Yes.....seems I got interrupted with 'LIFE' and summer...and a sickly father in law. I did manage to get my nine patch blocks sewn up for Jane's Spooktacular Halloween Swap. Now I just have to get going on the other blocks. Those blocks are to be a 'free style' design.
Here are some fabrics I am considering for the free style design I chose. I have never had any Halloween fabrics before this swap. I don't know why...I just never bought any!
I was also interrupted by a 'wild' idea I had....."Why Don't I Move My Sewing Studio Downstairs"! This photo is what is left of my UPSTAIRS sewing room. Let me just say...I am SOOO SORE!!! My body aches ALL over....even my toes!! Mr. Brown Dirt and I moved and toted and dragged and 'shoved' beds and mattresses....up and down the stairs with shelves and fabric for 3 whole days! I vacuumed and shampooed carpets and deep cleaned.
TA DA!!! Here is a viewing of my new ROOM......DOWNSTAIRS!!! I can't tell you how Happy I am to be downstairs!! Look Nanette....I have a chandelier too!! It just seemed I spent most of my days running up and down the stairs checking laundry....moving the water in the garden...checking what was in the oven....and on and on....I would come downstairs and get busy doing something else and never make it back upstairs.....and at the end of the day I would be so aggravated that I didn't get much sewing accomplished....AND...I now have Internet service for my laptop right here by my sewing machine...YEAH!!!!
I want to show you what I did with my CURTAIN PANELS that were too long and not to appealing just 'hanging'. (click on photo to enlarge) I hung 4 separate panels and then just took the two on both sides and tied them in a knot.....how CUTE! Believe it or not Mr. Brown Dirt came in and said " wow...cute curtains...where did you get them"? Well.....Mr. Brown Dirt....where else.....I made them!!!! Yes, I can sew other things besides quilt blocks. I have a long history of sewing curtains, dust ruffles and duvee covers and any other home items I needed. I used to sew all of my own clothes as well until it got too hard to 'alter' my middle age 'spread'!!...........I'm thinking about hanging some of my vintage plates on the bare spots up above the shelves and such.....I'll share a photo when I do.
I was also interrupted by a little shopping. Don't you just love these Amy Butler fabrics!!!
More Amy..........
This one might be my favorite. I am planning to use these to make some new bags. I bought a new pattern I'm anxious to try.
So, I guess you could say I had some good productive interruptions.....my body might not think so, but my mind and heart were totally into it!!
I would also like to thank Pat...Gail...Melanie...Barbara(from the panhandle of Texas)...Joann...and Sharon from Grass Roots Quilting for their lovely encouraging emails and checking up on me. It's certainly nice to know you are missed!!
what a beautiful studio! I'm sure you'll be really happy. I know getting the studio in the right location re the house traffic pattern has made a huge difference to the amount of sewing I do...
ReplyDeleteThere you are. I love the new sewing room - and the chandelier is super. And what clever curtains - I must do that sometimes myself.
ReplyDeletePretty fabrics - that swap looks like fun too - I have some halloween fabric but never have decided what to do with it.
Lovely new space! Sometimes a fresh perspective is just what we need to prime the well. Going off to my sewing room this afternoon and see if something 'grabs' me.
ReplyDeleteLove your new space and your curtains are perfect!!! I have some that are way too long and I must go play with them.....have fun working in the organized, tidy studio.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Barb
Great having you back. Oh my what a lovely studio you have. I'd never leave! I think I need a computer outage so I can get more done--like organizing my sewing room. Are you free? I could make scones and tea.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love your new studio. Good for you, I have been "thinking" about the same thing. My problem is I never go downstairs, unless I have to, so the laundry tends to pile up!!
ReplyDeleteLove your Halloween blocks and fabric, have fun!!
Great idea!!! But a lot of work... hope you will like your new studio.. it sure looks wonderful...:o)
ReplyDeleteHave lots of lovely hours in there!!! :o)
Oh I love your Halloween fabrics!!!!! Some day I hope to make a quilt for each season and holiday; if I ever find the time that is.
ReplyDeleteYour sewing room looks "sew" wonderful, especially your fabrics!
Your new room is so PRETTY! All the hard work really shows. And I think we all understand how summer is such a crazy time. I hope your father in law is better soon.
ReplyDeleteThe room looks great!
ReplyDeleteWowzers!! I LOVE your new studio space, it's fantastic. I get the "upstairs,downstairs" issue, it just doesn't work. I am house shopping and my #1 priority is my longarm/studio space. I am thrilled for you. When your space is right, your work will reflect and your productivity/creativity will soar! Congrats on the hard work, job well done.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! I want to come play! Your new room is lovely! And that STASH! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love your curtains. I don't have any tiebacks for my living room curtains so when I want them out of the way I tie them in a knot. LOL! Great minds think alike, no? But yours look cuter. I only have one panel on each side so my knot looks different (not so pretty).
