We had an old worn out office chair in the office that I finally threw out so my sewing chair ended up as the new office chair. That left me chair-less in my sewing space so I began the hunt for a new chair. My sewing machine table sits on top of another table. That puts my sewing machine at 34" and a regular office chair never really was quite high enough. I always padded it with pillows so during my chair search, I decided to go with a drafting chair. Buying something like this online is a gamble and I hemmed and hawed while I compiled my list of possibilities. A chair is such a personal choice. Thankfully, this one is just right for me although it's got a modern look that looks out of place in our home. The armrests sit farther back than I am used, but I don't really even need the armrests and they can swing down and out of the way, and the back is not adjustable, but I actually love that for sewing. It's very supportive.
So now that I've got a place to perch, sewing can commence, and yes, I can still reach the foot pedal. :) And I'm finally carving out a little bit of time to play with fabric. I've got a few things to finish, but my UFO list is in pretty good shape. My main goal is to get everything back from the quilters' and finish those.
When I was cleaning and moving some random items around the other day, I picked up the project box that had these blocks in it and it became the first project I'd work on this year.
I had worked on this stack of leader-ender blocks last year and started piecing them into a top today. I never did empty my box of 2 1/2" squares, but I'm thinking I may be adding a patchwork border in hopes of leaving me with an empty box.
The inspiration for this quilt came from Lollyquilts...she called it Crayon Box:
As I sewed, I started thinking about quilts I wanted to make this year. This one has been on my list for a few years:
I also need to add a border to Stars and Strips and get it to Jackie:
Then I ran across this table runner that needs to be quilted:
And I've had this Valentine's Day table runner top hanging in my closet for a number of years:
Time to see if I can get it finished this year. That ought to keep me busy and out of trouble for the remainder of January. I can count on the busy part, but don't hold me to the out of trouble part. :)
10 comments:
Yes, it looks like you will be busy!
Looks like a comfy chair. I like that the arms can be dropped out of the way. I don't like arms on my sewing chair. That is a risk to buy online--glad it worked out for you. I was lucky enough to try out sewing chairs at a quilt show and a couple of stores. I then found it online at the best price and the local store that carried it was willing to match the price.
I have to say, I LOVE Saddle Tramp. Is that a Marcie Patch design? I know I have it somewhere, and eventually I hope to make it, too! : )
Finding the perfect chair for sewing is a problem, but it it looks like you found a good solution. I use a chair from my kitchen set. It works but is not ideal.
The projects you've selected to finish are fabulous: hard to pick a favorite from that selection. Have fun.
Good grief! That many projects would keep ME busy till June! Love the Saddle Tramp quilt -- I vote you make that one!
Looks like you have quite a bit to keep you busy. I did the same thing, I made a stack of projects that needed to be finished and plan on getting to them. It seems it's so much more fun starting a new one! Glad you found a chair that works for you.
Congrats! on the new chair and all of those wonderful projects in the works (or on deck.)
I loved Saddle Tramp the first time I ever saw it and THINK I have the magazine that it was in (if I'm remembering correctly). Also love your stars and stripes table runner--so pretty and if you hurry, it'll be ready for Memorial Day and the 4th of July!! LOL
Your new chairs looks like it will fill the bill. I like good support on my back when I'm sewing for long periods of time. I have a removeable backrest that is mesh and can slip over any office chair back. You've got some nice projects to keep you busy for a few weeks. lol
You are busy person and look forward to the Saddle Tramp.
A good chair is so important.
Don't worry; you'll do well! You've shamed me to start back on my projects which often only get finished in my MIND. Like your chair and I use an armless one too. Arms get in the way on quilt stuff IMO.
Oh, I really like the saddle tramp quilt. No way I would get all that done this month with all you have to do on the ranch.
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