Janome 1600p

After struggling for a week, I broke down and took the Janome to the shop.  This is the machine that sits on my quilt frame and I'm right in the middle of a quilt!  Seems there was a valid reason for my frustration.  There was a burr on the needle hook which did a fabulous job shredding my thread every 10 inches or so!  Ed said it was probably caused by a broken needle (I don't remember having a broken needle, or even a bent one!)  No matter!  But he also couldn't see an obvious cause for my tension issues, so it's time for a tune-up.  He's promised to fix it good as new.  Whew!

Janome 1600p

After struggling for a week, I broke down and took the Janome to the shop.  This is the machine that sits on my quilt frame and I'm right in the middle of a quilt!  Seems there was a valid reason for my frustration.  There was a burr on the needle hook which did a fabulous job shredding my thread every 10 inches or so!  Ed said it was probably caused by a broken needle (I don't remember having a broken needle, or even a bent one!)  No matter!  But he also couldn't see an obvious cause for my tension issues, so it's time for a tune-up.  He's promised to fix it good as new.  Whew!

Orchids

Like many quilters, I have several projects in various stages of completion.  There's one on the frame.  It may be there awhile, because the darn sewing machine is NOT cooperating!  I've spent the last few days trying to fix tension and thread breakage issues.  My husband could hear me expressing my frustration from the garage!  And I just starting cutting out a black and white quilt as a gift for my eldest son.  

At the same time, I usually have a needle-turn applique project in the process.  I've got it nearly applique'd and will probably get it ready for the hoop this weekend if I can decide what color to use for the back!

Orchids

Like many quilters, I have several projects in various stages of completion.  There's one on the frame.  It may be there awhile, because the darn sewing machine is NOT cooperating!  I've spent the last few days trying to fix tension and thread breakage issues.  My husband could hear me expressing my frustration from the garage!  And I just starting cutting out a black and white quilt as a gift for my eldest son.  

At the same time, I usually have a needle-turn applique project in the process.  I've got it nearly applique'd and will probably get it ready for the hoop this weekend if I can decide what color to use for the back!