Was that a dinosaur? 2.0

Defeated? Not me!

Metal bracket with a threaded fitting held in a hand. The bracket is L-shaped with a mounting hole at one end and a brass threaded connector attached near the middle. The background is a bed covered with a colourful, patterned blanket featuring stripes and geometric designs.

I’m sure many will have heard this poem/ nursery rhyme

“For want of a nail, the shoe was lost;
For want of a shoe, the horse was lost;
For want of a horse, the rider was lost;
For want of a rider, the battle was lost;
For want of a battle, the kingdom was lost,
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.”

I remember it from when I was very young and had my own confrontation with it this week when I bought a sewing table.

The first photo shows a bracket with a fitment from the desk that has a screw stuck in it, the photo below shows the error I made.

White panel with metal brackets placed on a colourful, striped blanket. The panel is rectangular with cutouts and multiple metal brackets attached to one side. 3 of the L brackets are in the correct orientation with the upright towards the middle. The 4th is incorrect.

Having correctly fitted the first 2 L brackets (top of the photo above) I attached the remaining 2 with the uprights to the outside.

Willow a grey tabby cat resting on a colourful, patterned blanket. The cat is lying with its paws tucked under its body and has a relaxed but slightly serious expression. There are some metallic brackets near the her, she is judging me on my stupidity as I messed up making my sewing table. The blanket features vivid colours such as teal, yellow, red, and white arranged in geometric and striped patterns.

Willow wasn’t impressed with my total overeager schoolgirl error, just look at the judgement and scorn on her face

I thought it would be easily fixed by undoing the screws, and fitting them correctly…

Until the fitment decided it didn’t wish to let go of the screw!

After trying to release it I did a “contact the seller” on Amazon and waited for a response…

A few hours later after no response I found a direct phone number for the seller and spoke to the lovely Julia, I wanted to see if I could buy replacements for the parts that didn’t wish to part company. After sending an email to share the 1st photo, she called back and said they could help with everything but the fitment it screwed into.

I did what I do when facing such challenges and went to make a hot chocolate and found my hero in the kitchen drawer.

Set of tools on a light blue surface: The photo shows a pair of blue-handled pliers and a hex key (Allen wrench) resting on a light blue silicon square mat. These items are placed on a white tabletop, surrounded by some metallic brackets, a folded black fabric cushion, a fluffy blue blanket, and a multicoloured patterned carpet underneath. The overall scene suggests some DIY assembly or repair work in progress.

The little silicon mat that helps me open jars helped me separate the stubborn screw once I found the correct angle to hold the pliers and I finished putting my sewing table together.

The hot chocolate to cheer me up became a celebration drink when I finally got around to making it.

White sewing machine set on a large folding table. The table has two side panels that fold out, creating extra working space on either side of the sewing machine. The sewing machine is decorated with several colourful stickers that include positive messages such as "Live in the Sunshine", "Great things take time", "Believe in magic", and "Don't give up". The sewing area is clean and organized, and in the background, is a seating area with a striped blanket and several cushions. Some boxes and items are partially visible on the left side. The environment looks like a cosy craft or sewing room.

My second table that will support my quilts arrived and only needed it’s legs folded out. It can be folded away when not in use.

I’m looking forward to using my new sewing table…

Until next time

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