About 18 months ago I received a wonderful surprise for Christmas. I mentioned in passing that I was interested in starting a new hobby. After being influenced by my beautiful and talented friend, Leigh, I decided sewing would be a great use of my time and creativity. It was a brief mention, but one that stuck. Under the Christmas tree sat my new sewing machine.
I immediately set to work making bags and baby sets. I found all sorts of websites, blogs and books that inspired and informed me. As I became more confident I began to venture into uncharted territory: quilting. Something about the process delights my obsessive-compulsive sensibilities.
My very first project- a purse for my friend Jenny
A baby set for my friend Niki
Applique bibs
Max's Quilt- Front
Max's Quilt- Back
Unfortunately, my Singer could not handle the demands I placed on it. I sent it in last week for a routine tuning and clean up thinking that the skipped stitches, broken thread and tension issues were simple matters to fix; just a few screws to be tightened or a lint ball in the wrong place. Sadly, this is not the case. I did the Singer in after only 18 months of sewing.
What is most disappointing is that I am in the middle of several projects. Stacks of prepared fabrics are sitting on my bookcase waiting to be turned into a throw, a quilt, a set of cafe curtains, a sundress for the presh head. The sewing projects that are floating around in my head are amassing and I am running out of room. And there will be no outlet for the time being.
This is a sad day indeed.
Oh, Beth! I am so, so sorry! It is a sad day indeed. I guess I have more time to make my decision, though. It's been hard so hard to choose between all of the lovely patterns. (And I still love my purse!)
ReplyDeleteThis is sew sad, sorry I couldn't resist, but really, I hate this for you and hope you are able to get a new one soon!
ReplyDeleteAhhh, with that talent now I am sure you will get another soon. I am soooo impressed...everthing is beautiful and looks so well done. Can I commission a quilt when you get another?
ReplyDeleteBeth, all those things you have made are amazing.. I hope you get another Singer.. or another more study sewing machine.. you are very talented!!
ReplyDeletethis is so sad. i'm glad you found one that you can use though. i really am praying that one comes available for a good price, this talent cannot be put on hold much longer.
ReplyDeletei just wanted to say that you have a ridiculously cute blog. also, i love you and i will be in town for a week in august.
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