Quilter's Nightmare

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FRIDAY

Dear Diary,

My sewing machine is in the shop and I don't know what to do with myself!!!

We've been struggling with each other a lot lately. I'll be honest, frustration was growing by the minute, but I pushed through until I couldn't ignore it any longer. We had to take a break from each other, there was no other alternative. 

Still, this is really difficult. 

SATURDAY

Diary,

I suppose it's for the best that my machine get some attention. I tried to be a good owner, cleaning out the lint occasionally. I even Goggled how to fix tension problems. I seem to have made matters worse.   

So many spools of thread, so many miles of stitches. We've been through a lot in the last year and a half. A light bulb went out months ago and we've practically been sewing in the dark ever since. It doesn't owe me anything, and it will be so much better when everything is functioning as it should.

At least the guy said he can get it to me by Monday. That's just a weekend, 3 days, I can survive that. . .

Pandemic Spools © Lauren Klementz-Harte 2021

MONDAY

They haven't called. I've been waiting all day to hear my machine is ready, and nothing. I'll give them 'till four then I'm calling them! That will give me enough time to get down there before they close for the day.

. . . I can't believe this, Diary!  I called and they said it may be FRIDAY!! I'm trying to stay calm, what else can I do? 

. . . Noooo!!!! They called me back. Now the guy says he needs a part and it will probably be next Monday! 

This is unbearable. I've already finished a small hand project, what more can you expect?!!! There are so many things that need to be finished by machine. AAARRRRGGGGG!!!!!!

(Deep Breath)

I guess I should wash the kitchen floor. It hasn't had much attention in all that time either.





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