tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.comments2023-11-11T20:01:38.659-08:00August MorningKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-77246592912273207652014-05-05T18:04:58.150-07:002014-05-05T18:04:58.150-07:00Beautiful dress.. LOVE the print! You did such a...Beautiful dress.. LOVE the print! You did such a great job. <br /><br />The pictures of Miss Bailes made me cry again, such a sweet sweet girl.Shermhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809675428284661225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-45497045455234737812014-05-05T16:21:15.228-07:002014-05-05T16:21:15.228-07:00Thank you! I plan on wearing it later this week!Thank you! I plan on wearing it later this week!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-71226969395190697272014-05-05T06:20:27.623-07:002014-05-05T06:20:27.623-07:00so so lovely!!!so so lovely!!!rachael {imagine gnats}https://www.blogger.com/profile/05500334460633089758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-28534544633171712912014-03-24T17:13:56.271-07:002014-03-24T17:13:56.271-07:00I think polka dots will be wonderful! And I still...I think polka dots will be wonderful! And I still can't believe I got those stripes to work out so well..life usually doesn't line up like that for me. Thanks for viewing my blog :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-41249583013492734952014-03-24T12:33:26.915-07:002014-03-24T12:33:26.915-07:00Hullo! They're both great, but I really love t...Hullo! They're both great, but I really love the spots and stripes. Have ordered polka dots for my Coco, and am desperate for my fabric to arrive, but now I want stripes too! Easily swayed... the hair's great, by the way.Lornanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-59555959775263007202014-03-22T05:49:59.107-07:002014-03-22T05:49:59.107-07:00Oh my gosh, those stripes are PERFECTION at the si...Oh my gosh, those stripes are PERFECTION at the side seams! :-D<br /><br />Really love the striped one; it is awesome!<br /><br />Love the blending :)SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-1968640242525593212014-03-21T17:25:41.596-07:002014-03-21T17:25:41.596-07:00Thank you Anne! I sort of love them both too....Thank you Anne! I sort of love them both too....Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-64365415363345822512014-03-21T16:22:57.771-07:002014-03-21T16:22:57.771-07:00Love them both!Love them both!Anne Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01355649695762239428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-22061739183761804812014-03-14T18:15:33.434-07:002014-03-14T18:15:33.434-07:00Hi Ann! The bobbin case is plastic and metal. Th...Hi Ann! The bobbin case is plastic and metal. The part that the bobbin rests on is plastic but the part that you pull the thread through is metal. I think you may be right that there are more plastic parts than Janome. What swayed me towards the Opal and not the Magnolia was the amount of options the Opal in comparison. I did not see if Janome had a machine more equally priced. The 4120 seems to be more equal to the Opal 670 as far as features go (I have no idea how they compare price-wise). I have not had any issues to deal with and I have worked with a variety of fabrics on it. After I bought mine a coworker told me she has the same machine and she absolutely loves it. I'm not going to try to tell you which machine you should get, it really is personal preference and you are looking at good machines. This one had what I wanted at a price I could afford. Good luck! Come back and let me know what you decide!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-57565933542439951362014-03-14T16:22:47.878-07:002014-03-14T16:22:47.878-07:00Kristin....thank you so much for your review of th...Kristin....thank you so much for your review of the Opal 650. I have been looking for my first sewing machine and have considered the Opal 650 or 670 as well as the Janome 4120. Having grown up using my Mom's 1950s Singer these machines have so many wonderful features. <br /><br />I was cautioned the Vikings have more plastic parts inside than the Janome. Although I used the machine in the store I do not remember. For instance, would you please tell me if the bobbin case is plastic? Since you posted your remarks have you had any issues with your Opal?<br /><br />Ann<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-13719111575734667152014-02-16T14:24:43.326-08:002014-02-16T14:24:43.326-08:00Thank you! I'm actually quite happy with it (...Thank you! I'm actually quite happy with it (which doesn't happen often)....Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-60134553572266677062014-02-16T14:18:52.364-08:002014-02-16T14:18:52.364-08:00Very beautiful! You did a fabulous job!Very beautiful! You did a fabulous job!niemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15296270866773142442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-82551416823552676032014-02-16T11:59:53.983-08:002014-02-16T11:59:53.983-08:00It's beautiful! You did a fabulous job"It's beautiful! You did a fabulous job"niemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15296270866773142442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-80759047307363491292014-01-29T18:17:04.296-08:002014-01-29T18:17:04.296-08:00Thanks for the heat offer...I keep telling my mom ...Thanks for the heat offer...I keep telling my mom to remind me of this cold when I am whining about 97 degrees with high humidity in July. And I'm loving my boot cuffs!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-2459430096797155132014-01-29T11:32:02.265-08:002014-01-29T11:32:02.265-08:00It is super comfy but if I make it again, I know w...It is super comfy but if I make it again, I know what additional changes to make. And I love my Sip & Knit...everyone should have one! The sun is out today, but it is also 20 some odd degrees. I want sun AND warmth...but I guess that is too much to ask for during winter :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-27603613063201159682014-01-29T10:57:45.313-08:002014-01-29T10:57:45.313-08:00Even though the fit isn't right, it sure does ...Even though the fit isn't right, it sure does look comfy! Perfect for British TV watching!! Lucky girl to have a Sip & Knit group to attend too! Cheer up - the sun will come out!Nessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029381870073249449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-78419291290076294732014-01-24T08:35:22.788-08:002014-01-24T08:35:22.788-08:00Really nice. I like the different fabrics for the ...Really nice. I like the different fabrics for the bodice and skirt. And i like the changes youmade to the skirt.Nothy Lanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-17265105064717491052013-10-17T16:33:47.176-07:002013-10-17T16:33:47.176-07:00The dress looks really pretty on you. I hope you ...The dress looks really pretty on you. I hope you wear it often.<br />Sherri's hobbieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137792370115857548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-72822871492830224012013-09-24T16:49:58.427-07:002013-09-24T16:49:58.427-07:00Just as I love your fabric choices...another flora...Just as I love your fabric choices...another floral lover at heart :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-2630161785841663822013-09-24T16:46:55.058-07:002013-09-24T16:46:55.058-07:00I got it at fabric.com. It was on sale, but I thi...I got it at fabric.com. It was on sale, but I think they had bunches when I ordered it. Be warned...it is thin!!! You should totally make one!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-34529893876438272782013-09-24T16:12:35.423-07:002013-09-24T16:12:35.423-07:00Cute....love this fabric!Cute....love this fabric!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-66175730536616334672013-09-24T16:08:58.872-07:002013-09-24T16:08:58.872-07:00Love your skater dress! I want to try this pattern...Love your skater dress! I want to try this pattern! Where did you find your rose knit fabric? I love everything floral!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-37518708549412165682013-09-10T19:17:08.410-07:002013-09-10T19:17:08.410-07:00Thank you! My picture taking skills are getting b...Thank you! My picture taking skills are getting better...what would have taken me about 90 minutes to get one shot of has been cut in half! Amazing, isn't it? :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-34505361927783140932013-09-10T19:12:24.599-07:002013-09-10T19:12:24.599-07:00Great post , and great pictures too.Great post , and great pictures too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106315308236214.post-52786980086126608222013-08-29T03:54:07.612-07:002013-08-29T03:54:07.612-07:00Thank you! The pattern was Butterick 5824. It wa...Thank you! The pattern was Butterick 5824. It was one of Gertie's patterns. And welcome!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472684934233033259noreply@blogger.com