I am not a happy camper! On Sunday I was putting on the finishing quilting touches on a sweet lap-sized quilt. I was switching back and forth between several stitches on my sewing machine. My sewing machine machine made all the appropriate noises and then nothing. The needle stayed in one position and wouldn't adjust no matter which stitch I chose on the menu. Everything came to a screeching halt!
I packed it up and decided to take it to Mittenwald to my trusted service center the next day for a thorough cleaning and a check up. It was overdue anyway for a cleaning!
I dropped it off with Mr. Kittelmann. He was nice enough to take a quick look at it right there to let me know what it could be. My heart sank a bit more with each word... It's going to be really expensive to fix. It could be the "motherboard" or some kind of motor... I forgot the appropriate terms. Either way it will be between Euro 300 - 500. If he can't fix it in his shop it might have to get send in to the Pfaff factory service center. He gave me a time frame of 4-6 weeks at a minimum if that should be the case!
Oh my gosh. What am I going to do? I sew every day. I HAVE to sew every day! I never realized how much time I spend planning, cutting and sewing... What should I do now? Clean the house? Spend time with my family? Finish other non-sewing projects? Shoot, it's only been 48 hours and I already have withdrawal symptoms. I have been petting my fabric, looking through books and even dreaming about sewing... Somebody help me!
I cleaned off the dining room table last night. Martin saw that and joked that I shouldn't do that since Pasha and he might get used to sitting there to take their meals! Yes, he is still alive! Barely but he is!
Are you sewing right now? Or are you dreaming up your next project?
Take care,
Me
I own a Pfaff too! My bobbin winder made some nasty noises the last time I used it so I fear it may have to go in for repairs. I'm fortunate that I have several fiber related hobbies -- maybe you should try hand embroidery, knitting or crocheting while you have to (im)patiently wait for your machine to come back to you? I have held onto my old ELNA that behaves somewhat, just in case I have withdrawl when the Pfaff needs work.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth,
ReplyDeletedon't ever give your ELNA away! :-) I gave mine to my mom about 6 months ago because I never ever used it and now I am sitting here twiddling my thumbs LOL
You are right in suggesting other hobbies in addition to sewing. I picked up crocheting (hats and headbands) and I finally painted my quilt ladder! So even though I am bored out of my mind I am doing at least something :-)
Karin