tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15363790.post3452415757405800581..comments2023-09-22T10:50:41.465-07:00Comments on Finny Knits: Made with Rage: Amy Butler's Stash and Dash bagsFinnyKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08813175777047535103noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15363790.post-86272810984137271472008-03-16T11:54:00.000-07:002008-03-16T11:54:00.000-07:00Super cute bag. I've had that pattern since it cam...Super cute bag. I've had that pattern since it came out but never made anything with it.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263588140420221505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15363790.post-42397036598224713882008-03-15T10:18:00.000-07:002008-03-15T10:18:00.000-07:00I recently went through a brutal bout of sewing, b...I recently went through a brutal bout of sewing, breaking bobin thread, then breaking needle thread, then cursing, then crying, then pouring more gin, then breaking threads again. This went on for about a week (I might mention that my sewing machine is also circa 2001, the manual still protected in its plastic coating). My husband, in his love for me (even while in rage) busted out the manual, and said "Babe, have you ever oiled your machine?" To which I looked at him blankly. And then said "shit" for about the 40th time that day.<BR/>Needless to say, I feel your pain and love so much that you lay it all out for us to laugh (and cry) with you. So thanks, you make me feel in good company.UmberDovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897533875971637080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15363790.post-16179026613679252008-03-15T02:08:00.000-07:002008-03-15T02:08:00.000-07:00You might not want to hear this, but you should be...You might not want to hear this, but you should be changing your needle more often! In my early sewing days, I only changed the needle when it broke, and I think that's a pretty common practice.<BR/><BR/>But I've learned after 99 years that the best thing you can do for your sewing is to use a fresh needle! Many, many problems can be traced to a needle that's dull or nicked or bent. I change needles when I start any new project. A good rule is to change at least every 8 hours' worth of sewing. No kidding! I buy needles by the box of 100.Kathi Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13380037164148416426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15363790.post-3120102955257952642008-03-14T21:26:00.000-07:002008-03-14T21:26:00.000-07:00Sober sewing... say it ain't so??!!??!Sober sewing... say it ain't so??!!??!hoolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552220724353071705noreply@blogger.com