by Great Joy Studio | Jan 19, 2018 | Quilting & Fabric, Studio
A
new year
&
a new work space!
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At last
JOY STUDIO
is complete!!
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1 year ago,
we were
insulated, waiting for drywall and
Still Seeking Light.
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Time capsule.
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Well, we found it.
Windows on every wall, eight skylights and two sets of French doors with connecting elliptical above each one.
At most times of the day, the room is flooded with a generous amount of natural light.
And I love it!!!
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Builders on the project couldn’t understand the need for so many windows and I was questioned from every tradesman.
I stuck to my (never enough light) priority and it turned out to be the right decision, no question.
So, beginning 2018
Joy Studio
is completely finished, furnished and finally, ready for (hiding out) creative action.
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A
Mini photo tour
As you enter:
The large Staircase Reclaim workbench:
Drawing/painting station one:
Drawing/painting station two:
Sewing station and supplies:
Large desk:
Everything maker, supply cabinet:
Coffee station:
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Sitting, thinking, dreaming area:
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It was a long, extremely tough journey but worth the effort.
Every time I enter the new studio space, I feel like a kid.
Curious,
and still hard to believe.
Thanks for visiting.
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by Great Joy Studio | Sep 30, 2017 | Quilting & Fabric
Just listed,
three of our She Who Sews girls
as fabric kits on Great Joy Studio at Etsy!
The kits include fabrics as shown on the Joy Studio Maker’s Guide covers.
Offered two ways, complete as pictured or figure fabric only and choose your own background fabrics.
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Press On
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Machinemaid
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& Seamstress
The raw edge applique patterns are in quilt shops now so, ask at yours for
Joy Studio Maker’s Guide by J. Wecker Frisch & Ann Regal.
Or-
available on our shop page.
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by Great Joy Studio | Sep 9, 2017 | Quilting & Fabric
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I cannot say enough about the creative talent that was displayed during our recent
Great Corset Challenge.
Simply amazing pieces!
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Here are more of the beautiful corset entries that were not hash tagged to Instagram.
Take a look and enjoy!
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Last but certainly not least, this one made using our Queen of We’en fabrics!
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Love them all!!
THANK YOU again corseteers.
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Please see them all (eventually) on,
Pinterest
A thanks to Aunt Henri on Pinterest
&
Instagram
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by Great Joy Studio | Sep 9, 2017 | Quilting & Fabric
Here is the link to our sister blog,
J O Y S T U D I O
announcing the
Great Corset Challenge
results!
by Great Joy Studio | Sep 1, 2017 | Quilting & Fabric
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Hurray!
The Great Corset Challenge is complete.
We received so many wonderful works using our Press On Maker’s Guide, corset portion of the pattern. We want to thank ALL of you for participating and would love to hear your feedback. The three Joy Studio Maker’s Guides are new this year so, we want to gather everyone’s thoughts on using this one. The entries included so many interpretations achieving great results. It has been a pleasure to see them all and an honor to have so many talented women join our challenge. Impossible task to choose only three.
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However, here is the decision on our top three corsets:
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Love Rubie Handmade Bags
Debie Kuennen-Baker
&
Norma Jean Rahn
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I almost extended the deadline on the challenge this week. With the devastation in Texas and our own family’s loss on Monday, the Corset Challenge seamed silly next to these serious life events. Then I considered what creating offers me and I’m sure many of you and that is comfort. In the darkest times of my life, the ability that God gave me to create has helped me tremendously. I did not want to minimize the heart and effort that all of us put into these very skillful works. I appreciate each one of you sincerely, and would like to send all participants a gift if you will send you address or PO box to janet@greatjoystudio.com.
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Again, I want to THANK YOU for participating in this year’s Handmaids® challenge.
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And, I would really like to keep in touch. In case you haven’t already PLEASE connect with me:
Send a friend request on Facebook to J Wecker Frisch, or follow me at Joy Studio – Tidings of Great Joy, LLC
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On Instagram follow me, jweckerfrisch or tag me using @jweckerfrisch
write, share and/or show me your stuff here on the blog, ANYTIME!
