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Your cardigan is beautiful. I cant wait to see it complete!

Sweater and shirt look great! ☃ Bernadette

I can totally see how the large bobbin was a selling point for your machine! I can also see how you would like the larger harp. I would so love the buttonhole feature where you can measure the button onscreen; that is awesome. I’m glad that you have a machine you enjoy sewing on. Sewing machines can be such a personal thing. Just like some people love sewing with a table or flat bed and others like us love sewing with a free arm. My newest machine (about 8 years old) is a Pfaff Performance 5.2. It has a lot of the features that sold you on your Bernina like the large harp, the adjustable needle position, and the thread cutter. While the buttonholes are relatively easy to make; mine only has a ruler of sorts printed on the machine. My bobbins might be slightly larger than normal, but don’t hold a candle to yours. I do like the built in IDT-walking foot. Overall it’s a good machine and works well. What sold me on the Pfaff was the dealer, not the features. The other dealers I had talked to didn’t give me any confidence that they would be there when I needed any help or repairs. While my dealer’s son is more than able to take over the business, my dealer and his wife don’t seem to be slowing down. They even have hired another technician so they have three people who can service and repair machines. I’ve actually picked up my machine the next day after dropping it off for service. I will miss them. Looking back I know I chose the right dealer, but I’m not sure I chose the right machine because I am not fond of the 9mm feed assembly. My previous Elna had a 6mm feed assembly so this was a bit of an adjustment. A couple of years ago I bought a Singer 403 that was manufactured the year I was born for my 65th birthday. It took me a while to figure out why I loved sewing on that machine so much, but it was because I liked the narrower feed assembly and the narrower presser feet. Since then I’ve bought several machines and I can say with confidence that the Elna SU has to be my favorite machine and the one I use the most. I am so happy when anyone finds a sewing machine they love. It makes sewing that much more enjoyable when you and the machine are working together instead of fighting each other. There are so many types of sewing (quilting, handbags, garments, craft projects, to name a few), and they all probably would benefit from different features on a machine. I actually think it would be so fun to sell sewing machines and help people find their perfect machine.

I have a Singer 404. I love that I am smarter than the machine. The only thing I miss is some of the fancy stitches, but it is the price I pay for an old beautiful machine. :) My son is a Marine. I found out he was borrowing the sewing machine from the Library where he was stationed, I had gotten a Singer I can't remember the number, but it's the one with the potted engine. I wanted him to have it because it was born just after his birthday but 100 years earlier. He is fearless using it. He has no concept of seam allowance, but he just sews things he wants, like toilet paper roll covers for in his hiking backpack and shoe bags for in his luggage and dirty clothes bags, etc. It was $150.00 well spent. :D Hugs, Kara

A REALLY nice machine! Congrats! How long have you had it? ☃ ☃Bernadette

Oeh! Nice ! That is such a nice machine. 🎉Is it neew or second hand?

That's a nice machine. Can't wait to see your embroidery. I have Baby Lock machines, sewing, serger and coverstitch. I use to have a Baby Lock Embroidery machine but I sold it because I didn't use it that much and took up so much room.

Hi Cheryl, you have me so confused right now! I haven't ever sewn that Vogue pattern and I haven't made a T shirt from my Wheel! 😂 Having said all that I love the green of your T shirt and neckbands can be tricky but I don't think anyone notices apart from us. Your knitting is exceptional ❤ xx

Your cardigan is going to be gorgeous!!! I like your new top, but I am totally with you on the ultra wide necklines; they are even worse on me as I have very narrow shoulders. I feel like I look almost clownlike in them. I'm sorry if i missed some of your videos. We actually ended up moving this month so zero thought to any sewing at the moment. My new sewing room is lovely so I am going to call this whole thing a win. I did buy Ann Tilley's Magic pants pattern, so when I get organized that will be high on my list of priorities. Your fabrics ae lovely, so it will be fun to see what you make.

Cheryl, you have some really beautiful fabrics and yarns. It will be inspirational to see them made up. Isn't it great, when you get the fit right on a pattern and can reuse it without the fuss of fitting? This afternoon I set out on my first twin needle hem. It was on a t-shirt and I used Wonder Tape. It turned out perfect. My machine's auto tension compensated beautifully. Sewing is so good when things work out the way they are supposed to. Have fun at your knitting retreat. ☃☃ Bernadette

That Kaffe fabric shirt you made is beautiful. Love it.

I am so impressed with that jacket! It’s gorgeous! So happy that you continue your videos! You are a pleasure!

