Monday, August 25, 2008

Summer has finally arrived....!

I do hope you have all been enjoying the summer. Here, it's been a wet summer for us this year. Only since last week have we been having some sunny days. I did go sailing on Saturday. It was such a perfect windy day!

On the quilting front, I finished Pine Grove. It was quite the experience to complete this project on the longarm. I'm glad it's done!

At last, I have a quilt off that long UFO 2007 list. That's the list I had compiled for Stashbuster. Of course, I never reached my goal before the year was up, Queen I became! Oh well.... c'est la vie.

I'm still enjoying some play dates with Penelope! I've been working on some charity quilts that I obtained from the guild. I just finished one that had machine embroidered squares. Hum.... it's not as easy as I would have thought!

With the bedroom renovations mostly completed, Stephen managed to finish the sewing desk he designed for Bernina 180. I do like the way it turned out! It's sweet to have a nice sewing space! Hum.... more drawers to fill! ;o)

Thanks for stopping by! Keep well everyone!

22 comments:

Gina said...

What a great sewing desk. I'm sure you'll have no problem filling all those drawers.

Love and hugs Gina xxx

Carol said...

Your quilt looks great. What a wonderful sewing desk...drawers to fill...no problem! LOL!

Melanie said...

Awesome sewing desk---- great working spaces....

Teresa said...

The quilt looks marvelous. I have a fondness for tree blocks and this arrangement is something I would like to try. Good grief, I am not kidding anyone, my want-to-do list far exceeds my have-time-to-do list. Someone asked me once if I didn't get tired of quilting. How could I get tired of quilting when there is always a new pattern, new technique, new something or other that I want to make?

Your sewing table looks great with that nice surface to the left.

Vicki W said...

Ooooh, I love the sewing desk - I want one! Congrats on finishing your fist UFO - doesn't it feel great?

Anonymous said...

Your guy did an awesome job on that sewing desk! KUDOS to him!! I love the legs! Congrats on an UFO finish on the longarm too! I had been wondering what happened to you. Have a great day!!

Needled Mom said...

The Pine Grove quilt looks great. I love the colors. I'd love to ask a million questions on how Penelope performed on the project but I know space is limited.

Your sewing table looks so nice. What a sweet guy to come up with that for you. Looks like there is room for the computer and lots of drawer space. I also like the fact that it has a lot of table space on it.

Have fun quilting.

Pam said...

Stephen is pretty talented there!! Beautiful desk. Good the hear you are getting lots of practice on Penelope. Have a good Labour Day weekend.

Carin said...

Great desk, beautiful quilt!

Unknown said...

Congratulations!!! The quilt is beautiful and your new sewing desk is great.

Anonymous said...

Here's a thought for doing even more with your sewing desk... have handy hubby attach a "drop leaf" to the back side with piano type hinges. When not needed it lays nice and flat down, but when you want extra space for big projects you can move the dest out, pop up the table leaf and double your work space! That's what I have done to live better in my small sewing area and it's great!

AverettLadyNana said...

Your quilt is BEAUTIFUL!
And I LOVE the sewing cabinet/table you husband made for your 180! Hope you love your 180as much as I love mine! I love mine like I love my 930 and that's saying a lot.
Again beautiful jobs both you and you hubby did on the quilt and sewing table.

Julia said...

Your quilt is so pretty! How exciting, your first one quilted on your new toy!

Love the sewing desk! I want one! Hubby did a wonderful job!

Wendy said...

I love the quilt, great job. Wow would you look at that gorgeous piece of furniture. You'll have fun filling those drawers.

Libby said...

What a great cabinet for your machine! Glad you are enjoying some nice summer weather *s*

swooze said...

Your quilt turned out wonderfully. How are you enjoying your machine? Love the cabnet! Another piece of beautiful work.

Elaine Adair said...

This turned out just lovely! You did a great job!

The sewing desk ain't so bad either! 8-)

Red Geranium Cottage said...

What a great sewing desk. I love it. And your quilt is beautiful. Great job.

Sweet P said...

What a gorgeous sewing desk! Keep playing with Penelope and have fun!

Kim said...

quilt looks great and what a wonderful sewing table you have there....enjoy the holiday weekend :)

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

I'm glad that you and Penelope are developing a happy relationship. It's been likewise for me and Sundance;with every quilt, things are improving. So much to learn and I echo your sentiments regarding APQS, they're fantastic!

Nicole said...

I love that quilt!

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