The bathroom is almost done

The new tub, sink, and tile work is done. I had the partial wall removed, and new dry wall put up, so that when I clean the upper wall, I will paint the whole wall. As soon as the new dry wall is up in the living room, and the new floor is in in the Quilt Studio, I will be able to start washing walls, priming and painting the rooms. I honestly think I am about 5-6 weeks away from being able to move into my home. This is really getting exciting. I will be taking some new pictures and posting them later this week.

Quilting update

I actually have done some sewing these last two nights. I finished a table runner top, but forgot to get a picture. Then tonight I made some coaster tops, those I do have pictures of. It feels really good to get back to sewing and quilting, and I hope to keep it up even once I have the water back on at my house and I can get back in to work on it.

I just got an order from a co-worker for two sets of coasters. It is so nice to be able to get something back for my work.

Update on the house

It looks like I will have pictures of my new bathroom by next week! The new bathtub and plumbing are in. I wish I had gotten pictures, but I forgot the camera when I went to my house today. The floor and walls will be done between Monday and Wednesday next week. Once it is all done, and the water back on, I can get on with the rest of the work.

Also, my brother in law is planning on starting to lay the linoleum tiles in the quilt studio on Sunday. Of course, that is his excuse to get out of the house because my sister is having a Pampered Chef party.

I have begun making more product for my next craft show. I have eleven pairs of Christmas themed coasters done, and one new wreath. I am working on a table runner, and if it is as easy as it looks, I may make more. A lot of what I want to do is paper pieced, and I can't do that at work, because I need my light table.

First Craft Show

Well, I did my first craft show of the fall season yesterday. Given the economy and the fact that I did not have any new product (I have been to busy on the house), I did really well. I have two more shows coming up this fall, each a month a part, so I have time to work on my product supply. Amazingly, what sold the best are my grocery sack holders, which last spring at this same school I could not have given away. You just never know. I have two pictures of my booth, not a lot for sale, but I am going to be working on it.

Some really good news

I talked to my brother in law today, and it appears that I am going to get a refurbished bathroom, rather than just cleaning the one I have. It will not be cheap, but it will not be as expensive as I had feared. I will be buying the tub, vanity/sink and toilet myself. Rather than putting up a surround, I will be getting tile, and a new floor (a different tile). BIL and myself will be doing the demo to save money, then it will take about a week for the bathroom to be put back together.

On Saturday, my friend and I spent time taking down the brick wall in the living room. I could not see a point in keeping a faux brick wall with no fireplace. Originally, I had planned to just paint over the wall, but Vicki found out that the bricks actually would come off fairly easily. I will be putting up 1/4" drywall and then painting the wall. While we were doing that, Vicki's DH was in the basement, removing the wall paneling and damaged drywall. I had helped him get the floor tiles out to the dumpster. The guy in the picture is the grandson of the former owner, but I wanted to get up a picture of the brick wall. I hope to post after pictures later.

Sunday, my Mother is going to be coming to see my house for the first time. With the carpets and tiles out, the worst of the smells are gone. I am excited to have her see the home I have been working so hard on.

Long week

I have not done much at my house this week, mainly because I have not felt very well. I have gone over, and tried, but my body is fighting back. I know I will have to get back in the grove, I have way to much to do. I want to be moved in by the middle of November, and that is about 6 weeks away. That really is not that much time, given everything I need to do.

I also want the quilting room set up, so that I can get to work on several quilts I am committed to. I have one for a charity that I have the fabric for, and I know the pattern I want, but I have not even started cutting it out.

Any words of encouragement help, so please keep the positive thoughts and comments coming.