Sunday, April 11, 2010

IT IS OFFICIAL!!

It is definately official, I have closed my machine quilting business as of yesterday! After 10 of quilting for others I am now going to finish all my quilts. I will still quilt for friends and myself but that is all. YEAH!!!
The first thing I put in was my Christmas quilt. I love this fabric and besides this quilt, I have 2 table runners made from the same fabrics and my "Trick or Treat" baskets by Backbird Designs. It is so bright and cheery, it just makes me smile. :D
Have a great Sunday everyone! I just wanted to say, I am so looking forward to the first day of the rest of my life!

18 comments:

Karen said...

Happy retirement from quilting!

Angela said...

Happy retirement FROM quilting TO quilting -- for yourself! Good for you! It is good for your soul, to make time for yourself! :o)
Your Christmas quilt is lovely - very cheery! :o)

antique quilter said...

I am so happy for you.
Sewing for yourself wow can't wait to see all the quilts you will quilt in the next few months for yourself!
Have fun!!!!!!
Love this quilt it is just so happy
Kathie

Amy said...

Whew---well I just have one thing to say....
Thank GOODNESS I was able to get one "Carol Alberts" masterpiece in my collection! Yes! It'll be worth LOTSA money someday ;0)

Enjoy all your "YOU" time now! Can't wait to see all of your YOU accomplishments...

scraphappy said...

How ironic that even something you enjoy can turn into a chore when it turns into a job and not a hobby. Have fun finishing your own quilts -- with no schedule or pressure.

Anonymous said...

woohoo now you will have lots of time quilting for yourself.

My day will come too.

cheers
Christine

Anonymous said...

Congrats....I'm trying to do both for customer and me...and could easily see losing me time. But for now this is ok with me. Happy retirement to your own fun quilting!

Kim Brackett said...

Congratulations! I'm looking forward to watching you finish your own quilts. Love the Christmas quilt on the frame!

sewprimitive karen said...

Sounds like you are really happy to close out the business part of machine quilting :-)! Am looking forward to seeing your own quilts on that frame!

WhiteStone said...

Sounds like a winner of a plan to me! Happy quilting!

Nancy said...

Happy Retirement!!! I have always wanted to start a business, but with teaching full-time now, not gonna happen LOL

Quilty Hugs!

Darlene said...

Congratulations - like the right decision. I can't wait to see your beauties. I love the quilt on the machine - would you mind sharing the name of the pattern?

Carol said...

I LOVE the quilt on your machine! Good for you! Enjoy! Looking forward to seeing all your wonderful projects.

Jess Schriner said...

Yay Momma!!!! (now you can come visit me more ;))

Love you :)

Julia said...

I am so happy for you.
Sewing for yourself... you just know when it's time...and I guess you knew it was your time for you..
have fun and enjoy!
Julia ♥

Laura said...

I am so glad you are making time for yourself, but I certainly feel sorry for the rest of us who enjoyed your beautiful quilting on our quilts for so many years. Looking forward to seeing all of your creations!

Jan said...

Will miss your beautiful work on my quilts but know you will be happy with your decision. Looking forward to seeing all your beautiful quilts finished.

Unknown said...

Congratulations on your retirement, enjoy doing your own thing.