Sunday, August 21, 2011

i miss blogging

*I'm in the process of moving to California.  Here is a small update.*

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... and i'm tired of packing!
...but the good news is i can see the finish line.

Here are some photos from the week+ I spend in California earlier this month.
{Sorry for the delay in getting them posted.... but I've just been swamped with packing.}
Sunset at the beach

Quilt in a Day - One of the 6 shops I visited on my trip.

My soon to be new sewing studio!

The view out my windows of my soon to be new studio.

My niece Aliyah rocking the new blue M&M outfit I got her

...and here is Elijah rocking his matching orange M&M shirt.
{He had the same one before but grew out of it.}

Sew Modern in LA ...right before my class

I wanted to buy this entire section of Lizzy House's fabric!

My 1001 Peeps version of Hugs & Kisses on display in the shop.

Here is a shot from the front door.
The shop is beautiful & my class went great... so well that I forgot to take any photos once it began!

I also got to visit the San Diego Zoo



This woman was great & I learned a bunch of new things about elephants.

My trip was great... I didn't want to come back to Philly to finish packing... but my things weren't going to pack themselves.  I move in less than 2 weeks now... so things are crazy... but I'll post when I can.

Thank you for all the e-mails to check in on me... I know it was a long time to be away from my blog!
Talk soon!!



© Blog post written by Julie Herman
For more information visit http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/

42 comments:

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

I can't get over the size of the quilt shops - fabulous! I'm so glad your class went well...good luck with the move!

Merryl said...

Hope you are having good time!

Sunnybec said...

Hi Julie, lovely to hear from you, I thought you were already "on the move" shows you what I know! Take care and have a safe journey and look forward to hearing from you in your new home. Hugs x

Sandy said...

Nice to see 'contact' first time for ME seeing those pictures too & I'm your Mom! Love you

Thomas said...

I totally LOVE you sewing studio!!! May I have it??? Please???

dolores said...

WhoooHOoooo kiddo....I was just thinking about you yesterday and was going to send an email but I fell asleep on the couch!;)
What a fantastic looking studio and the view....someone was looking down on you when you found that place.

Looks like it was all ment to be...hope your folks are having a good moving experience too.

Thank heaven for the internet!!!
xo

Dana Gaffney said...

I'm glad you popped in, I've been wondering. I miss your posts, but I knew you were pretty busy. It all looks wonderful and I know you're going to love it out there.

Kate D. Spain said...

I was wondering what phase of craziness you were in right about now! thanks for showing us the view from your new studio (and your cutie niece/nephew). looks great and hope your move goes smoothly. Will undoubtedly need new mailing address for you ;) xok

Anne said...

So happy to see you at the top of my bloglist today! WOW... what a super sewing studio! I bought 2 copies of Chopsticks this summer so I and a friend from 2 states away could QAL together. Haven't started it yet... but I can hardly wait!

Lee said...

Wow - the quilt shop is big! :) Good luck on the big move!

Lilac Barries said...

So exciting! hope your stuff doesnt multipy when you're not looking like mine did when we moved! looking forard to hearing about your adventures when you're in Ca.

Auntie Pami said...

Glad you are OK. Can't wait to see your studio all set up! Getting ready to do Chopsticks in Dr. Seuss & turquoise. just need my ruler to arrive...

paront1222@comcast.net said...

You miss blogging? We miss reading your adventures! :)
Your new sewing studio looks AWESOME!
I would kill for a space that big!

My dream is to live in California...best of luck to you. I'm jealous :)
Peggy in NJ

The One and Only said...

How is Elijah doing? He looks good!! Now, you DO NOT have to brag about that fabulous sewing space you will now have in my state heehee, can you just make sure there is a lil section of floor so I can come and visit? Heehee....And if there is just too much fabric to take with you and store in your new space, I would be happy to take it off your hands....can't wait to officially welcome you to California when you get here....and I may just have to BEG my hubby to let me travel to SO. Cal to one of your classes someday!!

Lisnaweary Quilts said...

Good luck with the move, California must be a wonderful place to live - all that lovely sunshine!

Jocelyn said...

So glad to hear from you. I know moving is such a big job, especially when you are doing it cross country :-)

Escola de Costura said...

