Name My Serger Contest–Win FREE FABRIC!
Monday, December 24, 2007
All fabric are now folded…just need to store them. I’ll do that the day after Christmas–well, after I come home from the After Christmas sales…LOL!
I’m thinking it’s time once again to get rid of many of the fabrics that no longer put a twinkle in my eye. My tastes have changed as have my sewing business needs.
It feels good to have my cutting table clear again…oh, how I missed it!
By the way–do you name your sewing machines and sergers? Of course, I do…from Left to Right:
1- Rosie (Viking Rose)
2 - newer nameless Viking 936 serger (set up for 4 thread)
3 - Lulu (old Viking 936 serger set up for coverstitching)
4 - Martha (Viking Designer 1)
5 - Bertha (Viking 905 which I finally pushed it to the back of the table to make room for the other machines)
6 - Iris (Viking Iris).
So here’s a little contest to win some free fabric from me–NAME MY SERGER (#2)! You can post as many names as you’d like. I’ll pick a winner on December 31st!
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1.
jbradbury | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 1:36 am
I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and really enjoy it. This is my first post…what came to mind is Pinky (Tuscadero). Pinky was the Fonz’s girlfriend, if you recall and she drove a hot rod. Well, the 936 is the “hot rod” of the Viking serger line-up and I KNOW you love pink
- Jen B
2.
Maricel | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 1:46 am
Since the serger is a Viking…how about Ingrid? The name is of Scandinavian and Old Norse origin and its meaning is “Ing’s beauty”.
Love reading you blog daily! Take care & happy holidays!
3.
Lorrie | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 2:30 am
Nancy Sue is amazing. She whirs along at lightening speed, creating beauty and function from bits and pieces of fabric. Nothing daunts her - she is dependable and indomitable. More than a machine, Nancy Sue is an artist’s dream.
4.
Linda | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 2:51 am
I always name my machines, I mean it’s like a friend, our friends have names, I have a slack Susie Singer and a Jenny Janome. Now for your serger. Hildegard such a strong name, or Alfrun which means secret, hidden knowledge. It’s late and my brain doesn’t function well at this time of the night. I’m sure you’ll get a good selection to choose from.
5.
*Stina | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 3:28 am
I read your blog through my RSS feed and you’ve always got some pretty cool stuff going on. I always wish I had more time for crafting/sewing.
My name idea is Adena, it sounds like it goes well with the other names when you say them all together, and it means “decoration” in Hebrew.
6.
mermaids | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 8:31 am
astrid - norse, meaning “divine strength”
val - short for “valkyrie.” the valkyries were norse goddesses who took the slain warriors off to valhalla. strong female deities.
teri
7.
Shannon | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 9:43 am
I suggest “Violet” for your Viking. It just seems to go with the names of your other machines.
8.
hennasplace | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 11:45 am
I am thinking about Veronica as a name for your serger. The name means bringing victory. Completing a sewing project gives one a sense of victory. Merry Christmas!
9.
Kelly G. | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 11:50 am
Myrtle… It was my grandma’s name and she was a strong, scandanavian woman.
10.
Amy | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 1:14 pm
How about Penelope? And you can call her Penny for short…hopefully whatever you make on her will bring in a “pretty penny”!
Merry Christmas Lisa!
11.
Faye | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 1:28 pm
I prefer Gertrude and Esther.
12.
raesha | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 1:40 pm
My two are Helga or Ingrid.
13.
Sarah | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 3:43 pm
i vote for bessie
14.
Cathy | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 4:51 pm
I haven’t named my sewing machine but I do think of it as having a very distinct personality. I like Greta for your Viking. Or Hilda. Or Connie. Or Cassie. Or Debra. Or or or…
15.
julia | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 8:48 pm
I think sergers needs to have a name with attitude. Since Bertha is already taken my suggestion is Rizzo.
go
16.
julia | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 8:49 pm
(above) that as supposed to say “good luck deciding on a name!”
17.
Alisa | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 9:16 pm
Very fun contest - I’ve been reading your blog for a bit, and quite enjoy it. I think Claire is a good name for your serger. Not sure why, but I think it fits with your other names.
18.
Traci | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Serging Suzie or Bethany,
Traci
19.
thedomesticdiva | Monday, December 24, 2007 at 9:39 pm
You girls are the BEST!!! I see at least 5 possibilities!
Still time to my more name suggestions!
Hope everyone is all ready for tomorrow!
Happy Holidays!
With friendship,
Lisa
20.
meg | Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 1:43 am
Here’s my first post thou i’ve been reading for a bit, here’s a list of names hopefully to tickle your fancy and win me some fabric! LOL Flattery and Laughter helps right?
