Simple Math
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| May 2021 |
Yesterday, I grabbed the stack of four-patches finished in April and began sewing them into eight-patches that will eventually become sixteen-patch blocks. It sounds confusing, but it's just simple math: 4 x 4 = 16
For the last two Sundays, I sewed (during FaceTime calls) on the machine I recently picked up from the repair shop. I've sewed with it over four hours and changed the bobbin at two/three times, and it hasn't given me a bit of trouble. I think the thorough cleaning solved the problem with the feed dogs.
When finished, the sixteen patch blocks will probably be used for another Quilt of Valor.
Yesterday, was a dreary day - chilly with rain off and on most of the day: it was a good day to sew and visit with my sister and niece as we FaceTimed.
Sounds like a perfect day indoors--piecing and visiting-and nice results to show for it!
ReplyDeleteYou make everything about quilting sound easy:) Am sure it will turn out wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGlad your machine is fixed.
ReplyDeleteI did a little shirt repair and my machine behaved just fine. It was giving me real trouble when I was sewing masks. I think the bobbin tension got messed up.
I'm glad that your machine seems to be fixed. Your seams and corners are perfect. I sure wish mine were!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
It's been cold and deary here too all weekend which is fine with me as it kept all the tourists away. I did a lot of couch time with the Pup. Sometimes mother nature knows best and I am pretty sure she was telling me just to chill.
ReplyDeleteGood use of your time! It has been rainy and cold here (40's Saturday and Sunday). Feels more wintry than summer-like. Today the sun keeps poking out, but not for long...clouds are around and when the sun goes behind one it is chilly again.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it's a relief to have your machine is good working order again. I really need to take mine to Sioux Falls for a good cleaning and tune up. Saturday was chilly and windy here, but yesterday and today are beautiful. I've spent a couple of hours this morning doing quilt math too. Trying to figure out how to use a set of blocks for the UFO selected for June - is turning out to be a challenge.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that machine works good again! :)
ReplyDeleteNancy , Glad you had a nice way to speak to friends during a rainy weekend. ! ! Love all your quilt of valor projects!
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