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Posted on: 12/12/12 6:44 AM ET
Today I bid a fond farewell to my Janome Memory Craft 3000. It has served me well since 2003, but is dying a slow death. Poor machine. I have worked it quite hard since that time, but even a recent tuneup has not been successful at restoring it to its stitching heyday. Sayonara, old friend. Off you go to sewing machine heaven.

However, today my new baby comes home. My Elna 740. Talk about the queen of machines! This baby is full loaded, and for once I thought, "I'm worth it!" DH told me to buy a new machine when my Janome was squealing in pain this past spring. Who am I to argue with that comment lol. I proceeded to get a tuneup for my Janome, asked to look at the new machines, and was sold on the Elna 740 for $1600 with my old machine as a trade-in. It has been on a 6-month layaway, and I scheduled the how-to class the same day as pick-up--today!!! Unfortunately, the instructor had to cancel last night since she has a respiratory infection, but that is not going to hold me up. I'll get some minor training this morning in the store and be ready to finish my Christmas projects.

I'm SO/SEW excited!!!!!It's going to be such a great day!
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Big 4 Pattern size 12, RTW bottom: 6, RTW jacket 8, RTW top (no size fits me well!)
Measurements: 34 HB/36 FB (34C bra)/27.5/36 (and working hard to keep it that way.)
Machines: Sewing: Elna 760, vintage Kenmore Model 33 (1967), Janome Gem Gold 3, Singer Model 99, Singer 221/Featherweight, Bernina 1630. Sergers: Babylock Enlighten and Babylock Ovation. Embroidery Only: Janome 300E. Embroidery/Sewing Combo: Brother Dream machine. Straight Stitch: Janome 1600P.
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Posted on: 12/12/12 7:25 AM ET
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Congrat's on your new baby!! Can't wait to hear how much you love it!!
  
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Posted on: 12/12/12 7:34 AM ET
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Very exciting news!! I'm going to imagine you having a blast with your new 740!!
  
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Posted on: 12/12/12 8:34 AM ET
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that is a honey of a machine have fun!!!
  
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Posted on: 12/12/12 9:16 AM ET
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Oh my gosh! What a drool-worthy machine! I love the large harp space, and especially the foot storage. The accessories list is practically two pages! Congrats on your new baby. Now, what are you going to name her/him?
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Posted on: 12/12/12 9:21 AM ET
Congratulations!! Enjoy your new Elna!
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Posted on: 12/12/12 12:17 PM ET
This machine is pretty much the same as the Janome Horizon 7700 (Janome makes Elna machines) but quite a bit cheaper and prettier.
  
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Posted on: 12/12/12 12:40 PM ET
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Merry Christmas to you! I hope you love it!
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Posted on: 12/12/12 12:52 PM ET
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Great choice. and I am thinking you can use the feet you already have maybe.. Congrats..
  
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Posted on: 12/12/12 1:52 PM ET
Great Christmas present. Happy sewing..
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