I love your new room. It looks fabulous. Moving downstairs is a wonderful idea. I do the same thing. This afternoon I was upstairs sewing and saw the UPS man and ran downstairs to keep the dogs from going nuts! I ought to keep track of how many times during the day I run up and down those stairs.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear things are well...and WOW! Look at your new sewing room...it's gorgeous! Inspiring! Looks like a wonderful place to create!
ReplyDeleteWorth every aching muscle - that room is great!
ReplyDeleteOf course you were missed my dear but I can see the reason why and boy am I jealous of your new downstairs sewing room.. as you know, mine is in the basement so I do know what you mean about running up and down and not getting to sew much because of that.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're okay
((hugs))
My jaw dropped. It is lovely. Having a good space where you can be close to things and enjoy the room makes such a difference. I never want to leave my room. Your chandelier is super cute. It adds some whimsy/femininity to a room. Whew what a lot of work though. I still have kids to fetch for me when I do stuff like this. Your halloween fabrics are cute. I love that black and white strip with them.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea to move your room. and it's a very nice room. so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAll is right with the world, Belinda has posted in her blog! The new room is wonderful and the fabrics are yummy!
ReplyDeleteHi B!
ReplyDeleteI love your new studio! It looks like a great setup and you have a direct view of your fabric, which always gives us great inspiration. I know that you will spend many hours creating awesome quilts (or other things).
My studio is also located right next to the kitchen/living room/laundry room. This way I can keep an "eye" on things!
However, I wish that I had a chandelier also!
Missed ya!
I love your new sewing room - certainly worth the effort! And your Halloween blocks look great too... great fabrics!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sewing!
Your sewing room is so feminine, I love it. Mine currently looks like a dump: too many projects going at once. Maybe I need to take a break from sewing/quilting and just work on cleaning and organizing.
ReplyDeleteI love your stack of Halloween fabrics. I have the top one on your stack and it's my favorite Halloween fabric of all time!! And your sewing room is gorgeous!!! I think every girl needs a chandelier in her sewing room. It should be a law. x
ReplyDeleteI was wondering where you were. . .
ReplyDeleteYour new quilt studio is gorgeous! Love the chandelier and the curtains! You're going to have lots of fun in there, and sew up a storm!
I can't believe you've never had Halloween fabrics before??!!
I love your halloween fabric, and your studio with the chandelier is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMicki
beautiful new sewing room and I bet it's a lot cooler downstairs. wheeee, playing with Halloween fabric!
ReplyDeleteWELCOME BACK!!! It is hard being Nurse Nellie, we have all had that to do. LOVE THE NEW PALACE ROOM> Super spot to stitch away on the NEW BERNIE TOO!!! You do have a couple of places on the shelves for more treasures!! Happy Halloween to you too. Love, Gail
ReplyDeleteHow fun!! I love your new room. I can see why you moved it downstairs.
ReplyDeleteGreat new sewing room! Adorable Halloween fabrics and Amy Butler's!
ReplyDeleteMe too I missed you. Love your new sewing room. How very neat. Halloween fabric, love them. Hugs Natima
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful place to sew! the chandelier and curtains are fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThose Halloween fabrics are yummy! I recently unearthed some 5" squares in Halloween fabrics I had misplaced and am ready to play with them. Your new quilt room is great. I am about to do the opposite: move mine upstairs! DD#1 is moving out next month and I will finally have a sewing room I can close the door to when it is too messy (i.e., 90% of the time). Glad yours is to your liking. You have a great stash there, lady!
ReplyDeleteCute Halloween blocks and fabric. And, your sewing room is lovely!!
ReplyDeleteYour "new" room looks gorgeous, very inviting.
ReplyDeleteI love your new sewing room. Aren't Halloween fabrics fun?
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have back. I was checking your blog and am happy to see that you are well and have been very busy. We all get so busy during the summer. So sorry to hear about your FIL. Hope he getting better.
ReplyDeleteI wish my sewing room was downstairs sometimes. Your new room looks great and love those curtains.
Really great designs on the fabrics.
I LOVE your new room!! The curtains are too cute. Great minds think alike....I loved the book Girl Interrupted and almost used "Blogger Interrupted as my last post title, when I saw yours just now I cracked up and had to share that with you :)
ReplyDeleteHow is your father-in-law?
You have a great space! Love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteCan I ask what kind of sewing machine you have and your experiences with it? I'm looking for a new one.
Cute Halloween fabric! I am having trouble finding good fabric around here for the swap blocks so I think I might have to order some online. Don't worry though, my blocks will arrive at Jane's ontime.
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