My studio

We bought this house in December of 2015, and had some updating done. Part of this included closing in a screened porch for my studio/office. While it is a work in progress, I am working in it daily. The first challenge was creating a design wall.

The wall itself is brick. (I'm not fond of the the raw red color, that will eventually change.) So hanging a design wall took some research.

The ingredients: styrofoam insulation boards (easy for me to handle):

white duct tape

  

outdoor tape

505 spray

(not pictured)batting scraps.

I sprayed the batting with 505, laid the styrofoam on top, flipped over and smoothed out. Then flipped back over and used the duct tape to secure the batting edges.

Then added the outdoor tape.

I leveled using the mortar lines and hung the panels.

I hung this in April, it is now the end of September and it is still hanging well. 

The outdoor tape is amazing!

Glass House Studio

My dear friend Peggy has a wonderful studio. 

Made from upcycled windows and door, her sweet husband 

Ronnie has built her a magical place for creativity.

I visited yesterday, the cool, damp weather along with the green setting, 

really enhanced the enchanted feel.

Among the trees, this truly feels like you are in a special place.

Inside and out, this place evokes smiles. The light is amazing.

 

There is even space for her daughters to join in.

A work in progress

Peggy sells her paintings, prints and knit creations at Petrocy Studios.

for a baby boy

This quilt is made from the Missouri Star Quilt Pattern "Sandy Sunrise ", found in Block magazine Spring vol. 2, Issue 2.

It finished at 50" by 50". The pattern called for 3 matching charm packs, but I cut a layer cake that I had. The nursery colors are blue and gray.

So, I used the Tula Pink backing in gray!

Free-motioned in a graffiti-doodle pattern. Shipping to the recipients this week.
 
 

September

Can't believe it's been 3 months since I posted! It is tough managing my blog with my business travel. But I try! 

Seriously, when I am home and have time, I would rather be quilting!

So completed this summer:

I had a line-drawn map enlarged at Staples. Then fused the states, appliquéd to my favorite Moda Cross weave and free motion quilted. This was gifted to my son for his birthday.

If this works, follow this link to see a video showing close ups of this quilt:

https://instagram.com/p/BI21N_0ghH7/

Another finish is this Rising Star:

The pattern is by MSQC and found in this summer's MODBLOCK magazine. I've always loved watching their tutorials, and lately I've been making several of the MSQU patterns. They are well written, easy to follow and make beautiful quilts!

Piece out!

Been awhile...

But, still here! Working and traveling for the day job. Still settling into the new house. And yes, seeing/quilting when time allows.

Recent projects:

Baby quilt for my son's friends. Yes, that makes me feel old! But the quilt is cute and they love it!

Memory quilt using dog beds for a dear friend. I love how this turned out!

Simple meander to keep it soft and draper , cursive loops for border interest.

Surprise for a dear cousin. My mom helped with the piecing, and suggested the feathers. I love how this turned out!  Even though I don't get to quilt as much as I want, I can still get it done!

More detail.

Border detail.

New wallet for myself. These are fun to make and a very practical design.

Last but not least:

New (to me) BabyLock serger! The old sampling area at work was being cleared out and this was destined for the dumpster. But I rescued it and for the price of servicing I now have an awesome addition to my studio!