On the other side of the Studio (#3)

Twice previously, I've posted a photo of what happens on the other side of our/my studio, which in reality, is a very small bedroom. DH works on one corner, me in the other. If we both roll our chairs back at the same time, we bump into each other. Despite this small space, we DO a get a lot of work done. Early in our marriage, we found pleasure in working together; even if we don't speak, we're together. He has threads in his boats, I have wood splinters in my sewing. We deal with it.

DH loves thinking, dreaming, imagining, wishing for working boats, and has, in a previous life, owned several. Now, he must be content to build them in scale. He knows where all the parts go, redesigns as he pleases, and keeps things proper, accurate, etc. Some of them have taken up to 300 hours, much longer than I'll ever spend on one quilt. He is NOT a patient man, so these finished masterpieces are indeed quite incredible!

This is a Nordic design fishing boat, circa 1900, named "Sarah", after a niece. 19' x 8' x 2'6", in real life. This was not a major project this time. You can also get a good look at HIS work space. In reality, it looks about as messy as mine!

This quilter made part of the sail, added the reef points, and if you look hard, you can also see a little fishing net, that I sewed, realizing I'm all thumbs with little items.


Now, I'm almost finished with my Easy Peasy Scrappy Spools Quilt, and tonight, I'm cutting the binding. I think all the hand quilting is done. I'll post it soon.