Weekend!

It's been a busy week! A few after school meetings and then professional training op-outs.

I am glad it's the weekend AND I think the weather is going to be great? I have to get a grant request written (deadline looming) then I intend to relax, quilt and then hopefully more quilting! ;-)

I am sharing a couple pics of my 7th graders dyed cloth then a partial sample (meaning not completely finished) of what I hope they create out of the fabrics......Will let you know how it works out ;-)))) They seem excited.

Isn't this kewl?

Wow I finally sewed with a curve! I took a class this past weekend with Deb Karasik http://www.quiltmavens.com/ and got all kinds of new hints! Took the class at the Dulles Sew Expo.....

I created this piece via paper piecing and am especially proud of my very first attempt of working with curves. I wanted to try to work with curves in the past but have been too scared to give it a try till now.......

Deb you are right they fell into place thank you! I'll post the piece again when it is completed. I still have 4 more strips of paper pieced spikes then can bind and quilt. Isn't Deb's design or class kit great! I love the design and colors! Love those rolling spirals!

October Take it further....

So I'm off to an early start ;-) This month's [Take it further] topic is Studio's.

Funny how this group seems to be hitting my targets! Presently my husband and I have a long term lease on a lovely house in a 55 & over development ;-) yep I'm over 55.... We're still working on where we want to settle down in our retirement so this is a great time to experiment and make lists of our wants!! I'm constantly thinking of must haves for my eventual real studio! ANYWAY it's a great house with 2 floors, well actually 3 floors if you count the huge unfinished basement. In the basement there is a lovely window that gets great lighting with view to the woods/golf course/back yard. I have set up my easel and other messy (wet) materials as a work station for dying, rusting and such. (Also painting if the desire to finish a painting I started long ago were to hit) Then we have a nice main floor with super office for my husband (his studio) and our master bedroom, etc. On the second story though there is a great loft area (besides two bedrooms&bath) where I have set up my quilting, machine and computer (main studio). Funny though as you can see by my photos I am sort of spreading out! After teaching Art in public school for over 30 years I many supplies ;-) I love not having to put away my projects as I am working on them unless company is coming!!! it helps me stay focused and not lose track of some of my UFO projects. Keeps me rolling! I have learned one thing I am going to have a GREAT studio when I retire down the road I think it's an important "ME" thing to keep me fulfilled and I deserve it!