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My machine has to go back to the shop AGAIN!! Major whine warning!
Cat n Bull   Advanced NC USA Member since 2/17/06 Posts: 1901	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/6/13 10:08 PM When I was making the black and red quilt, I used a too small needle and it bent sideways and JAMMED into the bobbin case. I could tell there was something not quite right after that, but it still sewed OK on straight seams, and I even made those last 4 appliques, and it was still OK. Every once in a while it would miss a stitch, but nothing truly bad. But the thread cutter didn't work every time. I made a few embroidered snowflakes, and had some MAJOR thread breakage issues with the metallic thread. Again the thread cutter wasn't working right, and when you have a machine that cuts the threads for you, having a sketchy thread cutter sucks! So, today I was making a blanket for Project Linus, and using the decorative stitches, and the stitch quality got worse and worse and worse. I checked the thread and it was wrapped TIGHT around the spool pin, stuck! After that she was DONE behaving and stitching nicely. I took the bobbin case out and cleaned it A G A I N!!! and there were so many thread bits from the snowflakes in there, and the thread cutter is toast. Not even where it's supposed to be anymore. I told my husband it MUST BE HANDLED TOMORROW!! I am not kidding, I want my machine WORKING properly. I am seriously glad I got a second machine! I would go absolutely INSANE with no way to sew the quilt I am working on! ------ Cathryn
Franksdottir   Intermediate Member since 4/25/08 Posts: 2398	Login to reply to this post In reply to Cat n Bull << 1 member likes this. Date: 1/6/13 10:13 PM Bummer, Cat, I am sorry. ------ Barb
Cat n Bull   Advanced NC USA Member since 2/17/06 Posts: 1901	Login to reply to this post In reply to Franksdottir << Like this post Date: 1/6/13 10:23 PM Thanks for the hug Barb! Boy do I need it! I mean, I KNOW it's my fault. I have a habit of sewing with the top shut, if it was open I would have noticed the thread was wrapping around the pin! I usually use normal spools of thread, but these are the Isacord bigger spools/mini cones. I KNEW it was bad news when that needle jammed into the bobbin case, the "motor overload" warning is NEVER a good thing! Uggggg I just want everything to be perfect when I sew, as crazy and unrealistic as I KNOW that is! ------ Cathryn
goodworks1   Advanced IL USA Member since 7/19/03 Posts: 3298	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 1/6/13 10:25 PM That IS a bummer. Hope it gets fixed SOON. And yes, glad you have another machine! ------ blog: goodworks1.wordpress.com
Maia B   Advanced Beginner IL USA Member since 10/27/10 Posts: 3389	Login to reply to this post In reply to Cat n Bull << 1 member likes this. Date: 1/6/13 10:49 PM So sorry, Cat! I know that machine is your baby! Good that you have a back-up, but I know it's no substitute for your Creative 4.0. ------ 🌸 Plenty of machines, mostly Berninas 🌸
HDWen   Advanced Beginner AZ USA Member since 12/26/11 Posts: 1201	Login to reply to this post In reply to Cat n Bull << 2 members like this. Date: 1/6/13 10:50 PM CAT!!!! omg yes, so glad you got the 2nd machine just for this!! I know, when we sit to RELAX and sew it better go well, or the relaxing part isn't there argh!! Feeling your pain hon Hope your mechanic doesn't need to order too many parts to get it purring again debbie ------ I have great enthusium for sewing, but lack talent to be great. 2013
Cat n Bull   Advanced NC USA Member since 2/17/06 Posts: 1901	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 1/6/13 11:18 PM I knew you guys would understand. I am just SO glad I have my back up machine AND I KNOW it sews well and I won't have any issues piecing an already started quilt on it. Princess BETTER get her issues fixed though, because she is SO SWEET and I have some embroidery projects lined up for her! ------ Cathryn
Julkane   Intermediate PA USA Member since 9/14/07 Posts: 442	Login to reply to this post In reply to Cat n Bull << 1 member likes this. Date: 1/6/13 11:53 PM This is the reason why I had to have a good back up machine also. When you sew everyday, there are bound to be times that the machine is in the shop and it is really frustrating to sew on a machine that does not have the features that you are accustomed to. However I think today's machines end up in the shop way too often so I will whine with you. My Elna 740 has been in the shop for weeks now - thank goodness I bought the QE4 as my back up. ------ Elna Excellence 740, Pfaff Quilt expression 4.0, Janome 300E, Brother 8500D, Janome 900CPX CoverPro, Brother 5234 Project Runway Serger, Singer Treadle http://juliannasjourney.blogspot.com/
threaddy   Advanced WY USA Member since 4/22/09 Posts: 2308	Login to reply to this post 9 members like this. Date: 1/7/13 0:06 AM Yes, well we have been warning everyone here that you must have at least 20 machines as back up in case things like this happen!!!! Now we all know it is not SMAD but there is a very good and practical reason for buying two of every machine...and everything else for that matter. Take that machine in and while it's being fixed get another!!!! ------ "The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem." Theodore Rubin "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life's about creating yourself." George Bernard Shaw Bernina vintage and embroidery serger 234 and BLcoverstitch
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6985	Login to reply to this post In reply to Cat n Bull << 5 members like this. Date: 1/7/13 1:21 AM This is why I have nine machines--one main machine with eight backups.... ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair

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