Machine woe-is-me!

Jennell, did you try simply turning the machine off and perhaps even unplugging it? Sometimes such an action will confuse the goblins and all will be well when you power back up. Maybe. Worth a try. Polly

I used to think the same way. I had nothing but trouble from computerized machines. I went back to mechanical machines and recently had trouble with them also. I took one of them in and traded it for a computerized one and now I have one of each. My repair guy said that mechanical ones have far more parts in them than the computerized ones do so there are actually more things that can potentially go wrong. Lots of cams and springs and such. Computerized ones have, well, a computer that does all that stuff. I don't know any more which is better. It would seem that the simple mechanical ones would be more trouble free, but you never know. I think that gremlins can infect computer machines and mechanical ones can break. The bottom line is they both can stop working so it really doesn't matter which is "better" if they don't work. it is probably just a crap shoot.

John

Egads, that does not sound good! Hope they can work it out.

Gerda Reading, UK

"nzlstar*" wrote:

Sorry you are having problems with the machine. Do check to make sure the machine is getting enough current. One of our back bedrooms used to be my sewing room and everytime I'd plug in the iron the lights would dim! WHen DH went to move his office into that same bedroom he ended up adding an additional circuit so the laser printer and other items would have enough juice. =20

We see this problem where I work at lot, offices adding more computers and peripherals than the room was designed to power...people complain about computer problems when in fact the problem is they have a few computers, a printer, a fridge and a coffee maker all on the same circuit.

You may want to check & see exactly what that 'plug' you're using for your machine 'shares' it's juice with :)

-Irene=20

I agree with you about all the bells and whistles. I use about three of the stitches on any machine. Straight stitch, zig zag and blind hem. I don't even know what all those other things are for or do. Maybe some day it will all become clear to me but for now they just sit there looking impressive.

John

wow that was clever, Irene. we did a check long ago on this house to see which fuses covered what lights, what plugs etc. they sure do share in some odd ways sometimes, eh. clever you!! cheers, jeanne

"IMS" wrote... Sorry you are having problems with the machine. Do check to make sure the machine is getting enough current. One of our back bedrooms used to be my sewing room and everytime I'd plug in the iron the lights would dim! WHen DH went to move his office into that same bedroom he ended up adding an additional circuit so the laser printer and other items would have enough juice.

We see this problem where I work at lot, offices adding more computers and peripherals than the room was designed to power...people complain about computer problems when in fact the problem is they have a few computers, a printer, a fridge and a coffee maker all on the same circuit.

You may want to check & see exactly what that 'plug' you're using for your machine 'shares' it's juice with :)

-Irene

"nzlstar*" wrote:

I have used probably all of the fancy stitches on my machine as well as those of my own design.that I created using the designer attachment. I have a pile of crazy quilt blocks ready for joining by a g.neice who says that she wants them (she just can't get around to picking them up). Crazy quilt blocks are a great way to empty small amounts of threads left on bobbins but using them as top thread and also to try out fabric possibilities and new thread colours, etc. I do heirloom hemming and craft items for sale such as baby bibs (embroidered and appliqued), household quilted items, wallhangings, kitchenware, etc. My machine does get lots of use when I am able to play and the best part of playing is that stitches can be altered to make some magical effects - that's where the fun lies. One tip if you want to see magic: set your machine to stitch out at the smallest setting for the fancy stitches - some develop into candlewicking-like effects, french knots, bullions, and the list goes on. Keep a fabric diary of the various stitch effects and sew a line of each while varying length and width and use different threads which also change the designs. Important thing to remember is to enjoy your new machine and have fun learning about all that it will do. jennellh

the joys of what those machines can do.

So sorry you are having problems with your machine. Nothing worse than trying to finish some projects and having the machine not cooperate with you. Odds are it isn't, but I hope it is a fast and easy fix.

To go one step further: do each stitch NOW whilst the machine is 'new to you' If you don't, you won't find the time to do it later. My first 'embroidery built in stitch' machine I did just that---used the letter/number at the top of each line. After I was familiar with the machine, I made the 'test top' into a pillow for my SM chair :) I do have to admit I haven't done it with this SM yet...but I haven't had the need so far.

It will be a case of waiting now - pfaff man will phone the company on Monday to query other yellow screen machine reports - if it is the computer board, the machine goes back to pfaff for repair. I can work on completing my projects since I was bulk embroidering fabrics so it won't be so bad - at least, not until the bill comes in for the repair

- the 2yr parts warranty was up > So sorry you are having problems with your machine. Nothing worse than

You are just so smart to have made a picture of the yellow. Many's the time I've had a problem with SMs, washers, cars, . . . only to have them beautifully behaved when help was available. Should have taken pictures of my baby brother when he was being a holy terror. Polly

Good one, Polly! Don't they say that siblings and parents 'get their revenge' when a child become a grandparent? - then they just sit back and watch.....jennellh