Unboxing my Janome 9850

[@taylorkidd8685]

You’re alive!! 🎉🎉🎉 Come on, Dennis. We have to celebrate the funny things! Glad you’re back for at least one video.

[@MyKitchenVlog]

I am! Thank you for giving me a good laugh. I haven't yet celebrated getting this machine; so, I think another special dinner is in my future. -Dennis

[@AuntieVeraCharles50]

I was about ready to drive up to SB for a wellness check on you!!!!! Wonderful to see and hear you again, old internet friend! Good to hear the good health news.

[@MyKitchenVlog]

I'm still around, Scott, and doing well for my age. Actually, I'm doing better than some people I know who are younger than I am. Good to hear from you too. -Dennis

[@joandavis9070]

The machine sounds great - nice and quiet. The lighting is outstanding!! So great you don't have to add a lighting strip as it is already built in. I imagine you will have lots of fun with this beauty!

[@MyKitchenVlog]

Thanks. So far, it has been a really good machine. No regrets. Yesterday I wore a shirt on which I embroidered my little camper logo. It shows up well in the video I uploaded yesterday evening. -Dennis

[@Perspectologist]

I wish I had your sewing talent. I bought a sewing machine but I haven’t had the patience to learn how to properly use it. I’m not very coordinated it seems. I was going to hand sew a patch on a hat and I just got too frustrated even trying to pin it in the center and gave up. Maybe I’ll try again now that you have inspired me. Thanks for the health update. I am glad you are doing relatively well. I appreciate you sharing your journey with us. You are valued by your community of viewers.

[@MyKitchenVlog]

Thanks for the excellent comment. When I was in college as a theater major we had to work in all disciplines. When I learned how to sew in the costume shop I thought, "This could really come in handy someday." I'm glad I learned to sew. But it does require patience now. At 72 my hands are kind of clumsy; so I bought a couple devices to help me thread needles. -Dennis

[@turtlehopper81]

it was wonderful seeing you again. that's a great machine. I have the horizon memory craft from 2 years ago and love it. take care

[@MyKitchenVlog]

Thanks. The horizon memory craft is another excellent machine. I have a lot to learn. Today I'm trying to figure out how to do a monogram. It will get easier with practice. -Dennis

[@madamem7856]

Wow! A second new video from Dennis! What a treat! 🙂 I'm glad you shared this video. I'm in the market for a new machine. I had a Brother featherweight that lasted for many years and that I really liked. It broke down recently and I was told the part needed to repair it was no longer available. I've just been researching new machines. This looks like the Cadillac of sewing machines!

[@MyKitchenVlog]

Thanks Mea. Yeah, now that I am feeling much better I'm in the mood to do videos again. This one, though expensive, was a birthday present to myself, or at least that is how I justified it. I've yet to assemble a shirt on it, but I have one planned. -Dennis

[@judithsewell7027]

Great to see you back 🇬🇧

[@MyKitchenVlog]

Thanks. It's good to be back. -Dennis

[@onesixfive]

Dennis, it is so good to hear from you my friend. That shirt is one of the better ones, such a great color combo. I own 5 bikes, I ride everyday , but a couple of them I rarely ride. So I understand accumulating a few extra machines. Is it necessary? No. Is it fun? Yes. I have paid a fair amount of money to have work done by a local embroiderer. That’s pretty amazing this machine can do some basic work. I’d love to see some of it. I can’t imagine how hard things got for you. I’ll say it again. It’s really great to hear from you and see you. We should all be so lucky to have a bunch of people who miss you say so when you pop up. I’m ecstatic that you are doing well. I hope to see a short video time to time if you feel up to it. I didn’t want to disturb you with needless emails. Take care my friend, I hope the Janome treats you well!

[@MyKitchenVlog]

Thanks Eric. Yes, a few extra things, even if not needed, can add some fun to life. Emails are okay now. Six months ago, no. I was miserable. But around the beginning of March I got things under control and I've been comfortable ever since. I can sit though a stage of the Tour de France and I can sleep comfortably all night. I'm happy again. (If you watch the Tour, a shame about Cavendish. I was heartbroken for him. I was really hoping he'd beat Eddy Merckx's record.) -Dennis

[@onesixfive]

I got this for Xmas, it’s framed in my bedroom. So I do not share your affection for Cavendish! www.amazon.com/Dominates-Vintage-Cycling-Picture-Peddler/dp/B00G4FA29Y/ref=asc_df_B00G4FA29Y/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=644936268841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4645616874364371775&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021514&hvtargid=pla-1954433626304&psc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnrmlBhDHARIsADJ5b_lZ3y_F_GtXZb5L_kGyk8sypCHUb2PlBI2pzcBfsNx6vBzfY3P7HtEaAkypEALw_wcB

[@MyKitchenVlog]

That was a really pleasing response. It gave me a pleasant chuckle. Thanks for sending me the link to the photo. Manckx's record still stands. Cavendish only equaled it. I was pleased when he met with Cavendish to encourage him. That was touching. -Dennis

[@ShesInLosAngeles]

So good to see you. That is a beautiful machine ❤

[@MyKitchenVlog]

Thanks Jane. I look forward to learning how to use it. -Dennis

[@BOBW805]

Good to see a video from you. Been a long time.

[@MyKitchenVlog]

Thanks. Yes, it has been a while. I feel up to making videos again. --Dennis

[@dustinhsiao3681]

Glad to see you back! I don't know anything about sewing or sewing machines, but that looks pretty neat. You always have the most interesting shirts 😁

[@MyKitchenVlog]

Thank you! 😊 I tried to buy shirts I could use in my videos, but the best way is to tailor them myself. And life is a little better when having interesting projects. -Dennis

[@dustinhsiao3681]

@@MyKitchenVlog That's very true! It's always good to have a few projects going on. Have a good day there, Dennis!

[@nicholasmcginnis]

Have you ever considered doing a video or a series of videos showing the steps to making your own shirts or aprons? It’s interesting that you make all of these yourself.

[@MyKitchenVlog]

Thanks for asking Nicholas. I did a three-part series a few years ago. Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmPOYmNnqceGn6c Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPJiGWtnLSEbsk Part 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ_Zfml-mdmZgaM It might be worthwhile to renew it with this new Janome 9850 sewing machine. -Dennis