I busted my yarn swift. Honestly, with our dry climate, if wood is not conditioned it will dry out. That is what happened to my swift: the wood on the carved wooden nut that holds the umbrella-like section open just split in half. Boo hoo. :(
I asked if it could be repaired and then waited patiently for about a week but nothing around Casa del Quilter seems to be done in a timely manner unless The Quilter does it herself. After a bit of research, I found a new swift at The Oregon Woodworker. Yes, made in the U.S.A. It is a different style than the old one but I like it much better. It can accommodate larger skeins of yarn and is quieter.
Oh, and the old swift? Still not repaired.
Is it horrible that I am thinking about your oven...
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what would happen at my house. :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteI've drooled over his swifts. Maybe I will put on my Christmas list this year. Congrats on the new one!
ReplyDeleteWith the sort of economy we have, I find it amazing that business are not eager to take on work! Trying to get a palm tree in our yard trimmed - contacted a trimmer for an estimate . . . . reply (by email) call me to set up a time *what????* You call me, Mr. Trimmer. Oh wait, nevermind. I'll call someone else *s*
ReplyDeleteMy nephew made a swift for my Christmas gift several years ago. It is very similar to your new one. I love it!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your swift, but it sounds like you ended up with a very nice replacement.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a swift but definitely want one. Saw one like that on Etsy and was wondering how people liked it, you answered that question. Thanks.
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