Holiday Items at the Gallery

Here are some pics from my booth at the West James Gallery in Columbus WI- a few items have sold since I took these pics...but many are still available. I love the Holiday Aprons ( Turkey Day and Xmas) There are some really cute snowmen as well as totes and wallets for your gift-giving!

It's been awhile...

After moving to our lake house full-time in July of 2011- I have been taking a break from this to work on the downsizing and some remodeling for our new home. Little did I know how long this process can take! Remodeling takes WAY more time than you anticipate. Downsizing isn't done in a few days- I thought we had gotten rid of enough stuff to fit into this house-NOT! It is an on-going process. Plus, you can't know how things are going to fit and what arrangements you will need in a new home until you live in it for awhile. It's been one year and 3 months and I am still trying to figure things out!
So- after figuring out where the Sewing Studio should really go, I am now still trying to make it all fit! I still have too much stuff and not enough room, but I am sewing again- in spite of the cramped mess! Here are some things I'm working on:

Christmas Tote

Snowman

Christmas Tote- finished!

These will be available at the West James Gallery- as of this Thursday....

New products at the Gallery

My spot at West James Gallery, 128 W James, Columbus WI. I've just delivered some new zippered bags made with vintage fabrics. Great for Valentines gifts- fill one with chocolate!

Working on another t-shirt quilt....just the first layout.

This is the work area- what shall I put in that blank space above the thread?????

This is what you see as you come down the stairs- I sure need to improve this!

Storage for lots of stuff! Fabric, thread, books and more!

Closer look at that wall- I love my vintage shelves! The little silhouette is me when I was young- my Aunt did it.

Wire racks with lots of fabric- and more stuff to find a place for!

All in all- I have lots more work to do! We take our daughter back to college today, our son is home one more week and then he starts a real job in the Detroit area!!! Then I will have more time to devote to getting this mess in order!!!!

The couch was my parents- bought in 1952....just had it recovered and LOVE it!

Basement sewing area

OK- I've moved my sewing area to the basement...the blue room will be a guest room for now- it just works out better this way. As you can see- this is still quite a mess! I am figuring out where everything will go and share this space with a "rec room" area. Our daughter was home from college for a month and spent much time down here playing Zelda with the Wii....
I am still so frustrated with my organization but there is a reason! We have run out of room!!!!

Custom Arm Sling

Custom arm sling for my baby sis...she's a real cowgirl!

the "Jenny" purse

This small purse is a custom order for a client named Jenny. She specified the size, handles, inside pockets and picked out the fabric. I think it turned out well- it's a cute size that can hold the essentials. Maybe I'll make some more in other colors...

Sewing Studio WIP

So- I am still trying to figure out how to arrange the new studio. What looks good on paper doesn't necessarily work out when you move the pieces in the real world- UGH!!! Oh well- it is a WIP-work in progress. Feel free to give me advice....and if you want to come over and take some of the things I can't fit anymore- let me know!

Baby Quilt 012

Baby Quilt 012
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

The backing is a sea-life flannel, nice and soft.

Baby Quilt 011

Baby Quilt 011
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Custom ordered baby quilt. I am quite happy with this! The center fabrics were all from my stash. The border fabric is from Joannes and it ties it all together nicely- I think it's happy!

Cher's party bag 003

Cher's party bag 003
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Custom order. Customer has a yellow dress that matches the yellow in the fabric- going to her sons' rehearsal dinner on a boat. This was fun to do! Inspired by: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gardenhouse/5687795038/in/photostream/

Cher's party bag 002

Cher's party bag 002
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Close up of the "bling" button....

Eyeglass-Pen cases

Eyeglass-Pen cases
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Fun and easy eyeglass case pattern at:
duringquiettime.blogspot.com
I've done mine with scraps of vintage tablecloth pieces.

Bride's "Necessity" Bag

This is a custom order for a bride- to keep 'necessities" in during her big day. It matches the colors of the bridesmaids dresses. Lots of pockets for different items.

New bag

This is my newest bag- vintage tablecloth piece and several coordinating newer fabrics. The double button is vintage. I decided to really mix up the fabrics on this one-with the back being completely different- you don't see the back much so I didn't want to waste my precious vintage tablecloth pieces on that- show them off on the front! I think it's fun- happy, bright colors.