SNOW STORM OF THE CENTURY

It is quite a sight to see the snow from the studio window. It is like having a birds eye view of a major weather event. I can get into the studio with little difficulty now and am working on projects that were on hold because of the surgery. A little bit of work still needs to be done but the machines are up and out and ready to do my bidding.

I haven't been able to visit the new quilt shop for the past three weeks and plan a trip at the end of the week. It is wonderful to have the Patchwork Co. in Windham. Have I mentioned that? Well, it has been a hectic day and I need to rest. I will be posting pictures of the studio when it is finished.

Until then....Happy sewing

SURGERY TAKES ME OUT OF THE STUDIO FOR 2 WEEKS!

I can't believe it is nine days since I had my surgery. Hopefully the next week will go by more quickly and I will be back in the studio in no time.

It is hard though.....I keep looking up those stairs knowing what is waiting for me. In the meantime, my knitting will keep me going until then.

The first quilt class was held yesterday. It is one of two classes. I heard that it is a really good class and that the teacher is equally as good. I almost went but my neighbor convinced me that it was too soon for me to go to something like that so soon after surgery. I suppose she is right but I came so close...

TODAY I SEW!

I can't believe it. Today I am actually sewing in my studio. It is a beautiful sunny day here on top of the mountain and I am feeling on top of the world. I love it here. Unfortunately, I wish I could say that Jay is having as good a day as I am. He is putting up tongue and grove pine but it isn't going well at the moment. He is still singing though so that is a good sign.

The new quilt shop in town is just beautiful and I look forward to the classes that will be coming. I am also looking forward to trying out a Gammil long arm sewing machine in April. Speaking of which, is anyone going to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in April? It will be in Worcester Ma from April 8 through the 9th. I am going so if anyone in the Catskill area wants to go send me a note. I will be driving in so hop a ride. It will be so much fun!

Just a reminder.....come and visit The Patchwork Co. in Windham. You won't be sorry.

Happy sewing.

HALF DONE

It is hard to believe that half the studio (the media section) is set up. The other half of the room is almost there. I will be sewing in the studio by the end of the weekend. And then I will begin sewing through my library.

Jay has been working on the tongue and grove pine that he has been putting up. It looks wonderful. He is amazing and I love it!!!!

TWO ORGANIZERS PUT TOGETHER AND LIFE IS GOOD

I won't be long now. Fabric, fabric everywhere and finally a place to put it. How much fun it is to play with my fabric. It is where I can see it so I can create without having to take everything out. There are still some things that have to get done but I should be up and running before the weekend is over. Once it is done I will begin to post pictures. It is snowing and it looks beautiful out there.

IT WAS LIKE HITTING THE LOTTO

Today was a wonderful day! My girlfriend Ruthie picked me up at 9:45 am and together we went to our knitting group. The sun was shining and it felt like a beautiful spring day in the Catskill Mountains. Let's see.... Betty, Pam, Monica, Ruthie and I all sat around talking about our grandchildren and the silly things they say. Then Dolle (doll aye) came with her daughter and granddaughter to add to the mayhem. Ruthie wanted me to tell the group the little knitting rhyme that my niece Emma Rose says when she knits. I couldn't remember it so I called my sister who put Emma on the phone. With the phone on speaker she was quite pleased to share with us this little knitting rhyme...."under the fence, catch the sheep, back again and over we leap". Betty had to write it down which caused Emma to recite it several more times. She was really adorable and seemed pleased to help Auntie's knitting group out. We said a group good-bye and thank you to Emma and then after a bit of knitting, we packed up at noon for our next adventure which waited for us down on Main Street.

WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL QUILT SHOP IN WINDHAM, NY. All I can say is wow!!!! Ruthie, Betty and I walked in and drooled over the many bolts of fabric. We had arrived at Patchwork Quilt Shop. The building itself is spectacular. Fran and her daughter did a wonderful job preparing the shop and all the goodies it has to offer. The collection of fabric is amazing and will capture a wide variety of quilters and sewers. I know it is going to be my second home! The Patchwork Quilt Shop is a dream come true for many a fabric worshipper.

After shopping at Patchwork, we went to Woodstock Quilt Shop which was having a 30% sale. They are moving to Glenville and will be teaming up with another quilt shop where they will spread their own brand of quilting magic. Good luck Bob and Jim. I will be seeing you both soon in April.

Right now I am sitting on the couch, surrounded by my goodies. I am enjoying this moment. If only I could get Jay to stop laughing at me as I examine my stash. Until the next time!

I AM GETTING CLOSER TO MY ROOM!!!

The studio is almost done. Jay is putting some beautiful touches on it. He is adding knotty pine to a sun shiney wonderfully cozy place. I should be able to begin to finish projects. Hope all is well.