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Monday, September 28, 2009

A Working Weekend

I created chaos again.
I've been fussing for weeks about what colors to paint the studio. Look to what you love to find colors you love. So, I made a choice. I'd call it 'Flea Market Fancy' green though it's actually Lime Rickey...and the lighter color is Citrine.
I made a new bulletin board to keep my reminders.
And I painted the accent wall....pretty bold for me, but I want the studio to be a bright, happy place.
I made a new design wall. I use foam core presentation boards, the kind you get at office supply stores. Last time I covered each with flannel individually and then put them on the wall. This time I taped 9 of them together into one big board, covered the whole thing with flannel and then attached it to the wall. Can't wait to fill it up!
Things got put back together. I still have a ceiling to paint, woodwork to paint and the rest of the walls. They'll be a much lighter shade of the green. You can tell, I like to work in phases. It will all be done eventually.
I've had a few wonderful surprises come in the mail. I won a giveaway on Nicolette's blog, Dutch Comfort. She sent me this gorgeous bag and some fab fabric. I love the bag so much...it's made with beautiful Dutch fabric...and it's the perfect size for me. Thanks Nicolette!
I also won a giveaway at Sheree's blog, Sheree's Alchemy. There is so much here I could barely fit it all in one picture. It's a quilter's dream and look at that fabric spilling out of the box. I can't wait to sort through it. Thanks Sheree! You know I will use it all.

64 comments:

  1. your studio is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! have fun creating in your happy space.

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  2. Wow, the change in room is obviously paying off. What a great space.

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  3. What a great space! I love the colors you picked!

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  4. The studio is looking so nice; I love the green!

    What wonderful prizes to win; it makes it seem like Christmas came early for you.

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  5. I absolutely love your studio. It is incredible in green, good choice. I am anxious to see what you will do next. Have a great week looks like you are off to a great start.

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  6. enjoy working in your beautiful room! wow! you sure scored on those wins too!

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  7. What a beautiful sewing space!!
    And you scored big time on those wins..congrats!

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  8. You sewing space is bright, fresh and awesome.....no I am not going to look around my sweat room!!! No I am NOT!
    Paulette

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  9. I want this space. Excellent choice!

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  10. That green looks great! How fun to have a studio!

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  11. The perfect green! We're turning our finished basement into my sewing studio...goodbye carpet. Still deciding on wall color.

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  12. your studio looks fantastic. and can't wait to see you work with all those giveaway fabrics. lovely!

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  13. I love your studio. The green walls are perfect. Can you tell me anything about your shelving for your fabrics. I've wanted to do that for so long. Where you got them and what should I ask for? Sorrr, I don't mean to be impolite.

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  14. What a beautiful space! I'm moving soon and I'm collecting all the "how to set up the studio" ideas I can. Love the green.

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  15. I love the green! And the bulletin board is wonderful. Great fabric! I love it all, you know.

    Oh, and my last name is Schenck. :-)

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  16. That is a spectacular sewing room. Love the green color you chose. Definitely bright and cheerful.

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  17. green is my favorite color, so I absolutely love this!

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  18. I agree - the green is amazing! And your space is so nice - how fun!! And good for you on the giveaway wins!!

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  19. You have got the dream studio! The lime green is perfect and bright and cheerful. Great idea for a design wall. You have a great work space!

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  20. LOVE your studio color! Oh wow! Awesome. Thanks for sharing. ;o) ooxx`jodi

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  21. A dream studio, for sure!
    LOVE the colors. All my faves :)

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  22. I love the color choices!! And don't think I don't see that HUGE sewing machine sitting there so happily in your studio. Amazing.

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  23. Wow,your studio is great I love the colors,would like to spend a lot of time in there ;) !

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  24. Fabulous studio; I'm sure I would be happy there.

    Lucky you, winning 2 giveaways!

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  25. I am LOVING the Lime!!! Hot color for a Hot quilter!!! {wink, wink}... :)

    Heather

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  26. I was going to say that you mess was the best kind ( a fabric-y creative one) and then I scrolled down and saw the room all painted and cleaned up and it's even more fabulous!! Happy creating in your new space. :-)

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  27. Congratulations on your wins! I love the green and orange combination. There's' something refreshing about it and it looks great in your sewing room. Nice job!

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  28. What a fabulous space! Your color selection rocks!

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  29. It's coming along beautifully! LOVE the colors!
    Laurie

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  30. The studio is stunning. I love the colors.

    Congratulations on your nice wins.

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  31. That's a great way to spend the weekend. I love your studio! Enjoy!

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  32. What a happy place to work! Love the green feture wall - such a perfect choice. It is a wonder you ever want to leave such a fabulus studio.

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  33. I love the colors you chose for your studio. Thank you for sharing how you built your design wall. I am going to be moving my craft room into our basement before the snow falls, thanks for the inspiration!
    Have a great day.

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  34. You have such a lovely looking studio - all those colours & space & storage areas!!! How fun to be in that room, looking at those fabrics!

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  35. I love the new studio colours and layout - fabulous! I would feel very inspired hanging out in that fabulous space. And thanks for the tip on foam core boards covered in flannel for a design wall - genius, doh!

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  36. Oh how envious I am of your studio (maybe because it's such a lovely green). I can't wait until the day when I have my own home and I can paint all the walls. I hope it brings you many many hours of quilting and crafting inspiration!

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  37. I love love LOVE the green! You are a woman after my own heart:) I actually just painted my kitchen/hallway green and am about to do the living room the same. I love color and it's refreshing to see when others do too:) You will have fun creating in there I'm sure :)

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  38. out of chaos comes beauty. I love the color you choose, and your winnings, love the bag, and all the other goodies.

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  39. What a lovely studio, and the reen wil be nce and relaxing - like a green room they have in theatres for actors to chill in before they go on stage.

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  40. Love your studio. It's coming together quite nicely. It's ok to work in stages - you still have to have time to sew each day!!

    Love the clothesline quilt. Very successful. Your friends will love it.

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  41. Love the color you picked out for your studio. Thanks for sharing pictures of the studio and goodies you received. Your clothesline quilt is fabulous and fun!!

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  42. that green is similar to the color of my boys' room.

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  43. Your studio looks like a good place to be creative! Love your design wall! Enjoy....

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  44. Wow, I love that green, it's just gorgeous! So fresh and yet calming.

    How did you manage to win such wonderful giveaway prizes too? Very lucky!

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  45. So in love with your green walls! I really want to do something bold in my room, but haven't had the time yet. A lot of great ideas here. Thanks for sharing!

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  46. The green wall is to die for! I love your studio.

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  47. Love how the studio is turning out! I am saving my pennies now for a cutting table!

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  48. LOVE your space!! Happy creating :)

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  49. WOW -- LOVE that green Jacquie. It looks fantastic with all of your fabrics stacked in their pretty cubicles!!!

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  50. What a wonderful place to work. I would be inspired. Enjoy, you deserve it.

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  51. Your studio is stunning. I am about do set my own up. Can you tell us where to get the shelving units where you have your stash?
    Thanks!

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  52. wow....your place looks awesome....

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  53. Love the green on your wall! Beautiful space.

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  54. Lucky you winning Nicolette's giveaway!! I love your studio and dream of having one just like it one day (maybe when the kids leave home in oh about 20 years!!).

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  55. your new space looks fabulous! Love the color (almost the same as the color in my room)

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  56. i love the green!! i went very neutral in my studio so that it wouldn't play a role on how i see colors.. but i do love that green! {i went with peanut butter by behr...yumm}

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  57. Green my most favourite colour. I love it.

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  58. that green looks so great. inspiring!

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