Once upon a time (a week ago), my sewing room was like this. Yes, there was stuff everywhere, and yes, it wasn't very organized. But I had everything right where I could find it. (Well, if the stars were aligned with the planets.) From my sewing machine, I just had to turn in my chair to get to the computer. Which may or may not have been a good thing, come to think of it.
Today, it looks like this. The ironing board will be taken down, and everything will be out of here on Tuesday morning. This would be the world's most opportune time to paint in there!! (as if...) It will never be this empty again, until we move!!! Which, I hope, will be long time hence :-) Why would I do this? What am I thinking? Well! In just a few days -- actually, 75 hours and some seconds. But who's counting? Until my HQ Avante shows up.
So meanwhile, I decided to distract myself, and made a QOV top. Well, almost. Still have to add a small red border, then some of the bubbly stripe border. Then it will be in line to be quilted on my new HQ Avante. Oh, did I already mention I'm getting one next week? I did? Sorry.
In the midst of all this, my Quilt Diva guards the door to the sewing room, ever placid, and smiling. I just love her! She's such a cool babe, all packed up and ready to go to class.
On top of all this, guess what? JustPlainLaine.com had a giveaway a couple of months ago, and I won! Just shows good things are worth waiting for -- I got this in the mail yesterday:
Now, I don't think I would ever have bought this ruler. It's 8"x14", what an odd number, don't you think? But after looking at it, I think it's going to be very handy! I usually use a 3"x18" -- what size ruler do you use most? -- but it's a little long for some applications, and just "that much" too narrow for many of the cuts I make, like 6 1/2". This solves both of those issues. I'm thrilled!
75 hours and 44 minutes to go till my Avante shows up. Who's eager??? Meanwhile, I'm trying to find my fabric bowl that has my everyday notions, like seam ripper, little scissors on a fob, etc. I want to get those borders on the QOV quilt. I hate it when everything is discombobulated!
WOW! Your QOV quilt is awesome. How exciting an Avante.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm so jealous! Cute quilt diva!
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Congrads, you will love it!!! I have a HQ Sixteen and after I learned about tension and thread I love it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new machine!!! Love the QOV. I have that pattern, but have yet to use it. I use my 6 x 24 inch ruler the most of all. I have 2 of them...and a smaller 10 inch square that is often handy.
ReplyDeleteI am on pins and needles for you. I am so jealous of your Avante', but look forward to sharing your fun with it. Soon it will all come together and you will wonder why you stressed!
ReplyDeleteAwesome and your deserve it! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure in a little over 70 hours we'll all hear the joyous screaming coming from your home.
ReplyDeleteThank good the rapture wasn't yesterday, you would have missed your long arm!
ReplyDeleteyour quilt Diva is absolutely wonderful, yes indeed a cool babe!! Love the QOV and can't wait to see all the wonderful things you're going to do with that new long arm. I'll be quilting vicariously through you!
ReplyDeleteMy sewing area is usually discombobulated since I don't have a specific area to work in. It's usually spread from the basement storage area, to the dining room, to the family room, at least. Aren't rulers great! I love all sizes, depending on what project I'm working on. I don't know how many rulers I have, but, its LOTS! Have fun with your new quilting machine when it arrives.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great QOV quilt!! I love the two stars. So how long is it now until your Avante arrives? Whoop whoop!!
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