Friday, October 1, 2010

Studio pictures..........

What a crazy last three weeks I have had, but I think I am finally settled in. I skipped out on the family vacation (boo-hoo) but I have been able to get two quilts bound and one quilt quilted with another one on the racks. I need to catch up before the baby comes (like 7 weeks - aggh) and it has helped a little having the husband and my two older kids gone so that I could get organized and caught up. My mom came down again to help and I am so grateful to her putting up with me for the past few weeks and helping me get things done. I couldn't have done it without her. I love you Mom!



So here's my studio! Can you believe it? I am still pinching myself. I have space to create, design, and quilt! Yahoo! - and it's not in my bedroom - I have one of those two! Clint's work space is just opposite of me, so we are still working together, but we each have one side of this large room and it is going to work great. I am all Smiles right now!


My favorite part of my studio is having my quilt on the wall. I have commissioned my dad to make me a quilt holder, but my mom and I managed to get the quilt hung until I can get a proper rack. That way when I send it off to shows, I can just slip it off the rack.


My desk - I can't wait to design. I have been itching to design for so long, but I have to get some quilting done first. This work space is perfect. I complained about the filing cabinet on my side of the room, but my quilt looks perfect on top of it.

My quilt pictures look awesome all framed and on the wall. I really love how they turned out. So, now to go and create! Every designer needs a proper space to create! I can appreciate that now since I lived in a house two years with my quilting machine, desk, Clint's desk and our bed in our bedroom. It's so nice to just breathe now, and the best thing about it is that I can walk away from it when I get a little stressed. At our last house I could never escape "the business" because it was always staring at me because it was in every room - especially my bedroom and now - there is a space for everything. It feels good!

33 comments:

Mary Grace McNamara said...

Judi, that is a fabulous space! I love the three big windows at the end and your quilt looks great on that big wall behind your long arm. I think some great things will be coming from this room!

MGM

annieb said...

What a beautiful room! All that light and room to design...you are very lucky.

Dana Gaffney said...

That's beautiful, I love those windows, the light must be fantastic.

Lisa Marie said...

What a beautiful room, you lucky girl! You deserve it!

Scottish Nanna said...

Everything is lovely you are so lucky I wish you lots of happy days in your quilting room.
Hugs Mary.

Jocelyn said...

Wow what an amazing space! Very beautiful.

kathy said...

That's a fantastic space - love the windows and high ceiling.

Vicki ♥ said...

Love your new creating room :) It is fabulous and no wonder you are happy about it. I would love a room like this too. Especially the lovely big windows!

Marisa said...

What a great studio! It looks like it has wonderful natural light! Have fun designing!

vivian said...

Beautiful space-love all the light!

Nedra said...

Your new space looks wonderful. You have worked very hard to get there, and you've earned it!

Karen said...

What a beautiful studio. It is so light and airy and spacious. The windows look wonderful and having your quilt on display is stunning!
Enjoy every moment of your new studio.

Quiltjane said...

It looks fantastic. What a wonderful place to create and quilt.

Tangos Treasures said...

Nice space! I'm sure your gonna love it!!

Barb said...

I am so happy for you, what a lovely space. I can come pinch you...just to make sure...HA!! I would get there and play in your new space. Your quilt looks so awesome on the wall.

Judi said...

What a wonderful room! So glad you are getting in and arranged before the birth.

Anonymous said...

I can just imagine how good it feels not to stare at the longarm in your bedroom! It looks perfect in its new studio and the room is gorgeous!

onlymehere said...

Judi:

I smiled at the ruler in the filing cabinet handles. It's a sure sign that you have little ones! How wonderful to have space to create and to be able to leave it. I just got an actual sewing sanctuary about 9 months ago and it's been heavenly to be able to shut the door and no one gets into anything! I have to work around my son's bed and TV but the rest of it is all mine! I don't know what I'll do when he gets home from his mission with all my sewing stuff unless my daughter decides to move out for college instead of living at home. I hate to see them go though. Sigh...they grow up way to fast. :)

Janet said...

You certainly deserve a space of your own. I'm so happy for you. You are an amazing quilter!!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Congratulations on a space to create!

Diana said...

I can't wait to come and see your new house! The curvy stair case looks like FUN and the windows, what a great room. I can't believe you stayed home from vacation. But I don't blame you, I would also take staying home, with a few less kids and getting organized. FUN.

Dawn said...

Wow Judi, I can understand why you are thrilled...its fabulous and gorgeous windows.... I can just imagine all the creations your going to come up with now... nice to settle in... and good on you mum... there always the best!..
Hugs Dawn x x x

Sherry said...

How wonderful for you. You deserve it. keep up the great work thanks fo sharing with us all the time.

Roberta said...

Judi, love your new studio.

I really wanted to say how much I appreciate what you all did for the children in Romania. The video was very inspiring and touching.

Rebecca P said...

All I can say is WOW! That ceiling is fabulous. I'm so happy for you.
Plus, your quilt is beautiful hung in a great place.

scraphappy said...

Your new studio is a dream. What a huge joy it must be to have such a beautiful dedicated space after all of that time being cramped up in the master bedroom.

Karen said...

Judi, I am so happy for you - your studio is fabulous!!! And your quilt looks stunning. I know how fun it must be see it up on the wall.

Unknown said...

Oh Judi I am so happy for you!! The space is fabulous!! The quilt is more than superb hanging on the wall!! You really deserve this space!!!!!!!

I, however, am getting ready to put my quilting frames in the master bedroom! ;-)))) I can only dream of having a studio big enough for my 12' table!! Enjoy!!!

Beth said...

It's beautiful Jude! I'm happy that you have some room to breath finally. I'm going to make it down there someday and see all the coolness that the new house has to offer. Love and miss you!!!

Heather said...

love your studio. it's so bright and cheerful a place.

Em said...

Judi, I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW! Could not have happened to a more fabulous woman and family! Love you guys, Em

Stitched With Prayer said...

Judi, Your new Studio is MAGNIFICENT!!! I am so happy for you. You truly deserve it and I can't wait so see the new designs and beautiful creations that will come pouring out of your talented mind while sitting in your beautiful space, that is bound to inspire even more creativity. Enjoy!!!

Carlotta said...

Oh wow, I have been gone a while, you're not in your bedroom anymore. What a beautiful studio!!

~Tootles!