WHOOMP There IT Is! #2

I'd like to thank everyone who linked up to my 1st linky party last week. It was a huge success! It was so much fun, I'm doing it again! 

Today I'm sharing some of my recent sewing room improvements. For the longest time I've wanted a sewing table that would allow my sewing machine to be flush w/the table top . Anything to help make FMQ a little easier. I found a pic on Instagram, gave it to a friend along w/measurements I felt would work for me and he came up w/a building plan.  

Well...I was off on my measurements and the 1st draft of the table came up a little short...literally! Believe it or not, I didn't take into consideration that the machine would sit below the top of the table and I could barely fit my legs under it...which was no good considering I'm a big fan of the knee lift.  

 But have no fear, it was a quick fix w/a set of risers. They raised the table 1.25" which was all it needed.

After sewing on it for awhile I decided that I really needed something up front to rest my hands on. Modifications were definitely in order.

And a few months later, modifications were made. I did not add longer legs though, I'm still just using the risers.

I used my old sewing table as a return which works perfectly for quilting.  

It's also where I store Oh Susana (my serger), Penelope (my backup and sometimes traveler), and my thread case. I just realized if I turn it around, to where it faces out, I can have a guest sewer in my sewing room!

I got rid of the bookshelves in the closet and installed shelves for book and fabric storage.

I've heard I should protect my fabric stash from dust and sunlight, so I also put up curtains. One of these days I'd like to make cute patchwork curtains.

I raised my cutting table w/some high risers I found at Walmart. Now it's the perfect height. I've got some other storage going on under my cutting table too. 

My design wall is a piece of fleece tacked up on the wall.  It's been black since I started quilting 4 years ago, but I wanted the room to be brighter so I traded the black for a pretty mint green. 

Next on the list of sewing room improvements is a Quilters Ironing Board!

Now it's your turn to share. Link up to my new WHOOMP There IT Is! Saturday Linky Party below.

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Spread the Love
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A Thread for Life

David's Prayer - Now everything in the heavens and earth is yours Oh Lord this is Your kingdom.  We adore you as being in control of everything. Riches and honor come from You alone and You are the ruler of all mankind. Your hand controls power and might and it is at Your discretion that men are made great and given strength. 1 Chron 29:11

WHOOMP There IT Is! #1

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Today I have a couple of finishes to share for my very 1st WHOOMP There IT Is! Linky Party.

The 1st and most recent finish, is a comfort quilt for a friend who recently and unexpectedly lost her husband.  The pattern is called Snuggly Hugs & Kisses by Sew E.T.  I can't even begin to imagine the devastation she feels and I pray it brings at least a bit of warmth and comfort in the coming months. 

 The 2nd finish is one I'm calling Practice Makes Perfect.   The pattern is New Wave by Elizabeth Hartman.  I used a fat quarter bundle of Thimbleberries fabric and a dark sashing instead of the white called for in the pattern.

I was so inspired after taking “Help! How Do I Quilt It?”: A Machine-Quilting Manual w/Angela Walters  Craftsy class, that I free motion quilted the entire thing! Hence the name, Practice Makes Perfect.  

There is really nothing perfect about it, quite the contrary actually, but the point is...I did it!  And I was tickled at how quickly I finished it!

I also finished both quilts w/my new favorite Faux Piped Binding technique.

And now I'm excited to see what you've been working on! Link up to my new WHOOMP There IT Is! Saturday Linky Party below.

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Thank the Host
Everyone likes to hear "thank you" and know their effort is appreciated.
Spread the Love
The more love you give, the more you get. Pick a number (mine is 5) and commit to visiting and commenting on that many link-ups. Let them know where you're visiting from and ask them to visit you. (This works well for me!)
Direct Link
Use a direct link to a specific post, not your main blog.
Link Back
In your blog post, include a link back to my post/blog and/or grab the WHOOMP There IT Is! button above and put in your post or sidebar. Thanks for spreading the love.
Follow Me ;)
Of course I would love for all you linky-uppers to be followers, but it's NOT required.

Party Hearty! 

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A Thread for Life

Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.  Psalm 37:4 NKJV

The New Linky on the Blog

I've been contemplating starting my own linky party since I found out what a linky party was about a year ago.  What is a linky party you ask?  It's an online get together for bloggers w/the purpose of sharing, inspiring, encouraging and growing your blog.  Simply put, a host blogger invites other bloggers to link up a post on the host blog, in the hopes of gaining more friends/visitors for both host and linker.

I've known from the start what I'd call it. I got the idea the 1st time I linked up at Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? ...but naming the linky was the easy part.  Taking on the commitment was the hard part. After much thought (like I said, it's been a year!) and valuable info/input from fellow hosts and quilter/blogger friends, I've decided to start w/a 3 mos. commitment. After 3 mos. I will re-evaluate and decide to continue or not.  I've been spreading the word that it would be a Thursday linky but after reading about Pet Project Show and visiting quiltalong.net I decided to change it to a Saturday party.

Without further ado...

The first party will be Saturday, October 3, 2015

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WHOOMP There IT Is! is my new SATURDAY linky party.  It's specifically for quilting and sewing bloggers. I chose the name in honor of finishes...however, you are welcome to link up any part of the process, from fabric selection to finish and anything/everything in between.  There's no better feeling than being able to show-off something you spent days, weeks or even months to make.  I enjoy sharing about all my projects (and occasionally about life in general) and I know you do too. This is where you want to do it!

The first party will be Saturday, October 3, 2015. Each week the link will be open from 6a Fri to 6a Mon MT.  I'd be most honored if you join my party.

As is common w/ linky parties, there are a few "rules".  Following the "rules" is appreciated but not mandated. But just know...I wouldn't suggest anything I don't do myself.

Thank your Host
Everyone likes to hear "thank you" and know their effort is appreciated.

Spread the Love
The more love you give, the more you get. Pick a number (mine is 5) and commit to visiting and commenting on that many link-ups. Let them know where you're visiting from and ask them to visit you. (This works well for me!)

Direct Link
Use a direct link to a specific post, not your main blog.

Link Back
In your blog post, include a link back to my post/blog and/or grab the WHOOMP There IT Is! button above and put in your post or sidebar. Thanks for spreading the word!

Follow Me ;)
Of course I would love for all you linky-uppers to be followers, but it's NOT required.

Party Hearty! 

A Thread for Life

He fills my life with good things. Psalm 103:5