The Mister was in the mood for a joy ride yesterday but I wasn't. I wanted a day of peace and quiet so I could clean up my sewing corner and get started on the blocks I had cut pieces for ages ago.
He went off alone and I was off to a good start-until I wasn't.
Old Faithful, my sewing machine seemed to be having an issue. I could always count on her no matter how badly I treated her but this morning she wasn't having it. After doing everything I knew how to do and checking everything I knew how to check, I discovered that the bobbin wasn't in right. It was in but not
in, if you know what I mean. Problem solved.
In no time I had the pieces for the first block assembled-or so I thought.
Hmmmm.....something's not right.
Oh. I went one row too far. Instead of actually reading the directions I did what I thought I was supposed to do. It's a log cabin type construction and I was having so much fun I didn't know when to stop.
It was a quick fix. Rip. Rip.
No harm done. Now I have one block made up of four pieces that need squaring and assembling. I just need to do that eleven more times. Yikes.
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Oooh! That is a beautiful block. I did that once with my sewing machine. I couldn’t figure out what was wrong and then I realized ithe bobbin was the problem. Until then I didn’t realize it was possible to just put it in part ways! I’m glad you figured it out. Blessings, Betsy
ReplyDeleteThat is a really pretty square. Glad you figured out the bobbin thingy.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteMom is making that block now with purple batiks - and she's loving it!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how a tiny little thing (bobbin not in quite right) can throw off your machine. My modern Singer was very fussy about that. My vintage one is a little better, but she still has her quirks.
It's going to be beautiful when you get it finished!
ReplyDeleteSorry it gave you so much trouble, but it sure is pretty! Love the color, too.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the photo with the tension issue, it looked familiar - I had the same problem earlier this month. Love the block you're making.
ReplyDeleteHad a very bad sinus infection over the past days so I am binge reading blogs today! Love that block - the colors are beautiful the pattern is really lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out so cute, love the blues . Glad you got the machine working.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty quilt block. Sewing machines can be a bit frustrating.
ReplyDeleteGlad the road bumps were manageable! The blocks look like fun to make and look great!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue colors!
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