Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm

  I figure I should show you some of the progress I’ve have made in the studio.  I started this endeavor at the beginning of the month and plugged along at every chance I could get.  So I decided I would tackle the room methodically, start by the door and worked my way around, clockwise of course  So when you first walk in on your left is the cubicle cabinet. I have these cloth cubes and each one is filled and have been for years.   Here is the before  All the clutter …. Here is what was in all these cubes. I realized this post is going to be heavy with photos …. figure you needed to see what I meant by filled  One cube had quilt patterns that I’ve collected over the years I like and thought about making.  But there are so many I do not think it is realistic that I will get to making them all. This is collection from 2 cubes   Can you spot the unmade sock monkey?    This is from the cube that had my hand quilting thread and accessories  Another cube of bits and bobs.  Missing are pictu

  I wish I had more progress to show than I have….. seeing how its been 2 weeks since I last shown you. I do have a pretty valid excuse, been working hard on decluttering the studio.  I've been making good progress but I decided not to show that today. What I wanted to show you is what is up on the design wall I have all the blocks completed, there are only 7 but the rest of the top is done in connecting pieced panels. Very clever This is the center focus block. I still need to attached all the outer sections of the block.  Right now they are pieces that I’ve sewn together     This is the picture that came along with the finishing kit that Pam from Sager Creek quilt shop put together to sell at the time of the shop hop. I find the colors so cheerful.  Well that is what I have so far.  Till next time

It's long over due, that is to de-clutter and organize my studio. My room is a spare bedroom, 12 x 10 and I have 2 very nice windows which give me plenty of natural light. Very lucky in so many ways. Sure have come a long way from sewing on the coffee table back in the 70's. In the room I have all my sewing stuff except the fabric. I hate to admit it but I have way too much fabric and that is something I need to go through..... but that's for another time. Right now I'll focus just on the studio. In the room I also have my fiber/yarn and other needlework tools. Well I can explain more as I go along. I will start with some pictures I took when I decided to go with this endeavor. So here are the before picture This cubical has in the boxes a variety of crafting stuff. From sewing to natural dyeing materials. There are also patterns and a whole bunch of worthless stuff. This will all be gone through. Along with the cart next to it. Over to the right of the cubical is the n

  Here is what's up on the design wall, feels so good to be able to say that and look forward to work on what's up. This pattern is from the 201

  I am so shocked that it has been 12 years now that I started this blog. Like everyone else , a lot happens in that time span. I have gone through a lot changes in my life but I am also so grateful that I am still here. I know that I haven't been very consistent in posting for some time and I would like to express how much I appreciate you and the joy you bring to me.  When I was in my lowest times I still had such kind and loving comments and thoughts from you,  THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I'm hoping that you would if you have time, go to the top right hand corner and hit the 3 lines and look for archive. You'll have to scroll down to the year 2011 to the beginning and check out some of my original post.  It's surprised me how little has changed but again how much has.  This was 11 years ago and me now I don't take many selfies and this was from 6 month ago. No smile or make up. I was showing how my hair had grown and the new cut. I'll need to do better next time. I

  The beauty of spring Tulips at Utica Square, Tulsa Oklahoma This week has been a busy one. But that’s the way I like it..... part of the time.  Monday we had business in Tulsa that took most of the day. We did get to go out and eat which was a bonus. Other than that it was pretty much just  a full day of just taking care of stuff. Was going to go to Costco, but my hip was bothering me so we put it off.  Tuesday I didn’t have to go anywhere other than I needed to get to the store and the post office which I’m glad I did because I purchased two of the last ferns I needed for the front porch and I got some happy mail.    I had ordered some yarn, like I really need anymore, but this was in cotton or cotton linen blends. Something I don’t have any of other than that to make wash cloths out of. I figured I was going to try a few different brands and see which ones I like the best for summer tops. This box here came from knit picks.   Otherwise, most of my day consisted of cleaning. But I w