Tuesday, October 4, 2011

I've landed & started to get settled in SoCal!



I'm finally in our new house and starting to unpack!

Long story short... I was in Cali... then went back to PA for a very important wedding... and now I'm finally in California... and in our new house!  Today is day 6.

Before I left I chopped my hair off & got new glasses.

This is the view out the back of the house... watching the sun rise.
Yeah I can get used to this...

My quilts had all been packed up for 2+ months and they wanted out!  I unpacked them and wanted to lay them out for some air... but with no extra beds yet the hallway became the place.  After throwing them all up there I realized it looked pretty cool and now they have been chilling there for 2 days. :-)


All the furniture hasn't been shipped from PA to CA yet... so I set up quilt racks in empty rooms so they don't feel so empty.

A few people have commented that they are looking forward to me documenting the process of organizing my new sewing space... I think at this point I'm just looking forward to figuring out where the heck everything is!  At this point I haven't unpacked or set up much.

I did get one table set up.
With a cutting mat... an ironing board and my kick ass new iron.
Oliso rocks... if you haven't tried one before you should.

I did receive my first package of fabric in the mail!!
Pear Tree samples from Thomas!

I already know the UPS & FedEx drivers as well as our local postman.
Little do they know yet how often they will be here!

Congrats on the new fabric Thomas!!
I love it and have so many ideas of what to make... now I just need to find my rotary cutter... anyone remember where I packed it?

I'll keep you all updated on my unpacking process.

DirecTV should be here any minute to hook up my TV... I wonder what he's gonna think when he walks in the house and sees this!!



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

  1. beanie gOctober 4, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Congrats on the new place. Looking forward to seeing it settled, and happy to see you back in the blogosphere.

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  2. Dresden QuilterOctober 4, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Congratulations! You look great! The house is already a home with quilts. I am one of those looking forward to seeing your studio shots.

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  3. gloriasgoodnessOctober 4, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Welcome to California! I'm a nearby neighbor, just east of you in Escondido. There are some great quilt shops over this way... Fat Quarters in Vista, Quilters Paradise in Escondido, Quilt in a Day in San Marcos, Crazy 9 Patch in Ramona, Inspirations in Valley Center, and Amidon in Poway. Let me know if you'd ever like to Shop Hop! I love your quilts draped... your service man will be lucky to see them!

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  4. DarciOctober 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Where did you move to in socal? I live here too and it would be so amazing to have another quilter around since there is no one:) I live in Yorba Linda.

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  5. MariekeOctober 4, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Yay for starting to unpack and settle in!

    Oliso, never heard of them, and will have to have a look-see. Any reason in particular why they rock your world more than others?

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  6. Mary on Lake PulaskiOctober 4, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Hope So Cal becomes "home" for you very soon Julie.

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  7. AudrieOctober 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Haha I love that the first things you unpacked were the quilts! Loving the new hair and glasses :) I hope you're happy in CA... it's always so good to be close to family. Even if they sometimes drive us barking mad hehe

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  8. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    the house is looking great Julie! And I love the shorter hair and new glasses!

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  9. SunnybecOctober 4, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Yeah welcome back, missed you!! Wow loving the glasses xxx

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  10. KristyOctober 4, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Digging the new look and the wide open spaces that are yet to be filled with quilty-goodness.

    Kinda hard to see the Phillies shirt, since I'm die-hard Cardinals...Hahaha

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  11. BrakmackOctober 4, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Those quilts look gorgeous. It must feel nice to start unpacking and settling in.
    Cristina

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  12. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)October 4, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Congrats on getting settled in! Having quilts around definitely makes it homier! :)

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  13. Amber H.October 4, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    It looks like the new place has amazing potential.. I forsee many pictures of quilts hanging in the hallway area! Glad you made it safe and that things are moving a long smoothly.

    I too love how you have your cutting/pressing station up, that's so funny!

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  14. karen @ badlandsquiltsOctober 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Enjoy the ride... love the new glasses!

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  15. Terry@ a quilting blogOctober 4, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Enjoy your new home...look forward to lots more pics as you unpack (moving is not fun...or easy...but once you get settled in I'm sure you'll be happy in your new space!)

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  16. TammyOctober 4, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Love the quilts hanging on the stairs...so glad to read your new post...we missed you!

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  17. Ann KelleOctober 4, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Missed you! So glad you're getting settled. The view ROCKS.

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  18. soniaOctober 4, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Your house looks beautiful! The photos are amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Connie Kresin CampbellOctober 4, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Congrats and your quilts look wonderful hanging there! I'm one of those looking forward to seeing you set up your new space!

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  20. Josie McRazieOctober 4, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Well if the quilts are there it is home! You have splendid views! Can't wait to see it all put together!

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  21. bethanndoddOctober 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    And the journey has begun ;)
    Love the view (of the quilts and of the sunset!)
    Smiles~Beth

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  22. Splinters and ThreadsOctober 4, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Love to see the priorities in order. ;)

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  23. Angela NashOctober 4, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    all the service people are going to talking about the cool new quilt girl in town!

    super cute hair and glasses :)

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  24. MelissaOctober 4, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    So glad to hear you are beginning the settling in process. Your house looks like it gets great light! Just hang in there with all those boxes. It's a process :)

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  25. RachelOctober 4, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Wellll, if he has a brain in his head he will think he has landed in Quilt Heaven!!! Congrats from northeast of you!

