Category: Studio/Organizing
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The perpetual battle
Why are there some things I never seem to be able to conquer? The battle of the bulge, for instance. Today, my battle was against the perpetual mess in my studio. I know I’ve blogged before about cleaning and organizing my studio. Sadly, I doubt today will be my last battle against this plague. On…
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How to prepare for a week long workshop
If you ever need to organize lots of fabric to take to a class, here’s one way you could do it based on what I’ve finally figured out after attending three five-day workshops. For a Nancy Crow workshop, for instance, she wants you to bring LOTS of fabric because you need a really wide range…
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Shh! Don’t tell Janome
On Monday I told you about the new light I installed on my Janome. What I never noticed until then is what a big shadow is cast by the lever for the needle threader. See that big square shadow to the left of the needle? That big square was there the whole time, even before…
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Product Review: EcoluxLighting LED strip
I love my Janome 6500, but why don’t they put better lights on sewing machines? Maybe it’s just that my eyes are getting older, but I do like lots of light, especially when doing free motion quilting. Here’s what the sewing machine bed looks like with just the machine’s light on. Not much is actually…
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Thinning it all out
I wiggled my way into my studio this week. I desperately needed to put away everything after taking two Nancy Crow workshops and teaching six classes at the NQA show. Everything had just been piled in there helter skelter, some by me and some by sweet hubby. I started by clearing the walkways, and then…
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George’s permanent home
Earlier this month, we set up George in the folding table that came with it. To my surprise, somehow my measurements were off and the table was 3″ too long for the space that was available. Because of that, when the table was set up, it was nearly impossible to freely move around in my…
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Slow thaw
I’ve been going through a slow thaw. Sweet hubby and I traveled to visit my dad last week. We stayed with my brother and sister-in-law who live in California. They’ve been caring for Dad the last few years. My other brother who lives in Japan came, along with his wife and daughter, and my sister…
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Want to organize your studio this year?
I realize that sometimes it is a good challenge or deadline that motivates me to get things done. Maybe you work that way too? Within a Quarter Inch is hosting a Studi-O-rganization project for 2012. There will be homework assignments, tutorials, projects, challenges, giveaways, and guest bloggers. I’m a sucker for all kinds of organizing…
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George has arrived!
I am delighted to announce the arrival of George December 30, 2011 37 lbs. 29 by 18 inches 7:17 p.m. (Yes, I was in labor ALL day!) And, yes, it came with the red bow 🙂 I love that it arrived in a box that says, “Caution – Extreme Excitement Bundled Inside* * Contents may…
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Tutorial: improvisational design wall
I’ve always wanted a design wall, but we live in a fairly small house. I’m extremely blessed and thankful that I have a dedicated space for my stuido area, and I like that it is a part of the family room so I’m not isolated. But, I have too many things that I have to…