Actually, just the foot pedal. I broke it yesterday where it fastens to the machine. Thankfully I have a second lightweight travel machine. But I much prefer sewing on the big workhorse. I had a vision as I lay in bed last night that perhaps the foot pedal on the little machine would fit on my favorite. And it did! Well, kinda. I can only press it a little way to make the machine go at a normal speed; otherwise it ... just ... creeps ... along ...
About my current projects: I think I have come up with two good plans for the bear paw shadow blocks and I've begun planning a new Geese Migration quilt. But first, I need a design wall. Ta-Da!
I decided to use the brighter/bolder of the scrappy-background shadow blocks in a variation of Shadow of the Bear to balance with the brighter/bolder scrappy uneven log cabin blocks. Progress so far:
I need to make one more shadow block for the center. And the arrangement of the ULCs may need adjusting. I'm also working on a block design for the corners that will use some of the bear paw blocks I made for border that I may or may not do. As is, the top will be 40x60".
I have a plan for the remaining shadow blocks, but I need to make at least one more to make my scheme work. Stay tuned...
sorry you killed your machine I hope you can get it fixed fast
ReplyDeleteOh wow on the machine! Hopefully you can get that sorted out. Your bear paws are just beautiful. Looking forward to seeing your next geese migration.
ReplyDeleteLoving the layout for the ULC blocks.
ReplyDeleteOh, no! I hope you can get your big machine fixed soon! Love how the quilt is progressing!
ReplyDeleteI hope you can just order a new foot pedal, but glad you found a way around the difficulty in the short term. Shadow of the Bear is really coming together. The brighter Bear Paws do make a difference. Enjoy your stitching time.
ReplyDeleteThat's why it's good to have a backup machine. (Pro tip: be sure the backup is in working order. I learned that just in time a while ago.) It's much easier to envision Shadow of the Bear when the blocks are up on a design wall.
ReplyDeleteHope you find a solution to the broken foot pedal problem! I'm loving the look of your bear paw quilt - glad you're making progress there. It will be so handy to have that design wall!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting the design wall up, Libby, but sorry about your foot pedal! Glad you found a quick fix to keep on sewing.
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