O2

I haven't blogged about this yet,

and I am sure some of you are wondering why??

For those that don't know,

I finally got to bring this home...

Her name is Lydia.

And she and I are going to spend many hours together.

(yes, I name my machines. I used to name my cars too.)

She's been here a while, but she had a little problem.

When Janome designed this foot(the 'O' foot) for the machine:

They goofed.

You should have seen me stressing over it!

 It can't sew over seams.

Not at all. Bunches, moves, bulks, rebels.

I was so upset that the machine couldn't even sew a seam!

Turns out, it is only this particular foot that can't.

It just happens to be the foot that I will use most.

So, I started researching what in the world I was going to do.

I had a high dollar machine bought for quilting,

that can't piece quilts.

My local dealer should have already handled the problem

before the machine ever got into my hands.

Only I didn't know it.

A bit of web research found me this:

Oh, yes, a newer version of the above foot....

and it works!

A quick email to Janome,

and they put one in the mail. 

(Even though my dealer was supposed to include it free.)

I am now sewing right along. Whew!

This machine truly is a dream machine,

but I've much to learn about it.

And I am taking the time to do so. 

A big thanks to Janome for being quick on sending the new foot to me!

The other machine-- you remember T REX don't you?

It is in the shop getting its timing all fixed.

I use it for Denim dog blankets and usually T-shirt quilts too.

It's a cheap little machine but it has a powerful chomper.

Once I get them both working,

there will be NO stopping me.

Well, until the next time Stephen needs something. 

That happens alot. 

But he's cute about it.

Have a Blessed Easter everyone.

I have signed off for the weekend.

See you Monday!