Aren't new toys fun? Or new tools, really. My long time companion, the Janome Decor Excel II has been a great sewing machine. For years, though, I've wanted to upgrade -- going from the VW to the BMW as it were (or Honda to Acura or... something else like that). A local dealer acquired a lovely Bernina 1030 trade-in. After they checked it out and tuned it up, I hurried in to try it and promptly brought it home with me. I am, one might say, giddy as a schoolgirl.

While I was upgrading my crafting arsenal, I figured it was about time to finally get a serger, too. After doing some research and shopping around, I was happy to order a refurbished Janome 9102 off of ebay. It should be particularly useful for working with fleece.

That all probably means very little to many of you. Thanks for reading anyway!

And now off to work... black & white kitty hoodie and a badger hoodie.