase by the end of July...Yeah! I absolutely fell in love with the Lenni and felt very comfortable using it right from the get-go. I feel obligated to check out a few other machines (and have already looked at some) before I commit to purchasing...but...I think Lenni is the one! I have been following the APQS forums and I think this is one of the best groups of people ever. You're so supportive of each other and I look forward to joining the ranks soon as a new Lenni owner. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltinginthecountry Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Hello Carol and welcome to this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Originally posted by quiltinginthecountry Hello Carol and welcome to this forum. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Farnham Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Hi Carol~ Welcome to the Forum!!!! I am a new Lenni owner as well. (My Milli's new little sister) and I must say, I really like her!! So easy to use and stitches like a dream. Even my 10 year old daughters like to play with her!!!! Your in good hands with Lorraine. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Welcome, Carol! So nice to meet you. I own a Millie, but I did play with a Lenni while in Des Moines last year. So fun and easy to use. You're going to have such a blast if you chose a Lenni. Make yourself right at home here and enjoy! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Waiting till the end of July to order will be a killer. So to fill the time I'll just keep reading the APQS boards to learn as much as I can. Thanks for the "welcomes" and have a good day everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Welcome Carol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Carol, It is always a hard choice and one that each person has to make for themselves. I will tell you that my experience from APQS is that they not only build a fantastic machine they also provide the best customer service ever. They also provide this forum which is invaluable! good luck with the decision and keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Welcome Carol, you will certainly love the Lenni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Hi Carol, Welcome to the insane world of quilting and the forum, compliments of APQS Co.. I have a Lenni, and love my Lenni Penny.. my good luck penny. Can't think of anything thats been changed but a fuse or two, a pigtail or two, and needles/thread. Don't second guess yourself after you make your decision.. just know you will love your APQS machine, no matter what you decide on, apqs or not. We are a nutty bunch, and prayerful, encouraging, friendly, love to see eye candy or show off ours.. Don't expect to be nearly perfect when you start out. Practice, practice, practice + PPP and PPPPP. try to get in a few min a day, then when that cloth is full, add another layer of muslin on top, both suggestions from our members.. Heidi M was the last about layering muslin on top of a finished PP. Saves a lot of $$ on batting and backing and topper. also try on a dry erase board or a window, piece of fairly heavy table cover plastic, or in an old phone book.. Have fun, remember to breathe, relax, have a finger tip grip on the handles.. and I'm sure you've read lots of tips and hints on various thread chat lines.. and probably will read more to come.. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Thanks for the suggestion about layering Muslin on top of an already quilted top. Great idea! As soon as I get my machine I plan on practicing every minute I can spare and am already practicing on paper. This forum is the place to be for a beginner as you all are so warm and helpful. Hopefully I'll do well and can one day pass on my two cents. Thanks all and I'll keep you posted...That little Lenni is all I can think about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnaquilts Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Welcome Carol! I understand your excitement and anticipation-I got my Lenni in March and the 3-4 week wait in getting her was difficult! In addition to the great ideas from others in this forum, think about getting some thread in the colors you need. You will get samples to PPP with, but I then had to wait to order thread before I could start a real quilt. I'm sure APQS would send you some info on recommended thread. They sell thread and I also received a catalog from Superior Thread with my machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnaquilts Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Welcome Carol! I understand your excitement and anticipation-I got my Lenni in March and the 3-4 week wait in getting her was difficult! In addition to the great ideas from others in this forum, think about getting some thread in the colors you need. You will get samples to PPP with, but I then had to wait to order thread before I could start a real quilt. I'm sure APQS would send you some info on recommended thread. They sell thread and I also received a catalog from Superior Thread with my machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Welcome - I must ask about your name "westiemom". I'm assuming you have a westie. I have one named Katie. They're dears, aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Welcome - I must ask about your name "westiemom". I'm assuming you have a westie. I have one named Katie. They're dears, aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Wren Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Here a tip for you Westiemom....Westie babies love batting! They especially like it when it dangles from a half quilted quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Wren Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Here a tip for you Westiemom....Westie babies love batting! They especially like it when it dangles from a half quilted quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted June 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Originally posted by alnaquilts Welcome Carol! I understand your excitement and anticipation-I got my Lenni in March and the 3-4 week wait in getting her was difficult! In addition to the great ideas from others in this forum, think about getting some thread in the colors you need. You will get samples to PPP with, but I then had to wait to order thread before I could start a real quilt. I'm sure APQS would send you some info on recommended thread. They sell thread and I also received a catalog from Superior Thread with my machine. Thanks! I won't be ordering until late July/early August...and I'm so excited. I have already made a list of stuff I'll need to buy and thread is at the top of the list! And my list keeps growing! I'll just keep reading this forum for all of the good tips and I'm sure I'll be asking for help in the near future, too! Such great people here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted June 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Originally posted by alnaquilts Welcome Carol! I understand your excitement and anticipation-I got my Lenni in March and the 3-4 week wait in getting her was difficult! In addition to the great ideas from others in this forum, think about getting some thread in the colors you need. You will get samples to PPP with, but I then had to wait to order thread before I could start a real quilt. I'm sure APQS would send you some info on recommended thread. They sell thread and I also received a catalog from Superior Thread with my machine. Thanks! I won't be ordering until late July/early August...and I'm so excited. I have already made a list of stuff I'll need to buy and thread is at the top of the list! And my list keeps growing! I'll just keep reading this forum for all of the good tips and I'm sure I'll be asking for help in the near future, too! Such great people here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted June 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Originally posted by jmcclannan Welcome - I must ask about your name "westiemom". I'm assuming you have a westie. I have one named Katie. They're dears, aren't they? Oh, yes...I see your babies in the photo! We have two Westies...Missy and Fionna. They are wonderful and always entertaining! They won't be happy with me when I have to ban them from my new quilting studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted June 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Originally posted by jmcclannan Welcome - I must ask about your name "westiemom". I'm assuming you have a westie. I have one named Katie. They're dears, aren't they? Oh, yes...I see your babies in the photo! We have two Westies...Missy and Fionna. They are wonderful and always entertaining! They won't be happy with me when I have to ban them from my new quilting studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted June 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Originally posted by Blue Wren Here a tip for you Westiemom....Westie babies love batting! They especially like it when it dangles from a half quilted quilt! LOL! Oh, no! They definitely aren't allowed to get near the batting! Your baby is lovely and looks just like our Fionna. Sorry to get off topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted June 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Originally posted by Blue Wren Here a tip for you Westiemom....Westie babies love batting! They especially like it when it dangles from a half quilted quilt! LOL! Oh, no! They definitely aren't allowed to get near the batting! Your baby is lovely and looks just like our Fionna. Sorry to get off topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Originally posted by WestieMom Sorry to get off topic... Hi Carol and welcome! There is no "off topic" here--we wander about and share the joy in everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted June 12, 2010 Report Share Posted June 12, 2010 Originally posted by WestieMom Sorry to get off topic... Hi Carol and welcome! There is no "off topic" here--we wander about and share the joy in everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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