I moved a two-step ladder out of the g'houses to the sewing room, so that I can easily reach high up on the design wall to pin blocks. Moved a wheeled, swivel office chair out of my old office to put on one side of the quilting frame, so that I could slide easily from one work point to the next as the quilting progressed, and leave another chair on the other side of the frame. You can't believe how often you change positions at a floor frame. I use the compass from my old EKG interpretation class for making circles, the straight edges from my drafting supplies, old crocks with bails for things like straight pins, a sprayer from my house cleaning supplies for water when ironing, paper from a huge roll of butcher paper salvaged from my hubby who is a retired butcher I use for paper piecing, cone thread not related to quilting for basting. Knitting needles for stiletos to turn seams. Use the old pole lamp light brackets to hang sections of sashing and bindings as I make them. Washable markers I borrow from my 'kiddy fun supplies' for marking complex quilting lines. OMGosh.........everything can be multipurposed. My fav is an old stuffed bear my dd was going to throw away as a pin cushion at the ironing board. I keep another pin cushion also at the machine and when it fills up I just swap the nearly empty cushion from the ironing board, where I often pin blocks. Saves a lot of steps.

I got it, C! At the moment, my work laptop is blowing up, or I should say the router is, but I will be able to check fabrics later! In the meantime, go to Barn Fabric, too, as they have sales around every holiday, and their fabrics on sale are $3.99 - $4.99 a yard during those sales. I'm thinking it's only a matter of days before I get an email announcing a Veteran's Day sale. How much you'll need will depend on whether it's s print, stripe or solid. When I see what appeals; to you, I'll be able to make some recommendations. :-) When I went online to get the link for you, I see that their fabrics below, including outdoor are 50% off! Can't do much better than that, as their 'regular' prices are usually $9.95 a yard. It shows that the sale ended Sunday, but I am certain that the owner, Gary, will honor the prices shown, if you see something you like there! If you see any that appeal to you at either site, send me another email with the links or numbers so I can find them. I'm working 12 -14 days now, but WILL get back to you later! 50% OFF listed price ***Discounts are not shown, but will be taken upon receipt of the order.*** DRAPERY FABRIC (D only not DM) UPHOLSTERY FABRIC (U) OUTDOOR FABRIC (O only not ORT) DRAPERY LINING (With drapery fabric purchase of equal yardage amount) OFFERS EXPIRES 11 / 03 / 2013 ONLINE ORDERS ONLY. DOES NOT APPLY TO IN-STORE SALES. CALL-IN ORDERS 1-800-820-4330 Please Note: All credit card charges are entered manually. Here is a link that might be useful: Barn Fabric outdoor fabrics

Yes, that room is all sorts of gorgeous sophistication, but again, when I look at many of the Houzz pics, I can never tell if what I am responding to is the elements themselves in a fabulous space or the overall space itself. And this journey isn't quite so fun for me! I confuse myself every day. Point in case, what do you think of something like his chair with a bit of wood around the frame for that corner? Not necessarily in ivory, but I am thinking that the wood frame helps to tie it into the colors in the rug and the sofa, so the addition of another color there wouldn't seem so random. But maybe the style is completely off (disclaimer - I love love love the style) Of course this chair is solid walnut and thousands of dollars, but if I decide I like it perhaps I can find a more reasonable similar option.

Thanks! Just ordered a pricey fabric I have wanted for over a year. worth the wait.