My first quilt for the Scrap Squad is well underway. I have been sewing up a storm on my machine... or should I say making a dust storm? I had to take a break and give my machine some TLC. I cleaned out the bobbin area, replaced the needle, and gave the machine a good drink of oil. (Two of my quilting friends recently confessed that they only change their needle when it breaks! Say what!?!?)
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I change my needle after about 2-3 days of hard sewing. I love your colors, I am making a quilt in similar colors.
I'm bad about changing my needle but will do it today if I can find a surface to sew on! Lovely spring colors to combat those chilly temps.
I probably don't change my needle quilt often enough, but at least I do a lot better than I used to (I used to only change when the needle broke - honestly, I didn't know any better!). ;-)
I don't change my needle as often as I probably should but I am better about it then I used to be! that is a lot of link and dust in that machine! :)
fun fun! I just had to give my machine some TLC too, it actually broke and wouldn't zig zag, hubby took it apart and found a screw missing and after shaking the machine upside down, found it and put it back but it was a pain...... I'm one of those non-needle changers too, need to to that TODAY!! really....
How often to yo have to make something involving being on the scrap squad?
-26 in my neighbourhood this morning but heading to guild for the day! Good luck with your quilt, it does look like it is going to be bright!!
I would be one of those Naughty Needle Neglecters :( Looking forward to seeing your Scrappy goodness. Janita
I just did a good cleaning, oiling and needle change on mine last night. She is purring like a kitten again.
I love cleaning the lint from my machine--is that weird?
Okay, I am always forgetting to change my needle, and I have packs and packs of replacements, so no excuses. My sewing time comes so sporadically that I often just don't even give a thought to how long I have been sewing on a particular needle. Sounds like there are a lot of us that could use a visit from the quilt police. : )
We had a speaker at guild who advised to only use sharps for piecing and quilting and not universal needles. I change mine often, usually after each project. Have fun with your scraps!
I am very steadfast with cleaning, oil, needles, etc.... You want to keep that machine humming - it needs to be petted and pampered.
What pretty fabrics you have there for your sewing day. I hope you get to your friend's house. It snowed here yesterday afternoon and overnight, so I got to experience snow for the first time. (I'm from Australia.) It's starting to melt, so time to sew. Keep warm....those temperatures are beyond diabolical!!!!!
The Lint gets cleaned out a lot more often than my needle gets changed. If I know I'll be starting a BIG New Projec,t I change it to make sure it is good for the whole Project. Some say change it after each project. Looks like some 1000 Pyramid units or are they tri-recs??? Waiting and watching for reveal time.
My machine tells me when it needs oil, and I always change the needle then. It is pretty often. Love your bright scraps.
Neither can we!!!
I clean my machine everytime I put a new bobbin in. As to changing the needle...I'm not telling.
I wouldn't have a clue how frequently I change the needle, but it is quite often. I can actually tell by the sound of the machine when it needs cleaning and/or a new needle. Congrats on being part of the Scrap Squad. I like your photo - you (and the quilt) look lovely.
My machine starts skipping stitches when it's time for a new needle, so I always know when to change it. Hope you get to spend some happy stitching time with your friend.
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