WIP 2/24

[cam]

What have you been working on?

For a random sewing question: How often do you do maintenance on your sewing machine (clean, oil, etc)? Rough estimate based on either amount of use or time.

[cam]

Whipped out several more baggies. Designed some furniture pieces, just through rough stage at this point though. Washed, pressed, and prepped fabric for new ironing board cover and sewing machine apron with tool caddy. Redesigned sewing machine apron/tool caddy. More mending.

I brush out my sewing machines probably once or twice a year, plus extra times after sewing something with a lot of "debris" (I.e. fuzzy, furry, or whatever fabrics). My machines have only seen regular use by me for the past year or so (two machines did with previous owners before then). I'm guessing they should get some oil sooner than later. This is where my question stemmed from, a discussion with MH asking me when I last did any maintenance on them. For another question, are all sewing machine oils the same, or can I use the Kenmore oil on my Brother machines too?

[saltypearl]

I'm 3/4 through quilting the nephew quilt. It's going not too bad though I do have some fixes I've already marked. I should be able to finish sometime next week.

I change my needle after each quilt and typically get rid of the "debris" about 3-4 times per year. I am trying to be better at oiling it. I don't really know how often I should be.

[MsNicole06]

I made a card for our aid whose last day is Friday.

I'm starting to cut out items to make some quiet book pages for DD to play with at church.

Eta. I've never oiled a machine (my last one died after almost 20 years of on and off use).

[skategirl128]

I've made up another batch of baby hats. My goal is 40 for the 40 days of lent. I should make it!

Other than that I'm working on a spring wreath for my front door.

I also have to finish my nieces blanket! Almost done! I also want to make a couple baby tutus for her. Shower is March 19 so I have to get my act together!

I did finish another scarf!

[craftcrazymama]

I finished baby boys Rocket Boy quilt



Also made a nappy basket for his room



Mission this week is to finish the second sock in my latest set and then start on some baby socks. And also cut out the pieces for DDs memory bunny.

QOTW: I'm terrible at machine maintenance. I should do better because my husband bought me a lovely machine and I would hate to have it go wrong because I didn't look after it but I just never get around to it.