Sewing Space Update

If you read my last email, you know there's been a lot of upheaval around here in the last year, and all of the potential changes, and real changes, meant I didn't sew much at all. In the last few weeks I've settled into the idea that for now, things are going to remain as they are. That meant unpacking all of my fabric, selling some of it, reinstalling my design wall (it's just batting tacked up) and settling back into my space, which is located on both ends of our large primary bedroom. I thought I'd give you a little tour of the current sewing space now that we're back in business in here!

This is all of my fabric currently, with the low volumes partially showing on the right, and minus a tote of larger cuts and backings in my closet. I used ChatGPT to search a shelving unit that would fit perfectly under this table, and it worked! I'm so pleased with this arrangement. If you have the IKEA Skarsta desk and keep it at standing, this is a really great option for you! Also, if you have more or less fabric than this, no judgement here. I find that I get overwhelmed with a ton, but it is a constant battle to keep it pared down, especially since I started selling bundles myself. 

 

My latest project is this low volume quilt with rainbow diagonals of color. The pattern is from my book, and the pattern is called Red Rover. I'm using my stash for the low volumes, and RJR Sweet Shoppe fabric. I so wish they would print this again! It's just the prettiest colors. I'm about halfway there on the blocks, which finish at 12". 

 

On the right you can see I'm making another diamond quilt with leftover strips from a baby quilt I gifted last year. All fabric was from my stash! I was off Instagram at the time, so I never shared it, but it was a really cute fabric pull and I made my Baby Basket pattern. It was backed in white minky from Cali Quilt Co., which is local to me but they ship too. They have a LOT of minky options! It's quilted in loopy little hearts by Emilee of Paisley, Prints, and Polka Dots. I gifted it to my dear friend and neighbor who had a baby girl last fall. 

I'm loving using these leftovers in a cute way. It's my goal to write a pattern or do an official tutorial for this one, though there are pretty detailed in instructions on IG. I've made it a few times now, but I still don't always get those points right. I'm lost without perpendicular nesting seams! Still cute. 

 

Here's the last little corner, with my trusty Opal. My Juki is currently in the shop, and I sure hope she comes back working better. Remember last fall when I thought I was going crazy and my seam allowance was way off? Well it turns out my needle position WAS off. I have no idea how that happened, but it likely involved the very busy and helpful 6 year old who plays in here often. For now I'm moving through projects on this slow but steady old girl. I appreciate her for her fancy stitches, but she sure does take her time compared to the Juki!

The boxes under the table on the left are scrapbook boxes from Walmart and they have my WIPs in them. There's some goooood stuff in there! 

I recently ordered this capybara fabric since it reminds my of my parents' time in Bolivia. That shop has the blue stripe too, and heart tag! I added some orange Chunky Thread trim, and I'm excited to make some sort of silly bag or hot pads to send to my sisters and nieces. They will appreciate it :) Never forget that at the Santa Cruz Bolivia zoo they have baby capybaras running around the walkways. Core memory! 

You'll notice I finally have a new headshot to use for publications, yay! My other friend and neighbor Ashley Gilbert took some updated family pictures too. Can you believe these big boys?? We are on day 2 of summer break and learning magic tricks and eating way too many Eggo waffles, which gives me the ick but also I can't make all their food in the summer! 

Lastly I wanted to share these delicious fluffy hollyhocks. I can't believe the color! We've had red, light pink, and bright pink before, but never yellow! Many of you were excited about it too, so I wanted to let you know I'm happy to share the seeds when it's time. Simply email me with your address (woodberrywayblog@gmail.com)  and I'll get it figured out with you. No need to pay for the seeds, just the shipping. I love to share seeds! If I run out, I'll take them in order and may have to cut it off. 

I love to end with a recipe we've enjoyed recently, and this time it's Chickpea Curry from Pinch of Yum. This was such an easy fast dinner, with mostly pantry items on hand. As for treats, we tried Cake by Courtney Blox Bars, and it was so over the top, in the very best way. My husband said it was his favorite dessert of all time, which I knew would be the case since he is a serious PB/chocolate guy. The extra effort is worth it. 

See you soon, hopefully with a new website! Yay! You can ALWAYS email me with questions or comments, I love to hear from you.