Gal with a toy!

Yes, my new sewing machine is here! The last two days have been spent re-discovering a Bernina, with the help of a trainer. Usually, the company is kind enough to offer training to those who end up buying a Bernina, and I think rightly so. Because to really understand the full potential of the machine and utilize it well, we do need some one-on-one interaction.

Well that, and also its a perfect opportunity to get demoed on all those cute additional accessories and commit to spending way more than you intended to on a sewing machine. Going bananas Varsha? Maybe a wee bit!

While I was waiting for the trainer to show up the second day, I did a quick test of how the proposed traditional quilt will look. Not much, just stitched up 4 blocks. Think it will turn out okay. I am planning this one for my mom, who insists she doesn't need yet one more "comforter"! Wait up Mom, I am sure you will change your mind soon.

The lady Usha Belose was quite insistent that we should make some real stuff while she demos out certain features. So I cut out some fabric and batting and quickly thought up a couple of simple ideas to execute. She turned those into a reality. Awesome stuff, and I could not contain my excitement dreaming up possibilities once I saw the end result.

A simple small table runner she quilted by FMQ. Needs to be finished.

The underside.

A cute little potholder, using their circular embroidery tool.

Mom looked at the embroidered pot holder, and commented how easily we dished this out, when of course, in their days, they used to painstakingly make these and more by hand.

Well, that's so true, look how painstaking she had created this saree, all hand embroidered.

Meanwhile, I continue to enjoy my blissful, if hyper ventilated state of mind, body, the works. :-)