Speaking of finished ...

Jun 04, 2012 10 Replies

I've just finished one, too. :) In fact, I've finished one quilt and made good progress on a cardigan. The link to my blog for pics is below in my signature.



Okay, I have to admit that I didn't *quite* tell the truth; I don't have a label on that quilt yet. My tried-and-true software for making labels bit the dust some time ago. I've tried various substitutes, including MS Word and EQ, but I'm just not happy with the results. That's life.



However, I decided that I could probably have some fun with machine embroidery, using it to make labels, so I hooked up my module (first time ever!) and set up the design I wanted for the quilt I just finished. Oops. Nothing happened except for major thread nests on the back. Multiple times. I checked threading (rethreading), cleaned the bobbin area and rethreaded that, re-seated the module, made sure the presser foot was down -- everything I could think of and everything a friend could think of. No joy. I'll be off to the LQS later this morning for help. But the quilt is finished except for that! ;)


Love the flowers and the cardigan. I haven't advanced quite that far in my knitting!

I really like how you finished the flower piece - looks great. And your quilting is wonderful - if I didn't know better, I'd think you reallllly liked feathers (LOL!).

Good luck figuring out your embroidery problem. Let us know what you find out - it might be helpful to someone else!

Louise > I've just finished one, too. :) In fact, I've finished one quilt and

Very valiant to finish the little quilt, when you didn't like the technique. It looks lovely; and, though you will be glad to have finished with it, it will still be an asset to your collection. . In message , Sandy writes

Louise, even though I'd re-threaded my machine numerous times, it was a threading issue. :S There's apparently a particular "click" I needed to hear in order to have the thread correctly seated; this wasn't at all important for sewing or quilting, but it's essential for embroidery. Who knew? ;) But it's working fine now, and I'm hoping to have the label done and ready to attach this evening. :)

Thanks, Pat! DH likes it and wants it to hang in our entry area. It will be a constant reminder that I don't want to repeat this experience. ;)

Aha! I have a very young friend who comes and sews/quilts with me. She says it's the only home she ever goes in where you can hear the clocks tick. Anyhow. I'm with you. When I'm threading any machine: sm, emb or serger, I listen for the click. For no reason I remember there are two Bernina 155 here. With one of them, if you miss 'click', you are dead. I love your quilt but am most curious. Why did you leave the class? Was the instructor pompous or the classmates insufferable or what? Polly

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Howdy!

Wow! Look at you go, girl!

And cheesecake, too!!!

R/Sandy

Yup, only took me five months to get around to finishing this one. ;)

Glad you figured out your machine problem!

BTW:Your mini storm at sea is absolutely fantastic!!!! I've been itching to do that pattern for years...but in miniature...WOW! Fabulous!

Your work amazes me!!!

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