My Sewing Machine

I know, I know - three posts right away and then nothing for 10 months doesn't really mean that I have a blog. However, I did warn you that this might happen. Luckily, the lack of posting does not mean a lack of crafting! I kept myself busy over the winter (and spring and summer) with several projects.

I'm going to start off with a simple post about my sewing machine, which I bought last summer more or less on a whim. I purchased a Brother CS 6000i machine, shown here.

It had been about 10 years since I had even touched a sewing machine, and let me tell you - this is nothing like my mom's sewing machine of my childhood. It's so simple to use and make fancy stitches on. I'll showcase some of those later on, but here is a picture of the computer part where you select which stitch to use.

It also came with a ton of accessories which are conveniently stored in the free arm of the machine.
Last, but not least, there is an accessory table to increase the sewing area or to use for quilting with a walking foot. I have not used this feature yet.

It does come with a cover, but it is just to keep dust off of the machine. It is not a carrying case.

Overall, I have been extremely happy with this machine. I have used it for one major project and it worked wonderfully.