I won a contest!

It's been a couple of weeks and I haven't blogged about this because I have no pictures. But I won the Bernina "What's Your Favorite Foot" National Sewing Month Contest! It was pretty cool... a roll of OESD AquaTear biodegradable embroidery stabilizer; the book Simply Sublime Bags by Jodi Kahn; two patterns - "Be Green Market Bag" by Cheryl Kuczek and "Retro 'Groovy' Bag" by Lila Tueller Designs; a BERNINA view-tainer, a BERNINA seam ripper, and 10 fat quarters of "Piggy Pirouette" by Benartex. Quite a haul, huh? I am so grateful to be the winner.

Sew Mama Sew Sewing Machine Meme

This is my first post!!

What brand and model do you have? Bernina 1230
How long have you had it? 20+ years
How much does that machine cost (approximately)? Don't remember. More than $1000.
What types of things do you sew (i.e. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects, etc.)? Quilts, kids clothes, and home dec projects...want to try a bag!
How much do you sew? In spurts...a lot lately.
Do you like/love/hate your machine? I love my machine!
What features does your machine have that work well for you? I love the way it sews perfectly all the time.
Is there anything that drives you nuts about your machine? I wish there was more space for machine quilting.
Do you have a great story to share about your machine? I got a check in the mail from my grandma. She said it was part of my inheritance. She wanted to give it to me early to be sure I actually got it. She was the sewer in our family. She was always encouraging about my sewing. I bought my machine, a cabinet, and a cutting table with the money. It was great and I think she was happy!
Would you recommend the machine to others? Definitely. Why? It sews well every time. No surprises...
Do you have a dream machine? Bernina 820