Monday, March 12, 2012

Heigh Ho!

Over the years I've worked as a computer programmer in an open bay of a large building . . . in front of a picture window during my stint as a pastry chef, where my sweet treats and I were always on display . . . and at church office reception desks, the last 13 years the hub of a large staff and congregation. I feel like I've always worked in the middle of the action. Until today.

After nearly three decades(!) in the work-force, this morning I will go to my own office . . . down a long hall . . . away from the center of activity. It will be a major transition for me and for my co-workers, as well as for the people we serve. It kind of takes my breath away.

To mark the occasion (and calm me somewhat), I stitched up a wonky cross quilt to hang in my new workspace.
I used this tutorial from Sew, Mama, Sew, creating both 6" and 12" (finished) blocks.  I've loved working with these fabrics and colors! You may notice a strong resemblance to another recent finish {here}, as far as palette and quilting go. 
I used light gray thread to quilt organic wavy lines vertically across the blocks, then went back and added some random dark gray lines. I really like the interest that added.

And so, with a new quilt to add that personal touch . . . well, it's off to work I go!

Linking up with {sew} Modern MondayQuilt Tuesday, and Slash the Stash.

21 comments:

  1. Bold and beautiful. Fitting for this time of the year---looking towards the Cross and Resurrection. The gray of the cross and the anticipation of yellow sunrise. May it bring you joy in your new office!

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  2. Debbie, it looks just wonderful. I wish you all the best as you enter this new week with all the changes that it will bring.

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  3. I love the quilt, the way you have quilted it is perfect. I hope you fit into your new work situation easily and you sure will have a great looking office with that quilt hanging in it.

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  4. good luck in the new office! Hope this wall hanging brings you cheer, its gorgeous!

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  5. Debbie, what a great day for you!!! Good luck in your new office, and that quilt is just wonderful. I really like everything about it, fabric, wonkiness, and the quilting, it all works together so well.

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  6. I love the colors, I think this my new favorite color combination!! I also love the crosses! Good luck on your new job at home!!

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  7. I hope you are having a fabulous first day in your new space, Debbie! Your wall hanging is beautiful and will surely bring some comfort to you. And what an appropriate pattern for your office!

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  8. Oh man, after always working in open plan offices, that'd freak me out too! Still, it's a gorgeous wall hanging, so hopefully it'll draw plenty of visitors in :o)

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  9. Love the fresh colours with the grey - hope you had a good day in your your place!

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  10. The quilt is lovely and so appropriate for your new office...somehow, people will find you!

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  11. Love your new quilt! It's bound to bring some life to your new office.

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  12. Congrats on a beautiful quilt and the new job, Debbie! What a wonderful addition to your new work space!

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  13. What a lovely way to spruce up your new office!

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  14. Great colour combo. Love those crosses.

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  15. I wish you all the best for your new business! Your wronky cross quilt is fantastic and i´m sure it will give you a good feeling in yor new office!

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  16. Debbie! this looks great! good luck in your new work spot!

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  17. Love the quilting on this quilt. So cute to cheer a place at work!

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  18. Wow! Sounds like a real grown up office! Love your quilt! Sounds like a great quilting idea, too.

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  19. It's just beautiful and perfect for a new office!! Congrats!!

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  20. I love this quilt, and especially loved the snapshot that you shared of the other quilts hanging in your new office! Hope you are settling in nicely!

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  21. I love this quilt! I need to try this design. It makes such an interesting quilt.

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