Slow Start

I got a feel for how this room will work. A work table on wheels got a fast cuttin mat so that I could ready a curtain to stage my daughter's house. The studio needs proper attention, and lighting for certain, but the ease of moving in the space will be a great needed  change for working. 

 

Bird's Eye of Camping Out

A take on the kitchen cabinets and the disaray of a long day's work from the balcony above. It'll be sorted in time, and I've not been too botherer with the inconvienience. Yet. It helps that I had a week away from this at QBL, and a chance to see some terrific works from the people there. Food for the soul.
 

My Vantagepoint

I'm winding down from a fast paced week at QBL, trying to chip away at the studio set up, and keeping ahead of construction in the new townhouse. I'll admit that after the workers left, I napped here below deck. And yes, the heat did break long enough for some delirious breezes.
 

Typical But Not

 A typical shot of the workshop with tables padded and wrapped with plastic, then surrrounded by screens, rubbings, sketches, fabric. It may look like chaos, but it really does work out famously. We had twelve people ringing the room, a good middle open for discussion and a demo table. QBL made it happen.

And We Got Happy

More great prints from the week at Quilting By the Lake and Laurie's wall with some examples of her work. We had enough room, a decent sink, and lots of ideas to share and bounce from. This was an unusual workshop as it had "independent" in the title, so agendas were encouraged. 
 

The Apron Wraps the Night

The closing banquet for QBL (Quilting By the Lake) has several events like a basket raffle, quilt raffle, lovely dinner and Apron Auction. Each of the four instructors made smashing aprons, mine was bid embarrisling high, and Lisa, one of my indepentend students for the week bid highest. I love that it's hers!
 

All In a Day

By Thursday the studio mates are in the routine, and happy to work on their own prints and compositions. We've figured out spacing, tools, where to place wet prints, and how to pace through several pieces. The only thing we can't control is the weather (hot at times) and the humidity (pretty high = no dry). 

Full Moon for July

While waiting for my zoom call with England's Crafty Monkeys, I spotted this space-age looking pendant light in the common room of our dining hall. Couldn't resist having this a fill for the full moon. Mainly because this is the best shot my camera can do (off my deck overlooking the 'valley').

 

Which to Choose

Tuesday night at Quilting by the Lake is vendor night and it was difficult to choose, so sometimes you have to buy the bunch. Aside from the eveing's gathering, I also talked to Crafty Monkies via Zoom, taught a day at the independent studio set up, and came home to a gutted kitchen (work started!).
 

Monday is Go Day

Lisa wasted no time getting to print, and this dress will be ready to wear tomorrow, if only we had a washer on hand. It was a day to do EVERYTHING all at once. So I was on my toes getting the materials out, but not always as quick as I wanted. And some fine stuff is cooking, and looking good. Independence!
 

Toss 'Em In

The day started with a 'kamikaze' run to weed my old garden, then clean up to get to Quilting by the Lake, organize and set the classroom, then dinner and lecture. After driving home, a bit of hunting for missing items we'll need -- glue sticks, table risers, duct tape and containers. All tossed in the rolling suitcase.