Thought I would share the progress of Mom's quilt studio, a room Dad added onto their house for Mom to use for her quilting .... nothing short of amazing. She has her pretty fabric all folded and organized on the shelves. You can see *some* of her finished quilts up on top of the shelves.
The counter, covered with the die cutting machine, dies, stacks of felt for our current holiday crafting projects, as well as other odds and ends that we drug out for crafting. There's also one of Mom's cute little Featherweight machines on the counter, begging to be used (or taken to my house - HA!).
The library, getting organized; the ironing board being used for last minute Christmas gift wrapping.
The machine, extended to the size for quilting a queen sized quilt, and extra machine parts still in boxes on the floor. Extra parts will move into storage areas. In the foreground sits the craft table, soon to be replaced by a larger handmade table that Dad is builiding. The design wall in the background, soon to have cedar wood trim borders; and all the pretty fabric stacked up on the shelves. Oooooh la la!
The loft, ready for storing batting for the centers of the quilts. I think it might make a nice bunk for sleeping visitors. Haaaaa!
*Some* of the Christmas themed quilts out on display. And a pretty wall hanging with deer and birch trees made for Mom by Aunt Patty and Aunt Judy.
Imagine the fun that is to be had in this room!
I'm speechless!!! This is awesome! Can you guys adopt me into your family??? Love it!
Posted by: Judy | January 07, 2012 at 07:52 AM
Wow. What a room. Does she quilt for others?
Posted by: jeanette | January 04, 2012 at 08:01 PM
I'm drooling over all the goodies and all that SPACE! I remember how you helped your dad build that room (was it last year?). I totally want to go "shopping" through all those neatly folded fabric piles. The quilts and wall hanging are beautiful! Have you said if your mom will teach quilting, provide quilting services as a business, have quilting bees with her friends, or . . .? It's so fun to see photos. Thanks for taking the time to share them here.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | January 03, 2012 at 09:39 PM
WOWZA! Those stacks of fabric make me want to learn how to quilt! Or maybe I will just buy a mini shelf and stack some fabric up on it for the sake of prettiness! AMAZING room, your Mom and Dad must be so proud of it :)!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | January 02, 2012 at 02:38 PM
Oh My Goodness! Your Mom's quilting studio is just fabulous - it makes me wish I could sew! LOL I do love quilts. The few I can see here are exquisite.
Happy New Year, dear Anna.
Hugs!
Posted by: Sharli | January 02, 2012 at 09:35 AM
The room is amazing. I remember the picture of the Halloween quilt she sent you several years ago. Now I can see where she works and produces such wonderful work. You are so fortunate to have her as your mother and inspiration.
Posted by: Linda Russell | January 02, 2012 at 06:33 AM
Just plain AWESOME!!!!
Posted by: Jan Elmore | January 01, 2012 at 05:19 PM
Wishing all a glorious and much improved New Years Day and following days to come!
The house has settled into a more subdued and quiet pattern after the Christmas cheer and late nite giggling and furious crafting of late. Maybe someone will post pics of the resulting art work. hint,hint. I even got a lesson or two on the finer points of downloading pictures myself. The honey do's continue...I miss the activity and the sound of the flying fingers in the studio tho............. Love, Dad
Posted by: D K Wight | January 01, 2012 at 02:05 PM
I was so inspired by these photos that I bought a yard of oil cloth and a yard of fabric at WalMart today. The oilcloth is for the table since Josh always makes a big mess when painting, and the fabric is to put around some candles. You are a bad influence on me! ;)
Posted by: Shala Carter | December 31, 2011 at 07:27 PM
WOW! Boy what the rest of us wouldn't do for a beautiful room like that. Love it. Tell your Mom just how lucky she is to have something so wonderful. Edna
Posted by: Edna Burgess | December 31, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Looks like tons of fun already has been had by all those stunning projects hanging around. What a beautiful tribute to your varied family talents and treasures, Anna. Woodworking, crafting, quilting, baking, canning, photography. You got handed the motherload and you are all using it in beautiful abundance. Happiest of New Years to you and yours near and far:)
Posted by: Michele Ghent (mitchygitchygoomy) | December 31, 2011 at 11:19 AM
How I'd love a romm like that. You and your Mother have lots of crafty talent! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ann weyer | December 31, 2011 at 11:14 AM
WOW !!! I think everyone needs a room like this! Just looking at it makes me want to learn to quilt! LOL
Posted by: Simmy | December 31, 2011 at 10:26 AM
*my* address...
