I was sewing happily away last night, making M & m s when my machine suddenly jammed. It took me a while to free the bobbin from a snarl of thread, and then I saw with horror two pieces of the bobbin case laying broken. Nooooooooo! It's my Elna Lotus, and it will have to go in to be fixed now; who ever heard of having two machines in the shop at once? Luckily I have my Bernina and an old Singer as backups for the backup machine, but I'm still not amused. I've never broken a machine before, I feel terrible.
And I was having such fun too, before the little incident. I really like using scrap strips for the letters, very random and interesting. Woo Hoo, look at me being all spontaneous and unpredictable......
I saw the broken machine as an indication that I should actually be getting ready for my trip away, so I dutifully went and did some chores and packed my case. I have a dream of getting on a plane one day with just a little case of clothes; no books and pattern packs and rolled pantographs and catalogues and quilts. I'm tired of being a pack horse. I want to swan around like I'm on holiday for a change; not going to happen this trip.
What mess?
I saw the broken machine as an indication that I should actually be getting ready for my trip away, so I dutifully went and did some chores and packed my case. I have a dream of getting on a plane one day with just a little case of clothes; no books and pattern packs and rolled pantographs and catalogues and quilts. I'm tired of being a pack horse. I want to swan around like I'm on holiday for a change; not going to happen this trip.
What mess?
I gave in and tidied up the strips, couldn't leave it like that while I was away. Remind me to clean the floor too......
10 comments:
So sorry to hear about your machine - hope it is fixed soon.
Love the letter you are making - the choice of fabrics is wonderful. Great job :)
As fun as they are, those letters are certainly messy to make. I like your plain brow M the best.
I'm feeling guilty I haven't finished my letters, I've got 17 done so far, but had to catch the bus. I love the m's. I might make Matt and Mac "M" quilts.
too bad re the machine -- hope it doesn't take too long (or too many $'s) to fix. Your letter are looking great!
The letters look great. You and Mereth are having way too much fun with them. I like the word games.
Yes, those letters are addictive...and don't worry, my whole sewing room is covered with "that" flooring! tracey
Hope you can get your machine safely back home quickly. Great photo of the floor :-) and as Mary says, the word games are great.
Ooooh, those letters are great and the mess -- it will be there to clean up later!
One thing about mess...if you dont clear it up, it will just quietly wait for you! haha.
That is why I have a backup machine, plus a backup backup machine. GOM just doesn't understand the theory! So I gave the backup backup away! Hope I dont regret it.
what is with all the letters???? How many of the same one do you have to make.......oh and the floor well as soon as you return it will take 5 mins sewing and will look like that again........have a wonderful time away with Mereth and Kaye..........(and Kaye's dh)
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