After finally getting the 3 Blocks applique project (previous post) assembled, the reality that my main sewing/applique machine Bernina 550 needed service hit. The service icon had been up for several weeks, and DH was making a trip near the sewing machine shop, so off it went. Ouch on the estimate.
The applique project has been pin-basted and carefully
folded up awaiting the return of the 550, practice with the Bernina Stitch
Regulator, and finishing.
Then… piecing machine #2 had a broken tension spring. It’s
an older Juki straight stitch. I don’t know how long I had been sewing on it with
a broken spring. Lately I’d been hemming repurposed fabric for pillow covers and flat cloths.
After a lengthy search online, hopefully the right tension spring ($10)
has been located and ordered – cheaper than another $$ trip to the repair shop –
which is option #2 if my repair doesn’t work.
And the walking foot on my studio machine, mainly used for
binding, heavy work and piecing battings, had a break on the plastic casing of
the walking foot that holds the quilting bar. This machine is sometimes called into service for
heavy duty quilting. DH found a plastic washer and epoxy and glued it on the outside of the casing to hold the guide foot in
place. The cost of a new walking foot for this older Janome wasn't justified as the walking foot works fine and the guide bar is only in occasional use.
Think positive thoughts for my old Bernina and the serger.
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