June Studio Organizing, Task Two
Posted on June 25, 2021 by prairiemoonquilts in Studio Organizing ChallengeDid you have fun with that last challenge? I obviously took it super seriously, because I started FIVE new projects in the last two weeks!
The one I intended to start using this bundle is in the boring stages still, because all I’ve managed to do so far is cut some of the white background pieces.
But I also started this quilt, just to use up scraps. I’ve made one of these before, and it was one of my favorites, so when that is the case, I don’t mind doing it again. It’s just a 36-patch block using two fabrics in each block. It doesn’t look like much right now, but it’ll be great when I’m finished! Haha!
The others I can’t show you just yet, but the big reveal will be coming soon!
So on to the next challenge, right?
Here’s what’s in the cards for the next one:
I know I need to do this. In fact, my JUKI probably needs to go in to the real repairman for a good deep cleaning on the inside.
I’ve been having troubles with Ivy, too, and last week I had to make a whirlwind trip to Hiawatha, Iowa, to take her to the emergency room. So she got a good cleaning while we had her all apart anyway, and back here at home, I had the frame partially disassembled as well, so I cleaned that all up while I was at it.
The whole “longarm down” incident lasted an entire week, and I can’t even begin to explain the level of stress it caused me. When I finally got her running right again, I had to take an extra dose of Tylenol and a nap! The ordeal wiped me out!
I’m sure thankful for Dennis at Nolting, who took us right in and got her fixed up, and also helped me over the phone with several other things. Those guys have more patience than I can even imagine.
So does your sewing machine need a little TLC? I’m worst about remembering to oil them regularly, but trying to get better about it. I’m also loathe to change the needle, if the one in it is working OK, but I know they get dull and weaken, so I’m trying to do better about that, too. And the lint? Well, we simply won’t discuss that one . . .
I’m sure your machine(s) will thank you for the spa treatment!
I didn’t realize you also have a Nolting! I have the 17″ Funquilter, they are fantastic aren’t they! The company and people too;) I’m still relatively new to your blog having joined for the panel challenge!
I am considering buying that one , how do you like the small size versus buying a longer one? Sincerely Melody Anderson theredhenshop@gmail.com
I clean my sewing machine after every bobbin.
I just did it yesterday.
But, the long arm gets a cleaning after each bobbin, but I don’t do the tracks and other parts of the setup very often. I should focus on them.
I’M VERY LUCKY – MY HUSBAND – WHO IS ALSO RETIRED LOVES TO OIL AND CLEAN MY SEWING MACHINES, ESPECIALLY THE FEATHERWEIGHT. So I’M DONE WITH THIS CHALLENGE ALREADY (HAHA)!
I cleaned both my machine and serger yesterday. Yea! Also having great fun with my Springtime in Arrow Rock – behind as usual 😜
I think maybe there is some magic to these task cards. I could not remember what the task was last month, I did just dust out the machine due to tension issues. Like you have had a lot out due to too many projects at one time…I really do not want to take an afternoon and put it all away- so I thought my chance to pull from those cards…hand on the bible…any bible…my card was ” spend 15-30 minutes putting things back where they belong” So guess what I am about to do!
I do need to clean my bernina after starting & finishing my 2 new projects (baby quilt & wallhanging). So that is next job. Now working on finishing a UFO.
I am surprised that your devoted cowboy didn’t remind you of the cowboy’s code about horses (in the case of stitchers…sewing machines and longarms). Hay, grain and water come before beans, biscuits and coffee. Tired horses get to rest for days, sometimes weeks.
Oil, dusting, and a good old rubdown (cleaning) helps keep machines happy. I am pretty good about taking care of the basics. A drop of oil for each of the wicks on my longarm, a drop in the hook race and a three minute warmup is the usual for me. I find if I make a good habit things go better.
I got this one covered, just got my machine back a couple weeks ago from a tune-up and clean out. I clean the lint under the throat plate about every 2 to 3 bobbins.
I love that bundle! So summer like.
I did clean my machine, but I have another one I just purchased off Craigslist and than needs a going over. Hopefully this task will get me motivated to do that…
Stay cool!
Quilted, bound, and labeled two UFO’s with one more quilted and ready to bind. Also, cut the pieces for my new project. It is a QOV quilt top and will start piecing it this morning. My next UFO is on the table and ready to pin. Feels really good to get these done!
I’m pretty good about cleaning the lint out of the bobbin area of my sewing machine; remembering to oil her and changing the needle isn’t always done as often as it should. I’m better about the maintenance on my Gammill thankfully. I only started one new project but just got the fabric selected and strips cut. Of course the baby has arrived and the quilt isn’t done; that’s the story of my life.
Shelley your new projects looks intriguing. A 36 patch you say? Hmm. Might be a squirrel hiding in there 😉. I sure am happy to hear your longarm is running now. I not only started 4 new projects last month, I finished all of them. I clean my machines between every bobbin (even the longarm) and they go in every year for service. If I can oil them I do but two machines are sealed units that I can’t oil so they get paid particular attention for clunks so they might get serviced more often.
I am good with this task as well as I clean mine after each quilt or project…….so happy quilting everyone