Am getting myself organized to where I can begin quilting again in earnest!
My daughter just moved into her own apartment to be nearer to her job. Bittersweet, but definitely time for her to make the move - and, in an attempt to assuage my sorrow, redirect my mind, get rid of the clutter, and ward off the effects of empty nest syndrome, I took over her basement bedroom and bath to turn into my sewing studio.
Of course, the room will always be known as "Katie's room", just like a lovely almost vintage truck we bought from a friend is always referred to as "Bill's Truck" !! We should get a license plate for it, that says Bilstrk !!!
Anyway, the room transformation is almost complete. I would like D/H to put the flooring down that was never installed (D/D preferred painted cement floor!) and put the molding up around the window frame (another incomplete project of his!)
I won't show you a "BEFORE" of the room -D/D would never approve of that (!)- but here are several stages of the "AFTER"!
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| Entry way (with a cute flower basket wall hanging by Karen Bush) |
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| My older model Pfaff, sitting on a vintage refurbished barn wood farm table |
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| Then, I had to add a cute little vintage hutch scored at a local thrift store- great storage for quilts, fabric, and my ever growing pin cushion collection |
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A little Featherweight, purchased at a yard sale in Waterford, Va, about 15+ years ago, has FINALLY emerged from its case, to be put into use!! After seeing the several Featherweights at Pat's workshop, I was hooked!!! It seems to be working fine!! I am amazed! The sewing machine, in case, with all the accessories, attachments, table, and original instruction booklet was purchased for $40 !!! Even back then, not knowing all I do now about Featherweights, I knew it was something I should NOT pass up!!!
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| Except for possibly needing some cleaning in the inner workings - it appears to sew smoothly. Got to read the instruction manual and get busy!!! |
For those of you on Facebook, I would love for you to join and follow along with Mountain Meadows Quilters - I try to post interesting links and daily info, and welcome members to post pix of their quilts- a kind of cyber show and tell!!!
For those of you not on FB, I will try to post some of the info here in the blog, so, I hope you continue to follow and share my blog with quilt-y friends.
Facebook has become a kind of blogging shorthand for me - I have been remiss about blogging regularly here - but promise to do better!!!
Let me leave you with one of the many cool links I find and post on MMQ FB page- if you love origami, or have even just been intrigued by the process - here is a tutorial on making a 3D origami block - reminiscent of a napkin folding technique I once made! I may just have to make one of these origami quilt blocks now !!!!
Here is my post w/link below..........
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| beautiful origami block created by Teresa Down Under- please visit her link above for instructions and more!! |
This was great show and tell from you,Dear Pat, for a cool and clear Fall Sunday morn. Great photo shoot of the new sew room and hideaway. Love that little hutch next best after the featherweight. I long for one of those!Lennie
ReplyDeleteLove the hutch and good to see you back here!
ReplyDeletethat is a lovely space you've created there Pat...the green cabinet is extra sweet and handy too!
ReplyDeleteI have to say as nice as FB is I really enjoy blogging and reading people's blogposts...kind of nice to have more than just snippets of information...I find it a bit more relaxing and inviting
it's challenging to be everywhere...
isn't it ;)
I have been wanting to try one of the origami dresses using a handkerchief...must give that a whirl soon
oxo
WOW, I just found you blog and SO surprised to see my little basket quilt in your picture! Sure brought back some memories. Love the blog, keep up the good works! :) Karen Bush
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