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10-17-2011, 11:02 AM

#11

Country1

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It happens to us all. Don't feel stupid, just be thankful that's all that was wrong!

10-17-2011, 11:16 AM

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Tartan

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The first thing I thought of was a piece of paper in the pocket. Glad it was just the needle and not time for the repairman!

10-17-2011, 11:34 AM

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Glassquilt

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Glad it was a simple fix.

10-17-2011, 11:46 AM

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DonnaC

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I'm trying to get into the habit of putting a post-it note on my machine indicating what size and type of needle is in the machine at the time. It's sort of a low-tech version of those things they sell that you velcro onto the machine (where you move the slider to the needle size). Even the magnifier on the needle boxes isn't quite enough for me anymore... I can never see the numbers on the needles LOL.

10-17-2011, 12:06 PM

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SuzyQ

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whew, at least Pearl isn't sick :wink:

10-17-2011, 12:12 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by madamekelly

I sat down yesterday to sew a rip in DH shirt pocket. I started sewing and noticed my machine (Pearl by name) was making a popping sound every few seconds. Oh no, not my new baby! I pulled the bobbin, nothing wrong there. Pulled the thread, re-threaded, still popping. Checked tension setting, it's right. Getting nervous now. I hate to think what this will cost in a repair shop. Checked to be sure foot screw was tight, no problems there. I picked up the package of needles and put a new one in, still popping. Tried different fabric, getting desperate, still popping. Walked away. Came back to try again. Rechecked everything. Still popping. Changed thread, changed bobbin, new needle. Still popping, now I am beginning to wonder how long it would be before I could afford to get it fixed (fixed income). I gave in and took it all apart and put it back in the box. With tears in my eyes, I started clearing the table of sewing supplies, to get old faithful (Penny by name) out to used for the time being. As I picked up the needle case, I looked down, and realized I had been using the size 18! I had been practicing the day before and the last thing I worked on was denim! Dufus! Dufus! Dufus! :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

But Arn't you so glad that was all it was!!

10-17-2011, 01:34 PM

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SuziC

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We have all had to AHA moments. Glad it was an easy fix for you :lol: :lol: :lol:

10-17-2011, 01:42 PM

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sewgray

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That's not nearly as bad as when I left my plastic template in my embroidery hoop. Couldn't figure out what was making that popping noise. I didn't realize what it was until I took the embroidery out of the hoop. Now my template has a cross shaped hole in the middle of it. I hate to admit it but that's not the dumbest thing I've done, and we're only talking about sewing.