I wanted the boxes as much as the fabric. Plaid --- no labels, no logos. Inside the boxes were these mugs. Lang Christmas mugs and I now own a set of 8.
The posts haven’t been as frequent as I like---work is about work. I have had quilting time. Pictures will soon come—promise. Don's helped out a lot around the house, so I have time for the fun stuff.
Last weekend my sewing room went under construction. I have a cubby hole corner for my sewing area in our basement. It was carpeted and really nice – I’m not complaining, there’s many out there that don’t have a place to keep their sewing machine up all the time. Then there’s a small room with a door next to it with a kitchen counter top and my ironing board. There’s a table it in too. We call it the scrap book room because Chelsey has her bulletin board stuff and all her scrapbook stuff in it. I sew a seam in one room and cut out and iron it the other—in and out in and out. You get the idea. Well, this weekend Don cut a hole in the wall and opened it up and framed it in oak and added some electrical outlets and now I have—are you ready—my own studio…. Chelsey’s craft stuff is still all over the walls, but it would break her heart --- and mine---to take it down. I figure when she graduates from college would be a good time. But I feel pretty special. I’ve been re-organizing fabric. I found Ziploc bags of orphan blocks that I’m reworking into a sewing machine cover. I feel just like a kid. Pictures will be taken this weekend.
Gratitudes:
Mother-in-laws that understand wants/needs
Cinnamon rolls
Quilt friends that email
An organized quilt cabinet
11 comments:
YEaaa Melanie! I'm so excited for you to have your very own sewing room/studio/space! I bet you will want to sew more just to be in your space =)
The new mugs are awesome I hope you broke them in with a cup of joe before you pack them away for the year.
I can't wait to see the pictures :o) And love the mugs.. howo cute!
Yeah I can't wait to see pictures...no matter where you sew you always have great projects to share with us.
Happy that you are enjoying where you work now and you have plenty of time for your quilting!
life is good
kathie
How very exciting! ENJOY!
How exciting about your quilt room. In the future grand-kids will love the mugs. I have special cups for mine, they love it. Quilters do see quilts everywhere....a friend called and said that she had been at a ladies house and when she saw the pattern in her bathroom floor, some of here material came to mind and she used the floor pattern for a quilt design....we had a good laugh...you just never know what will inspire you!
Awesome! I'm so happy for you. It just makes life easier when it's all in one convenient place. Can't wait to see the pictures, and YAY for finding hidden treasures.
great way to start off the new year, with your own space!!!!!!
cant wait to see pics!!!
Having your own space is such a luxury! you are a lucky girl. You are yet another quilter that I share a January birthday with! Happy Birthday whenever it is! with the new zodiac signs are you an Aquarius or a Capricorn! My sign moved to Capricorn but I'm not budging. I'll always be an Aquarius! LOL
Melanie...I love those boxes as well. I have an obsession with boxes...I even cover ugly ones to keep!! Just loved the idea of you having a studio. I'm in the throes of cleaning and rearranging my house, and at the end I too should have a respectable area to sew in!!! Yeah!! I only have to get all the cleaning done.
Rainbow smiles. :}
Gloria
oh so lovely!! yeah for you!!!! I share my sewing room with my little Miss V, our sewing tables are set up next to each other in the middle of the room, so we can talk while we sew.
I love your new mugs - nice big handles! I rescued a Christmas box that was destined for the trash this year too - it is perfect for my needs! So, I understand about the boxes. How fun for you to be moving all into 1 spot for sewing! That will be nice for you. Cheers! Evelyn
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