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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Technology ~ Love It or Hate It

I finally took my new sewing machine out of the box this past weekend, along with all the accessories, pieces and cords. 

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It’s a beautiful piece of technology and when I plugged it in and turned it on, it purred to life and lit up like the tree at Rockefeller Center!  I was loving it.  Until my eyes fell on this.

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Yes, apparently it is the SAT’s all over again.  I’m a little worried that there’s a disc in addition to all these books {I’m hoping one of them is the Cliff Notes version}.  I did figure out how to get the sewing machine portion up and working.  I got some things made for my Etsy, what with Mother’s Day coming up fast!

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I’m offering 25% off in my Etsy now through Mother’s Day!  Use code MOTHERSDAY25.  

Don’t forget to enter for a chance to win a stencil of your choice from Cutting Edge Stencils here.  Giveaway ends May 4th!

20 comments:

  1. Kathy, I am still waiting for a sewing machine that you feed a pattern into one side and it spits out a dress on the other side.:):) well that's my dream machine. I read so many manual through my old job, that I almost panic when I see one now. You will do fine and I can't wait to see more of your crafts. Smiles, Susie

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  2. Oh, my machine is quite simple and probably will keep it that way! Technology is fantastic with all it can help us do, but at the same time I get completely overwhelmed when faced with new technology for the first time. Glad you figured out at least the basic stuff!

    I like your pretties! Janell

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  3. Hi Kathy,

    I'm sure you will figure out the sewing machine in no time. Your crafts are beautiful.

    Dee

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  4. Ha ha, I felt like that when I opened up my new camera, all the buttons and manuals!

    Have fun with your new machine!!

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  5. I still haven't figured out all of the things my machine can do. I think I'd need a week without breaks to even begin to figure it all out.

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  6. OOhh yay - may have to go sh opping for myself! LOL!

    YOU HAVE THE BEST SHOP!!!!

    Thanks, Kath!!

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  7. Hi darling, what a piece of art. I'm sure you'll figure out the new machine in no time. You make such beautiful things.. looking forward to more. hugs ~lynne~

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  8. Oh- You did a darned good job WITHOUT reading the instruction book~ Just imagine...if you DO read it I can't imagine WHAT you will accomplish. Have a wonderful day- xo Diana

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  9. Hi Kathy! I'm sure you'll figure out all the things your new machine does. I just have a simple zig zag and work it pretty hard! :)
    Lovely things you've made too.
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  10. Love your new posts! I keep the same phone and keep hoping it never stops working because I can text on it really well and I don't have to learn how to use a smart phone! Looks like a fantastic machine! Have a nice day.

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  11. Beautiful creations, Kathy! Glad you're able to use that pretty neat sewing machine now...Christine

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  12. I hate anything technie! I just started texting about a year ago and that was only because of my daughter....LOL! You made some lovely things for your Etsy shop. The gift tags are beautiful. Enjoy your day, Gail

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  13. Kathy, everything is so beautiful that you made for your Etsy shop! Good luck with the new sewing machine. :) ~ Jamie

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  14. I had the same feeling exactly when Joe bought me my MacDaddy camera which included manuals and a CD. I read the manual which seemed to be in an ancient language. I tell you I am winging it. You seem to be doing fine with your new machine. What we enjoy and have to do we will do.

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  15. Kathy...I want a machine that I can just talk to:
    "Make me a pillow with ruffles and a large monogramed "S" in the middle" and was-laa it's done...Now that's a machine!!

    Good luck on the sewing machine..I am sure you will have it mastered in no time!

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  16. You sound like me when it comes to reading manuals. I hate doing that and am so impatient. Good idea to shop Etsy for Mothers Day too!

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  17. Just stopping by to say Hi..May you have the best week ever my friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  18. Wow what a complicated machine! I'm still trying to learn my camera and photoshop!

    Love all the things you made for your etsy!

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  19. Feeling your pain. I love your very first comment. I am with Susie. Thanks for sharing. Great Post! Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  20. Love your new machine, Kathy, looks like fun! I'm tired of instruction manuals the size of "War and Peace". My husband groans, but I read enough to get myself going and work the rest out on the fly. Then I just use my manuals to troubleshoot.

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy