is finished. It took me 3 or 4 evenings to finish the embroidery on this block -- there is a lot of it! Probably took me longer to do the embroidery than the applique. And, I didn't do that great of a job on the embroidery -- but that's why I like folk art/primitive -- it doesn't have to be perfect. Either way, I like it and block #4 is prepped to start the applique.
Yesterday my breadmaker died. I just bought it in April, so I was not a happy camper. I use it every week to make Honey Whole Wheat bread that we eat for breakfast. To make a long story short, I called the 800 number for Cuisinart and not only are they replacing it -- they are sending me a new one before I send them the broken one -- now that's what I call good service.
And I know what is and isn't good service.
What isn't good service is: we have a prescription card service that forced us to order by mail because they charge a smaller co-pay and they send 3 months supply of meds (and they won't allow you to buy 3 months supply at a local pharmacy). I ordered online August 9 my arthritis meds. They said they mailed them Aug. 9 -- as of yesterday they still haven't arrived and I am now out of my meds. That's 18 days to go from Pennsylvania to Illinois -- and I swear they ship them via slow boat from China. I sent them a scathing email and as each prescription comes up to be renewed, I'm switching them back to local. It's worth my blood pressure to pay a bit more for excellent service.
Today is my errand running day, but I don't have too many, so hopefully will be able to do a bit of quilting this afternoon.
Gratitudes:
Digital cameras
Primitive Gatherings' "Primitive Garden" block of the month -- I really enjoy it.
English muffins with butter.
Cuisinart Co.
5 comments :
Don't even get me started on prescription insurance! I can no longer get my stomach meds without paying 180$ mo. or going to a med that is less effective!
Oh a positive note...I LOVE your block! Your embroidery is wonderful!
I was so excited when I learned that I could get my three month prescriptions thru the state of IL ins. filled at walgreens or Osco pharmacies. You might check to see if your company allows. I remember how frustrating mail order is.. and I just resent having my Illinois wages spent in another state.. or calling India for tech support.
Mary
Your block is great.... That was the hardest one and I've completed 4 1/2 blocks. I'm with you on mail order prescriptions. We have some and the physcian's office alone set up the refill for 3 months instead of 12--- problems...there have been many.Hopefully this labor day weekend I'll be stitching away....
That's amazing about Cuisinart; bravo for them!
I just love these blocks in this quilt! Yours looks wonderful!
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