Tid-Bit
I will share an interesting tid-bit from last night’s supper. Sometimes when I am heating something in the microwave that contains some liquid, I will set the dish on an ample sized potholder so I can easily grasp it. Last night it was green beans. Though I do drain the can of most of the liquid, there remains enough to keep the dish moist. I was facing the kitchen range with my back to the green beans heating in the microwave. Hmm. I could smell something. I turned around and there was a small flame in the microwave. Opened that door in a hurry while then lifting the green bean dish out. The potholder I had chosen was a crocheted one with the tiniest bit of a variegated thread that was metallic gold. Just enough of a metal to cause the problem. The potholder went into the sink and then I followed up by pitching it in the garbage. Talk about freak circumstances. The decades old potholder . . . no more. Though I don’t leave the microwave unattended, this instance drove that home a bit harder.
Today was studio day. Not to sew but to make preparations for sewing. I have and had been doing some embroidery for family members when they visit. Saturday when the last towel was done, I turned off the sewing machine as well as the lights. Today the sewing machine was given oil, a new needle and checking for any wayward fuzz in the thread cutters. I made sure to watch myself when choosing the options for the cleaning of the cutters. New needles are so affordable via Amazon. It does make the difference in a good outcome versus problems with tension. Kelly from Creative Stitches in Bird Island clued me in that I don’t mess with the tension if I give my machine the love it is due . . . often.
With that I will take my leave. ♥