Just about seven months ago I rearranged the studio. Yeah, yeah, you all know how I like to sort things, and reorganize, but this time it was different. I took my beloved Bernina from her place of honor, front and center, and shoved her to the back wall of the studio. All to make way for my new obsession: weaving.
It made perfect sense at the time. Looms not only need floor space, but they also need enough room around them to handle the awkward task of warping. Plus, the light (and the view) is so much better on the other side of the studio, near all the windows.
Yesterday we moved my sweetie back to front and center. I've decided to sell the smaller floor loom (the Baby Wolf) and move the larger loom to the back corner. Keeping the larger, heavier loom will allow me to make rugs from all the bolts of fabric I have, leftovers from kits and project work for fabric manufacturers. (I just adore my rainbow of fat quarters and thread.)
After all, I have work to do. I've set some goals for this year, and all of them include quilting! Since my applique book with C&T is out of print, I'll be writing a new one, which I will self publish. I have a project to design and make for the Caribbean Cruise that I'll be teaching on in 2015 (more information here, and coming soon to the blog.) I have a large quilt project I've been itching to do that may or may not become a block of the month (you'll help me decide, won't you?).
Plus, there's this quilt I need to finish, and heaven knows I'll need the space to work on it. (I've almost finished the ditch stitching, I'll have to figure out which fill stitches to use very soon. It's the hardest part for me, the deciding.)
Fantastic news, Beth! I love your colorful, warm, sunny studio! You have inspired me, yet again!!
ReplyDeleteYes to a new Block of the Month! I have enjoyed your previous ones so very much!
ReplyDeleteYour space is beautiful Beth.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Beth! I too always have trouble deciding what patterns to quilt with. I do my stitch in the ditch quilting first, hoping that some inspiration will hit me while I am doing that. Most often something comes up. Then I do those ideas, and hope while I'm stitching, that the rest will come, and Wa-La!, done. Sometimes it works and sometimes it has to age like a great wine, that is not ready before it's time. LOL
ReplyDeleteYup, I understand. Deciding is the hardest part for me, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful room to create in! I NEED a bigger studio...
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you quilting again..I've tried many other things over the years and always end up quilting again, I get peace and comfort that nothing else seems to give me. Hugs to you, Fergie
ReplyDeleteBeth - your quilts are so beautiful! And so fun to make too. I love all the applique and the new techiqnues I learn from you. I do hope you decide to do another BOM. I know exactly what you mean about deciding on the quilting! Ugh. Sometimes it's the hardest part! hahaha
ReplyDeletehas your bom been posted yet and is there a fee? tx.
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