Success can be summed up as a lot of different things to quilters. Most of us would say a day was successful when we powered through a project, or maybe even got through a tough part we were dreading. But can a day be called successful even if you never see the inside of your sewing room?
It all depends on our personal definition of success.
This morning there was a huge pasture to mow, and my daughter came over with all her dogs to visit. Someone--Pipey Pants, got a hold of my new Aurifil thread I just bought to quilt the Zombie quilt.
Bad dog, Piper! The spool is shot. Thank heavens
it wasn't my quilt!
Lunch came and went, and a friend asked me to help with her new machine. We met at a local fabric and craft store first, and found some cheery batik jelly rolls on clearance. Then we headed home, and I cheered her on while she got to know the machine. We went through all the basic things she'd need to go home and start sewing her Jelly Roll quilt. Even a beginner can do a Jelly Roll!
The machine came as a recommendation from another quilter friend, thank you, Irene, and I just passed it on--a Brother SQ 9185 from Walmart. I was quite impressed with this machine at well under $200 on sale. It was computerized, smooth, and came with so many extras including 9 feet. Also, a walking foot and wide quilting platform.
I may have to put this on my Christmas list as a travelling machine. Michelle just picked it up, and off she went.
So no sewing involved yet, or maybe it won't happen today, but it was a most successful in my opinion. Don't you think? Life happens, and we've added another quilter to the ranks.
Gotta run, Doxie girls. My daughter has cooked! Shrimp curry--gluten free with a GF cider for me, and potato soup for those here allergic to shellfish. Yum, yum. Yep, we're some bunch.
So no sewing involved yet, or maybe it won't happen today, but it was a most successful in my opinion. Don't you think? Life happens, and we've added another quilter to the ranks.
Gotta run, Doxie girls. My daughter has cooked! Shrimp curry--gluten free with a GF cider for me, and potato soup for those here allergic to shellfish. Yum, yum. Yep, we're some bunch.
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