I managed to finish block 5 in the Primitive Gatherings Christmas Sew Along. I am making both a red version and a green version. Block 5 was a more successful attempt than Block 4, but I continue to have issues with my sewing machine. My main Bernina is in the shop and the back up Bernina breaks its thread every time it sews over a seam. Pretty frustrating I tell you. I dragged out the Janome, but I may just have to wait to do any serious sewing until I get my machine back from the repair shop.
You can glimpse my Halloween Bounce quilt to the right of the Christmas blocks. That project is on hold until I have a sewing machine I can trust. I have my border units pieced but not assembled.
This past weekend the family piled in the car and took a drive to a home and garden shop that was having an end of summer sale. We ended up purchasing a Tuscan style fountain! I will try to get some pictures and post them tomorrow. It is sitting out on our front porch where we like to sit–it is kind of like a second living room. The sound of the water from the fountain is just lovely! I know I will really enjoy it.
15 responses to “Block 5 in the PG Christmas Sew Along”
The fountain is exciting news. I love the sound of water. I think you will grow to love it fast ( or at least until it gets too cold to sit outside!). Enjoy your week Nicole.
Mary
The fountain is exciting news. I love the sound of water. I think you will grow to love it fast ( or at least until it gets too cold to sit outside!). Enjoy your week Nicole.
Mary
The fountain is exciting news. I love the sound of water. I think you will grow to love it fast ( or at least until it gets too cold to sit outside!). Enjoy your week Nicole.
Mary
The last time my machine broke the thread like that, it turned out to be an ever so slightly bent needle. After trying everything else, I replaced the needle and nice seams were back. The needle looked perfectly fine, but sure caused lots of frustration. Hope your good machine returns home soon.
The last time my machine broke the thread like that, it turned out to be an ever so slightly bent needle. After trying everything else, I replaced the needle and nice seams were back. The needle looked perfectly fine, but sure caused lots of frustration. Hope your good machine returns home soon.
The last time my machine broke the thread like that, it turned out to be an ever so slightly bent needle. After trying everything else, I replaced the needle and nice seams were back. The needle looked perfectly fine, but sure caused lots of frustration. Hope your good machine returns home soon.
Sorry to hear that you still have problems with your backup sewing machine and your normal one is in the shop. Perhaps you should bring your backup machine to the shop too and hope they figure out the problem.
I didn’t make the xmas blocks yet but I’ve seen that block 6 is fairly simple (although I’m not cutting at 15/16″ I’m using the sew-and-flip method with 1.5″ squares;-)
Yes, please show us pictures of the fountain it’s sounds really good:-)
Sorry to hear that you still have problems with your backup sewing machine and your normal one is in the shop. Perhaps you should bring your backup machine to the shop too and hope they figure out the problem.
I didn’t make the xmas blocks yet but I’ve seen that block 6 is fairly simple (although I’m not cutting at 15/16″ I’m using the sew-and-flip method with 1.5″ squares;-)
Yes, please show us pictures of the fountain it’s sounds really good:-)
Sorry to hear that you still have problems with your backup sewing machine and your normal one is in the shop. Perhaps you should bring your backup machine to the shop too and hope they figure out the problem.
I didn’t make the xmas blocks yet but I’ve seen that block 6 is fairly simple (although I’m not cutting at 15/16″ I’m using the sew-and-flip method with 1.5″ squares;-)
Yes, please show us pictures of the fountain it’s sounds really good:-)
With so much frustration over sewing machines a soothing fountain sounds like a good alternative! It’s not as productive, but it’s good for you to relax a bit!
With so much frustration over sewing machines a soothing fountain sounds like a good alternative! It’s not as productive, but it’s good for you to relax a bit!
With so much frustration over sewing machines a soothing fountain sounds like a good alternative! It’s not as productive, but it’s good for you to relax a bit!
Love the sound of a fountain. I have had the same thing happen with thread (also sew on Berninas) especially with thinner thread which I love. It was solved by putting in a slightly larger needle. Hope something works for you.
Love the sound of a fountain. I have had the same thing happen with thread (also sew on Berninas) especially with thinner thread which I love. It was solved by putting in a slightly larger needle. Hope something works for you.
Love the sound of a fountain. I have had the same thing happen with thread (also sew on Berninas) especially with thinner thread which I love. It was solved by putting in a slightly larger needle. Hope something works for you.