Best Shot
As I have been working on the next block of my crazy project, I did really take my time in pinning seam allowances. I gave it my best shot. I do see some signs of improvements from the finished burgundy block to the brown block. As it were, I ran out of bobbin thread. That was also my cue to clean under the hood. I could not believe the mess of fuzz and lint. This pattern called for using cotton thread. What I was using was the cotton thread, the brand Aurafill, the thread that Old Alley sells. I had heard that cotton thread acts that way and for the most part, I sew with Isacord. That is the brand that Bernina packages in the sewing machines when purchased. It is not cotton.
The project I am working on is not up for any consideration such as Best of Show. I wound the bobbin with Isacord and threaded the machine with it as well. The next time the bobbin runs out, it will be interesting to see what is under the hood.
Back to my two finished blocks. I can say that these two blocks were the most challenging in regard to the amount of individual fabric pieces. I have been turning the pages of patterns . . . one at a time. Won’t I be surprised with what may be ahead. For me it’s not about the perfect stitch. This project is to keep my left arm and hand engaged in activity. During the many days of Dennis’ doctor appointments, by the end of those days my left hand would be a tight fist. The stroke wanted back what it had dealt me in 2/2021. There is much to be said for the fact that if you don’t use it, it will be lost. I do look forward to my own version of PT in my studio . . . a bit every day. It’s not about the quality nor the quantity . . . it’s about me trying. The old adage . . . you can’t fail if you don’t try.
It is so cloudy out the birds have called off their tweeting.