Brother Canada Giveaway!

Image courtesy of Brother Canada

Have I got your attention?

So what do you think of when you think of Brother? I'll admit, several years ago before I started sewing, the first thing that came to mind were printers and office equipment. You see I used to work in an office, and I spent a lot of time with the Brother printer!

Then, about 7 years ago, I decided that I wanted to sew. At the time I had a 25yr old sewing machine that had been given to me. How I struggled with that machine! It needed more care than I could give it at the time, and I decided I would buy my first sewing machine.
Like any good consumer I researched what I should buy. I read reviews and looked up every brand I could think of. In the end what I learned was that there were some great machines out there, but they weren't in my budget. It didn't occur to me at the time to even research Brother.

So, when I went shopping I really went in blind. This is what I discovered.
Brother had sewing machines! Sewing machines even in my price range, which at the time was not very much. That day I purchased my first machine, and it was a Brother.
This is why:

• It came with a lot of accessories

• Lots of built in stitches

• It was in my budget

7 Years later, this is my Brother machine...

 

I'm showing you my machine, 7 years later, to show you it is still going strong! It's true, a few years later when I realized sewing was more than a passing hobby but was something I really loved, I upgraded to a more expensive machine. I didn't get rid of my Brother though, and still use it quite often. The machine I upgraded to is a sewing/embroidery combo machine and often times I don't like switching the embroidery out, so I will use my Brother. I do all of my twin needle sewing on my Brother and it also winds all of my bobbins. The bobbin winder function on my more expensive machine has never worked right (whats up with that?). I also use all of my Brother feet with my other machine.

My Brother has also been the machine my girls are learning to sew on. A step stool for the pedal and a little guidance from mom, and they have already created many things they use for themselves and their toys.

I shared with you the reasons I originally purchased my first machine, but here are the reasons I would purchase a Brother again today:

• Many accessories with most models. See descriptions of individual models to learn more.

• Lots of built in stitches

• Machines in every price range

• Proven to last

In fact, when finances allow, my next sewing purchase is going to be this Brother serger.

Now, the reason I'm sharing this with all of you is because I'm so excited about this giveaway and the chance to give a similar experience to one of my wonderful readers!! :)


For the giveaway....
Brother Canada is going to give one lucky reader this....

 Image courtesy of Brother Canada

 Meet the NS-80. It's suggested retail price is $799!
The NS-80 is from the newest line of Brother machines!

Here is a little overview of what you can expect from the NS-80
· 80 Stitch Compact Computer Sewing
· Aluminum Chassis
· Stitch Selection via 10 digit key pad and LCD Window
· Alphabet Font
· 10 One Step Buttonholes
· Mirror Image, Repeat Stitch Function, Up to 35 Stitch Combinations
· 3 Memory pockets
· 7 Point Feed Dogs
· Variable Speed Control
· Stop/Start Button
· Auto Needle Threader & Bobbin Winder System
· Workspace 160mm x 100mm (6.3"x4")
· Hard Case Included

Sounds pretty awesome, doesn't it?

Here is what you have to do to enter....

Leave me a comment and tell me why you would love to win a new machine, and what you would sew first if you were to win! For fun also tell me what province you live in.
Also, make sure I have your email address so that I can contact you if you win!

That's it! No jumping through hoops here!
I would also love if you gave a shout out on Twitter or Facebook about this giveaway, but you don't have to to enter.

This giveaway is being sponsored by Brother Canada. This giveaway is only open to residents of Canada. I love and appreciate all of my readers from around the world and have some great giveaways coming up that you will all have a chance to enter!

Brother Canada has generously sponsored this giveaway and will be giving one winner the NS-80. I have not received any compensation in exchange for this post. This post is made up of my honest opinions.

 Would anyone notice if I entered this giveaway?



One comment per person please. Giveaway closes  August 1, 2010 7pm PST
Winner will be chosen randomly using random.org