Ferret Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Tomorrow I deliver my machine to Surrey to await Mark. It's reached the point where I can't get the top tension tight enough to stop loops forming on the bottom of the quilt, even when it is pulling the bobbin thread to the top. I've just quilted, unpicked, requilted and unpicked. I have customers waiting and I can't do anything. I just hope Mark can get my machine to work. I don't know what I am going to do if he can't resolve this. Once the machine is safely delivered I can start talking to customers All on top of an extra large tax bill and a bank error not in my favour. Ho hum. So cross everything for me, please. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 (((Ferret))) sending you lots of good Karma that everything can be resolved and fixed. I am sure Mark will be able to work his magic. !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 So sorry Ferret. I see better days ahead for you... these days include a happy machine and a bank error and tax bill that are rescinded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borderline Quilter Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hi Ferret...I've been cursing the tax man too this week....and 'Bank Managers'...Well, when we had them we usually got along just fine but now we deal with the 'voice' on the phone....up in the big city.....Arrrgggghhhh!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad: Hope all becomes well with your machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 OK.............they say bad things come in Threes..........machine on the fritz (1), taxes (2), bank error (3). You should be on the side for good things to happen now ! Hang in there. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltermidwife Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 We will give it lots of TLC when it arrives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks Chris, it's been horrible today so if you keep it away from your machine I will understand. It will also be arriving grubby so if Mark wants to use it for the cleaning demo it will be ready Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Mark will fix it, never fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 (((((((hugs))))))) and good thoughts your way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hi Ferret, Hope all goes well with your machine, maybe it is time to upgrade !!! The Lucey looks great !! I also hate the tax man at the moment, I have been drowing in client tax returns this last month and still working on my own, and one client !!! I too have a higher than expected bill so not a good time of year ! I want to get back to quilting now !!! Hope your machine is fixable, sounds like Mark will be busy when he arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Let's hope it's a small problem and it can be fixed easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 There is no way I can afford an upgrade, especially at this time of year. Besides my machine hasn't really paid for itself yet so I don't really want to have to replace it. I keep telling myself big tax bills are a good thing, but somehow it doesn't quite feel right. Don't suppose you fancy another client do you Janette? Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Oh Ferrett, that "sucks!" I sure hope Mark can fix it. Since they have the green machines and refirbished machines (that's what my Liberty is), I would think Mark can fix your machine with some new parts or something. In the mean time...(((HUGS)))) are being sent to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Glad you decided to drop machine off for a strip down! Hope we can get it all fixed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Wren Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Goodluck Ferret! I hope you are up & running smoothly soon. Just think....it can only get better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Good luck, got everything crossed:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Hi Ferret, I know what you mean about this time of year - tax payments and all. If you are paying higher taxes, means you are earning more money ! (well that is what I keep telling myself at least!!) No I don't mind a new tax client at all !!! email me if you would like. I was hoping to offer you the use of my machine (perhaps in exchange for some quilting tips !!! ) as I don't use it every day, (although I have some customer quilts to do this week too) but couldn't really think practically how I could offer it, with my family life and limited space here to work in,and possibility of sending machine for service this week too. I am pretty sure Mark will be able to fix your tension issues, but seriously something to consider if by the following weeks you are not getting anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks Janette, look out for the email. The machine is delivered, grubby and ready to take part in the workshop. Having a used machine means you can show exactly where the lint gets, and I think mine has got every where, sorry Mark I am so keeping my fingers crossed. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Yes I am keeping my fingers crossed for you too !!! Am sure all will be OK. I will look out for your email. Hope you aren't feeling too lonely without your machine !!! How did you get it delivered to Chris's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 I drove it down to Chris, it's quite a nice drive actually and I got lots of pattern and business ideas, so it may have been a good way to spend a few hours. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Sorry that you won't be there this time Ferret. I will take good care of your baby and get it up and going for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Thanks Mark, sorry I won't be seeing you but I am teaching every day. Hope the beast doesn't mess you about too much. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted January 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Originally posted by VIVIANMABLE OK.............they say bad things come in Threes..........machine on the fritz (1), taxes (2), bank error (3). You should be on the side for good things to happen now ! Hang in there. :) I liked that theory, really I did. However the universe has different ideas. I've got a sore throat and the van has just blown it's water pump ( the one for habitation not the engine). So new pump time huh. Lets place bets on whether I am still talking after 3 days of teaching. On the bright side, this is the right time for these problems. I deal with them while I am at home and hopefully have less problems when I am on the road next week. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Oh Ferret, I hope that you are feeling better fast. Sorry about the water pump too. Hopefully next week will be better and your machine will work like a charm again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veg-girl Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Oh dear you are having a hard time. We will all stroke your machine tomorrow and say soothing words to it. It wii be good for people to see a sick machine being brought back to life. Yvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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