I spent two days cleaning out my sewing room so my grandkids visiting from out of state would have a place to sleep. I gave myself enough time that I wouldn’t just stuff things in the closets and storage room which I have done in the past. This method of cleaning results in days of “hunt and search” to find that project I had almost finished before my guests arrived!
I always underestimate the time a project will take–and I gave myself a day to clean the room. Ha! It took hours to just get the cutting table cleared. My toxic trait is that I can’t throw fabric away–not even the smallest scrap. These odd pieces of fabric with potential needed to be sorted and trimmed.
There were scraps that needed to be cut into 2.5″ squares for future scrappy quilts, potholders and various other small projects.
This scrappy quilt top used a lot of my 2.5″ squares– I probably could make several more big quilts.
Strips of various widths and lengths needed to gathered for the “String Quilt” bin. Again–if I live long enough, I will make more with what I have now!
I had piles of different fabrics that go together–for what I am not sure but I had spent time matching various prints and colors. I bagged those in clear plastic tubs or bags and started making a list of “perhaps” projects.
I found kits–some started and some still in the unopened packages–Ouch, I am a bit embarrassed by this admission.
Last Sunday I spent a couple of hours auditioning fabrics to bind my “house” quilt. Nothing was quite right. I enlisted my friends’ help. They found possible candidates in their stash but I wasn’t sure. Then I opened a tub I had forgotten hidden in the second closet and there was the perfect stripe! Yes, I know, I need to be much more organized!
The room looks the best it has in months and months! The beds are set up for late arrivals. I look forward to having my family in my home—but I can’t wait to start sewing again in my clean room!
Conclusions–I must continue my “fabric diet”. It is so tempting to purchase new lines –but I really do have enough fabric to last me until I am 120! And I have decided I must live that long to complete my very long “to-do” list of projects…especially since I now know where I put “that” fabric!
Many of our members are on summer vacation, but we did complete a few projects.
This table runner made of half -square triangles in 30’s and 40’s reproduction fabric adds a cozy feel to a room. It would be perfect for a “farm” kitchen table. It is backed in a “white on white” print. 16″ x 40″. $40
Are you a Dr. Seuss fan? Do you re-watch the “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” each holiday season? If so you need a pre-printed apron celebrating a “Whoville” Christmas. $10 each
We have a second “Ed the Eagle”. Maybe this one is “Edith the Eagle”. $10
Treasure houses? Gift bags? Child’s purse? The easy to maneuver draw string keeps your items save inside. The trees and doors are machine appliquéd. $15
Just the right size to keep your phone, wallet and keys, this snap shut top will stay shut unless you are holding it open. This one of a kind purse is $25.
The same print in five different colors glow when used with a solid black. The pattern is called “Exploding Heart”. It is machine quilted and machine bound. 76″ x 80″. $175
This isn’t for sale at present–but I wanted to share with you the amazing work done by Janis. She is a master “appliquér”–if that is a word. Although this wall hanging is only 33″ x 42″, I could spend hours looking at all the clever details.
Not only is the appliqué incredible; the custom quilting adds so much to this piece. I do like the camel’s eyes! Her choice of fabrics for each piece is spot on!
I will be reminding you every week to mark your calendar for the sale in October 15-17. It will be a wonderful opportunity to see all these pieces up close and personal.
Yep, my sewing room/office looks great–but I still haven’t found my husband’s K-State blanket or the extra air mattress or the title to my car! Someday I will be a little more organized–nah, probably not.
Quilts, Etc. 