August 21, 2009
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Calling for an Intervention
Its hopeless. I’m addicted. I have tried to resist for far too long, but peer pressure has gotten the best of me… and I need to get my fix.
This is undoubtedly my drug of choice…
My machine has always been a dud, from the day I bought it. Sad. Really sad. The feed dogs chew up thread and don’t like to obey… the tension is always an issue, and the balance is way off.Had I not been a momma w/ 4 children under the age of 7 I would have stomped back into the store and demanded justice from my purchase. But who are we kidding?
Anyone willing to help a girl out? Do you have a good machine that they are neglecting and willing to send me if I pay for shipping? I dream of embroidery, quilts, and drop in bobbins.
Comments (8)
I don’t have one to send! Have you checked e-bay? That’s where I bought a brand new one for around $200 bucks!
You had me thinking that you stitched those! Those are gorgeous. Drop in bobbin huh… those exist? My machine is about 10 years old and certainly does not have a drop in bobbin. Check out ebay, Walmart, and JoAnnes to see if they have any good deals. But embroidery… ooohh, that’s gonna be a small fortune, lol.
Have you made quilts Gina? I am just starting… oh my gosh… soooooo addictive … I love fabric.
@joygross - I’ve made a topper while taking a class about 100 years ago, but that is all.
Craigslist is also a good source for searching for things you need. You can post to their ‘wanted’ section, and it’s free. A good repairman can work wonders on a machine too & might be less expensive. Sewing machines that don’t work properly are so stinkin frustrating! Love the quilt photos, Peace
Gina, Sounds like the problem with your machine period is the tension. It will cause the threads to bunch up and also if it needs a good cleaning. I don’t have a machine to send but I’ve bought one from Walmart and have been completely satisfied with it. It is a brother and they also have an embrodiery machine for about $400. My sister has one of those. She likes it also. I used to make country clothes and sell them in my shop and the machine stitched many stitches. Just have to clean and oil them regularly.
I have a friend who is looking to get rid of hers, I’ll ask.
Did I tell you that my Mom brought over my new machine? My old one — I’d sent it to you but I’ve hated it forever, bad tension problems — will be Kendrah’s training machine. The new one is amazing, but I probably shouldn’t go on and on about it here. I like some of the quilts you posted….do you have patterns to go with them?