1. Margaret
2. Peggy
3.Noelle
4. Tweety
5. Anita
6. Merry (since you got it around the holidays?)
7. Keisha
8. Laura
9. L’Kia (pronoucned either like the car or like KI-te)
10. Martha
Yay for names!!
21.
gail | Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 8:36 am
my computer won’t go to name my serger….if ok like this: Betsy gail gailcsir@verizon.net thank you
22.
Sandy | Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 9:25 am
Several have suggested Susie which is okay for a serger but doesn’t Suzette give it an extra zing!
23.
austrya | Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 4:41 pm
I have to go with Grace or Chloe.
Merry Christmas. I really enjoy your blog. It’s so inspiring!
24.
eileen | Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 11:49 pm
Okay, I know its a mainly female vibe happening…but downtown joey needs some hip male happenings…thus I present to you…
Sven
Sven is a trusty and loyal companion. He will plow throw many many layers of hip and cool fabrics with ease and wrap it all up with the right amount of tension. Plus, he promises to only whisper sweet nothings and keep going when you need him too.
25.
Lynn (47cats) | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 12:23 am
Dalilah!
Oh Eileen, you’re good!
26.
Jessica | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 12:31 am
I’m a junkie for your blog. Thank you for posting such awesome stuff.
Merry Christmas.
Anabelle
Elizabeth
Bethany
Geraldine
Opal
Pearl
27.
Tracey | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 1:54 am
I think the new machine should be called Sergia. Get it? It’s a serger….so call her Sergia. Okay, I have eaten lots of food over the past few days, and perhaps its starting to affect my thinking, LOL
28.
Hjordi | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 12:28 pm
some scandinavian names I like are:
HANNE
KAIA
NISSA
BRITTA (UNLESS IT REMINDS YOU OF A WATER FILTER!)
29.
lorrie | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 12:58 pm
I really like eileen’s idea of adding a man into your mix!
How about Elvis –just because it’s ELVIS–
or Oscar…that name seems to fit with the ones you already have!
Keep blogging! You entertain and inspire me!
30.
Kerrie | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 1:09 pm
LOL! I thought I was the only one who did this. My machine is Martha too and my serger is Ella (the Elna).
I think Eileen has it totally wrapped up with Sven but that photo of your stash has me drooling so I’ve just got to give it a shot.
And I agree it just has to be a Viking name.. soooo….
I humbly submit:
Frigga - Odin’s wife, and “mother of all”..
And this is my irreverant Irish coming through, but that’s a heck of a good name for when you get annoyed with those ineveitable serger-stop-ups… “Oh FRIGGA frickin, frappin…..!!”
;-D
31.
Gigi | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 2:09 pm
How about Venus - The Goddess of Love and Beauty. For the love of your craft and the beautiful things you create.
32.
taryn | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Vicky the Vicking?
33.
Nancy | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 2:31 pm
What a lovely sewing room!
My suggestions are Mabel or Ruby. I just love those names!
34.
jess | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Oh, she is an Audrey for sure! Rosie, Martha, Lulu, Bertha, Iris and AUDREY! Perfect!
Or how about Ruby, a good old fashioned name, strong but beautiful, Just like my little girl!
Merry Christmas!
35.
alison | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Boy name - Thord
Girl name - Svala
Thord is strong and ready to battle. No matter what project you throw at him he’ll fight to the finish!
Svala is pretty and ready to work hard. She’ll stand by you to get the job done.
36.
thedomesticdiva | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 5:11 pm
Gosh…seems you girls have been racking your brains…LOL!
I’m seeing several I love!
Still time to make some more suggestions! Keep the names coming!
Hope everyone is recovering from yesterday!
With friendship,
Lisa
37.
Meg | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 8:17 pm
I found my notebook with my favorite names so here’s some more!
1. Branwen
2.Neala
3. Dalila
4. Lorrella
5. Nealie
6. Gizela
7. Moswen
8. Naeemah
9. Avarona
On a side note, Neala, Dalila, and Gizela do not come up on spell checker as misspelled words…how odd.
38.
Meg | Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 8:18 pm
I found my notebook with my favorite names so here’s some more!
1. Branwen
2.Neala
3. Dalila
4. Lorrella
5. Nealie
6. Gizela
7. Moswen
8. Naeemah
9. Avarona
On a side note, Neala, Dalila, and Gizela do not come up on spell checker as misspelled words…how odd.
39.
Denise | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 12:21 am
I love your blog…here are my suggestions…
1. Isabeau (Izzy, for short)
2. Orla
3. Lomena
4. Mira
5. Vivica
… The first one is my daugther’s name and the second is what I wanted to name her…the third is her middle name….
I usually just call her Princess Izzy with her big blue eyes and blonde curls that seem to form a halo of rings around her head.
