{"id":72733,"date":"2026-10-17T06:59:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T13:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=72733"},"modified":"2026-10-15T17:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T00:19:09","slug":"the-mess-before-the-awesome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/the-mess-before-the-awesome\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mess Before the Awesome"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Boxes<\/a>
Boxes of sewing table<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The parts of my new sewing table<\/a> are now stacked in the YM’s room with parts of my workroom that had to be moved so I can put the new sewing table together in place.<\/p>\n

DH was strong enough to haul them upstairs, which was a relief, otherwise we would have had to call in the nephews to help. If I had been alone, it would have been the nephews for me. <\/p>\n

\"Old<\/a>
Old sewing table stranded<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My old sewing table is still upstairs. It is also heavy and I cannot bring it downstairs alone.<\/p>\n

I spent yesterday unloading the contents into boxes and moving them downstairs. I want the table to be ready to be moved when the time comes. I also cleaned it. I vacuumed all the surfaces and then went over the whole table with wood cleaner. It hasn’t been this clean since I got it!<\/p>\n

\"Sad<\/a>
Sad and lonely sewing machine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My sewing machine is still upstairs. I feel at loose ends when I cannot sew on demand. I could go and work on La Passacaglia<\/a>, but I have been reading through the directions for the sewing table and starting to put it together. I’ll need a helper, though, at some point.<\/p>\n

\"Drawer<\/a>
Drawer contents in transit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I took the opportunity to clear out items I wouldn’t need or haven’t used in awhile when I boxed up the drawers of my old sewing table. The guild meeting was cancelled, so I couldn’t put them on the free table, but next time. <\/p>\n

I was surprised at how much stuff fit in or on my sewing table.<\/p>\n

\"Tall<\/a>
Tall tools and supplies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One thing I am gaining, in addition to a space for the larger machine, is a tall side cupboard, where my tall-ish tools and supplies will live.<\/p>\n

These were always just leaned up against the side of the old table. I am looking forward to having everything more organized.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, everything is everywhere. I can’t use the machine and my workroom is a mess.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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