Good Morning, Quilters!
Last year, my friend Kimberley Einmo asked me to send her photos of my sewing room for a guild lecture she was preparing. After much cleaning, I sent her a few sanitized photos like this: (See more HERE)
I felt a little dishonest, because this serene setting was staged…
The rest of the sewing room looked like this:
SEWING ROOM TO SEWING STUDIO
For most of my sewing career, I have carved out a small space in my basements next to the laundry room to sew. I always installed good lighting, but used a hodge- podge of boxes, shelves and banquet tables.
When we moved to Minnesota, I took the bonus room over the garage for my sewing area. I just moved the mess right into my new space. For the first time, I was out of the basement and I had huge windows! I just loved the room…
But now….
We’ve splurged on REAL SHELVES!! and a REAL ISLAND!!!
There are shelves to hold my stencils and drawers for all my fabric. Cabinets to hide my messy stuff and a huge island for cutting!
I even had two huge bulletin boards/design walls installed!
Now all they need is a few coats of paint!
More photos to come…
Floating on air,
Lori
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90 comments
Mary C
Makes creating more fun when the work space is bright and cheery! Can’t wait to see the finished studio.
ADK Kate
So delighted that you now have the layout that your work deserves. Now we will expect you to be even more creative and productive 🙂
kattails....kathy in WV
I’m so happy for you. A nice sewing space can make all the difference in our creativity. Mine is a hodgepodge of furniture and “make-do” pieces….I’m still hoping (even at my advanced age of 64…lol) to have a “put-together” studio sometime. Your space is incredible….ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE ISLAND!!!! Stay warm….
Mary Rose
WOW! The organized person that’s inside me that sometime surfaces is so excited for you!
onecreativefamily
Great sewing room. You will spend many happy hours there. Need to add mini refrig, microwave, and fireplace for the cold days. LOL Enjoy.
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LOL!!!
onecreativefamily
And Diet Coke and CHOCOLATE
Marta
…and mug rugs and dog rugs….
Quilter in Motion
This looks amazing!!!! Lucky you!!
Joyce Bardeen
Love the cabinets/shelves. What kind are they? And the island, how is it constructed? When I’m really back to my own house, the sewing space will need something like this, so any additional info would be appreciated. Right now I have odd metal shelving and bookcases, huge storage bins…it’s not pretty!
Gabriella Pettit
This is fantastic! I, too, am in the process of cleaning out and re-vamping my sewing room. I made a few attempts last year but it has become painfully obvious to me that I must gut the entire room and re-move in. It will be a monumentum task, but I prefer organization to clutter. Looking forward to seeing your new space – how exciting!
Nancy C Elliott
I really love the shelves and table. What brand are they? Would love to get them for my new home.
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I had them custom made. I found a great cabinetmaker. I can share his name if anyone is interested.
Granee Janee
This is a nice solution to a messy (creative?) problem. I looked at your posts from last year. You will never be as messy as I am, lol. I am now in the process of cleaning up my sewing studio and hope that I won’t become distracted by all the projects I come across. When we moved here to Shepherdstown, WV, seven years ago, we made the whole second floor bonus space into my sewing studio. Before adding a full bath, the space was 920 square feet. You won’t believe the mess I can make! I took some before pictures so that I can have something for comparison when I get the cleaning and reorganizing done. This is my project for January (and maybe February!). Wish me luck, too!
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Wishing you luck!! But isnt it fun to re-organize!? Ive been re aquainted with quite a few old friends.
Chip Styles
GREEN with envy…. I’m in the dining room!!!!
Carole @ From My Carolina Home
How wonderful!! You lucky thing. I have lots of space and light, but no pretty cabinets or great shelving. Your space is already wonderful, and just getting better every day.
treadlemusic
Lori…..there really aren’t sufficient words!!!! But, I’ll try “gorgeous” for one!!!! A “room” is a designated space to pass time doing an activity. A “studio” is a designated space where creativity and passion is activated resulting in awesome finishes!!!!!!
Chrysanthemum
Count your “quilti” blessings! Beeuutiful!
Gail
I’m also getting a new studio above the garage. I’m waiting on the heating and cooling unit to be installed and a half wall to be made by the open stairway.
Christina in FL
Lori, I don’t think it is wrong for me to be giddy goodness excited seeing your new space. How goosebumpy great is it? SOOOO much fun! You deserve every goodness and to enjoy it to the hilt! Love all the light… and the island… and all the storage… oh my… smiling from ear to ear here. 🙂 I love thread also… and fabric… and rulers… and scissors… and paint… :))))
Kaylene Nelson
That is just wonderful, lucky you! Can’t wait to see your final pictures. But, any room works as long as we get to sew… right? Keep warm…
Christina Fratcher
Its very nice..it’s a meditation room also when y daughter moved out and got married her room was my little sanctuary,
. I own The DragonFly Quilt Shop in vero Florida. I really thought I would get a lot of sewing done no I find I’m staying after hours and taking things home only to bring them back..and forth..I like it at home no disruptions..just silence..I need that sometimes..enjoy your new space
Pat Knight
That is going to be fantastic!
Christine
This will be such a wonderful space. I can imagine the joy & excitement you will feel each time you winter.
Marta
Hooray! Improvements make efficiency seem easier and quicker and possible LOL..
Martha
Wow!! Lucky you!
Judy
It is going to be fabulous!!
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