For me, a website grows like a child. It starts out as a tiny thing with wiggly arms and chubby, little legs. Slowly, it learns to crawl and walk and eventually it’s a teenager popping earphones in their ears and only pretending to listen to you. (Guess who has two teenagers and an 8 year old who thinks he’s a teen?)
Of course, if this site were really a child, we’d all be in trouble because there are times where I’ve not been able to focus on it as I’d like. However, it’s never far from my mind and I check in every day.
The site has just celebrated its 2nd birthday but in internet years that puts me at the teenager stage so I figure it’s time to get social. I’ve created a Facebook Fan Page here: ErinSews on Facebook
No, I don’t exactly know what I’m going to do with it yet but I have someone working on a nice header image for me so the page will look a little more friendly in the next week or so.
Now, of course, I’m reading up on exactly what one can do with such a page. Hopefully, it’s a place where I can share short news bits, images, and connect with the site visitors in a method so popular to many today. It might even be a great place for me to track the future sewing machines reviews I want to write or a place where others can request a particular machine be covered.
So, while you’re out and about browsing the web and if you have some time, stop by the new page and say hi. I’d love to hear from you!
Sincerely,
Erin
I love this website!!! I am in the market for my first sewing machine and have done so much research, I am even more confused than when I started! But, this site has really helped. You really know your stuff. However, the one machine I have narrowed my choice down to is not referenced on this site, and i would love to know your thoughts. What can you tell me about the Singer Quantum 9960? Everyone tells me to stay away from Singer, but this machine has EVERY feature I want, and some pretty good reviews. I would greatly appreciate you insights and expertise. Please help!! Thanks so much.
Diane – Your timing is PERFECT! I’ve been working on that review for the past week and you can read it here. In a nutshell, it’s a great machine and I don’t see any reason you wouldn’t be pleased with it’s performance and capabilities. Yes, Singer has managed to build a somewhat shaky reputation over the past several years but they have several models that work hard at regaining their previous reputation. The 7258 is one such model and the 9960 is certainly another.
The price alone for this set of features is absolutely jaw dropping, in my opinion. The original MSRP was around $1000, it had been selling for around $600+ not too long ago and now it’s under $330 in some places (like Amazon).
I imagine that’s what you were hoping to hear. 😉 Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Erin
Yes, that is exactly what I wanted to hear! I look forward to reading your review.
Hi Erin~
I talked with you about a year ago about stabilizers for stretchy fabric and just re-found your page! I love it. Someone actually RESEARCHING the machines instead of just complaining about them when it’s usually operator error. Yay!! I am a sewing teacher here in Florida and do private lessons “in your home, on your machine” so I’ve seen many different machines–some good, some not so good. If ever you need advice that you can’t come up with about machines, sergers, embroidery or sewing, feel free to ask. I LOVE to share! Keep up the good work. There are so many people out there that need you!
Susan
Sew Private
Susan – I’d love a resource like you! Where I really get hung up sometimes is understanding the application of some features and stitches as my experience only goes so far. Being able to explain how a certain set of stitches meets a set of needs or how to think about the inclusion of a particular presser foot because of the application of that foot is the kind of information that really helps someone choose between the wide variety of sewing machines.
I’ll be hanging on to your contact info and if you ever want to do a guest post and advertise your services, I’d love to put something on the site. You can reach me at erin AT sewing-machines-for-beginners DOT com (just remove all those spaces).
Thanks so much for the compliment. I’ve been at this for a couple of years now and there’s still so much left to add but I enjoy every second of it and to get recognition from someone with your expertise means so much to me! 😉
Sincerely,
Erin