The Porsche needle clamp screw has arrived. Opening ceremonies for the application of the screw to the Bernina have been postponed as it is close to 90 degrees here today, and my sewing room (as the rest of my house) does not have central air. I need a clear head and a cool, steady eye to get this thing in there correctly. Meanwhile, I shall rejoice in my good fortune and thank the team of Sherpas that ascended remote peaks in the distant hemisphere to locate the precious metal used in the forging of this marvelous instrument. (Okay, so heat makes me sarcastic. Sue me.)
