Sew On The Go by Michelle Renee Hiatt

Today we are going to talk about putting a design wall in your sewing studio.  I believe the solution I ended up using, in my recently studio remodel, will work for most of you.  Even those of you that "share" your sewing space with another household need. When I was remodeling my studio, I gave good consideration to the semi-permanent solutions with the insulation boards, etc. that you will find on Pinterest.  However, I followed my own advice and really spent some time thinking about how I wanted to use that space and I determine that I wanted additional functionality. I thought it would be nice, to be able to use the same wall space to display completed quilts when I need to photograph them, as well as for inspiration when I was working on other projects that don't require a design wall (yet). Therefore, I wanted something that is versatile.  Additionally, because of my lower ceilings (7 1/2 foot), I wanted something that would fit snug to the ceiling. ...

More exciting news today! I got a call from MAQ(  Mid-Applalachian Quilters  ) and they have accepted my application to teach at their MAQ in 2014. It is held each year at Mount St. Mary's University, in Emmitsburg MD.  This year the dates are July 18-20, 2014  They selected my Honey V and my Modern Victorian Hunter Star.  Plus, I will teach one of Deb Tucker's quilts, Southern Hospitality.  Woo Hoo! Can't wait.  Hope to see some of you there!

I've been meaning to post for days.  I had so much fun at Deb Tucker's Studio 180 Design's Teacher Certification for both the Fundamental Tools and the Rapid Fire Rulers.  I meet such wonderful inspiring people.  I think that is the problem, I've learn so much and have so much to share, I just don't know where to begin.  So, I will have to pick a few things at a time and do a few posts. Today I wanted to share with you my new Pattern, that has been kitted and is for sale at Pennington Quilt Works ( www.penningtonquilts.com ).  Additionally, I have it for sale, along with the Studio 180 Design's V Block on my Etsy site https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewOnTheGo . Also note, I'm teaching a class at Pennington Quilt Works on November 3rd.  I'm also available to travel to other shops and guilds, I will be posting my schedule shortly so you can see what is available. That's it for now, need to run to pick up one of my sewing machines and then get...