What beautiful colors on beautiful projects. Can't wait to see all the colors in the sweater. My sewing is a softball shirt, I plan to try using woven (quilting cotton) with sleeves out of single knit cotton. Knitting a pair of socks out of scrap and a simple summer tweed v neck top down sweater. It is an alpaca/wool blend and it is lovely.

Happy New Year! Glad you are feeling better. I need to get back in the sewing room again. No inspiration, but I will be helping a new quilter learn to make her new grand baby a quilt. :) So. Much. Fun!!!

Welcome back Cheryl! so glad to see you. That jacket is unbelievable! I just love it. The mitts are super cute. I knit a bunch of socks for Christmas all in different color work patterns so now I'm just working on a stockinette stitch sweater. It's nice and easy knitting but I do have a taste for small color work projects now and I love MJM patterns!

I am in awe of your added details to your cloak, they are just perfect. You are so talented in many crafts, those mittens look hard!! They will be perfect with the coat and that sweater, wow I can’t wait to see that. Nice to see you back ❤

Hi Cheryl. I missed you. Life has a way of getting in the way. You are so creative. I love, love, love your coat and matching mittens. I'm sure the sweater will be gorgeous. I just got Christmas dismantled yesterday and am currently working on a test run of the B6859 t shirt. It has the ruched raglan sleeves. I've put on some Christmas weight so it could be dicey. I guess that is what muslins are for. Happy sewing! ☃ Bernadette

Oh you are such a good grandma!! I love all the things you made!!!! The things you made for barby and Ken!

You are a wonderful grandma! I had nine kids and my mother would never- I make these things though ❤

Thanks so much for showing us all those doll clothes, they are just adorable. The favourite for me is the Vintage dress and jacket. I love how even though they are tiny you still think to embellish them! What lucky Grandchildren you have ❤.

Oh my goodness, those little Barbie & Ken clothes are precious. The sweater and hoodie are great. Happy New Year.

The bread is beautiful! I thought the flannel plaid really made the hoodie special, and the sweater was also really nice. I do think, however, that the Barbie and Ken clothes stole the show. I bet your granddaughter is beside herself. You really outdid yourself. I remember making a suit for Ken when my daughter was little and it was work. For the life of me I couldn't find brown buttons to match the fabric, so I ended up taking a sharpie marker to white ones. It is amazing the lengths we will go to for the people we love. You must be so pleased with all your work. I hope your grandson loved his emotional chicken! I recently saw a patchwork chicken on Pattern Review with a link to the video and pattern. It is beyond adorable. Here' s the video if you're interested; ruclips.net/video/GMBH5aYLdbI/видео.html I hope you and your family are blessed with a happy and prosperous new year!

Your grand children are indeed, very lucky! Barbie clothes are so fiddly. I'm in awe of your attention to detail in them. They are so cute. Happy New Year! 🌲 Bernadette

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Wow the coat looks great congrats thanks for the info we are always learning

Hi Shirley! Merry Christmas!

The Squirrel and the cat's show of is so cute 😍. I love all your makes and am so glad to hear that you liked the patterns

Oh that shirt is wonderful, what fantastic fabric! How sweet of Katinka to send you those patterns, she is such a kind and generous lady. Love your footage of the cat v the squirrel 😂. X

Very cute with your cat and the squirrels nice great makes I'm testing some patterns with pjs as its hot here in Australia love the orange blouse it looks gorgeous 😊😊😊

Everything you’ve made is beautiful but your shirt with the orange flowers is stunning. I am a bit afraid to wear orange, but this looks so good on you!!! You must be so pleased with all your work! I finished my son’s shirt, and got it shipped. The only thing on my sewing horizon at the moment is the LillyElla’s mini maker’s station. I’ve been trying to decide on fabrics. When you showed that fabric from Katinka, I couldn’t help but think how perfect it would work for that. When I get back to sewing, I think I’m just going to use some of the fabrics I’ve been using for machine covers for my maker’s station so they will all match. I am occupied with baking at the moment. I always enjoys seeing your videos, and I pray God is blessing you in return. I hope you and your family have a very lovely Christmas.

Your squirrels sure are cheeky! :D

That blouse in the Kaffe fabic is beautiful. Nice make. The brown shirt is beautiful too.

I love your 2 jackets!!! Oh and the t-shirts for your grandson are just to cute!!!I get so upset when the pattern making does not come out! I love olive green.

