I've been coveting a nice, expensive (to me anyway!) sewing machine for awhile now. After months of dh always seeing me drool over them online, he gave me his blessing to go ahead and get one. My top contenders were the Pfaff Performance 5.0, Janome 7700, and Viking Sapphire 875q.

So what did I get??? I ended up purchasing a Brother PQ1500s Before dh gave me the go ahead, I had spent the money for an expensive machine numerous times in my head. Then when it came down to it, I couldn't actually go through with it. I think dh was shocked...and secretly relieved! The only reason I need/want a new machine is the extra throat space for quilting. My Brother PC420 is perfectly fine for piecing and garment sewing, and I do really like it a lot. So I decided it just wasn't worth it for me to spend so much money. I never use the fancy stitches on my current machine anyway so a straight stitch should be fine.

I've spent today rearranging my sewing room...er, I mean my bedroom...to give me more space for sewing. I think it will work out really well! I do need to go purchase a new chair though because the antique sewing stool I'm using now just doesn't cut it.