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Most of yesterday was about getting caught up on bills and being the magic shopping fairy. I have very little luck shopping for myself but, for some reason, I am the magic shopping fairy for my Mom. I picked her up to go shopping with me for new sneakers. We both found sneakers (a miracle in itself) but then she wanted some new pants. One stop, 3 pair of pants that fit! That happens for her every time we shop together. Seriously, I can spend her money faster than lightning! I hope that bragging about it doesn't erase the magic. Back at home I wanted to do some sewing in the afternoon.  Plan A was to start quilting the scrappy Serengeti placemats. I'm using my Juki machine and it's usually perfect. In fact, in about 25 years it's only been serviced once. I started having some serious tension issues that are identical to the issues that I had before I serviced it the first time. This project will have to wait until I can take the Juki to my brother. He can fix ANYTHING and I bet he will have it running like new in no time. Meanwhile, my friend borrowed the Brother machine while I was away and I won't get it back until this weekend.  So I set up the travel machine for Plan B and decided to work on more of the blocks for the family quilts (Flora's stars).  I had to start here. When I posted the photos of all the blocks I made on vacation and later looked at this set I cracked up. It looks like I was inebriated when I was sewing these. But I don't have that excuse. It's just sloppy sewing but easily fixed.  I also had this one block that was missing a piece.  Ahhh, much better. I'll continue working on these for the rest of the week. I think I have 6 more sets to sew. I won't cut anymore until I get all of these sewn and start doing a little planning on the setting for the 8 quilts. I'm loving the secondary pattern developing from this offset layout and I might need to explore this a little further because I don't have enough other ideas for new projects.  Here's the next block that I'll get pieced.
But not today. Today it's dyeing day and there's a lot of pent up demand. It's going to be a long day! 9/8/2021 12:52:41 pm
I know some people swear by Juki that they never fail but I had nothing but trouble with mine several years after I purchased it from a friend for half price - been in the shop numerous times and they always say it is now fixed and one item sewn and it needs to be fixed again - I haven't gotten mine out in years to use because of it - I'm not spending more money on it (or the featherweight which is just as bad)
Gene Black
9/9/2021 07:13:33 am
It is always nice to have a spare machine to work with.
patty
9/9/2021 07:59:37 am
It is funny that despite how experience we are mistakes still get made. Spare sewing machines are essential! Have a great, successful day dyeing!
Kay Welch
9/9/2021 12:41:09 pm
You made me feel so much better when you showed your mistakes. We all make them, and Jack comes to the rescue. If only all of life's mistakes/missteps could be fixed with a little help from Jack and a do-over. I'm making a quilt for a niece using my Auntie Grace/1930s reproductions. I've made so many quilts with my AG stash, and yet the scrap box remains full. Thinking my next project will be string pieced blocks. Have a fun day dyeing. I will be finishing up the top & back. Getting my six ready for my longarmer in October.
Mary Anne
9/9/2021 10:25:49 pm
Wish you would come pant shopping with me - I never have much luck. Hope your brother can fix your machine! Comments are closed.
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I'm Vicki Welsh and I've been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I'm into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here. Categories
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