• Sewing Room

    Custom Closet Shelves

    For years I have wanted custom shelving to store my quilting fabrics and supplies. I never could get them since we moved alot due to my husband being in the military A bit over q year ago, we purchased our first house and my dream of custom shelves became a reality. First, we removed the carpet in the study and replaced it with that matched the rest of the house. This took a while since the tile was on backorder due to the pandemic starting up. Once the tile was completed, it was time to plan the shelves. Luckily, my awesome father-in-law does this for a living. We ordered the pieces for the shelves and once they finally came in, they were put together and installed over several weekends. COVID made it where it took awhile for it to come to fruition, but finally, the shelves were completed. A lot is going on here. The blue totes on the very top are completed quilts organized by theme. The clear plastic totes are larger projects that…

  • In Progress,  Projects,  Quilt Along

    Some Fabric Therapy

    Lisa Bongean of Primative Gatherings is hosting a sew-along to benefit Hogs for Heroes. I had to sew along with them. I have been fighting purchasing more fabric unless it is to finish a quilt or that goes with something I have already purchased. This one called to me. Plain and simple. I purchased the large fat quarter bundle and cleared the decks to start work on this one. If you want to join in, head on over to Lisa Bongean’s blog. The blocks are free, but she does ask for a donation to support Hogs for Heroes. Her goal is to raise $25K, to get one Hog, but wouldn’t it be wonderful if she could get double that? Related Images: