Snowflake Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I have had a dream of getting a longarm for 15 years...and by the end of the month...that dream will become a reality. After some missed communications with Heidi, we caught up with each other and it is on its way. I am so excited, I will be reading back through posts for basic info on what I will be doing until I can get to a class. We do have a sales rep in Santa Fe...I hope she will be available for the beginning lessons. I also hope you very informative ladies ( and the gentlemen) will be willing to lend your expertise to this newbie? Thanks in advance... Beverly "Snowflake" Spencer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelleywa Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Beverly, welcome to the world of longarm quilting! It will open up a whole new world for you! Which machine are you getting? Before I got my first machine, I read and read and read up all I could about the machine, just to familiarise myself with the termininology. That was so helpful when everything was set up.Go get yourself some practice quilts ready to load once your machine arrives and enjoy! Happy quilting! Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Congratulations, Beverly! Seems like you have done your homework, made a great choice, and have certainly waited long enough! Enjoy the feeling of anticipation and have a great time when you get set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Woo, girl, you are gonna have a blast! These ladies on here are so talented! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabelongarm Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Congratulations!! You are going to have so much fun, I have had my Millie since July and it has opened the creative doors. In the December '10 Fons and Porter Love of Quilting, p. 50, Dawn Cavanaugh has a great article on Practice Makes Perfect. Plus there are some really good short videos on u-tube, and they are free!! Good Luck, I learned lots from this forum and everyone is so supportive. Looking forward to seeing your pictures soon!! Joanne Flamand, aka wannabelongarm Artistic Quilt Design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Congratulations, Beverly, and welcome to the APQS family and forum! So happy for you that your dream came true, and there are lots of fairy godmothers here to help you when you need it! Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Welcome and you are going to just love your new machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Congratulations and welcome to the forum! You are going to love your new machine and be sure to search this forum for lots of information that will help you along the way. I can feel your excitement! There are many talented people on this forum who are willing to help out...lend support...provide encouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-Jane Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Good things come to those who wait!! Have fun and enjoy yourself. Merry Christmas to you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Glad you are joining us!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Beverly, Welcome! The forum is a great source of information. The search button on the upper left of the forum page is most useful. Since so much of LA'ing is developing mind/body memory, it really does help to draw as much as possible. So much of our practice doesn't have to involve the machine. Paper and pencil or marker/whiteboard are great places to start. Congrats on making the first part of your dream, owing a longarm machine, come true. Best wishes with the next part of the dream - learning how to use it and having fun with the learning process. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Congrats and welcome!! We want to see pictures!:P:P You will be having a blast!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Hi Beverley, What a great time to buy just in time for the holiday season and cold winter months....you'll have lots of time to practice and hone your skills...welcome to the forum! Best Wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted November 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thank you so much for the encouragement...I have been collecting books and magazines for this day for years! Reading this forum has really given me so much information...I hope I can find it all when the time comes to actually put it into practice. Heidi was on a F & P and said that using a white board was an excellent way to practice, and I have tried that and she was so right, hope I can move the machine just like that! I have also been making tops for 4 kids and 10 grandchildren...plus a few for myself...and some just because I saw a kit and liked it. Again...you folks are the greatest inspiration!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 I hope you love your machine as well as I love mine. This forum has such talented members you'll never have to worry about anything. Amy and Dawn are always there for us. We're so lucky to be APQS quilters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 Yahooo!!! And welcome! You will have so much fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Congratulations and welcome. Humm...longarm classes in Santa Fe? Can it get any better? Have you ever eaten at "The Shed?" It is right by the Plaza. I think it is my favorite restaurant in Santa Fe, and I've been to quite a few there. And, their Margueritas are pretty darn good, too. (My son lives about an hour north of Santa Fe, so I get to visit a couple times a year.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted November 26, 2010 Report Share Posted November 26, 2010 Congratulations! You'll have "sew" much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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