Sunday, January 9, 2011

I love Craigs list!



I am creating a  new art studio for my fiber art and other art I do.  Unfortunately, it is going to be down in the yucky basement.  There is no other space for it and I really need room to leave my projects out and not be in the way.  So, my husband says we are going to make do with what space we have.  You will see the transformation on this blog.  He promises me it wont be hideous when we are through. ( I am crossing my fingers) So, I found these 2 sewing furniture pieces on Craig's List.(Just sitting in my living room as they just delivered them..)  The one sewing cabinet opens up in 3 ways..(it is all closed in the picture).  I love it!!..It is just what I was looking for.  And the other piece is a cutting table which I will have opened completely in the middle of my studio. It is nice and high.  I will get a couple tall stools so I can work up to it. The pieces were not even a third of the cost if I had bought them new....like I said...I love Craigs List!

 Offfice Max has this chair...the black and white one...that I want to see how comfortable it is to sit at while sewing....  I find I dont really sit back ever anyway.into a chair when I am sewing...so I dont really need a fancy desk chair...just a comfy seat at the right height.  I also like the white chair on wheels pictured top for an extra chair that zips around...

Saturday, January 8, 2011

If you enjoy Kaffe Fasset I thought youd enjoy this!

If you want to listen to this mute my music to the right.

Adventures in Ceredo: 'Stray Stitches' Giveaway!

Adventures in Ceredo: 'Stray Stitches' Giveaway!: "http://straystitches1.blogspot.com/2010/12/lets-celebrate-2011-with-giveaway.html An excellent giveaway, if you love fabric like I love fab..."

Friday, January 7, 2011

Yea...I get to go to my first Quilt Retreat!

News & Notes

Quilt Retreat:January 28-30

A two day get away for sewing and relaxing! Meals, snacks, two nights lodging, and some special treats are included. Arrive anytime Friday afternoon, January 28. Welcome reception and dinner are at 6:30. You can sew as late as you want, swim in the pool, or just hang out and talk. Saturday night will be show and tell after dinner. Pack your projects and join us at the Holiday Inn Express in DeForest.   $165 double occupancy.

I am so excited to get to go to this...even though it is right near where I live...it seems like a bit of heaven time!  Yea....and I have a brand new quilt all ready to start...so its perfect.   The Mill House Quilts store is putting it on.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

My Sweet 16 year olds birthday cake






My daughter's 16th birthday is tomorrow...the 6th...my epiphany baby!  My daughter Hannah and I made her a fancy fondant birthday cake last night.  It was Hannah's idea...I had never done fondant before.  It was a fun mess! ...She got the recipe online.  Its just made with melted marshmallows and powdered sugar and of course, paste food coloring and then you roll it out and create with it...its like stiff pie crust.  Hannah is inspired to make a lot more cakes for friends and relatives.  She said its her new hobby!

Monday, January 3, 2011

HDTV home...I want it!!!


Isnt this house beautiful??!!  I so want to win this home!!  The only problem is its in Vermont...as cold as Wisconsin..so I sure wouldn't be getting away from the cold!!  But I would move in a heartbeat to this lovely home... My issue is I would have to make some room for my own artwork on the walls!  I told my husband to build me this house even if we dont win...He said way too big!!  But we could just cut it in half and keep the good parts...I love the post and beam and wood floors and ceilings and all the windows...I wouldnt trim in black however....I would keep the trim for the windows wood...I think.  Oh, I love to dream!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

BOUGHT MY NEW FIBER TODAY!

Bought my new fabric for my art quilt I am making my daughter.  See photo on top right....the koi quilt.  I am ordering the background online...I found just the right fabric for the background.  Hope it comes soon as I am very ready to start.  I have to get the muslin for the back as well....will get that in town.   Top row...koi...Second row lilies...and bottom row lily pads...  Yea...cant wait!!!!