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Vicki Welsh

Yesterday I had some time to cut out the Eclipse Scraps quilt.

If you look at the dark blue you will see that I decided on version 1, the on point one.

I’m motivated to get this put together quickly so I can get the cutting table cleared and start on the memory quilt.

I even had some time to sit and sew a bit. Why did I wait so long to replace my old machine? I realized that I’ve actually been avoiding sewing because of the challenges with that machine. The new one is fabulous.

I think this quilt will come together pretty quickly.

Yesterday, I also ran by Kim’s and picked up her scrap box from her Christmas quilt. I’m going to use some of these for one of my Christmas card designs.

Today I don’t have to go anywhere! I hope to get 2 veterans quilts loaded and to do a lot of piecing on the Eclipse Scraps quilt.

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6 responses to “Why did I wait so long?”

izoofan27bbe2f4211

11/12/2025

Kind of like waiting to change a rotary cutter blade or machine needle…..why wait until the struggle gets so bad? So glad you are loving your new machine!

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thoroughlya4162d5974

11/12/2025

I am so glad you are loving your new machine! Patty

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Karen

11/12/2025

like the commenter above – compare to a rotary blade – why do I wait so long to change it out. Hope the new machine continues to be your favorite toy

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geneblack

11/13/2025

I know that I was so happy when I got that model machine. I am still happy with it. I have another machine that cost more, but I only use it when I need something besides a straight stitch. Plus it is a marvelous machine for free motion quilting on a domestic.
Oh yes, and I rarely have any trouble with specialty threads (like metallic.)

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Carole @ From My Carolina Home

11/13/2025

Oh, fun! Glad your new machine is bringing back the joy of sewing.

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marmic1954

11/15/2025

I can tell you’re a happy sewer!

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I’m Vicki

I’m Vicki Welsh and I’ve been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I’m into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here.