Showing posts with label Another room bites the DUST. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Another room bites the DUST. Show all posts

Friday, August 13, 2010

Two of my favorite things...quilting and destroying rooms!

Thought I better do a little updating while I have the chance.
It's been pretty busy around here. I am not only sewing as much as possible, but, I am also in the process of redoing our master bathroom. I know, another room to add to my list of re-do's.
Here is my latest quilt on the design board.
"Half Crocked" a self portrait. lol
Half Crocked

Half Crocked

The pictures don't do it justice, it is made of all Batiks and
it's very colorful, fun and a bit off beat.
So, in that case, it really is a self portrait. 
This quilt started out straight, but, I couldn't stand it, so, out came the rotary cutter and away I cut. Not sure what I am going to do with the back yet, but, I am sure it will be just as wild and bright. 

This quilt already has a home, it's going to live with my
Brother and Sister-in-law. When Carol, my sister-in-law saw it, she said it reminded her of stained glass and would be more than happy to take if off my hands. But, I had to finish it first.
No problem.
I'm thinking of doing a straight line, OK, not so straight line, machine quilting on this one. I really liked the way the
zig zag quilt turned out with it's straight line quilting, so,
my thoughts, don't fix it if it's not broken.  

Now, on to the bathroom.  
Couple of pics of the destroyed bathroom shower. Do have to tell you that my hubby is really thrilled with me, NOT????

One thing you can say about me, I don't do things half way, it's either all or nothing.
We have all the tile off the walls, ceiling, and floor of the shower so far. Now, all we have to do is remove the tile in the rest of the bathroom. My hubby really LOVES me!!!!!
Can't wait to get this room finished so I can start on the living room and dining room,  and their NEW wood floors!!! 
Don't tell my husband, I will deny, deny, deny.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Starting a New Room re-do.

I am off and running with a NEW project, the office. Hubby thinks I have lost my mind.

We have been in this house for a little over 6 years and I have never liked the dark wood panels on the walls. As you can see it's really great workmanship, but, not my style. The former owners had this house custom built back in the 80's and didn't scimp on details. But, it's time for a change!!!!!!!!!!! Besides, this is the only room I have not messed with, YET!



Most of the paneling is GONE. Yeah. I have to tell you, I had so much fun distoring this room, but, what a mess to clean up. I did get Hubby to help with removing of wood. Don't think he was too happy with me at this point, but, he will get over it once I get the room finished. (I hope, lol)
I have to admit, it's already looking better. Next step, mudding all the walls. I can't believe all the glue they used! I was not prepared for this much work! But on the bright side, I have a bunch of good wood panels to make another project with. Ok, that's a whole new adventure and I guess I better finish this one first.


Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you (and hubby at the time) I am replacing the floor too! As they say, one good thing leads to another.
This project may take a LITTLE longer than I thought. I will keep you informed.