It is not so early on Wednesday morning after a very long week. My work week stretches from Thursday to Monday, so Tuesday is the beginning of my weekend - sort of. This past stretch was made longer by a few scheduling snafus that kept me at work an extra hour or so three of the five days, so I am a bit slow recovering this week.
I have been working busily in quilt land (ie. my studio) since it has been reset from the summer's weatherization and I am quite happy with the new layout! I turned the L - shaped desk into the corner so it wasn't cutting the studio in half and it made all the difference. I now have a work space for a friend or too if I need it as well as some display space for seasonal decor, very cozy.
I am working on a number of projects these days including a grandmother's flower garden, the Chaming Addition by Kathie Holland, as well as a Weaving the Rails also by Kathie Holland check out her blog: Inspiredbyantiquequilts.blogspot.com. Kathie's quilts just seem to be hitting a chord with me and are so straight forward that even with my insane schedule I can feel like I am getting something done in the studio.
Much of the past summer was spent preparing for the coming winter. As well as a bunch of weatherization, we finally bit the bullet and purchased a pellet stove and we are hoping for great things. One thing is for sure, my studio will be plenty warm since the stove is right outside the door!
We purchased 3 tons of pellets, but I think next year we will plan on 4 or 5, where they will go I am not sure, but we have already gone through a couple bags just taking the chill off at night. It is not hard to imagine that we might go through 4 +/- tons a year. * I think maybe I can fit in at least one more ton where the blue shelf is? We shall see.
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| As you can see the house is in disarray, but never fear it will be set to rights shortly. |
I have been working busily in quilt land (ie. my studio) since it has been reset from the summer's weatherization and I am quite happy with the new layout! I turned the L - shaped desk into the corner so it wasn't cutting the studio in half and it made all the difference. I now have a work space for a friend or too if I need it as well as some display space for seasonal decor, very cozy.
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| The beginnings of Weaving the Rails from the August 2011 APQ by Kathie Holland of Inspiredbyantiquequilts.blogspot.com |
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| The beginning of Charming Addition also by Kathie Holland from the December 2012 issue of APQ. Check out Kathies Blog at Inspiredbyantiquequilts.blogspot.com. |
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| These are the piles of scraps waiting to be cut up for the two quilts. I am determined to widdle down my boxes of scraps. |
I am working on a number of projects these days including a grandmother's flower garden, the Chaming Addition by Kathie Holland, as well as a Weaving the Rails also by Kathie Holland check out her blog: Inspiredbyantiquequilts.blogspot.com. Kathie's quilts just seem to be hitting a chord with me and are so straight forward that even with my insane schedule I can feel like I am getting something done in the studio.
Much of the past summer was spent preparing for the coming winter. As well as a bunch of weatherization, we finally bit the bullet and purchased a pellet stove and we are hoping for great things. One thing is for sure, my studio will be plenty warm since the stove is right outside the door!
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| This is the new pellet stove we had installed late this summer. We are hoping for great heat savings this winter. |
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| These are the pellets, 3 tons of them. My daughter and I brought them all in and are feeling pretty proud of ourselves. |
* - just pondering
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| This the new placement of the large desk in my studio. I like it better now that it doesn't cut the room in half and there is plenty of room for my Fall decorations. |
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| This is one of my favorite Fall decorations, I group of friends and I made these a few years ago. |
I have been working on decorating for Fall. I just love the way orange, red, green, purple, and brown cozy up a space it is the perfect start for the cold months. I start with lights and garlands in the windows and then I tuck lots of fall themed things in the garland. I collect little pumpkins and leaves and other neat things that I have made or discovered in my travels, it is fun to tuck them here and there. It gives me something to look at rather than the darkening days.
I enjoy remembering the stories behind all the fun things like the Cat on the Pumpkin or that this piece or that was my Mom's and she got it from... and so on. It is a wonderful way to share the past with friends and family, although I am afraid I may be a bit of a bore as I get swept up in the memories and the quilts. I am sorry to those whom I may have trespassed, but oh well such is life.
