Wednesday, December 10, 2014

QUILTING COMPANIONS

I finished the practice D9P today.  I got into a rhythm and Wilson kept me company.  

This one is my favorite.  It seemed that the machine was working well, I had the frame just right and I was CRUISING !
 Then then needle jammed.  Just like that.  It happened after I rolled the quilt.  I think I tightened the quilt too much.  It took a bit to get the needle out.  It always does.  I remember when I used to jam the needle several times in one session.  This was the first time I did it on this whole quilt.  I must be getting more proficient. 
Frannie joined Wilson after lunch.  She thought I was in the sewing loft at first.  I had to send Wilson out to get her.  She's a bit deaf, so I can't really call her when she is barking at the door of the loft (which I can see from the bottom of the stairs to the apartment). 
 I can see that I must tidy up the apartment.  The pillows and down comforter need homes.  The pillows I can stash in the bureau.  The down comforter needs to go to Sal's

I am heading toward another milestone for the blog: half a million page views.  Might happen this week.  Then what? 



8 comments:

  1. I would rather jam a needle than break one. Hate that flying shrapnel. I solved it on the Bailey by using a Superior cone thread stand in addition to the threading on the Bailey. It seems like the more guides I can send the thread through, the truer path the thread takes without any slack or twists.

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    1. I added a thread guide to the top. I have three there now. I would like an additional one just above the needle clamp. Gotta see if I have such a thing.

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  2. That stitching looks beautiful!

    That needle looks ouch!

    What breed are Wilson and Frannie - they look so cuddly!

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    1. USP (Unkempt Standard Poodles). I am trying to get it recognized by the AKC. Not really working.

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  3. Oh Elizabeth I really love the design you've used there it's so fluid with the movement. I had a go at drawing it but would draw it several more times before risking it on my quilts, I tend to go for simple stitch in the ditch because of being a 'novice' at fmq, you've inspired me to have a go, one of my machines is a Singer 201K I keep humming and arrhhing about selling it but faulter at the 'gate' when it comes around to it. Seeing what you're accomplishing on your older machines I can see the reason why I keep faultering lol.

    Peg x

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    1. Actually, I think it is easier to use a machine on a frame than to try FMQ by pushing a quilt around under a stationary needle. Just me. I have done it. I prefer the frame.

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  4. Ok, ok. I need a frame. I am convinced. Any dealer is so far for me to try it out so I buy one that is right for me. NEED a frame!

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