Ladies & Gents, thank you all for your kind words about my studio. It has been a dream come true, but it took a while. My husband built our home where my studio is located. It took him about five years total, while he worked full time. The studio was the last room to be completed. We have been in the house for about a year now and it is truly wonderful and my hubby will retire this year, so we are both excited. The quilting machine is located in another room: (see photos here)
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/12735.page
I just got the quilt machine in October and with Thanksgiving & Christmas right after, I am just now having time to use the new machine and I love it.