Thursday, December 8, 2011

MY NEW TOY

Oh....for a new toy!!!! Doing the happy dance here..... jiggle, wiggle....more jiggle than wiggle.

I saved my pennies, sold a few quilts and this is what I purchased off ebay.

More jiggle jiggle.....can you feel it?


I can see why my two sisters were thrilled with their embroidery machine, this is so much fun.

This was just a sample fabric, I still don't know what is on the smart card, my computer can not read it....any hints or ways I can figure it out.

Last night I was so unhappy, my son and I thought we had to wait on the cards the gal is sending us. But all reasoning in me said that this one card should work. So this morning I sat down with the book and worked out all of the flashing lights and beeps (yes, those beeps are annoying) and I got it to work......


Now to read the cards so I know what I am embroidering.....



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39 comments:

  1. DebiDecember 8, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Yeah Barb, this is awesome. Have fun with it!

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  2. Needled MomDecember 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    How fun!!!!! Do you have the software on the computer to read the card?

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  3. GerryARTDecember 8, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Looks like Christmas came early, Barb.
    What fun ! ! ! We all love new TOYS ! ! !
    hugs
    Gerry

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  4. SheilaDecember 8, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Have fun Barb , the machine looks amazing!

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  5. sandraDecember 8, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Hi Barb, looks like fun but I can't help you with it. You will have so much fun playing with it. I hope in the New year I will have some time to play with my Go Accuquilter as I have been so busy with Christmas things. I love Christmas but I am always happy to get back to less hectic life. I think it must be my age catching up with me.
    Blessings Sandra

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  6. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)December 8, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    What fun!

    I have a very simple embroidery machine that I use for embroidering names. There are so many fun in the hoop patterns to try out. Enjoy your new toy!

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  7. Wacky WomanDecember 8, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Wahoo! Lucky girl.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Awe, congratulations!!!! I have a Singer embroidery machine and they are fun. I don't use it much...but it's nice to have. =)

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  9. RobinLovesQuiltingDecember 8, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Wow! that is a VERY nice toy. Congratulations!

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  10. suemacDecember 8, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    An embroidery machine is lots of fun. Hopefully I will get more machine time with mine after Christmas. Right now I am mostly using it for quilt labels.

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  11. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonDecember 8, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Oh girlfriend....you are in big ole trouble now...that bug bit me too and I'm telling you it is so facinating to watch those machines just go, go, go.

    I can't wait to see what you will be making. There are lots of gals out here who know a lot about ME so ask them if you need help....ask me if you need a little help...I'm no expert!

    Hugs,
    Kelly

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  12. ShirleyCDecember 8, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Congrats to you! What format does it use? Maybe you need a software program that will read the cards like Embird or Sew What Pro. I use Embird and have for years. I love it.

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  13. Denise :)December 8, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Yay Barb!! Congrats on the new machine! I've wanted an embroidery machine for a while, but I just can't justify it (yet). Enjoy!!! :)

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  14. Mrs.PicklesDecember 8, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Can't wait to see all the amazing things you will make with the new machine

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  15. Lucy | Charm About YouDecember 8, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Loving your happy dance!! Your new toy looks brilliant :)

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  16. West Michigan QuilterDecember 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Congratulations and good for you. Don't have too much fun though, as you still need to quilt! LOL

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  17. Cheryl WillisDecember 8, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    merry christmas to you! enjoy your new toy, I will enjoy seeing what you dream up. cw

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  18. JustCindyDecember 8, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    You will have so much fun with your embroidery machine. Can't wait to see what you make.

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  19. TheresaDecember 8, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Have fun with your new machine - I'm quite addicted to mine which is also a Pfaff. To see the pictures of the designs on the computer I have to use a program called 5D Design - it came with my machine. It lets me see the pictures and convert any type of file to the type that my machine uses. I also need the software to transfer files from the computer to the memory stick - they will only stitch out if they're transferred that way, not sure if it will be the same case for yours.

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  20. Betty December 8, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Congrats on getting it. Can't wait to see what all you do on it.

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  21. MarieDecember 8, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Very happy for you, I love my emb. machine, mine is a viking but still does the same job. So MUCH FUN. Merry Christmas Girlfriend to you and your sweet family. Hugs, Marie

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  22. SnoodlesDecember 8, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    What fun! Merry Christmas! I'm afraid I can't help you with advice, but I'll be cheering from the sidelines!

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  23. beaquilterDecember 8, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I have a brother embroidery machine and I think I bought this adapter and program that you plug in, the adapter is like a USB and then you stick you card in that and transfer back and forth.....
    (so weird I read your post and thought you said you saved penises! LOL that coudn't be right, so I read it again)

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  24. JanetDecember 8, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    How exciting! Congratulations on the new machine Barb. It's going to be fun, fun fun.

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  25. BetsyDecember 8, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Congratulations Barb!!!! Lots of fun for you! yay!

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  26. LynnDecember 8, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    How fun!

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  27. Bev SDecember 8, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Cool. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine.

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  28. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsDecember 8, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Oh now that looks like super fun!! Good for you!! I cannot wait to see what you make!

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  29. BillieBee (billiemick)December 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Love new toys!!! Have fun.

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  30. Kelli Fannin QuiltsDecember 8, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    How cool! Congrats! :)

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  31. BarbDecember 9, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    New Toys are so fun! enjoy!

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  32. hettyDecember 9, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Lucky you! New toys are so much fun!

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  33. Pat / Silver Thimble Quilt Co.December 9, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Congratulations! Does the baby have a name yet?.. I'm packing my towels up so you can practice your monograming. Hahaha

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  34. RhondaDecember 9, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Wows and giggles and ooohhhhhhs and aahhhhs. Good of you and enjoy!!!

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  35. JJDecember 9, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I like.

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  36. QuiltNut CreationsDecember 10, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    Congrats Barb! I love my Pfaff

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  37. Dana GaffneyDecember 10, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Congratulations Barb, I love my embroidery machine. I don't know how Pfaff cards work, but there are tons of free embroidery designs on the web, you just download and put them on a card. Have fun.

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  38. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Oh, new toys are so much fun and this looks like a beaut! I know you are having a ton of fun!

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  39. KristaDecember 15, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    So many fun toys so little time. Love what you are doing. Wish I could play. ;)

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