Wow, fantastic places, fantastic views! Your photos remind me of the amazing year I spent in San Diego.
All the best from Brazil,
Helena

MollyP said...

So glad to hear from you, lady! I am wicked jealous of your new studio space. Those windows are fabulous! Don't get overwhelmed with the move. Take a little time for chillin' to keep yourself sane.

terrieannie said...

Wow, awesome sewing studio! Not that this unknown blog follower's opinion matters, but I think you mright wise decision to make this move. Family is such an important connection in life and definitely rates top priority, whenever possible...

Becky said...

Good luck with your packing and move!

Deborah said...

Happy moving, Julie!!!!
I love the view from your new studio! Lucky lady.
Deborah

Anonymous said...

I am envious of all the new quilt shops you will be visiting. I started my quilting classes in San Diego 33 years ago!

bethanndodd said...

Yay for seeing the finish line! Looks like you have alot of wonderful things and people waiting for you there :)
smiles~beth

Jan said...

I'm with you, moving is the pits. Bob and I were in the same house 30 years before we moved 13 years ago. I plan on staying here 30 years, I'll be 84 then, so maybe I should make it 40 years.

Josie McRazie said...

You get to that packing! Good luck and safe trip!! Then get back to us! I am greedy and miss the posts! LOL

Nancy said...

So somewhere I missed that you are moving.... good luck!!

kath in ohio said...

Looking forward to meeting you this week @ Creations in Chillicothe!

Lauren Hawley said...

Julie!!! Can't wait to have you back in the hood (and the shop)! Hope the rest of your migration is smooth sailing. Great pics, btw!

Denise in PA said...

Great to have an update! Wow, great quilt shops, great quilt studio, fabulous views and family -it's all good! Here's to a smooooth move!

Sinta Renee said...

I am so excited that you are moving to the West Coast! I know it is a huge undertaking... and coming out here with all of your worldly goods is going to be quite an adventure... but it will be a great adventure when it is all said and done!
Oh, and I love your studio!!!

JuneBug said...

Wo-ow! Welcome to your new home and looks like you're going to have a fabulous studio!

Beverly said...

What a huge change for you but I think you're already loving it! I know you're going to love being near your niece and nephew. The quilt shops are amazing! And your studio is going to rock once you get all your fabrics and equipment in there. I'm so excited for you. Thanks for the update. We've all been missing you and are looking forward to you completing your move almost as much as you! Take care of yourself. It looks like you're almost there!

CitricSugar said...

Glad to hear you've landed safely and that you seem to be adjusting just fine... Already jealous of your sewing studio. :-)

Enjoy every minute of your new adventure!

Tatkis said...

I missed your posts :)
Glad to hear that your packing is going well, and your new studio looks wonderful, full of air and light!

Hugs,
Tatyana

IHaveANotion ~ Kelly Jackson said...

Love your pix....they are fun. Hope you get some rest before unpacking all those boxes.

I went to the middle school next to the zoo as a kid and spent a lot of time in the SD zoo....it is an amazing zoo.

Your sewing studio looks excellent and that view...the mountains...beautiful!

Smiles,
Kelly

mascanlon said...

Love the photos of kids, the LQSs and the studio. New beginnings!

Brigitte said...

all the best for your next step in life - your move, the new home and sewing studio and new experiences!

Dresden Quilter said...

We miss you too! Your studio looks like it will be amazing. I love the view. Your niece and nephew are lucky to have you closer.

VickiT said...

Totally jealous of that sewing studio you are going to have. AND that view! OMG I wouldn't get alot of work done with that view. I'd be so busy staring out at those windows. You are going to love setting your workspace up in that place.

I've been wondering how you were doing. Glad to 'hear' from you. Good luck in the move.

Jeanne said...

Good to hear from you! Thanks for sharing all the quilt shop photos. Have a safe move!

Nancy P said...

Julie,
It was so great to meet you and Rachel this past Wednesday at Rita's. Hopefully, our paths will cross again. You are a down to earth wonderful person.
Nancy P.

Melissa said...

Best of luck with your move! Moving is not fun, but soon it will be over and unpacked! :)