Yesterday, I put a new blade in the rotary cutter and trimmed some backing fabric that needed to be pieced for the next quilt.
I am glad to say, I only had two ends to trim and the new blade easily sliced through the layers and I didn't feel a single pang in my wrist!
Once I had the seam sewed, I trimmed it with the pinking shears. This took a bit longer because more force was required and my wrist is very weak! I found things to do between jobs while trying hard to remain paitent!
Soon enough it was seamed and pressed and loaded on the frame. This is a fund-raiser quilt for our local QOV group.
Bill brought the mail in just as I was finishing my efforts--I like it when things are delivered ahead of schedule! I can't tell you how many times the thread has wound around the flywheel! Well after the last time, I ordered a cover for it! The new machines come with this cover now--I am not the only one with this problem!
It is a simple aluminum box with adhesive pads on top and bottom---I will never be attacked by a flywheel again! lol
A new blade is a wonderful thing!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I'm glad that you are able to do the things you want to again, even if it takes a little longer than it did before. You will get stronger and stronger as you heal more.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love,
Betsy
Go you ! Healing up a little at a time.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a happy quilt you have loaded!
That's going to be a lovely one! Glad to hear you're getting back on your feet!
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