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?
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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
DeleteThat stitching looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat needle looks ouch!
What breed are Wilson and Frannie - they look so cuddly!
USP (Unkempt Standard Poodles). I am trying to get it recognized by the AKC. Not really working.
DeleteOh 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.
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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.
DeleteOk, 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!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and beautiful dogs.
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