I'll start with my displeasure of having to replace an appliance. Frankly I should be happy the electric range has survived this long. We built the house in 1997 so it lasted 27 years. Meanwhile in that time I've had to buy a new refrigerator, washer and dryer, water heater twice, furnace once, heat pump twice so understand I should be grateful this is the first range. And am thankful my order was placed and delivery scheduled already since there is a longshoreman strike and who knows when I'd get one otherwise.
I've always had coil electric stoves and decided to go for the 'flexible' flat top range this time. Don't know the difference or survivability between glass and flexible but nothing built these days lasts very long anyway. But hope I made the correct decision on the range. Heck, my 2003 van still runs like a top so I'm definitely not getting rid of that.
Anyway, onto the good stuff ~ the dog with basket was started on 9/16 and pulled the last loop this afternoon. Just 17 days so that might be a record for me; and yes Lauren, it is SMALL at 17.5 x 30 but still a record for moi. Still needs steaming and binding tho.
Already I've thrown the giant flower 'plus one' on the frame and will c continue to work on that. There's a way to go on that one so it will be several days/weeks before I'll be searching for a new project.
NOTE: Just before leaving for Cape May I received an email from someone who was also leaving for a rug camp. She said she wanted the pattern when we each returned from camp. However, I've managed to delete her message and cannot remember her name. So if you are reading this post and still interested in the pattern send me another email. Sorry I accidently deleted your message and hope you had a great time at your camp and happy hooking.
Saundra
Sweet rug....but holy smoking loop pulling. I can't even imagine. Boo hoo on the range but, yeah...27 years is a good, long life. Just this week I've replaced the majority of my back up generator, the pool system, and my pc.... Well guys come tomorrow and fireplace guy on Friday. Heaven knows what's next.... Haven't even found anyone to look at the lighting. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteI DON'T call 17.5" x 30" small!!! He is wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to have a gas stove. I had an electric one once and happy it was the only time. I find gas much more user friendly. I'd say you were lucky to get 27 years. This one probably won't last seven...sigh.
Love your Dog with the Basket !!! Looks great !
ReplyDelete27 years to have the same stove is amazing ! Nothing lasts that long anymore , but hope you like your new flat top stove ...much easier to clean . Good Luck !
I could not cook on an electric stove so kudos to you for being able to. I love my gas one. Having one that long is a blessing. Dog with basket turned out just wonderful! Janice
ReplyDeleteLove ur dog mat!!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks real good,,,,
Hope u enjoy ur stove ,,,,
ELAINE
your dog looks great. The last time I had to replace my stove it was murder trying to find a coil electric stove. I use only cast iron frying pans and was told they are hard on the glass stoves.
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I am totally in love with your dog rug! Make me want to do one. Our yellow lab turned 2 on the 12th of this month. Sheila
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