Quiltjayne Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hello to some old friends, Kimmy, Darlene, Sherry, and to the new friends I haven't made yet! It's taken me a very long time but I finally have my new Millennium and although Merlin and I have only been together for two days I'm having a wonderful time! Our UK dealers, John and Angela, came 350 miles this weekend to set up for me. I am already half way through my first quilt, a new "blankie" for Ollie, the 13 year-old Four Paws who is in charge of this household. It will take me a little while to get used to using a different machine, 9 years with a Gammill is a lot of habit to break. If anyone is thinking of changing brands then all I can say is "go for it" and don't delay. My G. Classic was an excellent machine and I had hardly any trouble with it in nearly a decade but I'm already loving the differences my Millennium brings - fabulous control when moving the machine head, a great stitch regulator and I'm loving the table design, the space underneath is now full of storage drawers and I feel so organised I don't know myself. I've been a member of this forum for a very long time but never posted before, but want to thank Jim and Bob for being so patient with me - they knew long before I did that I needed to change machines! I'll post some pictures of Merlin's first 'masterpiece' when it is finished and when I can work out how to do it. Jayne Cumbria, England http://community.webshots.com/user/jaynehill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Congratulations on your new Millie...and welcome to the forum. Looks like you already know the drill...we love pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore1223 Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Congratulations on your new machine. Keep us informed as you experience the differences between machines. As Mary Beth said, we love pictures. Coleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Congrats on your machine and have "sew" much fun. Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merelling Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Congratulations with your Milli! I'm sure you will love your new machine. I'm locking forward to see more of your quilting, lots of great quilting on your webshot:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Yeah!!! Welcome!! Sounds like you are having fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Very cool news! I just checked out your webshots, photos of your new Merlin, and of course, your adorable dog, Ollie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Welcome to our little 'family', and you know we love to see pictures. We will help you anyway we can ......with ANY questions you have, I am a newbie too so I ask the pros all the time but that is how we learn . Welcome! Renae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberta Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Congatulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltjayne Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Thank you all for the warm welcome, now why on earth was I worried about making my first post? Ollie's quilt is now finished and off the machine, need to sort out some binding fabric but I don't think it will be done in time for him to sleep on it tonight. Jayne Cumbria, England http://community.webshots.com/user/jaynehill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherryRogers Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 What a lovely treat to first read a post from you and second to see that you have joined the APQS family! Yeah for us, Yeah for you and yeah for APQS!! It is so good to see you are settled in your new home and ready to do some serious quilting. I look so forward to being able to keep up with you and your remarkable talent. Thanks for alerting us of your latest adventure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Welcome Jayne! Love your Webshots, Ollie is a real ham, huh? He so looks like he is posing for you and looking to see if you are onthe job with the camera, what personality! Your quilts are wonderful, and the view from your studio is breathtaking! Happy to have you in the family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Welcome, Jayne, from one of your 'new' friends in Ontario, Canada! What lovely pictures ~ so many potential quilting designs in that beautiful old architecture! I think you've got the best of both worlds with Merlin and that splendid view outside your studio! Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Yeah - welcome and congratulations:D Meg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi Jayne and welcome to the family. (My maiden name is Hill. My dad's parents were first generation US born from Barrow-in-Furness--his dad was of course a Hill and his mom a Housby. Oh---and my mother's name was Merlyn. Were we separated at birth?) All in fun--again, welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Welcome...and, what beautiful pictures of your studio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Welcome Jayne - From another "New" friend in Salem Oregon. Congratulations on your new Millie. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mskazooli Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Welcome Jayne and Ollie! Maddie and Harley (my fur babies) want to welcome you to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Hi Jayne Welcome - I'm sure you'll love your new Milli sue in australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltjayne Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Originally posted by ffq-lar (My maiden name is Hill. My dad's parents were first generation US born from Barrow-in-Furness--... and my mother's name was Merlyn) Thanks Linda, that is too much co-incidence! I am just outside Cockermouth, right at the other end of the county from where your Dad was born. Have you ever come over to see where he was brought up? If so you'll know what an absolutely beautiful place it is. Thanks to you and everyone for their good wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltjayne Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Originally posted by SherryRogers What a lovely treat to first read a post from you and second to see that you have joined the APQS family! Yeah for us, Yeah for you and yeah for APQS!! It is so good to see you are settled in your new home and ready to do some serious quilting. I look so forward to being able to keep up with you and your remarkable talent. Thanks for alerting us of your latest adventure! Hey Sherry, thank you so much for your warm welcome, you were right a long time ago when you told me to change machines, sorry it took me so long to do as I was told. Enough of the "remarkable talent" if you don't mind, that's what I have you and Kimmy for. If you have a look at my webshots I've put a photo of Ollie's new bedtime blanket - my first quilt in over 12 months and trust me, it is remarkable that it's finished but there is not much talent in 6" squares and a freehand squiggle! I'm VERY late in saying it but so many, many congratulations on your win at Paducah - your coloured quilts are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Welcome Jayne. This is such a wonderful place to hang out in when you have a free minute and congratulations on your new Millie. look forward to more photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carin Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Welcome Jayne! your quilts are so beautiful... can´t wait to see the pictures of Merlin´s masterpiece isn´t it a geat machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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