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Please meet my new Janome sewing machine. I have never felt this way about a machine before, but yes, it’s love. I’m way out of my league on this one, my skills aren’t nearly up to par with what this little beauty can do, but I’ll get there.
Can you believe I won this!!!!! I can’t either, it’s hard to wrap my mind around that it is mine.
Every year Janome and my local sewing machine/ quilt shop (place of wonder) team up to give a new machine to a Project Linus Chapter Volunteers. There is a raffle and you can enter to win by going to the Blanket Days or donating blankets.
This year when you donated boy blankets you got two entries (that’s what helped me) Ok, even that isn’t enough to justify why I won, I know that there are plenty of woman who work very hard for our local chapter.
All I can say is I am BLESSED! This is the sewing machine of my dreams. I’m so thankful that my name was drawn. My new love and I hope to have many, many years together.
My first project, was none the less, a new sewing machine cover, with of course, my second love, Moda fabrics. The very cute Flirt Charm Pack that was lucky enough to be chosen for this project. I made it based roughly of my other sewing machine cover tutorial for machines with an extension table, because yes it came with that too.
Of course, this now opens a new world of possibilities for me sewing wise, and I can’t wait to share with you some new projects and the reasons I love Janome.
Katie Clark
That is SO cool that you won this! I love it. And that sewing machine cover is adorable. Love.
brenna
Thank you, Katie. I think it’s pretty cool too, but I’m kinda a nerd. 🙂
Leslie
Awesome win! I want one! Ive got a Brother machine and I love it too.
brenna
Thank you, Leslie! I have heard good things about Brother machines.
Kristy
That is so awesome! Lucky you! And great work for Project Linus, such a meaningful outreach. 🙂
I LOVE my Janome too! My favorite of all my machines!
brenna
Thank you, Kristy! I have really enjoyed working with Project Linus, very rewarding, even without the machine. lol
letitia kaya
Oh my goodness! That is too awesome that you won that! Lucky girl! I can only dream
brenna
I never would have thought this would have happened, so you never know…
Brenda
I am so happy for you Brenna. The machine is beautiful and so much smarter than me. You work hard in Project Linus and winning the raffle was indeed a blessing you deserve. Enjoy your new buddy. Now I want to drag out my old Brother and sew today.
brenna
Thank you so much, Brenda. I’m so excited. You should pull yours out, would love to see what you make.
Denise at Go Cheap or Go Home
I remember when I got my first sewing machine, I was sooo in love with it!! It is kindof collecting dust right now, but one day… Ill find that must do project and complete it! Enjoy your new toy!
brenna
Thank you, Denise! Can’t wait to see what you make when the inspiration hits.
Emily
Wow! This looks so awesome. I love my 10-year-old Pfaff, so I know what you mean, and awesome machine makes crafting so much fun!
Love the machine cover! Did I miss the tutorial for that? 🙂
brenna
Pfaff is a good brand. I hope to have mine 10 plus years. I really struggled with my old machine. I never knew if I was the problem or if it was the machine. Now, I know if I have a problem, it’s is definitely me. lol I didn’t do a tutorial for this cover, but it kind of follows along with a tutorial I did before. I just had to cut the fabric a little different since this machine was a different size. https://lifeafterlaundry.com/sewing-machine-cover/
Mariely
I’m so happy for you!! You deserve it 🙂 I love the sewing machine cover, so cute! I can’t wait to see all the sewing projects you come up with… I’m sure I’ll be learning a lot with you 😉
brenna
Thanks, Mariely. I hope I will be able to come up with some things that will be helpful to you as a new sewer.
Emma
Hi Brenna! I have just received a Janome sewing machine for my birthday! (If you can remember I made a lovely wreath with your felt flower tutorial for my party! It went down a storm by the way!) I haven’t had a chance to use it yet but you have totally inspired me to make a machine cover! It looks great!! Lots of Love Emmax
brenna
How exciting, Emma. What a great birthday present! I’m really happy with the Janome brand. I can’t wait to see your sewing machine cover!
Kristen D
WOW!!! That’s awesome! Congratulations on your BIG WIN! 🙂
brenna
Thank you, Kristen, it was a BIG win.
Kerri
Lucky you!!! i just bought myself a new Elna (Janome makes them too). I’ve been looking for ideas for a cover to protect it and make it pretty and here I found yours.
Thanks for the idea of going around the extension table!!
Enjoy your new machine. 🙂