by michemb 29 Oct 2013

Hi cuties,

I am posting the info on the new machine I purchased, it is a commercial machine. I will be able to embroidery with a 15.7 x 20.5 inch area. Largest frame is huge. Oh what fun I will have. Has cap hoops and I get lots of extra goodies, threads, stablizers, glue etc.
Isn't she pretty and her name is Happy which is fitting since I think she will make me very ''HAPPY''. Slept really well last night so I can say the anxiety has subsided lol.
As an added bonus, I will be keeping my ruby deluxe so I will be operating 2 machines at once. I did try a small embroidery design (16,000 stitches) at a friends place and it only took 17 minutes to finish so what a difference and what a time saver she will be.
Anyway that is enough gushing for now, time to get back to work
hugs to all and have a great day
Michelle

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by kezza2sew 30 Oct 2013

Happy by name, happy 4 you, my oh my....way 2 GO...and Go Go you will for sure.....fancy having a hoop that big....congratulations....

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

thanks and yes I will have loads of fun with that big hoop
hugs

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by olymphe 29 Oct 2013

bien contente pour toi tu va avoir du plaisir avec ton Happy
j'ai bien hâte de voir tes prochaine broderie

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

Merci Clarie,
Oui je suis très excitée à l'idée de cette petite merveille. Oh que ca va broder ici.
Bonne journée mon amie
Bisous
Michelle

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by lidiad 29 Oct 2013

Congratulations, Michelle! Enjoy your new machine. The speed and the size of your largest hoop are impressive. I'm happy for you.
Hugs, Lidia

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

Thanks Lidia
You should see this baby go, I will be in awe for the first week I am sure. The large hoop is so exciting for me, I have some tree skirts to do up, they will be fun with this baby
hugs
Michelle

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by lulu07 29 Oct 2013

CONGRADULATIONS!!! It looks awesome, I am sooooooo happy for you my friend, you deserve it! Wow what fun you will have and how fast your designs will be done...I can just imagine all the beauties you will create...thanks for sharing you happiness with us.

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

Thanks Cecila,
I am in 7th heaven right now, just three more days and it will be home. Never thought I would get something like this but I am soooooo thrilled. I will let you know how it goes.
hugs
Michelle

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by sdrise 29 Oct 2013

Lots of happy hours for you!! Enjoy!!Suzanne

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

thanks so much Suzanne

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by pldc 29 Oct 2013

Wow you will have so much fun with this Michelle, I love the hat feature wow that is so neat! Whatever will you sew first? Hugs & the very best wishes for a continually growing business! Loralye

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

thanks Lorayle,
First item will be to try out my large hoop. I am presently trying to make a few things for a craft fair in November but everything I make sells (I am not complaining)so I hope with my new baby I will be able to get ahead.
Hugs back
Michelle

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by reddish 29 Oct 2013

That is an impressive machine; you will have lots of fun..Diane M.

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

thanks Diane

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by cfidl 29 Oct 2013

You go girl! Beautify the world with your embroidery! Big cyber Hugs! (((((((((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

Thanks so much Christine,
Same hug back

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by AuntAnnie 29 Oct 2013

I'm sure you and Happy will make a wonderful pair!

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

Happy, happy and happier,
thanks

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by dragonflyer 29 Oct 2013

Congrats! I know you will be so happy with your new Happy!

