Marsha Nichols Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Yeah: Received my new Mille on Wednesday and finally have it set up. This may sound like a DQ but anyway: Mille was shipped laying on her side with other boxes on top. Is that a problem? I haven't turned her on yet because I have been reading all the manuals and watching the video. Today, I will make the quilt sandwich and start the exercises. Wish me luck. I told my DH that remembering functions and which button to use for operating the machine is worse than his fancy tractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithWashburnQuiltStudo Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Oh your fun has just begun. So excited for you. An a long WE to play - have funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelleywa Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Congratulations, Marsha on finally getting your millie set up! Don't rush your practice piece, just enjoy the process of learning.I don't know if you've previously done any long arm quilting on another machine, even so, it won't take you long to get used to the hand controls. I can immediately start/stop/cut lower thread etc without even looking at the buttons now! Enjoy and don't be afraid! Better get take-away tonight, you won't want to stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsha Nichols Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Thanks everyone. I have a Pfaff Grandquilter and have made over 10 quilts on it but I had to learn everything on my own and have several bad habits to break. So I wanted to start Millie with a "clean" mindset so I will do the lessons and practice more on being a better quilter. It is kinda scarey to tackle such a large machine with so many features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Congratulations on you new Millie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Welcome and congrats, Marsha! You will quickly become adept at using the command buttons, have no fear! Load something and the fun begins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaFuller Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 You are starting a whole new adventure in your life and it will be so satisfying and rewarding. Congrats and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Congratulations and welcome to our family. You are going to have so much fun, just remember to breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Congrats! BTW you will have those bottons mastered in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanbrug Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Congrat's and you're going to love it! Have fun can't wait to see your projects even the practice ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Congratulations on your Millie. Don't beat yourself up about learning the buttons. Just take it slow and you will become proficient in no time. Just enjoy the machine. It is wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Marsha You'll have those buttons figured out in no time. Not a dumb question at all but there is nothing to worry about how it was shipped. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Marsha, You just have the beginning jitters. I read on the forum where some lady said she bought a Gamill because she didn't like the buttons on the Millenium. I remember thinking, "That's not a reason to not buy the machine." You don't even notice after awhile as everything becomes automatic. If you love your machine half as much as I love mine, you'll be very happy. And this forum is the absolute best!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsha Nichols Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 thank you everyone for your kind words. You are inspiring me to "get it going" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 :D Enjoy and welcome to the family of APQS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy Bland Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hey Marsha, congratulations, it's a very exciting time. Don't fear the buttons, nothing awful will happen if you push the "wrong" button by mistake, you will only increase or decrease speed, stop sideways or vertical movement or engage or stop the stitch regulator, nothing you can't handle and the lower thread cutter will NOT work if the needle is in the wrong spot, so no fear of decapitating your needle!! Just go have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Marsha, congratulations on your new Millie and welcome to the APQS family! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Marsha, congratulations on your new Millie and welcome to the APQS family! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Just enjoy the ride. You will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Ditto what everyone else has said. It is an adventure. It's more fun than should be allowed by law. :D:D Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new arrival. You will never regret it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Welcome to the APQS family Marsha! We are all here to help whenever you need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 You are going to have sooooo much fun! I, too, read all the literature, watched the DVD several times and then jumped in and played a while. I had a Handi Quilter before, so sort of knew the basics, but the Millie has so many more bells and whistles on it. I LOVE mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsha Nichols Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Yes, it is official: I have been Millieized. Cooking, cleaning, everything is on hold so I can have my Millie-time. I just can't stop grinning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Congratulations, Marsha! Look forward to seeing posts of your creations with your new Millie soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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