Busted Needle

05/09/2026

The Little Get Away FALL 2026
Sep 24-27
Oct 8-11
Oct 22-25
Nov 5-8
Nov 12-15

05/06/2026

I finished up my Spring Season with "The Ladies of the Lake" Retreat. I get invited by groups to do annual (or Biannual) cleanings at their retreats. Thank you to all the groups! It was a fun season and I really appreciate all your business and referrals.

Spring and Fall are pretty busy. But for now, I will not be taking "my show on the road" until July. Have no fear!! I will not be getting slow and lazy. This crazy lady's life is still going to be BUSY! I have a quilt retreat of my own to go to where I get to sew, laugh and have a great time. I also have a fun family get together coming up. And a vacation with the hubby is on the calendar....yes, a sewing machine travels with us. In fact, I am not sure that I am ever away from a sewing machine. Oh dear......is that a problem? Do I need professional help?

05/04/2026

⭐️Happy Star Wars Day, sewing friends! ⭐️

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05/02/2026

04/29/2026

The Assistant is back to work. She assisted the CEO with determining if the incoming machines all had their power cords and foot controls.

04/28/2026

This machine was locked up tight. Started checking the usual causes and found it at the second one. Thread wrapped around the take-up lever.

04/26/2026

Steve and I attended the Adoray Volunteer Appreciation dinner today. What a fun event!! There were so many fun and lovely people. So humbling being around so many people who give so much.

04/25/2026

I stood in line with the guys and a few women (we were definitely out numbered) for Clear Lake True Value to open this morning. It was their Milwaukee sale and I had my eye on the Packout gear for hauling my retreat tools in.

I knew what I wanted because I had scoped it out for 2 days. Then it was just a matter of getting those dawdling men out of my way so I could grab my pieces and get out of there. Stay out of the way of a woman on a mission!! I arrived at the store 5 minutes before they opened and by 20 minutes after....I was heading out of town.

A happy lady with tool kit on wheels.

04/23/2026

The Assistant is out of commission for a couple weeks (spayed). She hates the E-collar!! So I made her a softer one that won't hurt so bad when she runs into the door frame or chair leg.

I did have to laugh at myself. The last 6 weeks have been pretty busy and no sewing for me. I was putting the finishing touches on the collar when I realized I was sewing one handed. I had the foot control on the desk and was operating it with my hand which is how I operate customer machines when I am working on them.

04/20/2026

I went through some machines for the Adoray Treasures From the Heart in Baldwin. Be sure to check them out.