Bernina

Look Who’s Home

September 30, 2010

My beloved Bernina 1230 was ready to be picked up yesterday: It’s so good to have it back.  On Friday, it was delivered to Timothy at Top Stitch near Versailles, MO, though his address is actually Barnett, MO.  On Tuesday morning, he called to tell me the main circuit board was not bad but a [...]

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About the Sewing Machine

April 28, 2009

I read all the comments and emails about the sewing machine.  There were too many to respond individually so I hope I’ll try to do it here. The biggest problem with the 1230 is that it needs a new circuit board and Bernina is no longer making them for machines that old.  Rebuilt ones can [...]

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The Great Sewing Machine Dilemma

April 28, 2009

Who knew I was looking for a sewing machine? Not me! Just a little over a month ago, I wrote about giving the Baby Lock a second chance. My old Bernina has been in the shop now for over two months and I’m not real sure it’s been looked at.  Hopefully next week I’ll have [...]

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A Second Chance

March 12, 2009

At Paducah in 2007, I bought a sewing machine.  I didn’t need a sewing machine so I don’t know why I did that . . because my friend bought one and it was a heck of a deal I guess but anyway, I’ve never given it a chance.  I set it up shortly after I [...]

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