Finally upgraded!!!!!

I found a sewing center here in Fort Smith that gave me a deal too good to pass up. I have been wanting to upgrade my sewing machine for at least 2-3 years. After doing all my research, I still had not found what I was looking price wise and the features I wanted. Granted, I didn't want anything too fancy and I have always been a Brother machine fan!
Yesterday, my current machine was having issues and I decided to bite the bullet and get serious to do a trade. I took my Brother XL 2600 to the sewing center and tested a Brother SB3129! I fell in love instantly; the store clerk offered such a great deal I couldn't pass it up. Of course, DH stated I should be selling my creations so the new machine could "pay for itself"!!!! LOL
Once I got it set up in my sewing area, I couldn't believe how much the new machine sewed like a dream!!!! I can't wait to try all the functions this machine has to offer! I feel almost spoiled!
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Good for you! Looks like a great machine.

Nice. My travel machine is a brother and I think they are amazing. Of course it is not fancy like yours but in general I think they are pretty good machines. Enjoy your new baby.

Have fun with your new baby! There's no stopping you now!

I am excited for you!! Enjoy your new toy!!

Nice!!! Enjoy your new toy.

I love my Brother machines but I feel like such a traitor because, a couple of years ago, I bought a Kenmore by Janome and at first I hated it.....but now it is my favorite machine for piecing.

Enjoy your new machine. I have a Brother as well and love it too.

What a beauty! Congrats!

I'll probably have to bite the bullet soon as well! :)

Congratulations, have fun sewing on your new machine!

congratulations... you will not be disappointed.... I walked into a Brother dealer a few years back to "fix" an old reliable... he is genius with all machines... he and my DH got chatting so he let me just play around with all the machines while they did...I have a few machines, but never a Brother... was always told they were a "cheap" machine... How totally WRONG that is, and after talking with him for a bit,, he explained the old reputation and how far they have come...Didn't need a machine,, but could not resist leaving with a Project Runway model... it stole my heart... one bag thing,, is it "walks right over the thicker seams, as good as my heavy duty one.. for stitching down bindings... has decorative stitches.. makes the best buttonhole ever and is easy to thread...
PLUS you have a storefront,, which is a huge plus... Have fun... you've made a super choice!!! hugs, B

GrammaBabs! I think you're right! I have sewn on Brother machines for over twenty years. I have always had faith in them.....it will take me a while to get used to all the features the new machine has and I probably won't use all of them. But, this new machine does have the simplicity I still wanted and the capability of free motion quilt!

Congrats on your new machine...you're going to have sew much fun!

Congrats - have fun! Can't wait to see your next project!

Congratulations on your new machine! Sounds like you're going to! Can't wait for mine............sigh!

I'd like to get a somewhat simple machine yet with more convenient features so when searching where in my area I might find one to try, I ran across a video review from The Crafty Gemini on the SB3129. If you haven't seen it, I thought you might enjoy looking at it. She even made me think I might be able to do some FMQ (have no experience at all)! I can understand your excitement. Have fun!
Crafty Gemini: SB3129 Simplicity® by Brother? Computerized Sewing Machine - Review

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I'd like to get a somewhat simple machine yet with more convenient features so when searching where in my area I might find one to try, I ran across a video review from The Crafty Gemini on the SB3129. If you haven't seen it, I thought you might enjoy looking at it. She even made me think I might be able to do some FMQ (have no experience at all)! I can understand your excitement. Have fun!
Crafty Gemini: SB3129 Simplicity® by Brother? Computerized Sewing Machine - Review

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Thanks so much for this link! The tutorial on this machine was very helpful!!!!

My Mom bought be a Brother machine when I was still in High School. A few years later(1984) and after 4 children we were out shopping because I was looking for a new machine. I choose an Elna Stella (which I still have and take to guild meetings, great little machine). When I went to pay for it, my Mom stepped in front of me and told the clerk that she was paying. I now have a Brother Laura Ashley and I love it. Every time I sit to sew I think of my Mom.

Congratulations on your new baby!! New machines are so fun!

I recently bought this machine, and love her.... I named her Lucy..... The auto cut function is awesome, and I love, lovr, love the way you just drop your bobbin, pull the thread through a little groove, and SEW.

I TRADED MY Janome 2007 LE for Lucy, and am very happy...

:icon_woohoo: congratulations on the upgrade ! ! Enjoy

Congrats on your new machine. I love my Brother, it's simple and sews great. Enjoy.

Woohoo! Sounds like you are settling in just fine. Enjoy your new toy.

Congrats and enjoy!!

I'm so happy for you, Sherri! You deserve something new and exciting and you got it!!

Congrats on your new machine! It is always so much fun to get something new and that is one terrific something!!!

I hope you really have fun....there is something so special about getting a new machine.....and you have it just in time to make loads for Christmas...perfect timing.