Posted by: Kellie | December 31, 2011 at 06:51 AM
WOW! I don't even quilt, and I want that room!!! I can see where you get your talent from Anna...your dad did an amazing job building the room/trim, extras,etc...I could send me address..just in case she had too many quilts to store...hahah...
Happy New Year to you and your family & all the fur babies @ home...
Posted by: Kellie | December 31, 2011 at 06:50 AM
Your dad did a wonderful job and your mom is very talented. Love all the material stacks-just like I love cardstock and dp.
Love it all. Happy New Year and thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Bev J. | December 31, 2011 at 05:21 AM
this room is so wonderful! Going to share this post with some crafty friends who will enjoy this fantasy room.
Posted by: Debbie | December 31, 2011 at 05:12 AM
Oh holy night what a fabulous space! So fortunate are we who have a special place to create! Thanks for sharing! Does your mom sell any quilts? Have an Etsy site or blog?
Posted by: Kathy Martin | December 31, 2011 at 04:58 AM
It looks like you come by your awesome art talent naturally. What a fantastic room.
Posted by: SueB | December 31, 2011 at 03:43 AM
Stunningly gorgeous room..could live there..had a quilting room myself..now its my sons room and I have a tiny room now for cardmaking(with still some quiltsupplies) love my room too...
Love your mothers quilts!
She is one happy bunny I think with this beautiful place!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | December 31, 2011 at 02:14 AM
Oh my GOODness, Anna!!! I can't believe that room. You would cry if you saw where I sew & quilt. Of course, I hand-tie all of mine because I do not, and probably never will, have that huge quilting machine!! What a dream. Do they do sewing room makeovers??? Mine would need to be extreme, that's for sure!! Congrats to your dad for a job well done!! XOXOXO ...and, Happy New Year!
Posted by: Jeanne in Idaho | December 30, 2011 at 09:26 PM
Anna, your mother's studio is beautiful! All that fabric lined up on the shelves is awesome! I can see where you get your talent from.
Posted by: VivLyn | December 30, 2011 at 09:23 PM
OMG the *artsy* Talent runs wild in your family! Love the deer quilt the Aunts made. Stunning. I could spend hours just looking at all those fabrics. She is on Lucky Lady! And the bonus - she has you and DK !!! LOL. Big hugs to all...
Posted by: Carol Dee | December 30, 2011 at 06:16 PM
Your mother's quilt room would be a dream room for me. It is WONDERFUL! Thank you for sharing and letting me drool...err, I mean happily admire her space. Again, it is truly wonderful!
Happy New Year!
Jennifer :)
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | December 30, 2011 at 05:05 PM
Wow what a gorgeous room! I would love to play there.... second to paper I love fabric!
Oh my MIL has I think 6 or 7 of those feather weights, all in fabulous running condition, she uses them for all her stuff... she keeps talking about selling a few of them, but then never does. She calls them her babies. If one ever makes it out I'll shout out to you! LOL
HUGS
MichelleO
Posted by: Michelle Oatman | December 30, 2011 at 04:28 PM
How wonderful! Your mom must be so thrilled with her new quilt room. Wow....I wish I lived nearby.
Posted by: Clara | December 30, 2011 at 04:08 PM
How awesome!!! Your Mom's quilts are gorgeous, Anna and that room is amazing. A quilting machine too....I think I want to live in the loft....lol!!
Karen x
Posted by: Karen | December 30, 2011 at 02:27 PM
OHHHH be still my heart!
Posted by: Sue from Oregon | December 30, 2011 at 02:08 PM
I seem to recall you helped a bit with the construction?? It's gorgeous -- if I had that room I would never ever leave!!
Posted by: Michelle | December 30, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Hip Hip Hooray and three cheers for DK for the superb job in building the quilt room. I adore all the windows and fabric shelving, but that red door just ran away with my heart. And don't cha know? Those exquisite Christmas themed quilts are calling my name! I send great big hugs to each and every one with my best wishes for superb health and happiness throughout the new year.
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | December 30, 2011 at 12:44 PM
That's fabulous! Those quilts are gorgeous! An amazing place to hang out! Thank your Mom for letting us have a look-see at her special room!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | December 30, 2011 at 12:38 PM
That is one special room! Your Dad must be so proud, and your Mom has to be ecstatic!!! What a wonderful place to craft and quilt. I'm so happy for your Mom, having a great place like that to spend years making many beautiful things!
Your Dad should get some kind of medal for building that room! He's an angel. I'm sure your Mom is appreciative, but I wish I could give him a hug as well! You are a fantastic family. Hurrah for all of you! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | December 30, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Holy Cow!!!!
That is amazing!
Posted by: Chris Hauck | December 30, 2011 at 12:26 PM