Dotty - feeling guilty about not visiting or tending to this thread, etc etc....
I had such major sewing machine issues for over a month. Finally got it under control I think.... I was actually able to do regular sewing without a problem, but meanwhile my 4 year old grandson had been waiting months for his quilt to be quilted and each time I tried I had major loops on the back - was ready to drive to Bernina and throw their 440 lemon through their front window!!! [You cant actually talk to them on the phone unless you have a retail account! kinda like AT&T... I guess they know they have disgruntled customers] Well - it appears my machine is simply very sensitive when it comes to thread differences. Said to my DH guess it's like owning a Ferrari and need to have it continually tuned up - the more expensive the machine, the more sensitive it tends to be
So - after fiddling with the bobbin tension and upper thread tension [and switching to a different thread] I got it to work. I was determined NOT to do any other sewing until Jack's quilt was finished and delivered!!!
I finished quilting the twin reversible quilt at 10pm the night before last and the binding was on by 7pm last night - just in time to drive it over and let him sleep under it
now for some paperwork and DJ here I come!!!! [I realize should have taken picture with good camera to post it.... just have phone pic]
I've also put a little pressure on myself..... ahem. Our next guild quilt show is Sept 2013 - think I can get this baby done???? I suppose that would mean no hand quilting
All of your blocks are wonderful - and Gladys - you amaze me!! great runner - what pattern is that?
Gus