Sunday, February 20, 2022

NEWLY LOADED

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
 

5 comments:

  1. A new blade is a wonderful thing!

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  2. Good 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.
    Blessings and love,
    Betsy

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  3. That looks much safer.

    Sounds like you are well on the road to recovery.

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  4. Go you ! Healing up a little at a time.
    That looks like a happy quilt you have loaded!

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  5. That's going to be a lovely one! Glad to hear you're getting back on your feet!

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