Loops and Five point stars

I tried Loops and Five point stars today.  Didn't turn out too bad if I say so myself.  I haven't had a lot of practice time yet.  Scott and I went to San Francisco area to visit friends and cousins and see Jimmy Buffett concert over this past weekend.  Had a lot of fun.  But back to the grind today.  Well, not so much of a grind for me anymore. :)

I've reached the bottom of my practice quilt.  Now time to take it off and see if I remember how to load a new one!  Wish me luck!

Cindy

New Machine

My new A1 quilting machine was set up and taught to me yesterday, so exciting and Jamie was an awesome teacher! It was a wonderful experience and A1 is lucky to have him as a dealer!  Have some DVDs to watch to learn more, just have to find time to watch them. 

So, I showed Scott how it worked today.  His only comment was "that looks boring"!  Guess I don't have to worry about fighting with him for time to use it!

I did the daily maintenance and oiling, checked the bobbin tension and reinserted the bobbin and start quilting.  Right away there were some awful metal on metal sounds of klunking- oh no!  Look under the machine and the bobbin case had been ejected and the bobbin was hanging from a tangle of threads!  Guess I didn't get the bobbin case in just right.  Rats.   So, back to the DVD to learn how to clean out a broken needle tip, replace the needle, do a timing test and it now seems to be working just like it should.  Whew! 

Here are some of my first attempts at meandering and circles and vines.  Guess I have a lot of practicing to do!  But it's exciting!  Wish me luck!