Bert and I took over the completion of the building due to a shortage of funds. If I knew then what I know now, I would have figured out a way to come up with the money and let the builder complete it. It seemed to go on indefinitely. I have also decided that I never want to do drywall again. :-) However, I am so thankful to my precious husband for building me such a wonderful workplace. It is a delight to be able to go out there and work in my own space.
I finally received the CO from the building inspector about 10 days ago. From the moment I moved in, I knew the area would be too small to use for both storage and as a workspace, so I have decided to keep most of my sewing supplies in the house and use the studio as my main work area.I have also kept everything either mobile on wheels, or easy to move, so that I can adapt the space to my changing needs. Since I am still continuing my pattern designing business as well as pursuing my art career, I have to be able to change it from an art studio to a sewing studio to a quilting studio at a moments notice. Thankfully the current set-up allows me to do that. I only wish my brain could shift gears as quickly.
As soon as I had the studio set up, I started designing a new quilt pattern. The sample quilt you see here is now quilted and ready for me to add binding to it tomorrow. I think it is turning out really well. I am calling the pattern "Woven Tiles". It appears more intricate than it actually is. In fact, I think it is really easy to piece. I should have the pattern instructions completed, printed and ready to ship out by this Wednesday.
I have also continued my painting classes each week, and this past Tuesday completed a new watercolor. I haven't named it yet, but I think it turned out pretty well. I enjoyed painting it.
Well, as you can see, I have already begun putting my studio to good use. I look forward to heading out there tomorrow morning bright and early.
