My Sewing Machine is Back!!!

Thank goodness too.  This stay at home Momma goes a little batty if there's no sewing going on.  :)  The best part - NO MORE SKIPPED STITCHES!!!  The true test happens in a few hours here, after dinner I'm going to put in some monofilament and see what happens.  My order arrived today from Patsy Thompson Designs for a spool of Superior's Polyester Monofilament.  I'm thinking it must be good stuff since they are sold out on the website.  LOL*  Right?!  I haven't tried it yet but I can feel a big difference.  It's not stretchy and it feels heavier, or thicker.  I don't know how it will work out for quilting but we shall see.  If it doesn't skip or loop on me then I'll be a happy girl!

So of course I've been busy now that my machine is home...

I made this bag today for Etsy.  I am proud because I finally figured out and made use of my ruffler attachment for my featherweight!  Here's a couple shots of the attachment in action...

WOW am I sorry I didn't learn to use this little devil sooner.  Ruffles go SOOOO much faster with it!

Also attempted a 10 minute block...the picture is horrible but you get the idea.  It makes a cool block that's kind of like a cathedral window...but minus the window.  I really like it!  I have had a few people ask me to make cathedral window projects, and they get costly with all the time, handwork, and materials, but boy this would be wonderful to get a similar effect for a more affordable price.  Well...that is if I can part with it after I make it.  LOL*  I've decided I'm pretty awful at selling my work because I want to keep it all...and I do keep some!  LOL*  Oh well, it's not as if I'm ever going to NOT sew.  I can always make more!