I am a pretty good at talking. I can talk my husband’s ear off, fortunately for me he doesn’t mind but when he gave me this beauty for our anniversary, I was speechless. Completely speechless. I just kept asking, “Really? Really? For real?”
I couldn’t believe it! A true pinch me moment. You know…pinch me…no don’t…pinch me …No! don’t!
I’m feeling so blessed right now…
I am thrilled to have this Janome CoverPro 1000CPX. I had first read about this machine on Andrea’s blog over at Four Square Walls and I was hooked and wanted one… Check out her review here. It’s really helpful but brings on a terrible case of what my mom calls “the gimmes and the wants”. Terrible, awful disease that one!
Of course I had to take it for a spin as soon as I opened the box! So I quickly cut out this t-shirt from Newlook 6150. I had previously made a tee from this fabric but after washing and wearing it a few times, it has a hole in it and some of the stitches snapped on me. I’m glad that I had some of the fabric left over to make a new one!
My Review:
Pattern: Newlook 6150 view D
Fabric used: Hampton cotton poly knit.
Instructions:The instructions were straight forward and easy.
Changes I made: I didn’t make any changes but should have made it one size smaller… I was in too much of a hurry to try out my new machine so I will just ignore the baggy fit and enjoy the lovely finishes it has!
Repeat worthy? Definitely! I am now in need of some knits to be added to my stash!
Here are a few pictures of the lovely finishes this cover stitch machine provides. The stitches were perfect right out of the box! I thought I might have to fiddle around with it to get a nice stitch and tension but luckily I didn’t. Yay! I am sorry that I didn’t get pictures of my tee on and as part of an outfit, but photographers were MIA around here.
Thank you Handsome for 21 wonderful years! Marrying you, my best friend, was the best decision I have ever made. You are my love and my life and thank you for making me yours.
Welcome to the CoverPro Club!!!! You will just love having this little beauty to sew with … J
Happy birthday Margo – I am so pleased for you – life is so much better with a good DH. What a thoughtful gift.
Oh, YEAH! That's one smart man that you've got there!
Wow! Yippeeee!
I'm so happy for you! I would love to get one myself, Im gonna show my husband this post.
Such lovely words there at the end Margo. You are certainly a lucky and most fortunate woman. Happy Anniversary!
Oh my gosh how sweet is your husband??? Congrats on your new machine! I have to same one but it has the Elna name…everything is identical but the paint job 🙂
You lucky girl! Enjoy using your fabulous new machine 🙂 and happy anniversary!
Happy anniversary! How lovely to be to produce such a beautiful finish!
Wow, I want a husband like yours! Congratulations on 21 years 🙂
Wow wow wow. He is a keeper!!:) Enjoy and happy anniversary.
Thanks Judith! I'm sure I will love it as soon as I get the hang of using it!
Thanks Sarah! He truly is a great guy! Very supportive!
Thanks Becki! He is a smartie…and knows the way to my heart!
Thank you Nessa, you are so sweet. I am also fortunate to count all you lovely ladies as friends as well!
Thanks Kelly! I am excited to use it more…maybe you have some tips for me? Actually I have a question….when I finish a seam, is it supposed to be difficult to pull the thread out of the machine? I think I may be doing something wrong and don't want to break anything. Help.
Thank you Carolyn!
Thank you Philippa, sewing knits will be exciting to learn now!
Hahaha! Thanks Sally! I'm feeling very blessed these days, both at home and in the blogging world. You gals are so encouraging and supportive!
I know right….smart move to marry that guy! Thanks Kristy!
Wow how sweet of him!! Now I have the gimmie and the wants!!
Wow! I can just imagine the beautiful creations you will now share with us.
What a thoughtful husband! Your last sentences were so beautiful. So easy to see your love for one another brings out the best in both of you. 🙂
Almeda
Happy anniversary, Margo! And what a lucky girl you are! Sooo jealous!
Oooh, congrats on your new coverstitch machine! Looks like a winner. I am in the market to get a new Janome sewing machine and excited about it. Happy Anniversary!
Sweeeeeeet! A coverstitch really makes all your knit hems so much easier. Happy belated anniversary!
You didn't tell me about this…..wow awesome! You are worth everything this cost and much more and your husband knows this! Love your BFF
Thanks Kara-Lee!!