First, though, I have to drive over to Live Oak Art Center in Columbus TX to pick up my pieces that have been on display at their Members Show. If I go now, I can probably miss the worst of the thunderstorms predicted for today.
The new midarm quilting machine arrived Thursday evening on a pallet--several big, heavy boxes. Friends helped me take the pallet apart and get it into the studio; later son Phil came over and put the casters on and assembled most of the thing. Today I have to attach the bobbin winder and rearrange furniture in the studio to accommodate the Sweet 16 and its large table. I really want to sit down and play with it, but practicality demands some significant housekeeping first. Still, I foresee some good times in the near future. I had set aside a couple of quilt sandwiches in anticipation, so I don't have to invent a project to practice on. First, though, I have to drive over to Live Oak Art Center in Columbus TX to pick up my pieces that have been on display at their Members Show. If I go now, I can probably miss the worst of the thunderstorms predicted for today. Merry Christmas to the studio! Suggestions for a name are invited (not that I've named any of the other machines, but it could become a trend). The Santa was discovered in the attic over my garage when I was moving in. He's clearly from the 50's-60's and a bit yellowed, but I cleaned him up and will have him outside once the house painting is completed.
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Pamela
12/25/2013 05:17:11 am
Congratulations on the new addition to your family. Happy quilting
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AuthorBobbe Shapiro Nolan, Fiber Artist in Eagle Lake, TX. Trying to learn to call the sewing room my studio, and myself an artist. I retired after 15 years in hospice nursing--so now I have the time!. Archives
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