Hey Y'all! This week I've learned that I must go back to square one. I have to admit Tafari is nothing like my Ava (HQ Avante) at ALL. I thought since I had a long arm before, I could just go with the flow, NOT! I'm having to slow down, shut up and let him tell me all about his self.
The first thing I had to remember/learn about were the white and green buttons. Remembering to tap and not hold the button until it responded. That was and still is hard for me to remember, I think I almost got it down tho. I'm also learning what MY speed is. I love all the videos and tutorials, but trying to going as fast of some of you will cause me to lose a finger or two. 😂 I was taught this swoop thingy with picking up the bobbin thread, yeah, no, I still have to do it the way I learned many years ago. I've also had to come to terms with my skill set dropping WAY, WAY, WAAAAYYYY down. It's been too long (Since January) and now having Tafari kind of freaks me out. I'm having to find out what works best for me, with my impatient self. I have patience for everyone and everything except for myself.🤦🏾♀️
I knew to expect having a tension issue right from the start, I did and I fixed it ALL BY MYSELF (Didn't take long at all)! 😱😊 I thought basting the quilt would be just as easy, especially since I was following the directions in the manual. I had to phone a friend, Capri Beckman. She is an awesome instructor and super patient. She taught me the way Tafari prefers to baste. We had to go about doing it differently than stated in the manual. All of this will be a thing of the past once Lightening Stitch is installed. She also taught me how to adjust my sewing speed in and out of manual mode. I was playing on Tafari and having a ball, flaws and all!
Soon after that, I got a migraine from Haddes! It is now in day 10, and I'm still bedridden. Praying it goes away really soon. I believe what caused this migraine was how I got so worked up over my skill level, that it messed with my psyche. I felt like a failure and that I would be wasting my time learning how to FMQ again. I know better, after having to fight inner demons so many times, is something I struggle with. I CAN handle it and WILL overcome!
Sometimes we hold ourselves in bondage with being so critical of ourselves. We pick out all the wrong things about all the good we have accomplished. That's why I like posting on Instagram. I have a strong support system and they are all rooting for me. This process is to be enjoyed, loved and shared. If not, we will soon hate it and avoid it at all cost.
In my head, I hear these two songs: Katy Perry's "Roar" and Darwin Hobbs "Champion" . These songs speak to my inner fear, doubt, and the procrastinator that's in me. They will be my anthem songs until I become one with Tafari!
So, I have no pics to share today, just these two songs. Again, praying this migraine will go away soon, so I can get back to playing with Tafari.
Until next time, ✌🏾!
The first thing I had to remember/learn about were the white and green buttons. Remembering to tap and not hold the button until it responded. That was and still is hard for me to remember, I think I almost got it down tho. I'm also learning what MY speed is. I love all the videos and tutorials, but trying to going as fast of some of you will cause me to lose a finger or two. 😂 I was taught this swoop thingy with picking up the bobbin thread, yeah, no, I still have to do it the way I learned many years ago. I've also had to come to terms with my skill set dropping WAY, WAY, WAAAAYYYY down. It's been too long (Since January) and now having Tafari kind of freaks me out. I'm having to find out what works best for me, with my impatient self. I have patience for everyone and everything except for myself.🤦🏾♀️
I knew to expect having a tension issue right from the start, I did and I fixed it ALL BY MYSELF (Didn't take long at all)! 😱😊 I thought basting the quilt would be just as easy, especially since I was following the directions in the manual. I had to phone a friend, Capri Beckman. She is an awesome instructor and super patient. She taught me the way Tafari prefers to baste. We had to go about doing it differently than stated in the manual. All of this will be a thing of the past once Lightening Stitch is installed. She also taught me how to adjust my sewing speed in and out of manual mode. I was playing on Tafari and having a ball, flaws and all!
Soon after that, I got a migraine from Haddes! It is now in day 10, and I'm still bedridden. Praying it goes away really soon. I believe what caused this migraine was how I got so worked up over my skill level, that it messed with my psyche. I felt like a failure and that I would be wasting my time learning how to FMQ again. I know better, after having to fight inner demons so many times, is something I struggle with. I CAN handle it and WILL overcome!
Sometimes we hold ourselves in bondage with being so critical of ourselves. We pick out all the wrong things about all the good we have accomplished. That's why I like posting on Instagram. I have a strong support system and they are all rooting for me. This process is to be enjoyed, loved and shared. If not, we will soon hate it and avoid it at all cost.
In my head, I hear these two songs: Katy Perry's "Roar" and Darwin Hobbs "Champion" . These songs speak to my inner fear, doubt, and the procrastinator that's in me. They will be my anthem songs until I become one with Tafari!
So, I have no pics to share today, just these two songs. Again, praying this migraine will go away soon, so I can get back to playing with Tafari.
Until next time, ✌🏾!
I'm so sorry you've been down for the count for so long! Your skill will come back as soon as, like you've said, you become patient with yourself again. I have no doubts--so lean on the fact that none of the rest of us doubt you whenever you start doubting yourself. Yes, we're all in your corner. Heal in all the ways you need to heal.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sandy. Once I release all of this undue pressure on myself and REALLY heal my mind it will all come back. Thank you again for your words of encouragement. ☺️
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