Here’s hoping her name brings many creative inspirations.
Deta
40.
Jan | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 2:52 am
Leona
because she’s a take charge lean mean serging machine.. she kicks butt and makes it happen..
41.
Andrea | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 6:25 am
How about Samia or Inga or Edita?
Or if you go for a boy’s name: Thore, Nils or Malte.
42.
Berry | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 7:28 am
I’d call her The Callas or Callie in short because that’s a true Diva’s name for a magical 4 thread serger! Following the same idea/person ;o), I also like Maria. Isn’t Maria a perfect name?
43.
HMHH | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11:04 am
How about:
Fifi
Or perhaps:
Grace
I name my machines too. I also have named my sewing dummy.
44.
Denise | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 1:55 pm
Ok….
How about …
Silky
Mei Ling
Mater (had to say it - my little boy loves the movie Cars)
Hollygolightly
Deta
Lady
another list to add…
Denise
45.
Judi Spinetti | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Sunny is bright & shiny
46.
Sandy Spence | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 4:04 pm
I have a suggestion for the name of your serger…how about Florence and you can call her “Flo” for shorts…
Because projects would just flow right out of her! LOL
Have fun! (Wishing for fabric)
Sandy
47.
thedomesticdiva | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 4:24 pm
WOW!!! You girls ROCK!
BE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR URL OR EMAIL IN CASE YOU’RE THE LUCKY WINNER!
Keep the names coming…still a few more days to post your suggestions!
Have a great one!
With friendship,
Lisa
48.
apples on a stick | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 6:31 pm
haven’t read to see if this is a duplicate but:
Sergio
Who says all your machines have to be girls?
49.
Risa | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Hanna….
I don’t know why this name is ringing in my head, but it is….
Good luck with the name and I love your room!!
50.
Jessica | Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11:31 pm
What about Shawna or Charlotte. How about Scottie or Augustus. LOL. Abigail or Dolores. LOL.
51.
sara | Friday, December 28, 2007 at 1:15 am
well, when I saw you already had Martha and Rosie, I thought of two other famous women with talk shows: Oprah and Ellen.
But for a boy, it made me think of “Lyle the kindly Viking” from veggietales.
52.
Betty | Friday, December 28, 2007 at 3:41 am
What fun!
I think maybe Bella for that big old girl. or perhaps Helga.
Mirilla, Portia, anything with some heft would be really fine…what a workhorse…oh I know how about Philomina…Philly for short!
This is fun…hate to stop but its time for sleep.
Good night ladies and happy new year to all!
53.
eileen | Friday, December 28, 2007 at 11:11 am
Sven says…
I vunt to wrap your cloth wif my threads baby.
Vrosie…move a little closer darling.
54.
Jane | Friday, December 28, 2007 at 1:59 pm
I haven’t named my sewing machines, but I do have names for some of my furniture! Saves confusion, when you can tell the children to look in Mrs. Svensen or in Paul or Paulette for something, instead of “in that cabinet, table, etc.”!
For the serger, I like something of Norse origin:
Freya - after the goddess of love & fertility
Gunhilde - battle maiden
Astrid - divine strength
Lene - distinguished
Hildegard - armored fighting maiden
Truda - strong
or here is a good one: Ginnungagap - “The abyss that births all living things. Suitable only for girls. It is not so popular name.” (I wonder why!)
Have fun!
55.
Terri Hogan | Friday, December 28, 2007 at 6:52 pm
How about Sergio?
56.
Denise | Friday, December 28, 2007 at 10:39 pm
Here’s another round……
1. Anya (means “splendor)
2. Gormlaith (gorm “illustrious” or “splendid” and flaith “queen,
princess”)
3. Isadora
4. Kiera
5. Poplin
6. Faith
7. Hope
OK…I guess, I really, really want that fabric…so here is round 3…lol
Denise
bband40s@gmail.com
57.
SPARKLES | Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 12:51 am
I DON’T KNOW BOUT A SEWING MACH. BUT I NAMED MY HARLEYS SWEET ILLUSIONS & ELECTRIC SILVER BULLET. OF COURSE I LOVE THE NAME PRINCESS ABARIE & PRINCE ELEGANT OR STAS. GOOD LUCK ***SIM’ARIA*** AKA ****SPARKLES***
58.
Rosa | Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 8:59 am
how about ” Sophia ” for a name
its sounds very sophisticated- (wise) which you are and am sure the new sewing machine will prove to be
59.
Rosa | Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 9:11 am
ok now for a boys name..
” Moses “
60.
Cory | Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 12:05 pm
I can’t think of a better strong Norwegian name than Norma. This also happens to be my grandmother’s name so I’m a little biased about it. Good luck with picking a name for your new baby. Take care, Cory
61.
