Is it Christmas, or what??

As you may recall from my last post, I moved last month . . . I promised pictures of my new studio space (once I unearthed the digital camera from the box it was hiding in). Well, I've found the camera (though I was looking for something else at the time)!!

I intend to take "Before" pictures of the room (even though it's full of boxes) . . . I'll also give you an inventory of what's in the boxes, too. Now, even though I have an idea of how I wanna arrange the room, I'd like some input from you . . . Think about it: how would you arrange your perfect studio??

On a different note, I received two packages in the mail: a new set of 3" templates from Ardco (I've been considering working in miniature), and "Head First WordPress," a book for my other blog, Tessellation Nation. There'll be more about them as I get into 'em.

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Metal templates have arrived!!

Some time ago, I decided that since I was only making quilts from one set of templates, I'd best invest in some good ones. After doing a Google search, I decided on Quiltsmith, Ltd. (http://www.ArdcoTemplates.com/). I spoke with JoNell Smith over the phone several times. She was very helpful. I emailed her my artwork. Today, the templates arrived!!

They are aluminum, with a gritty, non-skid backing (sorta like the sandpaper I back my own templates with). There is a 1/2" seam allowance included. The blunted edges are very helpful, too. When the pieces are placed right sides together, all the edges match (no "dog ear" triangles to deal with).

I can hardly wait to cut me some fabric with these babies!! Oh, yes, I can use my rotary cutter with 'em!!