Time To Trade Him In

Molli Sparkles

Quilt maker to the stars. Spiller of truth tea.

31 Responses

  1. Oh darling, you went back for thirds?! My Elna cost about $100 down from $140 at Spotlight! Still going 2 years and 1 international move later! Get yourself a lover before you find The One.

  2. Leigh Anne says:

    OH my! That Betsi is not going to cut it for you darling!! Time to upgrade for sure. I can't wait to see what you bring home 🙂

  3. MsMidge says:

    "Get yourself a Lover before you find The One" – Love it!

    I'm almost lost for words Molli……firstly – I have an ex-husband – and he's about as far from shiny as an old beat up ford. Absolutely good for nothing…….. Secondly – Ditto to Alyce – You went back for thirds!?!?!?!?! You deserve a freaking medal!!! Go forth and purchase thyself a bad ass sewing machine my friend. Puh-lease!!!!

  4. Leo says:

    sewing on three generations of PFAFF machines … all about a quarter century apart – all working like a charm, they sure have their character, cant use them for the sme thigns ..

    But better keep Betsi on hand – it's hassel to wrestle a quilt out of the machine mid-quilting because you absolutely need to hem this or that .. or you just can't see straight with all the pebbles .. aye better keep her for a little distraction now or then ..

    Or keep her for the kid …

    [show a little compassion – contrary to the husbands Betsi might have some trouble finding a new home .. ]

  5. If you buy a Juki I'm just going to die. Of jealousy. I planned to get a Juki when my (great-grandmother's 1990s) Target Singer bit it, and then I got stuck trying to finish 2 Christmas quilts on December 10 or something and the thing died. And I had to rush out and buy the first thing that looked near-acceptable. (A Janome 3160, which I now admit is much better for my garment-sewing flings than a Juki would have been.) SO, retire poor Betsi before you get stuck in a hard place! I can't WAIT to see what you buy. You deserve a real sewing machine.

  6. Sooli says:

    Good lord, I can't believe you kept going back for more misery. Just like those people who keep choosing the wrong sort of partner and wonder why it all goes wrong, stop buying the wrong sewing machine or nothing will change Molli dearest! Give that sucker to the Salvos and get thee to a sewing machine retailer with haste!

  7. Paula says:

    Three??? Seriously?!?!?!? Gift Betsi to your daughter and get shopping pronto. You deserve a real machine.

  8. Needled Mom says:

    You will love the Juki. Your life will be so much easier.

  9. Susan R says:

    Girlfriend you are going to love Juki! He does things for me that no other machine can do… I also have a Janome 6600 and when I need something "special" done, well lets say my Janome steps up to the plate and hits a home run. I'm just sayin'. Have fun shopping.

  10. Vera says:

    Don't waste your talent on those memes any more. That's all I have to say.

  11. I love my Juki! I've only had it for a few months and I sewed on a cheapy Singer before that. Can't believe the difference!

  12. Katy Cameron says:

    *gasp* MIL wanted to use her own machine?! How dare she! Doesn't she know she's sponsoring greatness when she lends it to you? ;o)

  13. Julie says:

    I love my Juki too I have a TL-98 QE have fun test driving.

  14. Kelly Young says:

    Your post cracked me up because I can completely relate. I started with an $80 Brother then replaced with another one, then a $150 Brother. I finally got tired of feeling like the problem was with something I was doing wrong, and got my Bernina for Mother's Day. Lo and behold, sewing is a dream again. It's supposed to be fun, so when it's not, it might be time to kick that machine to the curb. Good luck finding your new, hot machine!

    🙂 Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

  15. The O's says:

    Gawd, I was in awe when you started on your first grey and yellow number on Betsi, then the awesomeness continued on MIL's machine and I remained speechless except for praise. Juki is just going to take your talen to a whole new level! Move over Tula, there's a new kid on the block and her name is Molli-i!

  16. Jenny says:

    I've heard wonderful things about Jukis, but I found a pretty nice (but not top of the line), older (but not old-old) Bernina on Craigslist for dirt cheap and I *l-o-v-e* love it.

  17. i needed this today. you and your humor get my every time. i can't wait for you to get your shiny new trophy husband!

  18. Lindi says:

    Totally agree with Lorna! A deep throat is, nowadays, essential!

  19. Rita says:

    I love my Juki and also my Janome. I agree though, my next machine will have a deeper throat.

  20. Suz J says:

    I'm just surprised that it has a plug and doesn't run on batteries… I think the bank balance is about to take a major hit!

  21. I'm about to have an affair on my Brother with a Juki – oh wait … that doesn't sound right … um.

  22. Laura says:

    Can you even GET Juki in Oz???? I guess if anyone can, you can…

    • Jessica says:

      You sure can get a Juki in Aus, the model that works with our power supply is the TL 98P. They're not easy to find like other brands but you can get them. I love my Juki and will be putting together some more posts about the 98P shortly as more people seem to be looking out for them, I've been asked about mine a few times now.

  23. Kelly says:

    definitely time to move on, happy shopping!

  24. Glinda ♥ says:

    What are you saying, Lorna? That 6.5" isn't enough for you?! LOL 🙂

  25. Glinda ♥ says:

    Brilliantly funny! I have Juki – an earlier version – not very expensive and works for me every single time 🙂

  26. Awesome! When the time comes, the time comes! You definitely deserve to be treated better! Congrats!!

  27. anne says:

    Yes Molli it's time to pull up your big girl pants, bite the bullet and get rid of that ikea trailer trash and bring home Johnny Juki only the best for a rising quilting star like you. Ikea trailer trash is holding you back, go forth and rise to stardom with JJ.

  28. Althea Dene' says:

    Check out these quilting machines for under $700.00. Juki and Brother. Both have (9" right of needle) & 1500 stitches per minute and the list goes on! See Juki and one review: http://www.makingrebeccalynne.com/2013/05/sewing-machine-adultery-juki-tl-2010q.html

    See Brother. Website: http://www.allbrands.com/products/15289-brother-pq1500s-sewing-quilting-machine-9×6-arm-sp

    I'm not a dealer, just sewed in the garment industry in my past life. I used a Brother Industrial Machine and it was wonderful. These two machines are straight needle sewing, no zig zag, no fancy stitches, but for quilting at 1500 stitches per minute, and other nice features for under $700.00 they deserve a lookie, look.
    I want one, but can't justify another machine just now.
    Good luck and good day.

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