I just had to mention this since there are a lot of us here who sew...

I get my new Bernina Artista 180 today! Complete with laptop and a bunch of goodies that my girlfriend's mom had with it.

Here is a link of a picture that is I think the same type of machine:

http://www.gochange.net/ItemPictures/P24333_1.jpg

I simply cannot wait to play!

Wow! You will have to keep us updated on how it works for you. I am particularly interested in how easy or hard it is to figure out. Also how well you like the computerised part of it. It looks good but I am wondering if it is too complicated for me and if I would be behaving like this :argue: with it.
Daneille

Wow! You will have to keep us updated on how it works for you. I am particularly interested in how easy or hard it is to figure out. Also how well you like the computerised part of it. It looks good but I am wondering if it is too complicated for me and if I would be behaving like this :argue: with it.
Daneille

Daneille, the machines are not as complicated as they appear to be. One thing that I can tell you is that the Bernina dealer near you will have classes for you to learn how to get the most out of your machine, if you choose to get one.

I already have a Viking Husquavarna #1, (not the #1+ which actually does the computer hook up though :( ) and I adore sewing and embroidery with her. This new machine is the type that you can actually scan in pics to your computer, and then digitize to the machine and embroider directly onto the fabric.

It is not that difficult to do with the Bernina, and the manuals are great for both machines.

I will post some *play* stuff when I have had a few days to play with the new machine.

Jeez! Can you tell I am soooooo Excited! :silly:

YAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!
I am so jealous, can you tell?:toofers:

*justy gathers up her toys and slinks home*

YAYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!
I am so jealous, can you tell?:toofers:

*justy gathers up her toys and slinks home*

Awwwww! :grouphug: Justy, you will just have to come over and visit so you can play on it too!

Awwwww! :grouphug: Justy, you will just have to come over and visit so you can play on it too!

OK, on my way, can Callie come too?:inlove:

OK, on my way, can Callie come too?:inlove:

But of course! We are critter folks and she is just as welcome as you are!

:grouphug: :D

Wow!! That looks fantastic. Yes, please post some pics after you've had a chance to play with it a few days. :grin: Can't wait to hear how it goes!

I get my new Bernina Artista 180 today!

Good for you Rhainy, I know you're going to just love it! :hollie: :hollie: :hollie:

The very first internet forum I subbed to was the Bernina Fan Club in the mid 90's. Not sure if it's still active, but the website is still there:

http://www.quilt.com/Bernina/Bernina.html

Great for learning all the neat things Berninas can do, best settings, what feet/accessories to get, maintenance, and for asking for help if something doesn't go quite as you'd like, etc. The owner was (is?) a Bernina dealer and the info shared between the members was excellent.

Have fun with your new baby!

Sweet! I hope you have lots of fun with it.

Congratulations! I'm happy for ya.

Have fun! :grin:

Thanks everyone for sharing my joy with me! I got her home, and pulled her out of the fancy carrying case, that holds the embroidery arm, and machine. This thing is really cool, it is like a rollin suitcase that holds everything! :)

I also booted up the laptop and it runs well. I think I am going to have to get a new battery for it, but that still is up in the air. Until then I do have the power cord and that will suffice.

I got soooooo many cards with this machine, I think I may add some extra money to what I am paying for her, as I know that each of the cards is at least $100, and I got several that are not even opened yet. Along with that, a zip drive and a dozen or so disks, which are all pretty full I think, and another 15 or so CDs with designs too. Oh, and let's not forget the tutorial CDs that were with it as well.

All in all, I think I am going to really LOVE this machine. I simply cannot wait to get her hooked all up and learn how to use her!

*trying to calm down a bit from being so excited...having a hard time knowing I cannot set her up til Friday at least... :wail:

Congratulations! It sounds like a very nice piece of equipment you've got there, Rhainy! I bought a demo Janome 9000 a couple of years ago for a good price. Janome has discontinued that model and while its far from the latest thing, I have found it to be quite a step up from my 1972 Kenmore! Enjoy your toy, dear. And surely you can sneak in a little time between now and Friday?

RhainyC,
That's fantastic! Now, how did this all come about? I must have missed a thread on this. Did you buy her from a friend?

Maybe post a photo of your first embroidery sample!

Tea Lady

This new machine is the type that you can actually scan in pics to your computer, and then digitize to the machine and embroider directly onto the fabric.

Wow ! That sounds pretty sweet. Happy stitching, RhainyC ! :smile:

RhainyC,
That's fantastic! Now, how did this all come about? I must have missed a thread on this. Did you buy her from a friend?

Maybe post a photo of your first embroidery sample!

Tea Lady


Tea Lady, yes actually I did/am buying her from a friend. My girlfriend's mom passed away suddenly a couple of months ago, and her mom was an avid seamstress. My friend knew I would give her a good home, and asked if I would be interested. Of course I said YES! Thankfully, my friend is allowing me to make payments on the machine and stuff (and there is a LOT of stuff with it) every payday, until she is paid off...about 3 years to be exact, unless of course I can pay more as possible.

I am blessed to be able to get this machine, having an embroidery machine that can digitize my artwork has been a dream of mine for many years. I hope to get familiar with her over the next couple of weeks and try my hand at some simple pictures soon.

I will definitely post some pics when I do!