Back at the Machine

I said I was going to take a break from 18th century sewing for a couple of weeks post Kalamazoo, and that's true, I have. But, I didn't say I was taking a break from sewing completely.

Just before I left for Michigan, several haversack orders came in, two of them quite large ones. I've been working on them since I got home and am nearing completion.

This is an Extra Long Traditional in Steppe Horses for those shelf eaters Breyer has been producing lately.

Another XLT in the Steppe Horses along with two different Dala Horse fabrics, Blue Hors, Vintage Sicilian, and Purdue fabrics.

Two Saluki fabrics and Mint Unicorns.

Ten Curio sized haversacks in a variety of different fabrics.

I am almost done with these orders and I just got another large order yesterday (show season is ratcheting up!) I am a little nervous about accepting too many orders at the moment - my machine is making a squeaking noise as it stitches that is getting worse and worse.

It's a Janome which is a very good quality machine, and it's lived up to that reputation. I've had it for 25 years and not once has it needed service or repair. (Which is pretty amazing when you consider how much sewing I do.) But it looks like it may be time to have it looked at and that may mean a delay in order completion.

Wish me luck that it holds out at least until I get these orders finished!