Thread: Well, duh....

Well, I've been sewing for about 45 years now - quilting for about 7. With all those years experience, you'd think I would remember to clean out my machine and replace the needle once in a while. I was having difficulty while doing some applique this afternoon, and then it hit me..... get rid of the lint and replace the needle... DUH!!

Originally Posted by QM

I think that happens to everyone who isn't absolutely compulsive....at one time or another.

I Agree with you. It truly is amazaing what difficulties a little lint and dull needle will cause.

Originally Posted by suebee

I Agree with you. It truly is amazaing what difficulties a little lint and dull needle will cause.

I'll second (or third?) that emotion. I'm not so much on "servicing" my Featherweight but I clean the lint out every time I sew (with a small, soft make-up brush) & I change needles with each new project. They're cheap & it makes all the difference in the world -- IMHO.

Color me compulsive, I guess. I am very faithful to clean my machines, and change needles. I have learned most problems people have are thread, needles, or lint build up.

Originally Posted by Stitchnripper

... I don't usually change a needle til it breaks.

Same here!!

Well it is hard to stop and do maintenance when you are having fun.