Hello everyone.
It's been a while that I've posted. Been busy sewing and stitching and such!
I finally got daughter Lucia's flying geese quilt top all done. And yesterday, as I was trying to sew together the back (I need to piece several pieces), my machine got stuck in the reverse mode. That is, I put the fabric under the presser foot, and sewed a few stitches and then backstitched, and then it would not stitch forward anymore. Machine got stuck in backstitch mode. So, being (almosyt) resourcefull, I proceded to take the machine apart. I have done so several times, so I am no longer daunted by the innards of the machine and what I might find there. Unfortunately, the piece that's gone snafu I cannot reach. And even if I manage to reach it using acrobatics and torsions, I cannot fix it. It looks like some spring has snapped. So, for the first time in about 40 years, this machine is off to the shop. Yes, it's an oldie. A Husqvarna from before Husqvarna joined with Viking. My dad gave this to my mom when I was about 4, and now I use it and love it. I really really REALLY hope the sewing machine guys can fix it at a reasonably price and time frame. I'd really hate to have to buy another! I like this one! Of course, if I do have to buy another, it will be another Husqvarna.
So, while I am sewingmachine-less (having withdrawal already and it's only been 1 day!!!!) I guess my cross stitch will benefit.
What are your thoughts on a new machine? As in which models do you all recommend?
Sigh!!! Guess I better get some work done today!
Claudia