I did not manage to go take a picture as I had intended, but I decided to just use this one I took awhile ago. It was taken from a moving vehicle, I was the driver. Obviously, I couldn’t spend a lot of time getting the camera straight or anything….
We spent the weekend moving my quilting machine with the help of a removal company, miscellaneous furniture, printers, etc…into my new shop! It’s right downtown, it’s the 3rd building in from the intersection, so it’s got nice visibility from traffic driving through.
It’s weird, exciting, scary, thrilling, you name it, I’ve thought it.
In some ways I’ll be sad to be moving out of my big studio at home, but I’m looking forward to having a little more separation between business and home, plus I was able to find an Affordable removals in Blackpool by Cookson Moving. Plus, we get to use the Master Bedroom as a Master Bedroom.
There’s going to be more to it than just the longarm quilting business, but I’m still a bit reticent about saying too much about what the plans are for the time being.
It’s about 2000 square feet. The boys have a room in the back for hanging out — it’ll have a couch, table (for drawing, homework, etc…), plus a TV and the GameCube. Oh, and the foosball table (that is also pool, air hockey and other stuff).
We’re only a few doors away from the library, and the pool is only a couple of blocks away.
I spent 45 minutes on the phone today arranging phone and DSL service. I think it took that long because the lady was the chattiest I’ve ever spoken to. She was very nice, I just got a little more family history than I might have preferred. I’m not complaining, though, as she was extremely helpful, and I happen to know that she is actually an Iowan, and not somewhere overseas. (I’m sorry if I sound really awful when I say that, but quite frankly, I have really terrible luck with overseas call centers).
I’m still sorting out the sewing room. Man I have a lot of crap. I’m going to be maintaining a sewing room at home, but it will be a smaller room (and I won’t have the big walk-in closet for my stash anymore…)
So if you find I’m not hanging out in my online “homes” as much lately and in the future, you now know some of the reason why….
On that note, it’s time for me to head to bed in my small bedroom. I wonder how many more days (weeks?) it’ll take before we can swap all the furniture at home around….
TTFN-
Suzanne
p.s. almost forgot. the track and field day was a partial washout. they got the morning events in, but shortly after the kids went in for lunch, it started to sprinkle.
and then it started to pour.
they did do some of the tug of war competitions in the gym, but didn’t do all of the running events.
they compete in each event against the other boys in their class, and get to choose 2 events out of several options.
joe got 1st in the softball throw in his class, will got 2nd (he was beat by a kid that threw it 103 feet. his throw, and joe’s were about 85 feet).
joe got 2nd in the one lap run (once around the football field, about 1/5 of a mile I think?) and will got 2nd in the 50 yard dash.
i’m sure you were dying to know all of those results. and now, i’m really going to bed.
Congratulations! And that’s exciting news about the new quilt shop too!
Just teasing.
Seriously though, congrats big time. Although I must confess that I’m not all that surprised. As soon as you started being cryptic about a “big project” I kind of knew that this is what it was going to be.
I sure wish I had a GameCube hang out room.
I’m jealous.
Very exciting news!! It looks like a great location from the picture. Looking forward to more news as it happens!
congrats suzanne! can’t wait to see this develop!
Awesome, Suzanne! Congrats and best of luck!
WOW! Congratulations. I’ll be excited waiting for this to develop. Maybe you should write movie scripts…the suspense!
Congrats to the boys too. Glad their day wasn’t a total washout.
Being otherwise occupied the last week, it seems the world got away from me…whew, got lots to catch up on!
I am so excited for you, Suzanne, I can’t stand it. I might have to drive out and help you set up!!
Congratulations to the boys! I just love field days!
PS I am pretty good slave labor AND I cook!
That is going to be fun!!!!! Enjoy the new adventure! I’m glad the moving of the longarm is behind you. That one is never fun 😀
Congratulations! I’m very excited for you!
Are you West of the intersection? I’m trying to place the building, but not having much luck. East of Ruemans? Iowa Stars old building?
Good luck with the new venture!!!
That is so exciting Suzanne. Good luck in your new venture.
I’m thrilled for you Suzanne! What an exciting time. I’m one of the many who’ve been stopping by your blog regularly to see if there were any ‘surprise’ updates. Can’t wait to watch your new venture grow.
I’m not a hugely superstitious person but I understand not wanting to verbalize plans till the concrete dries a bit.
Beautiful! What an exciting thing… I wish you all the best with this new phase in your business, in your life!
🙂
Lisa
That’s exciting news – I kind of dream about what it would be like if I didn’t have half of the new townhouse taken over with quilting stuff. We just bought a sleeper sofa for the living room so we’d have somewhere for the boys to sleep when they visit since I took over both the family room and the 2nd bedroom.
The room for your boys sounds great – they’ll still have all their stuff and time with you even though you won’t be working at home any longer.
Congrats on your new space!!! Wooo Hooo!
Congratulations Suzanne!!!! I hope it works out to be all that you desire.
I’m happy for you, Suzanne. Hope it all goes well.