"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.
"I will give you one more chance," I told Behulah. Quietly, I picked her up and took her downstairs and explained the situation to Mr. Pinker. Mr. Pinker then looked her over and found where a piece of metal had came loose in the bobbin case. He gave her some tender love and care and then returned her to me to test.
Miss Behulah began to hum and buzzed right along . I gave her a pat. "No Junkyard Hill today, Behulah. "
Wow ! What should have taken just a couple of hours took all day long. I will finish up Peppermint Pinwheels today. That is if Behulah does not get her "bobbin panties" in a wad.
Have you ever had to give your sewing machine a good talking to? Hee! Hee! I hope your machine is not as ornery as Miss Behulah.
Have a beautiful day, Sweet friends and thank you for dropping by.
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"Any day spent sewing is a good day. "
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amys. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
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