You know how you sometimes have those kind of days where you really want to finish some sewing but everything seems to conspire against you?
First it was a knot in the thread
then I was low on cotton, while the binding, I needed the cotton to go the distance! Then a huge lump of fluff came up from underneath!! Oh no!, So I took off the bobbin cover thingie (technical sewing term :-) ) and cleaned out the fluff. There is no photo 'cos I was embarrassed about the amount of fluff ,which was nearly felt, in there.!! All fixed, all back together and the tension went to pot. I had put the bobbin casing back in the wrong way. By now I HAD to go and cook some dinner, and yes it was late! After dinner I got out the little faithful Janome and finished the binding, thank goodness I found another reel of matching cotton. Problem solved!
And this quilt was quilted and bound and ready to be delivered to the hospital. All this was entirely self inflicted as I decided late morning it was a great idea to sort the backing, quilt and do the binding all in one afternoon! Never again!
Last night I finally finished one of the Old Time Kaleidoscope blocks, I have been neglecting this, but all good now.
and today I put together the centre of the next block, I have another one awaiting attention and the next is due to arrive in the mail any day.
After a great morning out stitching with friends, I cam e home to do the binding on this Aussie hero quilt. Not too much more to do, then I need to finish in all the endy bits.
Pizza coming for dinner tonight so I have a little more time to sew.
I'm glad I'm not the only one with fluff problems in my sewing machine! But is must have been annoying for you. However, the finished results look wonderful, as always. Have a great day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh dear it's like you start some kind of ball rolling....know it well lol! The effort was worth it....a lovely quilt in the end! Your Kaleidoscope block is beautiful....enjoy that pizza xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful donation quilt!
ReplyDeleteThat sounded like a very traumatic morning.... you needed a gin I think? the quilt is lovely so well done with persevering. Lovely kaleidoscope blocks - they will looke lovely all together...
ReplyDeleteHugz
A knot in the thread? That could really mess up your machine. I’d contact the manufacturer! Let them know!
ReplyDeleteAt least things ended up well. I love the centre of your latest block.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just hate that!!!
ReplyDeleteIs that a Geelong footy team picture for your Aussie Hero Quilt???
Wouldn't my DH love that!
I think we all have some sewing days like that. The best intentions go kaput! The quilt looks great. Love you OTK block. At least you have mastered fussy cutting unlike moi.
ReplyDeleteAfter all the "bad luck"... the quilt turned out great.
ReplyDeleteWell done xox
Oh it's so frustrating when everything goes doolaly . Good to an old faithful machine standing by to finish things..
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt for the hospital and the Aussie Hero one looks good too.
Wonderful donation pieces! I like your blocks too!
ReplyDeleteGlad you managed to get it all finished even though the universe was conspiring against you. Your EPP blocks are lovely. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and yay for pizza delivery!!
ReplyDeleteOh so frustrating Sue!! But you got there in the end!! Your latest Kaleidoscope bock is gorgeous! And I love the centre of the next one. Whew, I had 30 mins spare to catch up on your blog and I've done it with 3 minutes to go :-) Have a gorgeous day!
ReplyDeleteSue - when I feel events conspiring against me, I tend to put the project away for a day or so. Otherwise my frustration tends to make it worse! But good for you to persevere! Love your second to last photo with the fabric that looks like blue masks. Terrific!
ReplyDeleteOh, but the outcomes in this post! love the fussy cutting and piecing... and your Aussie hero quilt ... YES!
ReplyDeleteLove you x