December 8, 2007

Disaster strikes!

I've been making pretty good progress this week on our blended challenge quilt. On Saturday, the kids and I put up the Christmas decorations and I decided one of my end tables really needed some kind of table topper. A trip to a seldom-visited quilt shop Saturday netted me a fun FQ stack of Christmas fabrics that I had not yet discovered, so I sandwiched 2 of the FQs together with some batting, did a simple channel quilting and started using a third FQ for the binding. Suddenly, my trusty Pfaff started making a horrendous noise, locked up, and now the flywheel will not turn at all!



I have my backup Featherweight, but I've grown dependent on my Pfaff with its built-in dual feed. :(

I guess it's to the shop we go, and Tuesday is the soonest I could take her. I hate spending the $129, especially during this money-draining time of year, but what can you do? At least I am still able to piece using one of my back ups, but there is nothing as comfy as your trusty old favorite machine, is there?



Tune in tomorrow when I post my progress on the blended quilt.



8 comments:

  1. This is indeed sad news. Hope it is something simple and not too costly.

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  2. Oh bummer! I hate that. =( At least you have a backup. But that really bites.

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  3. Oh no! How very sad! I hope they can get it back to you quickly.

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  4. SAY IT ISN'T SO!!!! LOL!! Don't you hate it when your machine is broke? It's the worst feeling. Like one of your children are sick!!

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  5. Oh no, Lisa!! That is terrible - why does it have to be now? Poor babies - you and the machine!! I agree with Sharon - it is like one of your kids is sick, isn't it?

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  6. Oh no, I hope it doesn't have to stay in the shop that long. That happened to me not too long ago and now my Baby lock is sewing wonderful again.

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  7. Arrrgggghh! Isn't that just the way it goes! Bummer.

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  8. I too own a Pfaff for the built-in dual feed function too. Love it! My fingers are crossed for you that it will be a simple repair.

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