There has been no quilting going on as we are spending all of our time working on our new house. It is hard to believe that only last Monday we signed the papers in the afternoon on it!
We took Mr. Mickey with us two days but there was too much activity and he was so stressed. He wouldn’t even look out the windows, in fact at one point I couldn’t find him and he was down in the basement bedroom curled up facing the wall. Poor guy doesn’t know what is going on!
It only takes 10 minutes to drive to the new house so we have left him at home now. He is a much happier dog. I know that once we have his favorite couch and pillow out there he will be fine.
Priorities
We have so much to do and we are really starting to feel our age! This move is already exhausting us.
My priority is getting my quilt studio ready to use, Builder Bob’s priority is to add heat to the garage which will become his man-cave. We had vents put in the roof and are getting ready to add a furnace to it.
Future quilt studio
It is hard to believe that this is the room that sold the house! Well, I guess I should say it was the whole basement as I’ll have this room for my studio and a family room with a walkout door for Mr. Mickey. Remember what the room in the basement looked like?
Here is the room emptied out. It still needs cold-air returns put in and last night the cabinets were removed. The back wall is pegboard and I’ll keep it.
Family room
Here is the basement family room, that carpet had to go!
I am so glad I’m not doing this! That is so much work. The new carpet is in.
I thought I took a photo of the room yesterday but it didn’t turn out. I’ll take one today. The new carpet is beautiful!
Painting the whole house
Tomorrow the painting begins! We are having the entire house painted alabaster. It may sound boring to some but it makes us happy. Then I can add my wall hangings everywhere.
The kitchen had wallpaper and there were also borders in several rooms. That has all been removed.
Once the painting is finished we can start moving in! I have been moving lots of my quilting stash but can only put the stuff in a couple of closets that won’t be painted and also in the garage.
Christmas table runner
There hasn’t been time for quilting but I thought I would share this tutorial in case you haven’t seen it. This is my Tis the Season table runner and placemats post.
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Irene Harps
Happy Thanksgiving Connie. As a Canadian, I celebrated the big day last month. However I’m thankful everyday for my blessings. I was fortunate to make your acquaintance just in the last few months. I’ve been quilting a bit off and on for 20 years but just recently with the pandemic have I really delved into it…..and LOVING it. Thank you so much for all your inspiration and great patterns. Your studio and workroom will all be super wonderful when completed. Best wishes to you and Bob and your doggie. HUGS
Sharon
How exciting! And you will have acreage too! I hope Mr. Mickey adjusts well once you move.
Debbie Clarke
So much better for you to have space and have it how you want it. But the second move has got to be akiller. Hug Mr. Mickey for us all, so much trauma for him. Looking forward to seeing you settled in.
Sherry
Connie this is so exciting for you and Builder Bob. I know how much work you are having to do however it will all be worth it when everything is just as you want it. Mr. Mickey will be fine once this confusion is over. He will be so happy in the end too. Take time to rest and recharge.
Pat Simrell
Lots of work going on, but once you get moved, you’ll have the entire winter to get setted in. I know Mr Mickey will be glad to have you settle in one place! I’m very excited for you, Connie. Have a great Thanksgiving, but please stay safe. The upsurge in the virus is very concerning.
Cheryll
You are more brave than I! I am only doing a kitchen remodel and ready to pull my hair out! It will be great.
Mary
That looks like an amazing studio in the works! You are going to love it. Poor Mickey! It looks like he just wants to hide away, but he will love it too. Be kind to yourself with all that work.
Joan Sheppard
Serious stuff going on there – aren’t you glad you can do this before you move in? The space for the studio looks so big when it was empty. You really filled it up! Love the light walls. We’ve had everything from BLACK paneling to pasty green with some crazy wallpaper thrown in for giggles. But your quilts are too pretty to fight the wall color wars. Good choice.
Thanks for the pics!
Sara F
The table runner made me think of old fashioned ribbon candy. So pretty!
How exciting for you to be so close to finishing the big move. It looks like a wonderful house.
Pattie Trachimowicz
It’s a lot of work now but you will be so happy in your space.
It looks nice and roomy. Can’t wait to see the final picture with all your “stuff” in its place. Good luck.
Larissa Wangarodskaya
Какой красивый у вас новый дом, Конни! И какое прекрасное место у вас теперь будет для вашей швейной мастерской! Я так рада за вас! Удачи вам, сил и здоровья, а также времени все успеть!
Brenda
It’s looking great, Connie! Can’t wait until you’re totally in and can show more pics! Poor Mr. Mickey! He doesn’t understand but he should be fine when you get moved and he can enjoy his couch and pillow…and blanket!! LOL I know anytime we start doing things, cleaning, breaking down boxes, etc., Chloe gets upset. I guess it’s just their nature!
Bonnie Addison
Connie, Its looking good. You will have it done in no time You must be so excited. I know I would. Waiting to see the finished sewing room. Bonnie
Kathleen Scargle McCormick
Looks great. I am so jealous of a big studio, but I can’t ask my guy to move right now. Hope Mickey settles in, once he knows what is going on he will be able to, as long he is with his people. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Linda H
I’m excited to see your place when you get moved in!
Quick question – What are the rules for the sharing of projects? Only from your patterns or can I show off the work my 4-H Quilting club members have done? With COVID we can’t hold regular Achievement programs so the leaders are looking for ways to show off what the members (ages 10 – 18) have learned.