Opening Day, an older Miss Rosie pattern is now finished. You can find the pattern in Carrie Nelson's book "Miss Rosie's Farmhouse Favorites". I am so glad to get this off the design wall and move on to something else! It has been a UFO for over 12 years. Not sure what I'll do with this one. I have it in mind to give as a gift I think.
The best news is that before I tackled a single thing, I cleaned up my messy sewing room. What a dusty cluttered mess it was. Here is a little tour:
The biggest mess by far was my cutting table. That table collects clutter like nobody's business. My most-used rulers are all sorted, notions organized, and my next blocks for Haunted Halloween cut out and ready to sew.
The top of the dresser collects dust mostly, but also ironing-related detritus, random fabric, and notions. The drawers are still a complete nightmare, but that is a project for another day.
My ironing station is usually fairly neat because I am using it all the time. But I did take down everything that was on the small design wall and think I will start putting up my Haunted Halloween blocks as I complete them.
Ta Da! Next to the ironing station is my large design wall, which has had Opening Day on it for months. As you know I finished that project and now I've put up my Summer Memories Sew Along blocks. Only four more to go! Then it gets a lattice and an outer border. Should be done in a couple of weeks. I see a block turned round (1st block, 2nd row), don't worry, I'll fix it.
Here's where the magic happens. And also the second biggest mess. This table is a clutter magnet for sure, and there were a heck of a lot of items on it that belonged elsewhere. Mischief managed and I am all sorted out.
I accomplished quite a lot yesterday and spent about 8 hours in the sewing room tidying and sewing. It feels so good.
Hope your week is going well.
Your sewing room is beautiful! Congrats on your beautiful finish!
Posted by: Pam | June 08, 2023 at 05:12 AM
Your sewing room looks great Nicole but you’re finished and almost finished quilts look even better!!!
Posted by: Kerry | June 08, 2023 at 06:00 AM
Your basket quilt is going to be beautiful, hang in there with it. Hard to keep a sewing room clean when you are busy creating beautiful quilts!!
Carol L
Posted by: Carol L | June 08, 2023 at 06:12 AM
Looking great, Nicole! Those puttering days are the best! And your summer memories is stunning. I went back three times to look at the picture again! One day I'll get my hands on this book... Enjoy your day!
Posted by: T Holzer | June 08, 2023 at 06:19 AM
Opening Day was one of my favorite quilts to make. Your version is beautiful! Your sewing space looks great. It's amazing how a little tidy can get those creative juices flowing again. I love your new Halloween quilt, too.
Posted by: Lisa D. | June 08, 2023 at 06:51 AM
Such a nice feeling, isn't it? Good to know I'm not the only one that sometimes has to do some cleaning up! Someone is going to receive a very nice gift with your first quilt! And your Summer Memories quilt is beautiful.
Posted by: CarolE | June 08, 2023 at 06:54 AM
You had a productive day in your sewing room! 'Opening Day' will make a treasured gift for the lucky recipient! A big tidy-up once in awhile can be just what we need to get busy & enjoy sewing when we're in a slump. Go! Fill up that design wall again!
Posted by: Jan | June 08, 2023 at 07:50 AM
Bravo on your Opening Day quilt. I bought that pattern as a new quilter, and alas it was too intimidating; maybe now? Your new Summer Memories quilt will be a beauty. I love the pattern but I'm at the end of my quilting trail-blazing and it's too much for me. Glad you could rescue your sewing room. I have my machine on my dining room table and my new 12 inch blocks are all spread out - one to a dining room chair. So, now I'm working on two rooms to tidy up. You have accomplished a lot in your allotted time, good job.
Posted by: Stephani in N. TX | June 08, 2023 at 07:55 AM
those basket blocks are gorgeous! a 12 yr old UFO? I bet I can match that. ;p
window cleaning service is coming next Wednesday. that means I need to tidy sewing room so they can ACTUALLY reach the window. ;0 what a mess.
Posted by: Ina | June 08, 2023 at 09:44 AM
Cleaning up the sewing room is so therapeutic, as well as a boost for energy and creativity. Your sewing room looks great, and so inviting. We look forward to watching what comes out of it.
Opening Day looks great. And Summer Memories is going to be absolutely gorgeous. So glad you are persevering on that one.
Posted by: Debbie R. | June 08, 2023 at 10:04 AM
Way to go on the finish and the cleanup - it always feels good to have a clean slate!
Posted by: Jennifer in Indy | June 10, 2023 at 06:24 AM