Saturday, April 24, 2010

Quitting Cold Turkey

I have to quit sewing. A few days ago I was working on my white blouse (the one I need by the beginning of May) and my sewing machine worked perfectly. On Saturday morning, I packed it up to take to church for the biweekly sewing ministry. As I set it up, I noticed two small pieces of white plastic under the free arm. Uh-oh. I started sewing and heard a terrifying clunking noise. And if the clunking wasn't enough to worry me, as I sewed, the door to the bobbin compartment popped open every few minutes. Strange. The stitch looked fine, but I couldn't ignore the clunking. I went straight to the sewing machine dealer from the church. I won't have my machine for at least a week. I have to quit cold turkey. Well, at least I'll have time to get some housework done. Maybe.
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15 comments:

  1. Ann Made StudioApril 24, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    A sick machine is not good :( Hope she recovers soon.

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  2. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)April 24, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear that your baby is in hospital! And that is why I have a back-up baby because the mere thought of not being able to sew sends shivers down my spine. I hope she is fixed up and back to you soon!

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  3. JaneApril 24, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Sounds like you need a back-up machine. I've had great luck finding wonderful machines at estate sales in the $25 range (Singer 15-91 and 99K or very nice vintage Japanese badged machines). Watch it - could be the start of a new addiction (ask me how I know :)
    -Jane

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  4. VickiApril 24, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Oh no! Perhaps you could trace out a few patterns and cut into some fabric. Then you will be ready when she gets back:)

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  5. Nancy KApril 24, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Oh I am so sorry! I hate to take my machine in to be serviced because how would I cope without it? I hope that it has a quick recovery.

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  6. Faye LewisApril 24, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    So sorry.

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  7. SilknmoreApril 24, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Ouch, that hurts.

    I also don't have a back-up so I know how you feel. Is the fix an expensive one?
    Annette

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  8. Debbie CookApril 25, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Aaaackkkk!! Hope she's back soon and in primo condition, without a big dent in the checkbook.

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  9. SherrilApril 25, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    Now is the perfect time to do some more tracing. New summer patterns should be calling your name. Your baby will be back in no time and you'll be ready with new patterns all cut out waiting for the machine. See how I can plan your sewing but not mine. ;o)

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  10. Linda LApril 25, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Sorry to hear your machine is in the shop! I hate when that happens. I hope the recovery is soon.

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  11. Gorgeous ThingsApril 25, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Oh no! If I lived closer I'd loan you my Pfaff. As you can see, I'll take any excuse to not do housework!

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  12. CarolApril 26, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    I'm sorry you have to quit. Perhaps you need a second machine?

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  13. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Oh that's terrible! Hope it's back and working fine soon. I like your blog. I've started reading from the start and sense a kindred spirit!

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  14. a little sewingApril 26, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Oh no!! Just the thought of no sewing machine makes me nervous :)
    Hope the problem is minor and the fix is fast.

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  15. Nancy WinninghamApril 28, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    OK< your title and first sentence scared me. I'm glad it is only for a short time :-)

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