frustration

The quilting frame is ready to go.

I have purchased ten metres of 120cm wide calico to practise on.

But...

...the quilting frame is set up at half size and the velcro leaders are full length. We could and will make new shorter leaders but right now we just want to have a go! Now WM must dismantle and rebuild the frame because he has no idea which end to extend!

... the instructional DVD won't play right through even though we have had it professionally cleaned. Before cleaning we got about 17 minutes of viewing from the 50 minute DVD, after cleaning we got thirty minutes.

... there is no way to connect the sewing machine I was sold to the quilting frame - the plugs are completely different. Since I bought them (as a package) on Ebay I have no recourse. We called the local dealer - he can sell us an adapter -- for $799!

To say DD and I are frustrated is to understate the obvious!