Frustrated

I'm very frustrated.  I took my Bernina in to be cleaned, oiled and to have the zigzag stitch checked out.   Saturday I sat down thinking I could spend some time getting the rug finished.  Guess what?  The zigzag stitch is still skipping.  UGH!   So I will be taking it back in.  I did ask if the stitch was fixed and they assured me it was.  And that there is a 90 day guarantee so that's a relief.

So I decided to play with my 99K. 

It's been a while since I have used this, so things were a little dusty.  I'm going to have a little spa day for the machine so I can oil up all the places that need oil.  I love these old machines.  I'm thinking I need to look for an older machine that does a zigzag.  Hahaha.  Or I need to buy a new Bernina.  I have loved my 1080 and it has been such a great machine, but I guess they don't last forever.  And I have used it a lot in the past 20 years.  I did start putting away money every month in case I would have to buy a new machine.  Time to start looking as it might be better to get it bought and paid for before I retire.

Fast

The three day weekend went by fast!  And of course, I didn't accomplish near the list of things I wanted to do.  But did do some things not on the list.  It also didn't help that is was rainy and dreary most of the days.  

I started cutting up jeans that will be used in the making of the Wings Of Hope Survivors Dinner gift.  Those gifts need to be done by the end of October.  We have some time, but it was nice to get that project out of the way.  This was one of the projects that wasn't on my list.  

While hand cutting apart the jeans I watch a disc from Netflix.  That wasn't on the list either, but I really enjoyed it.

Clean the bathroom was on the list and it got done.

Sew my jelly roll rug, that didn't get done.

Sew some of my Scrappy Mountain Majesties blocks, that didn't get done.

Oh well, it was a relaxing weekend and that was the important thing.

PopUp Retreat

Last weekend I went to a PopUp Retreat with my sister and 2 friends.  We didn't sew as much as normal, but we did a little shop hopping and stopped in at IKEA.  I finished about 10 more Scrappy Mountain Majesties blocks, so that was good.  

I also made a backing for my Four Patch Plaid quilt that has been done for forever!!  (Actually since November of 2013.)

Look at these cute little patterns from Bird Brain Designs!  I want to make little memory quilts or pillows for my past pets.

My Bernina is back from her spa time and I hope she's ready to jump into it with me over the weekend.  I'd love to finish my jelly roll rug and a few more blocks.

My Rug

Making progress on my rug, as you can see.

My zigzag stitch was starting to act up, so I took my machine in to be cleaned and oiled.  It was going to be about 10 days before I got it back.  Today it has been at the shop for a week, so any day now I should be called to let me know my machine is done.  I'm excited to get my machine back so I can finish the rug.  I love the scrappy look of it.  I think it's going to brighten up my kitchen this winter.  

I also bought the other pattern to try it, the straight strips.  These rugs are fun to make!  If you get a chance to take a class, do so!  (You could even do it on your own.)

Ready

I'm ready for class this Wednesday.  The rope/cord for the rug is all sewn and in a ball.

I am looking forward to seeing how this looks as a rug.  I used strips from my medium drawer of 2.5 inch strips.  So I'm hoping it's bright and cheery.  Keeping my fingers crossed!

Prepped

Scrappy Mountain Majesties are all prepped for sewing.  

Hoping these go together fast!  Now to finish my "rope/cord" for my rug.  I need to get that ready for my class next Wednesday.

Jumped On The Bandwagon

I jumped on the bandwagon and signed up for a jelly roll rug class.  I bought the pattern and thought I would try it.  Then the class came available, so I went for it.  Sometimes signing up for a class makes me get started and just do it!  The first class was last night.

I made my own jelly roll from my 2.5 inch strips that are from Bonnie's Scrap User's System.  I also made my own batting strips to use.  (That wasn't hard, I just don't like how batting gets into the cutting mat.)   Got a good start and we meet one more time for tips on sewing the rug together.