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Time to Dust of the Studio...

7/18/2014

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It has been a busy spring and summer for me.  My studio has been neglected and has collected a lot of dust.  With a vending gig, and week long class fast approaching, it was time to get busy.  I needed to dust off the studio and focus.  Focusing has been a chore this summer.  I wanted to spend time outside and with my kids, and family.  Going down to the studio has seemed like a chore.

Last week, I started to approach my studio, a few hours at a time.  Putting things away, finishing things and getting started on the "to do" list.  First and foremost on the list, prepping for the vending gig.  I got out the fabric, some regular cotton, some radiance and threw in some new cotton sateen. Mixed up some dyes.  The largest holes in my inventory were the multi-colored pieces and the ombre's.  At least those are fun to do.  A friend was cleaning out her studio and gave my a bunch of dyes, supplies and fabric she didn't like.  I had fun over dyeing some of her fabrics.

I also finished my 2nd quilt on the long arm…whoop, whoop.  I ironed the backing fabric for the 3rd quilt…just need to remember how to load it now.  I made a bunch a motif blocks for my upcoming class with Nancy Crow.  I probably should make more.  I really like 2 of them and can see using a 3rd one.  Just wondering if making more is the best use of my time and limited motivation.  

I did spend a full day in the studio yesterday, ironing the dyed fabric and getting ready to start a new piece (for a possible exhibit).  It felt good.  I just need to remember that accomplishing things, and getting to check off something from the "to do" list, always makes me feel good!
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    I love using leader/ enders when I am chain piecing.  It was an idea from Bonnie Hunter.  Instead of using a scrap piece of material in between chains, use two small blocks.  You can work on two project projects at once!  I keep a pile of 2" scrap squares next to my machine for this reason...Happy piecing!


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