a start

So I have some news for you.  Nothing is definite yet but we are in the process of moving house.

Things have been moving along steadily for a few weeks and apart from the wobbles of last week, all is mostly smooth so far.  There is still a huge way to go, even if all works out, the actual moving part will not happen until early next year because the house we are planning on moving to is still being built.  You can see a model of our new home in the photo above - see the two red brick homes facing this way? Each building is actually two homes and ours is potentially the one of the right hand side of the left hand building.  See that reserved sticker? that little sticker makes me so excited but so giddy nervous for all the change to come.

There is lots to tell you about this house, the best bit that concerns me is that there are two family rooms.  And you know that translated into sewing speak that actually means one family room and one sewing lair don't you??

Yep, my family didn't even fight it - as soon as they walked in everyone went 'oh, perfect for mum and her sewing'.  That is what I love about my family, they know me so well.  I think they are also just looking forward to having a family room without all my c*** in it, so it's a win win.

Now that the paperwork part is done for now, I have commenced that gigantic clear out that is - getting rid of all the rubbish we have accumulated over the last eight years - I've started and I'm afraid it's going to be a long haul. 

As part of said gigantic clear out - I am dipping into my quilt collection and listing some in my shop (including the above made with many oop and htf prints) - the prices are reasonable and in most cases nowhere near what I paid to make the quilts in the first place but I need to get rid and make space.

I'm about to start listing, so get ready if you want to grab yourself something (perfectly timed for gift giving in a certain upcoming holiday too).

Comments

[Cheryl Arkison]

Good luck! (I'm in the midst of clearing out 9+ years of rubbish as we round the corner on a reno that doubled our living space. Trying to live smarter, not bigger.)

[Charlotte]

hooray! So glad it's working out :-D

[Cheryl - MA]

Congrats to you and your family! What an exciting time for you all. And wowee to get your own sewing room is such a wonderful bonus. I got mine when the last child moved out and it is sooooo wonderful not to have to pick things up all the time. I can just get up, walk away and leave the mess, noone to complain, nothing in anyones way. YOU are going to love it.
I went right to your site this AM ready to get myself an Aneela treasure and how sad I was to see that you are only shipping to UK. I do understand though because of the exhorbitant cost of postage.
Again Congrats and Good Luck to you all!

[Archie the wonder dog]

It looks like it's going to be a lovely home for you - I hope it all goes smoothly, good luck!

[Kara @me_and_elna]

So very exciting! :)

[Zoe]

That's wonderful news, with the sewing room a cherry on top, congratulations! The new house looks really lovely too xx

[Jeni]

That is so exciting! I hope everything turns out just right!! :)

[Marcia K]

That is what I did when we moved. I decided what I really didn't NEED anymore and started to get rid of junk! We donated, and threw away SO MUCH stuff. It was really scary how much we really got rid of. Now, it is nice in this house to not have so much to clean around. So much nicer. I still find myself throwing out or donating in this house and downsizing. It makes things so much nicer. Cleaner to be sure. And easier on cleaning days. We (DH and I) swore we were NOT going to keep junk anymore in the new house.

[Mary Ann]

Congratulations! Its so very nice to have a space of your own and not feel like your stuff is in the way always. Or that you have to pick it all up every night..thats the worst!

[anna]

that's so exciting!!!! all the possibilities sound so fun. :)

[Sherri]

Congrats...it will be so fun for you to create your new sewing space...and to decorate and make things for your new home!

[kerry]

How exciting, it will all be worth it!

[elsa]

Seems lots of people are moving! Your new home looks wonderful ~ best part is that no one has ever lived there before!
Looking forward to seeing what you have posted!

[Sharrieboberry]

The anticipation of a new sewing room! How exciting! Best of luck in the house move!

[Jenny]

exciting news Aneela!!
will this be closer to school which would equal less walk time for you?

[Krista - Poppyprint]

Congratulations!!! That's very exciting news. Remember to keep a few things to hang on the wall of your new sewing lair!

[Flying Blind]

Soooooooo excited for you, and the girls, and your husband too, obviously x

[georgia]

Hooray! When you hinted at changes last week I did wonder if you might be buying a new house - don't know why, it just popped into my head. How exciting for you! I hope it all goes smoothly. :-)

[Tammy]

Congratulations!! And a sewing lair... I love it... Think I'll start calling my room that.

[ina]

you lucky girl!! ;p

[Marian Griffin]

Oh how exciting!! Wish I lived closer and could participate in your destash! The story about your family's response made me smile, I love little reserved sign too! Wish all the best for your family that everything goes smoothly!!

[Hildy]

Oh, I'm so happy or you! New house and your family is giving you your own sewing room that's really sweet! Hildy

[Julie]

Exciting time for you and your family. Hope everything runs smoothly for you all. So, so exciting to get your own sewing room. Do the girls get a bedroom each? How good would that be, squeal, squeal. I am thrilled for you all.

[Debra Masek]

Congratulations!! Moving house can be so fun...yes, even with all the cleaning and sorting. Your family will have a wonderful time organizing the furniture and stitching up new items!! All the very best!!

[Jacey]

My fingers are crossed for you!! Off to see your goods. I hope everything works out. Your sewing lair will be awesome!

[Meredithe]

Ooh! How exciting.....and scary! All the best with the clear out and hope you have a smooth move. But you're own sewing lair!! That's SO exciting!

[Sherry Keith]

You go girl!
" A room of your own", as Virginia Wolfe spoke of.... such a great thing!
Congratulations to you and the family.