Let's just say Shit hit the fan and let it go at that. One thing for sure, the past three weeks has reminded me just how lucky I am. I have a good job, that I love. My DH loves me and, while he may not love all of the dogs, he steps in to take care of them when I can't. My DSis (as opposed to the DS ((Dear Son)) and I are devoted daughters and we are surprisingly compatible. Speaking of the DS, he landed a good job in his field after months of heart breaking rejections. Actually, this job is the best of all of them, so there.
It is hot here, now. Hot and humid. The quilting studio (well, OK, room) faces southwest. In the winter, that is good. In the summer, no so much. Still I managed to practice a little bit and have finally loaded a quilt. I am ready for Prime Time. I am sick of practicing. I want to go for it, whole hog.
My ruler came from the
Quilter's Apothecary while I was away. Wrigley thought it was a yummy treat and opened it for me. Maybe Jamie was eating a ham sandwich as he packed it. Who knows?
I used it on a practice piece and have to say that the angled handle is nice. I guess I can try some ditch stitching. I am just aching to get some hours in. I took delivery of the Nolting in May and, sadly have only 8 (eight) hours logged. Time to change the needle. How sad is that?
When it cools down, I will get back at it. The NWS predicts high humidity and high temperatures tomorrow. Guess where the coolest spot is? The shop. I have some re-wiring to do; a couple of Kenmore foot controllers and a Singer 15-91. I also have a darling little Singer 24 to service. I would love to find room for it in the sewing loft. I have need for a chain stitcher. The Kenmore 158. 1756 works well, but I love to treadle. Wouldn't it also be nice if I could get the Davis vertical feed ready? I hear it is a great machine for binding quilts.
Glad to see your enthusiasm has not waned throughout the trials! What kind of ruler did you buy? Is it for doing diagonals? I need to get rulers, but don't have a clue what is good. I was complaining that my Nolting had to go in the basement, but now I am not as it is cool down there. I did finish a UFO today that I bought a cheap kit for, but hated the pattern when I made the blocks, so I rearranged and added some different colors to the borders. I just love running the sewing machines.
ReplyDeleteClick on Quilter's Apothecary and you will see the ruler I bought.
DeleteIt is deeply too hot to do much sewing. The idea of trying anything on or getting fittings done is unbearable. But the workshop is deeelightfully cool here as well.
ReplyDeleteSafety first! Eyeprotection! Cool drinks and a coaster.
Yes. I was thinking about eye protection, funny you should mention it.
DeleteSo glad you're back; hope the rough times are over.
ReplyDeleteWarning: Do not buy an old knitting machine! I now have another obsession.
Love you, mom!
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