Adventures of My Bernina, Part 2: The Dramatic Conclusion!

My Bernina 930 is back home again, readers!

The Adventures of My Bernina, Part 1

Readers, I have owned my Eighties-era Bernina 930 for more than five years now and have never had it serviced.

Peter SPEAKS -- The Bernina 930 VIDEO!

Readers, it's here: the Bernina 930 video!

I hope you enjoy it and, naturally, if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

One Less Tooth

Friends, have you ever had a tooth pulled?  I did this morning and I don't have to tell you it wasn't a very pleasant experience, and I like my dentist.

Bernina Update + Prepping My Silk

Exhale, readers, I have good news: the Bernina works great.

Did I mention that I had to purchase the power cord separately?  That's why I couldn't test it yesterday; I only received the cord today.  I was nervous when I plugged it in and turned it on.  Given the rotten packing job the seller had done. I didn't know what to expect.  But it seems mechanically superb.

Stitching Silk Swatches + Arrival of the Bernina

So I've been experimenting with silk samples.

I happen to have another large piece of slinky charmeuse in my stash, along with all the swatches I picked up yesterday morning.  I've tried various kinds of thread, stitch lengths and tension settings.  I've experimented cutting charmeuse sandwiched between tissue paper with silk pins in the seam allowances (which works well) to discourage shifting.

Why I Bought a Bernina

Friends, there is a fine line between decisive and impulsive.

Berninas are the Best -- TRUE or FALSE?

Let's face it, readers: there's something about Switzerland (and all things Swiss) that's very compelling.