Denise | Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 4:08 pm
Eleanore
Kieran
Colin
Dannon
Lightening
Dita
Frida
Picassa
Cat
I love thinking of names….it’s a wonder it took me so long to name my little ones.
Denise
bband40s@gmail.com
62.
Robyn Kirk | Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Dear Diva
How your fans adore you. I think your serger is the baby sister of all those big boys and girls and so her nickname should be Sis. My grandmothers name was Sis not for sister but for Agnes. It has always been in the back of my mind. Keep on blogging you always give me a lift.
63.
Lisa | Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 7:46 pm
I’ll give it a shot, but you have a lot of great names posted here. How about Stefania, Reliable Rose, or Victoria? Just found your blog and am really enjoying it.
64.
Denise | Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 11:46 pm
Helena - pronounced with the H silent
Caire
Kayla
Lucky
Philomena
Morty
Ellis - my grandfather’s name (his bday was New Year’s Day)
Lambchop
Gwen
ok…enough from me…Happy New Year’s in NY…one day we will be there…here’s to a great 2008!!!!!
Denise
bband40s@gmail.com
65.
Eileen Ostrowsky | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 10:48 am
Serger Name: Big Bertha
(It’s my Mom’s name so I am only ofending her!)
Eileen Ostrowsky
66.
Tiff @ Three Peas in a Pod | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 11:27 am
Henrietta
Penelope
Maude
Frannie
Hortense
Georgia
Those are a few I could come up with!! I love your sewing room!!! I hope to have one soon (once my youngest boy moves in his brother’s room.
67.
Misty | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Hmmm I’m going with Simone, after Nina Simone. They’re both classics and she’s the original diva, very fitting for a diva’s machine
Plus Simone is just one of those *wow* names
I’m so old school lol
68.
Amanda | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Gloria!
Or my second nomination would be Trudi
69.
railyuh | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 2:31 pm
I think you need a man in the group…how about Sven? Tryg?
70.
MariaL | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Mona? Lucia? Gertrud? The last one would be a good name for a serger; it means ”force of a lance” in ancient german
71.
bittycakes | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 3:31 pm
A serger needs a good sturdy name. How about Hester, Hildi, or Bettina?
72.
Jeannette | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 8:58 pm
4 horse Viky, 4 love cones, 4 love, Sew with 4, Cute worker, SEw horse, Sew molly
73.
Meg | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 10:34 pm
Here’s some more!!! I can’t help myself!
1. Vi
2. Brietta
3. Moya
4. Efia
5.Larissa
Ok, that’s all I have, I swear!!!
74.
Sheila | Monday, December 31, 2007 at 11:53 pm
I’d go with Thor. And don’t hide the mead!
Sheila
75.
Denise | Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 12:03 am
Isis
Rhiannon
Dharma
Athena
Flora
Aine
Psyche
Pele
Cailleach
Pax
Inanna
Minerva
Laka
Harmonia
Hi’aika
Arianrhod
Luna
Ginny
Patches
Snowflake
Frostie
Sean
Tinker
Shrek
Fiona
This is it…I promise…..LOL…..
Denise/Deta
bband40s@gmail.com
76.
southerngirlmusings | Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 1:14 am
Like others, I do think that you should have a male in the midst just to help the girls out with their workload and I vote for Leif. Strong name for a strong machine that has character and like the explore will take you in new directions in 2008 especially with your Downtown Joey line.
Happy New Year!!!
77.
thedomesticdiva | Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 5:55 am
******TIME IS UP***********
WOW! You girls are a RIOT!
No more submissions…I’ll announce the WINNER today!
Thanks to everyone for their awesome names!
Wishing you all things good in the New Year!
With friendship,
Lisa
78.
SEW…it’s time&hellip | Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 8:30 pm
[...] Name My Serger Contest has now come to an end. I received over 200 name suggestions for my 2nd Husqvarna Viking 936 [...]
79.
Dana | Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Wow - what a neat post! I believe I got to your site through etsy.com or through someone that’s on etsy…anyway, you have so many wonderful organizational ideas! I’m definitely going to add you to my RSS feed!!!! Take care and have a great 2008!
80.
thedomesticdiva | Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 11:42 am
thanks Dana! wishing you all things good in 2008!
With friendship,
Lisa
81.
Deb Herring | Monday, January 14, 2008 at 12:39 am
I would name her Sally - the name flows….Sally Serger…
82.
Rinisoe | Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 1:18 pm
OMG! I loves the fabric that u had. I wish i can get the similar like that on my country. whare are u? fashion designer?
83.
thedomesticdiva | Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 8:15 am
Deb…contest ended…LOL.
Rinisoe…thanks! I’m a clothing designer per se…I prefer to call myself a Designer Entrepeneur…
With friendship,
Lisa