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So I made plans on how to occupy my time for while my precious machine is gone. I decided to focus on sketching and painting for the next few weeks. I have a book called "Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain" which I bought many years ago and learned to draw from it. I thought I would go through the part about portrait drawing again. Also, for Christmas this past year, my husband got me the book, "Art Escapes", and I thought I would do some of the fun things in that. Plus I have some nice views in my yard that I thought I might spend this time sketching.
So after mentally preparing for being without my "friend" for an extended amount of time, the phone rang yesterday and the Bernina store told me my machine was ready for pick up! Hmmm. So I think since I don't have any deadlines and my drawing and painting skills could be improved, I'll follow through with my plans anyway. I wonder how long I'll actually go without sewing once my machine is back in its proper place. How would you use your creative energy if you couldn't sew for a few weeks?
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I have a backup machine to use! I could probably occupy myself dyeing, printing, painting, batiking, etc., for a few weeks if I didn't have an extra one, but it would be tough.
ReplyDeleteSomeday, I'll invest in a lightweight backup machine to take to workshops and classes. I do have a Westinghouse machine from the 40's (I think), but it's motor is shot and it is unusable. So for now I just have the one.
DeleteI also have a backup machine (if it still works) but I would so go into panic mode. Last time I had mine worked on it went in just before I went away on a trip so I didn't notice as much. You must have a good dealer to get it fixed so quickly.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good dealer, but they've always taken at least two weeks before. This is really remarkable.
DeleteI have a several, actually many, many surface design techniques I've been meaning to learn. I might focus trying some of them out. It would also be a good excuse to work on designs or design concepts for future projects. I don't give myself nearly enough time to do zentangles or watch how to videos. I expect I would be out of sorts for a couple of days, but would soon get into a rhythm, so like you when the machine was returned it might be a struggle to give up the freedom of playing and learning to refocus on current projects and deadlines.
ReplyDeleteI hope I really do spend serious time drawing and painting for a couple of weeks before I get back to sewing. It will improve my design skills and may sprout new ideas, too.
DeleteI am finding that I don't use my machines every day any more. That is partly due to hand stitching, partly my travels, and the planning for a given piece often takes me many days of prep work. But, if I don't have access to my machines, I feel like something is missing, even if I am not stitching on them!
ReplyDeleteI do a lot of hand sewing now, also. But usually those pieces begin with machine sewing first. One of these days I'm going to see if I can convert the old nonfunctional motor Westinghouse I have into a treadle. That would be a cool backup machine!
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