"Today is the day!" I shouted .
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| These blocks measure 8 1/2" squared unfinished. |
I was as excited as a kid in a candy store for I was going to finish piecing my Peppermint Pinwheels quilt which has been in the works for a few weeks. Well that is what I had in mind. But .... Behulah my Brother sewing machine had something else in mind...
"We are going to get to work, sweet Behulah," I said as I patted her arm.
" Grrrrr," she moaned.
I busily worked on cutting 2 " inner border strips from my green Santa fabric which was a gift from my sweet nephew that he gave me two short years ago .
Then I cut 4 1/2" strips from the red polka dot fabric for the outer border. While I was busy cutting away, Behulah sat on the table unamused as to what was in store for her.
As soon as the cutting was done, I turned to Behulah and said with a smile, "Here we are! Are you ready to get busy? "
I flipped the "ON " switch and Behulah sighed with a big "Hmmmpph"
" What's up Buttercup?" I inquired.
But she said nary a word. I soon began to try to sew, but Miss Behulah was not having it.
"Grumble Grumble, Clankity Clankity," she rattled. I knew she was not in a good mood, and I could feel the tug of the needle . I peeked underneath the fabric and saw the bobbin thread was all tangled.
" Now Miss Behulah, I just cleaned you the other day, " I said.
Again silence. So I changed out the bobbin, changed the thread and gave her a little pat .
"Are you good, girl? " I asked. Again silence. So I shrugged my shoulders and tried to sew the inner border for the second time.
"Clankity Clankity, Clank" went Behulah!
"EEEK! " I screached when the needle broke! I rummaged through my cabinet and found another needle.
"Come on , girl, " I pleaded with Behulah.
" Grumble , Grumble, Snap! " said Behulah as she broke the 2nd needle.
"Double EEEEK! " I screamed. Now I would be fibbing if I said I was as cool as a cucumber at this point. But I gathered my wits all ten of them and calmly said" Well, Behulah, you have had a good run. Maybe it is time to put you out to pasture. "
From the corner of my eye, I could see Behulah quiver. "What are you saying? " she asked.
"Aaah nothing other than there may be another place for you. "
Behulah had heard the stories of where the other naughty sewing machines go- down to the cold and dusty garage to sit all alone forever and ever - long forgotten.
"I don't want to go there. " she replied.
"Hmmmpph " I replied. I looked out the window over the hill.
Behulah then screamed, "NO NOT THERE! NOT JUNK YARD HILL!" she pleaded.
I smiled and winked at her. Two can play at this game I thought. Junk yard hill is a place on the farm where some junk goes . Most farms around here have one for old equipment and such.
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As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"Any day spent sewing is a good day. "
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Oh, my goodness, Miss Behulah and Miss Molly (like Good Golly Miss Molly) almost met the same fate. Last week I had some similar issues with Miss Molly and after dealing with her antics and a few words with my sweet hubby she decided to straighten herself up, dusted herself off, etc and we were suddenly back in business. She finally figured out who actually was in charge. LOL Haven't done much sewing since that late night but when I have, she's been humming right along.
ReplyDeleteI fully understood what you were dealing with. Glad you're back in business, as well. The Peppermint Pinwheels quilt is adorable, wonderful, cute, sweet, etc.
Have a fabulous and productive Wednesday. Big Hugs, DarleneJ
Oh my, Miss Molly was acting up too! Now what has gotten into these gals. Hee! Hee! It's a conspiracy I tell ya'. LOL. I am glad you were able to wrangle her in place. It is no fun when they act up like that is it? I was quite exhausted after the round about with Miss Behulah. Hopefully, she will be a good girl today. Hee! Hee! Have a great day, dear Darlene and keep Miss Molly straight. Big Bear Hugs
DeleteI am glad Mr. Pinker was able to get Miss Behulah working again for you, Melisa. But you had me chuckling about junk yard hill! Our neighbor had his own junk yard hill, but it was more like a meadow. Hope you get the rest of your Peppermint Pinwheels together today!
ReplyDeleteSo happy hubby was able to "doctor and heal" Behulah - machines can be so stubborn. I have a Baby Lock that has a gremlin. No amount of cleaning and fixing has been able to take care of it. But we've kept it anyway - the gremlin doesn't eat much and seems to be happy. I also have a feather weight named Ellie, after my mom who learned to sew on it. I wonder if the Baby Lock is angry because it has no name? Why is yours named Behulah?
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