The Card Reader Box

My embroidery machine, a Brother PC 6500, came with a card reader box and a card.  I was so excited.  I was going to look at designs and practice putting them on the card while I waited for my mother to arrive.  There are a lot of free designs on internet and I was already looking at and downloading some that I liked.

I know nothing about card readers but there is tons of information on internet.  I find out that they operate basically like an external drive that is plugged into the USB port.  When I found the instructions for my particular card reader box I also found out that I could not install the program and drivers on my computer because I use Vista and have a 64 bit computer.  Great.  Without the card reader box and card I am limited to the embroidery designs that are on the machine, and that is just a small handful.

Probably a good thing I have to wait for Mother to arrive before I can do a project.  I’m panicked. 

Call Mom 

Mom suggests I call the local sewing shop that sells my embroidery machine and inquire about card readers.  The shop is about 1/2 hr away from my home, but in an area I often visit.  When I talk to the lady on the phone she is kind and listens patiently to my quandary.  She offers information on the type of card reader I need.  When I asked about the price, Ouch!  I went into sticker shock! 

I decide to go online and see what I can find.  Once the proper card reader is located I’m pleasantly surprised to find the price is $20 lower (no, NOT $20 total, just $20 lower) than the store price, and the shipping is free.  Ordered the much needed part.  Website says it should be here in 3 days.  That’s when Mom will be here!  Great!!

Now I have a little more time for more browsing.  I didn’t realize how fun it was to look at embroidery designs.

Thanks for listening ~