Monday we took my HQ 16 to be
serviced, first time in the 10 years I have had it. Just prior to my getting
sick last Spring it started cutting the thread about every 20 – 30 stitches. I
was 3/4 of the way through a small lap quilt and got pretty frustrated. About
that same time I found that I couldn’t stand for very long so even taking the
bobbin out and cleaning the area was difficult. Then I just found myself
spending my days sitting in the living room and eventually in the hospital and
bedridden.
Over the past couple of months my strength has begun to come back, I can walk better and I think my standing strength will eventually return. So I decided I better get that quilting machine up and running as I have some tops that need quilting, some blocks that need putting together and some ideas than need to be showing up in fabric. And, of course, I have a studio that really needs to be cleaned up, especially the cutting table and ironing board.
Oh, and I forgot that Wednesday I got a call that the HQ was cleaned and oiled and stitching so she was ready to come home. It is a 180 mile round trip each time but well worth it. My machine is now back on the rails and all I have to do is plug in the stitch regulator and reattach the bottom of the quilt and I think I will be ready to finish that little quilt. I do need to thank our son in law who came over both times to help carry the machine from studio to car and then from car to studio.
In addition to quilting, I hope, I need to find something I can make and finish before the end of the month. I didn’t finish anything last month and nothing looks like it will be finished this month unless I get to it. I think I am going to get back to doing some machine embroidery. I have several shirts that need embellishing, maybe even with applique. Oh, the ideas that are buzzing around in my head.
Our weekend will again be graced by our oldest son and his wife. They have been coming to see us monthly ever since I got sick. Initially they came to see how I was doing but now I think they come just because they like us. They arrive on Friday night and leave on Saturday afternoon: they have major responsibilities at their church so they have to be there every Sunday. And they drive 500+ miles monthly for these visits. You know that makes us very grateful. So we will be having a wonderful weekend, how about you? Gari
Linking with Patchwork Times.
Over the past couple of months my strength has begun to come back, I can walk better and I think my standing strength will eventually return. So I decided I better get that quilting machine up and running as I have some tops that need quilting, some blocks that need putting together and some ideas than need to be showing up in fabric. And, of course, I have a studio that really needs to be cleaned up, especially the cutting table and ironing board.
Oh, and I forgot that Wednesday I got a call that the HQ was cleaned and oiled and stitching so she was ready to come home. It is a 180 mile round trip each time but well worth it. My machine is now back on the rails and all I have to do is plug in the stitch regulator and reattach the bottom of the quilt and I think I will be ready to finish that little quilt. I do need to thank our son in law who came over both times to help carry the machine from studio to car and then from car to studio.
In addition to quilting, I hope, I need to find something I can make and finish before the end of the month. I didn’t finish anything last month and nothing looks like it will be finished this month unless I get to it. I think I am going to get back to doing some machine embroidery. I have several shirts that need embellishing, maybe even with applique. Oh, the ideas that are buzzing around in my head.
Our weekend will again be graced by our oldest son and his wife. They have been coming to see us monthly ever since I got sick. Initially they came to see how I was doing but now I think they come just because they like us. They arrive on Friday night and leave on Saturday afternoon: they have major responsibilities at their church so they have to be there every Sunday. And they drive 500+ miles monthly for these visits. You know that makes us very grateful. So we will be having a wonderful weekend, how about you? Gari
Linking with Patchwork Times.
3 comments:
Hope you find some time to get back into the sewing room and try out your renewed HQ. Have a wonderful weekend.
so glad you are recovering! love the yarn you are using
have a great weekend
I'm glad that you are feeling better and ready to take the HQ for a ride. Your son and family are wonderful to come visit so often "just because". That is really sweet. Hope you had a fabulous weekend.
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