Just when everything was going so well . . .

I've managed to get quite a few quilts done this week but not without some hiccups!  While working on a project for an event coming up next weekend, I noticed that as I was quilting my machine was resetting the stitch length on its own.  I would set my stitch length to 11 and the next thing I know it had dropped down to 9.  Then it decided it would "speed up" (increase stitch length) while I was quilting.  My machine tech's "diagnosis":  I may have a bare wire inside the machine that's causing the problems.  My first concern -- will it catch on fire if I use it?  I was told no, but to not "overwork" it.   So ... the end of this month, while I take some time off from quilting, my machine will be heading to Iowa for repair and a complete check-up to make sure everything is working properly.  I would like to thank all of my customers who had quilts scheduled this month and allowed me to move their quilts to October after my machine comes back - I truly appreciate your patience and understanding!


I did get quite a few quilts done since my last post, but will be slowing down over the next couple of weeks. 

Here's this weeks "show" -- enjoy:

Becky L. - Embroidered Angels

Close up of embroidered block

Pieced blocks

Linda H. - Christmas Stars

Close up of star - Continuous curve and a little spiral in the pinwheel

"Piano Key" stitching in border strips

Linda H. - Wacky Christmas Trees

Pantograph: Holly Berries

Doris N. - Floral Garden

Pantograph: Wrought Iron

Theresa C. - Village Wall Hanging

Each house was stitched differently

More houses

Feathered Swags in the log cabin blocks

Mary W.  modified a quilt she made at a retreat; she didn't like the instructors version so she modified it to her liking!  Great job, Mary!

Pantograph:  Feather Feather

Mary K. - A cozy throw made with flannels and a nubby chenille; the backing was Minkee (Simple meander)

Mary K. - Baking Days done in flannels, homespuns and brushed cottons. (Simple meander)

Barbara K.  - This is Barb's first quilt which she made for her granddaughter. 
Beautiful job, Barb!

Panto:  Florine's Flowers

Hope you enjoyed seeing these quilts and have come away inspired to work on some of your own projects!

Happy Quilting,

Patti