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    Old 04-26-2016, 01:54 PM
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    I have a sunroom that I use when i cut my material. I've mentioned to my hubby how I would love to have my sewing machine there too. Sigh, maybe some day...
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    Old 04-26-2016, 06:00 PM
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    Here is a photo of me quilting at our cabin at Hume Lake, Kings Canyon Natl. Park, which was saved from the huge rough fire last summer. I spend the summer there and do a lot of quilting, having friends up for a mini retreat, sometimes. Notice the help I get from my three month old Keeshond pup, Kiley.
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    Old 04-26-2016, 06:11 PM
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    I am really inspired now! I can just see everyone enjoying the outdoors. I can see how the wind, bugs or even Sun might make it difficult. It is sure on my list to try!
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    Old 04-26-2016, 07:49 PM
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    I've always wanted to do this especially on the porch at the beach! That's on my bucket list! Maybe someday.
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    Old 04-26-2016, 07:50 PM
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    Lands, yes, and it was fabulous! I had a room with French double doors that opened directly out onto a flagstone shaded terrace. My sewing table faced the doors, and in the right seasons I would open the doors and move the table right up to the very edge of the room and then move my handquilting frame right out onto the terrace under the huge Texas river ash tree. Do I ever miss that house, sigh!!

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    Old 04-27-2016, 03:41 AM
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    I have a shaded patio and I love sewing out there. Love listening to the birds and watching wild life as I sew. Sometime I have a few girls over to sit out there and do hand work. It is very relaxing.
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    Old 04-27-2016, 12:38 PM
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    yes, we go to the mountains in the summer in our RV. We have a screen room we set up and I put my sewing out there. I put the bin under the table at night and cover my machine. It's wonderful. The birds sing and the squirrels come up to see what I'm doing. I don't take my Bernina, just a small machine for piecing. I get a lot done and do the quilting when I get back home. You could do something similar with a minimum effort. Happy piecing!
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    In past summers in Southern California, I have even left my machine (well covered in plastic) out on the patio for days at a time! I have also spent many hours outside cutting, and hand-quilting with a clean old sheet on the concrete to protect the edges of the quilt. Now that we have moved to Washington, the weather may not allow such liberties!
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    Old 04-27-2016, 11:59 PM
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    I love the quality of natural sunlight when sewing outside.... there is nothing else like it! Doing hand applique and sewing binding is such a joy and pleasure when I am beside our pool and listening to the birds. However, I live in Florida and it is too hot and muggy most of the year, much to my chagrin
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