I have my machine back.

[skipper]

I finally got my machine back today. It has been gone since Christmas.
I found out it was ready yesterday, so I called around to find someone to go with me. No one could go with me until next week. I couldn't wait, so for the first time by myself I drove there, it took 2 1/2 hr. I was equipped with only mapquest directions.
I was a little nervous going without my DH or at least a friend to help. I hate going to a place I really don't know, but I couldn't wait until next week. I have company coming Tuesday, so I wouldn't get any sewing time because I would be busy getting ready for them.

Can you gess what I'm doing tonight?

[NanaJ]

Let's see.....you're not sewing or anything like that are you?LOL

[Grandma Ria]

Skipper great news,hope you are going to share your projects with us when they are done.
Enjoy Ria

[brownabel]

Skipper - Congrats to you on getting your machine back. I think that I would have done the same thing relative to picking it up. I wouldn't be able to wait another minute. I'd guess that you might be sewing or embroidering tonight. You must have had a huge case of withdrawal. Good luck with your upcoming projects.
Cathy

[TurtleOwl]

Good accomplishment to venture off on your own. Always worry when I make a trip alone then feel good that I could do it. Enjoy your sewing!

[watermelon]

Hope you're sewing up a storm tonight. I'm the same when I have to drive over an hour or so. That's the one and only time I take the cell phone.
Happy you have your machine home and are having fun.

[jstitch]

So glad you have your machine back, Skipper. It's been a long time without it. I would have done the same about going to get it! It didn't used to bother me to drive alone. I still like the solitude (I usually take a book on tape), but I'm like watermelon, if I have to go more than an hour or two, I'm more nervous now than I used to be. (I rode down south 5 hours with DD and her family instead of going by myself two weekends ago ).

Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful creations soon!

[tweetee]

You have done great skipper! Driving all that way to get your machine. Now thats dedication.

Cant wait to see some of your projects you will be whipping up tonight!

[bgood]

Would have not waited either, my machine would have to come home. I got a new EM, when at lunch one day to get it had to drive about 60 miles round trip did it in a little over an hour, got back to work before being late lol.
Have fun
Barbara

[wallerubw]

Ah, Skipper, the joy of having your baby back! Hope you got a lot of sewing done. Congrats on the drive. Isn't mapquest great? I use it all the time. I don't like to drive alone but sometimes I have to go to my dentist alone which is 3 1/2 hrs. away (I know very far for a dentist but he gives me a huge discount as a missionary's wife so is worth it.

[skipper]

Well here is my first project I made after getting my machine back. A friend just build a new home and was having are knitting/sewing group for the first time. So I had to make something.

[sharong]

so glad you are up and running again. The towel is super, my son is a chef and would love this

[Sonia]

Now you are a complete person again, skipper!

[skipper]

Thanks every one as Sona said I now feel complete. It was hard to be with out my baby. I just had to get my baby. Almost 3 months is just to long to be away from home. I couldn't wait any longer. I had been going so crazy that my DH almost bought me another machine.
sharong the chief towel topper is from embroidery library. They have a lot of fun towel topper.

[brownabel]

Skipper -
Great job with your towel. And what a wonderful housewarming gift. Your friend will be so pleased.
I forget the details on your machine. Why was it in the shop for so long? Was this the store where the hubby does the repairs in his spare time?
Cathy