Disaster strikes my Elna in the form of the seamstress.
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No, I didn't have time to finish the gift. But I was so elated that I didn't mind. Now to finish a quilt and the topper. The material was a beautiful black with metallic swirls so light and delicate. I can't wait to work it into the project I have in mind. I am still looking for the perfect setting for it. Have something in mind, but only time will tell if it was a good idea or not. Thanks for the empathy. I just feel so dumb! I had practically torn the doggoned thing apart looking for the problem and it was the needle not in far enough. Oh well, I got some fabric that was just perfect! and the machine fixed as well.
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Clover makes a nice round ended awl (with the blue handle). I use that to hold seams. If I ever hit it, it wouldn't be much worse than going over a pin. It's also short enough to fit in my hand easily. I am more likely to be found with it in my right hand when sewing than not. Glad to hear your problem wasn't serious!
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