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  26. doloresOctober 4, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Great do little girl...now you look like a real Caligirl!

    One nice thing...you don't have to hurry to unpack!:)

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  27. PattyOctober 4, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Good luck with the unpacking. I'm in the market for a new iron and was looking at Oliso. What do you like about it?

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  28. Katie Z.October 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Congrats.

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  29. SandyOctober 4, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Congrats on finally getting settled. Lovely house and look forward to seeing the sewing room come to life.

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  30. PinkyOctober 4, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    the new place looks great!!

    I've got good money that says the cable guy has a wife/aunt/mother/girlfriend/boyfriend who quilts and will be totally in awe of the stairs display ;)

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  31. AnonymousOctober 4, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Love the hair and the glasses are so cute! I miss you!

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  32. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Welcome to Cali!!! Your hair looks awesome- so does that awesome view!

    I hope you can participate in the SD Modern Quilt Guild soon!

    Love those new fabrics too!

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  33. Coisas da LauraOctober 4, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    You look even prettier!BTW,I could see a quilt with watermelon and log cabins there....is this your pattern? I need to purchase it!!!

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  34. mascanlonOctober 4, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Hurrah! It makes it all so much easier when you have a place to call home! Welcome home, Julie!

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  35. KiraOctober 4, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    You're like an old friend who doesn't know me. That's what we get for communicating in a virtual world. I am excited for you and admire your abilities and life experiences. We are near the same age, but have led very different lives, from what I gather. Thanks for inviting so many to see glimpses everyday.

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  36. TatkisOctober 4, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I'm so glad you have moved at last, and now settling in your new house :)
    And it's more pleasure in unpacking things, than packing - many interesting surprises could be found :)

    Good luck and hugs,
    Tatyana

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  37. ConnieOctober 4, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Welcome to SoCal-- Your neighbor in San Diego.

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  38. NancyOctober 4, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I'm happy you're showing your Philadelphia roots! Quilts look wonderful

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  39. CitricSugarOctober 4, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    The house and view look amazing!

    Good luck with the unpacking. :)

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  40. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonOctober 5, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    The view is wonderful....not from the window...from the entry with all those quilts :) Out the window is pretty too.

    Glad to see you are getting settled. Should we all send you a few notions so you can get going faster?

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  41. .October 5, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Many years ago my kids had a friend over to play. Of course I too have quilts hanging everywhere in the house. Later I found out that the boy who visited had told his Mom that our house was "rich with quilts". I always thought that was a great way to put it. So your new house is rich with quilts and thats the best.

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  42. Auntie PamiOctober 5, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    So now you can be a Valley Girl! What a lovely house, soon to be home. Isn't Thomas the best? He cracks me up! His new fabric is so pretty I can't wait to get some. The rotary cutter is in the brown box. (My husband said that...) My UPS man's wife is a quilter, so he is really great with all the boxes I get. Congrats!

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  43. BeverlyOctober 5, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I'm so excited to see you back and look forward to seeing your quilts and 'talking' to you. You sound a little less overwhelmed and I hope it continues to get better every day.

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  44. Teje KarjalainenOctober 5, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Hello Julie! Welcome to your new house and welcome back! How great to see you and your beautiful quilts! Those new fabrics look so inviting! I think your things are very well in order and you will unpack easily. Still good luck for a hard job! Hope you have soon time to sew!
    xxx Teje

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  45. ColleenOctober 5, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    House or condo??? Nice view...at least there wasn't much smog when you took that pic...LOL.

    Lived in So. Ca for years but have retired elsewhere....and can't say I miss it one bit, but I hope you enjoy it. Looking forward to seeing more quilts.

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  46. Linda VOctober 5, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Welcome to southern CA. I think it has the best weather a place can offer, but then I am not a fan of snow/ice. You can run up to Lake Arrowhead in the winter if you get to missing the snow, however. Your house and quilts look wonderful!

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  47. Sarah FaulknerOctober 5, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Julie, I was wondering about what type of camera you have. We need a new camera and yours seems to take nice pictures!

    Thanks.
    ~Beth

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  48. LorettaOctober 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    It is great to see you back in action

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  49. Bennett and GravesOctober 5, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Did you get some of the rain? That was fall.....just kidding, a little. The quilts look awesome hanging up there!

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  50. CindyOctober 6, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Congrats on moving to your new house. I've missed reading your blog so get set up and start blogging!

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  51. VickiTOctober 6, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I have to say that house looks amazing. I am SOOOO totally jealous of all those windows in your sewing space!!! I have one very small window so not much light. It feels like a dungeon. :(

    You should leave those quilts up there. That looks great. Maybe you can figure out some way to hang them down from there at staggering levels so some hang lower down to show more of them off.

    Good luck finding everything. That's always the "fun" part of moving isn't it.

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  52. Ulla's Quilt WorldOctober 6, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Hi! Greetings from Finland! The quilts are fantatsic! I love them! Thank you for your lovely blog! IT's so nice to find toher quilters from different countries! :)

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  53. MargaretOctober 6, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Your rotary cutter is in that box over there... to the left of that other box. Welcome to CA!

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  54. Evelene SOctober 6, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Welcome to California! Those quilts look so pretty hanging there!

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  55. Frieda AndersonOctober 7, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    It looks like a fabulous new space. You are so lucky.

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  56. Archie The Wonder DogOctober 7, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Welcome back! So glad to hear you're settling in - the quilts look amazing up there!

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