Your grandson’s shirts are adorable; I bet he’s going to love them. Thank you for the recommendation of using the Shout wipes for removing chalk color. I have a white, yellow, and red one and messed up a white doll top with the yellow. I washed that thing so many times with so many different products before I finally got the yellow out. It was a present for the little girl next door, and I knew I could make another one, but was really annoyed with myself. I can’t imagine how stressful it must have been for you. It also had never occurred to me that it wouldn’t come out easily! I’m a lot more cautious now. I’m looking forward to the embellishments on your lovely coats. I’m nearly finished sewing a shirt for my son, and I need get it in the mail soon. I got hung up on finding the right buttons, but found them today. I hope you aren’t too busy to have some time to enjoy sewing.

Both those coats look so good Cheryl and can't wait to see the embellishments. Re marking, I admit for something like that I would have tailor tacked down the lines. I never have success marking and whilst those pens are great, don't use them on dark fabrics as they leave a white mark 😫. You found a great solution in the end though, well done! X

I would love to live where you live if you don't get much winter. I ive in Northern Kentucky across from Cincinnati and I'm freezing. We had a cold snap come through. Love the 2 coats, love the material and color. What stablizier did you use for the collars. You showed a piece but I didn't catch the brand? Hope you had a great THanksgiving.

Wow the coat looks great congrats thanks for the info we are always learning 😊😊😊

Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend! Your coats look great! 🦃 Bernadette

That pattern looks very similar to a lot of tops I made in the 80's! 😁 The days of Flashdance and the Jane Fonda aerobics video haha. (yes, I had one) I was lucky enough to live between to Hancock's stores in the Denver area, and loads of fabrics went under the needle for myself, husband and two boys. I really like your gray top! With a little more stretch those sleeve probably would work 😘 I tried to copy the outline of one of my favorite long-sleeved tees once and used a cotton jersey. I made it up and could hardly bend my arms! 😲 On closer examination, the RTW top was actually in a microrib 😆😆 And salvaging it is what I did! (cut a different pattern with short sleeves). Thanks so much for your video today ❤

The chicken is beyond adorable. I know it's supposed to be a gag gift, but I think your grandson is going to love it. Great save on the sweatshirt! It looks nice on you.. Tight sleeves is my pet peeve, so I totally get why you tweaked it. I also like to alter items that aren't just right. After you've spent your time and money making it, you really want to use it especially when you love the fabric. I've finished my Rhapsody blouse and an almost finished with a wrap front top (New Look 6601) . I just have to sew on buttons and topstitch the binding down again. I had too much tension on the thread the first time and it wasn't laying smoothly. The fabric was "ephemera envelopes" from Hobby Lobby. My husband loved that fabric so that's why it jumped the queue. I'm going to have to figure out how to post on instagram without downloading the app on my phone. Mr. Zuckerburg plays too fast and loose with personal information for my liking so I'll have to make an effort to do it on the laptop. It's just so much more fun to sew than figure out things on the computer. I can't wait to find out what your grandson thinks about his emotional chicken. I hope you'll share his reaction after Christmas. I hope your sewing is very successful this week. Making repeats sure made mine a lot more successful and sometimes I just need a win or two.

Oh you are so clever at adjusting those sleeves. It looks so so nice.

Great save love your top really enjoying your videos 😊😊

Hi Cheryl! I love the chicken! Your top looks great. Nice save. I can't remember the last time I made anything that I didn't have to do something to, or fix. I'm looking forward to seeing the coat finished. Happy sewing. 🥰 Bernadette

Oh my goodness what a fantastic job you did on the coat, the colour is just fantastic and could easily take you forward into Spring. What an amazing seamstress you are 💚. When it cools down please take a photo of you in it 🥰 x

What a beautiful jacket. Simple and stylish, just lovely. I really like the fabric too. I’ve never seen with wool but I certainly feel more inclined to try now. Thank you for the video 😊x

I love the coat. The pintucks add a nice detail; that was a great way to add interest without having to add seams in the thick wool. The color almost seems to change with the light. I bet it will be fun to experiment wearing it with different garments. I honestly can't believe how perfect that button was for your coat-beyond fortuitous!!! If your weather there is anything like it is here, you're definitely going to have to wait to wear it. I just have a few handles left to put on my set of shopping bags. I found this gorgeous Michael Miller fabric at the thrift store that just has to be a new Rhapsody top. It's a little heavier weight than I normally use for a Rhapsody, but I've made another one out of this weight fabric before and just faced the front neckline and it worked out so well. The fabric has feathers in different shades of green with a hint of a blue undertone occasionally' it jumped straight to the front of the sewing queue. Lately my sewing is all over the place. I sure hope you'll be able to wear your beautiful coat soon!

That is one beautiful coat! Looks great on you too!

Beautiful jacket, love the color.

Oh I like that pattern. It will be nice to see it all finished. I have never made anything with wool. This inspires me.