The day began well with the seaming of all of these blocks
and then adding the borders!
I immediately loaded it onto the frame and began the pantograph quilting.
Once I had that established, I was ready to dig into the new knitting machine!
It was a rude awakening to learn that I am, alas, a BEGINNER on this machine.
There was no way I was going to be able to cast on and take off!
I knew what I was supposed to do but learning all of the buttons, dials
and levers was a stretch of my mental faculties!
It didn't help to run into a real problem (which I assumed was my inexperience )
but was actually a part that was slightly misaligned and several hours later, I figured that out!
Once tapped into place ( I resisted taking a hammer to it at that point!)
the carriage smoothly moved across the ribber part of the knitting
like it was supposed to finally!
Here is one little baby sleeve blocking.
The second one is one the machine now but I ran out of time!
I left myself a note so I would know where to begin because I wasn't trusting it to memory!
Every new gadget has it's learning curve!
ReplyDeleteThe borders are perfect for the top! And don't sweat the machine, you will master it in no time.
ReplyDeleteIt makes my eyes go cross just thinking about figuring out your new machine.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is so pretty. Those colors are so happy. It reminds me I need to go dig out my fun colored summer table toppers. These dog days are getting to me.
It can be frustrating to adjust to a new machine. I know you'll master it quickly.
ReplyDeleteHooray for you figuring out that very complex looking machine. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI adore that quilt. It's SO happy. The knitting machine looks way too complicated for me. I think I'll stay with my two sticks. :-)
ReplyDeleteBlessines,
Betsy
I love your quilt . You are the only machine knitter i know!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how fast you put that quilt together. And it looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to slow down on something when we are used to going a million miles an hour!! Glad you conquered. :)
ReplyDeleteNice quilt! It sounds like you have a long arm? Congrats on figuring out the knitting machine; did you keep the other one? They certainly complete things at an impressive rate.
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