My Broken Heart

[kariholtz]

:cry http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/shadydowns/100_0109.jpg:cry

[truelove730]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!<img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/yuck.gif" />

You poor dear! That is just dreadful!

So sorry for your loss Kari! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/crying.gif" />

[princsstrish]

Oh My!!!!!!!! I'm soooo sorry. Brings a tear to my eye too!!! What a terrible tragedy!!!!!! how did it happen??

[MarvieN]

Dang Kari I'm so sorry. :cry :hug

[Julie]

Oh no!!! I live in fear of having the same thing happen!! :hug

[Rosesandtea]

Oh no, not you too!
I figure mine got broken because I left it in my work basket and someone climbed into or on top of it.:<>

How did yours get broken?

anyhow, I'm real sorry. 'At's a shame, for that to happen. :cry

[threeolivemartini]

i have a feeling it can be fixed with a little epoxy wood putty sand paper .. and a little rewaxing ... and some loveeeeeeeee

[natalie058]

Kari, Beth is right...

I would consider sending a note to Bill, asking for his opion on fixing it...

[kayveryn]

awww! that's too bad... :no

i think it could be fixed too, but instead of just gluing it, i drill a tiny hole in each side and pin it also....

[kariholtz]

Thanks everyone. I will email Bill. David says it looks like it will fix up easy. So I'm:fc
I had been working on something when the phone rang, I sat it and the yarn and the big stitch book down to get the phone :phone the boy grabs it all up and throws it in the floor so he can get up in the chair and look out the window. :irked Unfortunatly, the book landed partly on the hook:ohdear . Had it not landed that way it would have been fine. I didn't :tryme , cuz he didn't mean to break it he's just a boy who gets excited about things. I just :cry .
Thanks everyone for your kind words and suggestions. I felt silly for being upset over a hook. Oh and hubby said even if we fix this one I can still get a new one.:woohoo

[MarvieN]

Don't feel silly, I'd cry if my hook got broken too! Kids do get Hopefully Bill can tell you what to do about it... and your hubby is an :angel Woohooo a new hook *g*

[rebeccav]

i'm so sorry, kari!
it's not just a hook, it's ART! and useful art to boot. you have every right to be saddened. i hope it is fixable!!:fc :grouphug

[princsstrish]

IN better news, the TOTC crochet hook gallery is to be updated TONIGHT!!!!!!!!

[MommaChelle]

:hug

[froggy]

Oh Man! Sorry to hear about your new hook. I think that's why I am hesitating so long to get one of those gorgeous hooks. If mine would break I would be really upset!:hug

[threeolivemartini]

it takes ALOT to break one.. normal use wont do it...

[kariholtz]

I have to agree with Beth, this was an abnormal situation where I should have thought before leaving it where I did. I do think had it landed any other way it would have been ok but somehow when he picked them up it slipped into the book partways and when it landed it put just enough stress on it.

This is what Bill said:


Kari,

You might be able to fix it. I use superglue for such things. Use the
thinner kind, NOT the gel.

Make sure the pieces fit together perfectly, no splinters separating the
pieces. Critically important!

You might rub candle or similar wax on ONLY the outside surfaces of the
shaft to prevent the glue from sticking tightly there.

You will have to apply a small drop of glue to the broken part, then hold
the pieces perfectly together until the glue sets. You might grease your
fingers with vaseline to permit the glue from sticking too tightly to
them. Or... use thin rubber gloves. There's only one chance here!

If this went well, let it set for a while, then use a fairly fine file
(maybe nail file) to smooth the shaft and remove any glue from the
surface., then sand lightly with very fine sandpaper. If you have
lacquer, apply it lightly, then a coat of wax and polish with a cloth.

Hope it works. If it's a good joint, you will hardly see the repair.

Good luck,
Bill

[MarvieN]

That's awesome! Quick response too! Another plus for dealing with Bill =) Now, if you can just find time to sit and hold the pieces together long enough ;) Seriously though, sending out healing vibes for your hook =)