Meet Hedwig

Everyone, meet Hedwig.

Hedwig, meet everyone.

Isn't she pretty?

She's a heavy girl. Momma almost fell over bringing her into the house. Momma cussed a lot.

I'm totally in love with my Janome 7700. And intimidated. When I sat down to learn how to use this beast of a machine, all I could think was "I am never going to remember this crap."

So I came home to study the manual, and my supportive husband scoffs "Hah!! That's the manual? Hahahahaha!"

Thanks honey, you always know how to make me feel better.

But I figured her out. It's not that difficult... I was just afraid I'd do something stupid and someone would come into my studio and take it away from me. I had to bring it back to the shop to adjust the tension to suit my thread, but aside from that, it's been brilliant sewing with the 7700.

I tested out the machine by stippling a queen (the cat quilt) and it was a breeze. The only thing I was fighting was the weight of the quilt itself... the 7700 was a joy.

It was an expensive decision, but ultimately a really good one. Hedwig and I are going to be wonderful friends for a long, long time :)

Here she is with baby sister Gretel. The size difference is quite laughable. And don't worry, I still use Gretel for piecing... she's not being ignored :)