Sewing Room Re-Arrange

Before - Sewing Room was on one half of the room & Computer Cave was on the other half of the room:

After - Sewing Nook:














Computer Cave:

BIG Space for my HQ16 - the table needs to be disassembled and put in the attic:

I debated whether or not to set up my HQ16 in the Sewing/Computer Room or on the main floor in the unfurnished living room.  I really love the upstairs bedroom -- it's so cozy and inviting!  So that's where the quilting machine will live.  =)  I'm hoping tomorrow or Friday, I'll have pictures of it in it's new home.

Love,

Erin

My Baby has Arrived!

You may not see me here for a couple days while we get acquainted with each other.  In the mean time, do you have any suggestions on a name?

Love,

Erin

Backyard Batiks

Last week Thursday when I went to Zook's (Lancaster, PA), I scored a nice pile of batik samples from the remnant basket.  They were basically two sizes -- 8 x 8 inch squares and 9 x 11 inch rectangles.  I made these two quilt tops using the squares.  One is warm colors and the other is cool colors.

I made a modified stacked coin quilt using the 9 x 11 inch rectangles.  I cut them into strips 2 3/4 inch wide x 9 inches long.  Again I arranged them by cools/warms and sewed them into columns.  There are 21 "coins" in each column.

I initially thought I would use one solid color (Kona Cotton) for the sashing but couldn't decide between brown, red, green, or blue.  So, I used all four and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the result!!!!

It looks just as pretty hanging this way, too:

Oooo, here is an artsy, close-up shot that makes me look like a polished professional photographer ...  NOT!  =D

I couldn't do it without my little side-kick and gal-pal.  =) 

Love,

Erin =)

PS -  I apologize for all the pictures but I just discovered this perfect little spot in our side yard to photograph my quilt tops.