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

Thanks, I sure hope so

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by noah 29 Oct 2013

Congrats to you :):)one day i might like a 6 needle thread if i am not to old by then lol

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

Never to old my dear,
Just think of all you could do with that.
hugs
Michelle

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by jussyc 29 Oct 2013

Drooling & excited for you :)

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

thanks, we shall drool togethet lol

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by jerrib 29 Oct 2013

Oh Michelle, I am so excited for you. You deserve to treat yourself and so HAPPY that you did. Can't wait for to see all the exciting things your are going to create with this beauty.Hugs Jerri

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

thanks Jerri,
have started a list and it is already a long one. I told my daughter this was a retirement treat (soon) and she said
''mom, with that machine you will never relax''. I think she is right lol,
hugs
Michelle

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by anangel 29 Oct 2013

Michelle,
I, too, have a Happy machine, that I purchased from a man who had closed down his embroidery business. Although used, it is in good condition and stitches beautifully. I have not had as much time to play with it, and get truly comfortable with it, but I love the quality of the stitches and the large hoops! I kept my old faithful Brother, as I knew I would not get much for it. Now, I can stitch a design on it, while the Happy is working on a larger design a few feet away. Happy is one of the BEST commercial machines, IMHO! Congratulations!
Hugs, Angel

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

thanks Angel
From all the info I was able to gather, this is really a good (Japenese manufactured) machine and a real work horse. One of my friends has 3 of them and they swear by them. I tried to find a used one but everyone tells me this machine are so good that no one resells them so I bought new,
Have you had yours for a long time?
hugs back

anangel by anangel 01 Nov 2013

Michelle, I did quite extensive research, and settled on the results that the Happy was one of the best. Luckily, I found one for sale online by a man who lived in Atlanta, GA., which was convenient, as I lived about 90 miles away. I was able to go check it out and bring it home without me without the shipping costs. I have had it about three years, I think, and have completed several projects. It stitches beautifully, and much faster. But, as it is so heavy, one has to learn to maintain and fix issues on the Happy. TexMac in Charlotte, N.C. sells the Happy, and has a website with indepth info for maintaining and troubleshooting of the machine. Their staff is very helpful, and sell supplies/parts.
I have learned quite a bit through trial and error, using the manual, as I did not go through training. Other demands of my time have kept me from being as proficient in the use of the Happy by now, but, it is a workhorse and strong machine. I am glad I got it, and hope to find more time soon to play with it!
Angel

anangel by anangel 01 Nov 2013

......I meant to say, "bring it home WITH me". LOL
Angel

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by baydreamer 29 Oct 2013

How lucky, enjoy

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

thanks, I will

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by 02kar Moderator 29 Oct 2013

Yea, you w and Happy will have many many hours of fun.

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

Yea for me, I am already having fun and don't even have it yet

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by dollygk 29 Oct 2013

Sounds like you're gonna have lots of f-u-n!!! Enjou!!! Dolly

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

INDEED
thanks Dolly

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by rescuer Moderator 29 Oct 2013

I am glad you are over your anxiety! Now just enjoy every inch of your huge hoop!
Hugs and congratulations!

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

No more anxiety just appreciation for how Lucky I am,
thanks
Hugs back

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by askmcv 29 Oct 2013

So happy for you...you'll really be flying now!

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

You bet my friend,
How are you doing, nice to see you on here,
hugs
Michelle

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by jrob Moderator 29 Oct 2013

Your new baby is a real beauty! I know you will be "Happy" together for a long, long time! ;)

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

Looking forward to a long and fruitful twosome.
hugs
Michelle

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by pennifold 29 Oct 2013

Good luck with this new machine Michelle, it looks a monster! 15 needles, my goodness, I hope it has automatic threading! Can't wait to see your first project on this baby! Love Chris

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

Thanks Chris,
threading is fairly easy, once it has been threaded just cut and tie together new colors. It is a monster, I was in awe watching this baby go.
Haven't decided what the first project will be
hugs
Michelle

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by sewilso 29 Oct 2013

Wow!!! You will be one busy girl!!! Congratulations on your new machine, I'm sure you are in seventh heaven with it!!! I'm green with envy. lol! I hope it will be a breeze to use and have many years of enjoyment with it!

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michemb by michemb 01 Nov 2013

Thanks
They say it is very user friendly and I have already tried it out at my friends place (she has 3 of them) and found it easy to understand. Next week will be the training week, wish me luck

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