I spent the day a couple of days ago fighting with an embroidery program. It shows icons of what the design is when you open your folder(s). That is a nice time saver. I got the stupid idea to look for updates. Well, you know what that meant. The whole thing crashed. I wasn't able to see a single icon. No real biggie, but a definite time saver. I do love that program. I guess that's why I have spent $80 on it total. You see in my tech savvy way, I deleted the main program. So I just gave up and bought another license - along with a DISC this time!! I know - slow on the uptake!
When I got that program re-loaded, I was getting an error message about Explorer. I am not an Explorer user, but that stupid program was messing with me making CD's to move the embroidery files from here to the upstairs computer. So, once again, I ventured forth. I reloaded Office 2010. I figured that was where the problem had to be. I still don't know it that fixed that problem or not, but it caused another one!
When I went to my picture file, none of the jpeg thumbnails would open. I had to be in a photo editing program. Well - that just wouldn't do. So I waged war again today with that problem. I finally fixed it. I can see my jpegs.
But, and you knew there was a but, didn't you? Another of the embroidery programs is acting all wonky now. It is the one that allows me to change from one type of embroidery file to another so I can use them on my machine.
And - speaking of my machine. Yep - battle there too. It has been squeaking - a lot. I know it needs its yearly cleaning and check up, but I just didn't want to give it up for three days. It has been acting a fool. I have to cut out thread nests about three times for every 1000 stitches it does. It broke a foot (on the machine - not mine) and ruined my brand new wonderful embroidery scissors when I was trying to get rid of one of those nests. At least I was able to complete all the fancy stuff on the photo album cover for the youngest granddaughter! I had to take it to the old workhorse to sew it together however. So I took the sick machine to the shop a while ago. I was just there yesterday for club meeting, but decided I would wait until we went to the SSB to take the machine in. Nope - got to take that drive again today!
Such is my tale of woe. Technology - bah! So with all the problems I have been trying to solve - I still don't have new pics of the SSB loaded onto the computer. When I couldn't see what I would try to upload here, what was the use? I have embroidery projects lined up to the ceiling. I do have dress making to do - so I CAN do that. Isn't my life just pitiful - don't answer that. I know the answer. This month reminds me of just how lucky I am every day. I really don't forget it with pink ribbons everywhere. I will try to get those pictures posted tomorrow. G will be gone again tomorrow and Sunday afternoon. I should be able to get a lot done!
Peace.
3 comments:
I've got to say, you hung in there a LOT longer than I ever would have.
I hope today will be a computer easy kinda day for you!!
I agree, you stuck with it a long time. I love technology, but hate when it messes up.
BTW, I think I'm going to get the Janome Horizon 7700. Do you have any opinions? I saw the new 12000 sewing machine with built in embroidery machine, but it's too far out of my reach.
Marti - I haven't seen the 7700. I have an OLD 3000 that is a workhorse. It has some built-in stitches, and it does a great job. I also have the 11,000SE. I don't need the SE part, but my "pride" upgraded - which is another story in itself. Over all, I do like Janomes
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