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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

WIP

Last week, sewing projects started to fall apart.  I was doing really good in that I finished my 3 yer olds new blankie and I was really doing great on my first ever free arm quilted quilt.  Until Thursday!  I accidentally got my finger to close (to that unprotected darning foot) and had the needle go through the side of my pointer finger.  It was just a small wound, we'll actually two, where the needle went in and out.  It was a new needle and I had had a tetanus shot 5 years ago so I opted not to have it looked at by a Dr.  It looks good now and hasn't had any signs of infection.  
After this I stopped for the day, Thursday was out.  So Friday, I started chucking along on the machine quilting, when my machine just stopped!  I couldn't get the needle to move!  After a few nudges I finally got it up so I could remove the quilt and figure out the problem.  I cleaned the machine, but still nothing. 
My husband and my father each love to fix things so I thought to myself I can fix  this.  And I took the machine apart, all 13 screws.  This is what I found

Wow!!!

I recleaned the machine and it would move but not smoothly.  I figured it was the needle casing from the tension it was getting so I oiled it and now, its working great!  My manual said not to oil your machine, it won't need it.  I think I use my machine a little more than normal the average person with this costco machine.  Someday I'll get me a new one, now it's just a dream.  
So here's my progress and what I'll be working on today:

Wish me luck!

I'll link this into freshly pieced 

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5 comments:

  1. LucyOctober 9, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Well done, you for figuring out what was going wrong with your machine and then fixing it! I'm terrified to take my machine apart but it needs a good cleaning and servicing. And your FMQ is looking great!

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  2. UnknownOctober 9, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Brave of you to venture into the inner workings of your machine... sometimes it is necessary. Love the FMQ.

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  3. DorianOctober 9, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Your quilt is looking good Wendi. Great job on getting it cleaned and oiled too ;) They really do need it more than we think they do. lol

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  4. UnknownOctober 9, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    I clean my machine frequently. They do get fuzzy. Quilting is really lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. StephanieOctober 9, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    WOW! I've had that luck before...just not the puncture wound from the needle. Unfortunately I wasn't as lucky as you to get my machine working again. It was a hardship but I did manage to buy another machine. A step up, and thankfully during September (Sewing Month) so it was on sale. Glad things got back to normal for you and you can quilt on!

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