Don't ask God to make your life easier, ask Him to make you a stronger person.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Earlier this month, Dear Hubby and I dedicated one week to add drywall, paint and a few more tweaks to the Wool Barn.  While I am not quite finished enough to give you the grand tour, I will leave you with a few teasers of what we have done.

Way back in the beginning - 18 months ago
Only this wall opposite the door has had drywall for the last year ........ no paint
Same wall but showing  my wool-dyeing setup .....
For quite a while, I didn't even have insulation on the other three walls. (Taken last April)

Then during my winter show break we added insulation.  It sure helped a lot! (Taken just before Christmas)
Finally some drywall last week!
And some paint!
And trim around the doors with some stuff put away! 
I promise  ....... a better tour when I have finished a little more. (More like when I remember to take the camera out there to take pictures!!)

I also just realized that I haven't had a picture of Sweet Pea on here in almost TWO months.  What kind of grandma am I??


A fan after my own heart!!  At least today ...... when visiting her other grandparents, she wears Yankee blue!

Blessings, Cathi

12 comments:

sunny said...

You've made great progress! It will be a wonderful work are when you're finished. Keep going . . What an adorable little Sweet Pea!

Libby said...

Little one is getting so big! But really, she needs a California team to root for:)

Carol said...

It looks fabulous! Your little bit is getting so big...seems like she was just born! What a cutie!

Me and My Stitches said...

Wow - it looks great - I'd say you made great progress! Such a cute little grandbaby!

Teresa said...

Hi Cathi, it looks wonderful and although you work hard in your wool barn, I know it is a place of retreat for you as well. Very nice! Cute little sweetpea...my Tori is due any day now. Actually the due date is the 27th, but we are praying for the 20th - my mom's birthday. Hope to see you soon.

paulette said...

Your studio is out of this world...and those dye pots are incredible!! Who knew?!! And your Sweet Pea is as sweet as ever!! Lucky you!
P

Carrie P. said...

your barn is looking good. love those baskets of wool.
your gd is such a cutie.

Anonymous said...

Maybe someday ill get there to see ya!

The Old Parsonage said...

Little Miss Sweet Pea is Adorable with a capital A!

And, your wool barn is looking fab! You are an organized gal!

xo

Karen said...

"Sweet Pea" is adorable!

You have put a lot of effort into your wool barn. Did you put in an air-conditioning unit? I would have dye all over the walls having the dye pots so close. Looks like you are going to have a very efficient set-up in the end.

Angie Berry ~ Berry Homespun Primitives said...

Oh wow, the wool barn is really transforming into an awesome place (like I knew it would)! Can't wait to see the grand finale tour!

Your little sweet pea is adorable!!

My Colonial Home said...

I know you are a serious quilter and stitcher but this room shows how much...goodness the dye pot station is awesome!!!
Oh how adorable is that grandbaby! So cute.
Karen