And what do you think about facing the end of 2025? Has this year gone by fast? No? Just me?
Well, since my last post on November 21st, I had a birthday, we celebrated Thanksgiving, and got our Christmas tree. Hubby gave me a gift. He says it was for my birthday, but I'm also claiming it as a Christmas gift as well. He is just too sweet!
I've shared before that we get our Christmas tree from Boyd Moutain Tree Farm. This is our 4th tree since living in North Carolina. Our tradition is to get the real tree the day after Thanksgiving. This was also the tradition when we lived in Florida, although it was a tree "lot" and not a farm.
The grounds at Boyd Mountain do not change much. This year we were blessed with sunny skies and cool temps.
The tree is still drinking water but hasn't been "dressed" yet. I'll share all of my trees when they are fully decorated.
We took my main sewing machine to be serviced. Nothing wrong, thank goodness, but it needed a good cleaning and oiling. While there, hubby got me a new "embroidery only" machine. Now, I once had a sewing/embroidery combo machine. That machine must have been built on the Friday of a holiday weekend. I had so many issues with it, including replacing the mother board. My best friend bought the same machine, on the same day, from the same dealer. She hasn't had any issues with hers. For that, I am gratelful!
Anyway, I missed having an embroidery machine and my hubby suggested I try out a few while we were dropping off my sewing machine.
My first project testing the machine. Snowflakes.
In the hoop quilting. Really?
Oh boy!
Since the last couple of weeks have been so busy, I won't have a lot of stitching progress to show you on Friday. I will have November stitching stats and the GaRon Christmas box to share. Also, this weekend is the Jingle Ball hosted by Lindy Stitches. I've signed up for a couple of classes.
December.... and away we go!
See you soon,
11 comments:
I love my embroidery machine and yes, I have even done quilting on it. The size of the quilt is limited (in my opinion) because it will weigh down the machine.
Those FSL snowflakes look amazing. I am surprised it did four in the hoop without distortion.
That tree farm is lovely. I haven’t had a real tree in years.
I had the same luck as you. Bought a good name brand sewing/embroidery machine and right out of the box it gave me problems. They replaced the mother board multiple times. Finally I brought it in and said I don't want it back. Brought home two new vacuums in replacement. Sad but true...at least the vacuums worked. Best of luck to you with your new machine.
I've never used an embroidery machine but have always liked the thought of it; I always liked the thought of putting pretty flowers on a sweatshirt or tee shirt.
I hope you have good luck with it...The snowflakes are just lovely:)))
Hugs, Julierose
Fingers crossed the Janome is better than the last one.
I love Janomes, they are definitely my preference. Those snowflakes are amazing! I bet your tree smells heavenly. What fun to go and pick out a real tree - haven't done that for decades.
What a fun tree farm and experience! The scenery is sure beautiful! I hope you will love your new embroidery machine. I need to spend more time getting to know the features of my machine! I too can't believe how quickly the year has flown.
Happy birthday, Jeanna - so exciting to get the new embroidery machine! Those snowflakes are beautiful. The Christmas Tree farm looks like a fun place to go, and a great tradition for you!
A belated Happy Birthday to you, Jeanna. Oooh a new embroidery machine- How wonderful! I hope you enjoy it. I loved seeing the photos at the tree farm. It looks like a lovely place to visit. The little log cabin is the sweetest. Enjoy decorating the tree. Hugs.
Happy birthday, Jeanna! Your embroidery machine is such a great gift. I could get an embroidery component for my machine but I haven't so far. I'm going to keep an eye on what you make with yours. It looks so fun to pick out your Christmas tree. Our tree is artificial thanks to my 2 cats! It's so much easier for us.
Happy Birthday to you, Jeanna. Lovely photos. Happy December to you 💛 💓
Wow, a new embroidery machine.
Happy belated birthday, Jeanna, and congratulations with a brand new embroidery machine! Such a wonderful gift! The tree farm looks like a wonderful place to visit. I'm looking forward to see your beautifully decorated trees.
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