Sunday, January 10, 2010

Where It's At So Far

My sewing room is partially put together but I have move my things into it. The closet storage unit has gotten a couple of scrapbook storage cubes on top of it. Things are not fully organized as yet but here is a peek.
I've moved my books out of my yarn storage cabinet. These may be moved once Greg gets my wall cabinets installed. Right now the drawers in this cabinet have some of my stitching stuff.
My quilting and sewing WIPs are also all in their own little storage box with the fabric and pattern. I am afraid that at some point I wouldn't be able to put my hands on the pattern or the fabric would get cut into for something else.
Here is the sewing area so far. Greg is going to install 2 wall cabinets with some shelves in between in the next few weeks. As you can see, I still have some cleaning and organizing to do.
My big holiday surprise is that Greg bought me a tv for this room. I love it!
Underneath the tv is my cutting table with fabric storage. I think I'm going to get some pretty scrapbook paper to go behind the glass. I'm also planning on keeping my ball winder and swift out so I can use it anytime. It's a pain to keep putting it up and taking it down when I need it. The cutting table is a good height for me and my back isn't hurting when I cut fabric anymore.
It's a small room and it's packed but I love it! I still need to get curtains for the window and some decorations. The curtains will hopefully come soon but the decorations will be something that I'll acquire slowly. I do have a couple of things that I've gotten but the spending of $$$ will be slowing down significantly. Greg did get me a stitching and knitting chair for my birthday that is later in the month and that should be here in a couple of weeks. It would have been here by now but I didn't want to pay $50 delivery for something we could put in our van and bring the 3 miles home.

Greg said this room is going to be like a vortex. I'm going to go into it and never come out! He just might be right!

41 comments:

Bonnie said...

Looks great so far. And the vortex thing - he'll get used to it. *grin*

Sherry said...

what a wonderful sewing space, coming together very nice!

Maria said...

So that's what a cutting table is supposed to look like. And that's not a tv. That's a TEEVEEEE!!! Wow! Enjoy every single minute in it!

Anonymous said...

Very nice. I'd love to have a room dedicated to my stitching, but I made a deal that STEVE could have a whole room as his office if I could have a laptop.

So, I work in the kitchen. LOL Well, the good side is it's close to the fridge and the teapot.

Faye said...

omg Jackie!!! You are going to go in that woman-cave and NEVER EVER come out....tv on the wall??? And that cutting table with the storage drawers are awesome!!! I love everything about it~~~ Good thing I dont live nearby.....lol... I am very excited for you~~ Faye

Margaret said...

Argh!!!!!! Ok, I'm officially envious! lol! Your stitching room looks pretty ultimate already, and it's not even done! You lucky lucky!!! I'm looking forward to seeing it all finished. :D I think your DH is right -- you're never coming out of there! lol!

Unknown said...

wow, love that room. can i borrow it?

Paula said...

It's really looking great!!! I love your cutting table. I need to do something along those lines because it kills my back to stand there, all hunched over, cutting my fabric.

Zlaty said...

Your crafting space is lovely! I love the white furniture!

Have a great time in your lovely room!

Linda Blakely said...

Where did you get your cutting table with all those drawers? I want your sewing room. Seriously.

Jocey said...

Love that cutting table. What is that wooden thing on the left hand side attached to the cutting table?

Susan said...

Yep, your hubby is right...you're never going to want to leave that room! It looks great!

Marjo said...

Oh, I love it. You have put a lot of thought into creating a wonderful space. Can't wait to see the finished product especially the new chair.

Carol said...

Jackie! Your room is coming along fabulously!!! I know you are going to love it and your husband is right, you may never come out of it!!

Barb said...

I am impressed....I love it....

Deb said...

Oh Jackie - your room is coming together wonderfully! I store my quilt projects in pizza boxes, but I like how you have yours stored so maybe I'll have to change. I label mine, but still can't see the contents. And what a great man your husband is - a TV for your room. It doesn't get any better than that!!

Vicki H. said...

You really did a nice job on your room. I sew on my dining room table so I am jealous!

Feisty Irish Wench said...

YAY for the wife-cave!! Ya know, I'm simply jealous. S'ok though because one day I'll have a studio of my own. Just gotta finish raising the mini-humans into grown humans first.

Tammy said...

Wow Jackie, it is just gorgeous what you've done. Love the organization and the cutting table is beautiful - love the storage underneath it. You will love it and spend a lot of quality time in it for sure. Congratulations!!

Pat said...

That is looking GREAT...I'm really happy for you!!! What a big difference for you from where you had been sewing in the past!

Daisymum said...

Can you fix my room next? Your room looks like heaven. No we didn't get any flurries :(

Lissa Jane said...

Oh I love what you are doing for your sewing room *sigh* I haven't got a sewing room, more of a sewing house as I have my crap/treasures spread from front to back door!

take care

Lissa

QuiltSue said...

Your room looks really great. How wonderful to have space like that to get lost in.

Mylene said...

Your craft room is coming along great.
We will be doing a big renovation on our house hopefully this year but still no extra room for me...

Sew Create It - Jane said...

Looks great...I bet it will be a great space to work in.

Marie said...

Oh Jackie I am so happy to see your room come together like that.I can see that you will be so happy there. great organization girlfriend. Love the cutting table!!. Hugs, Marie

FlourishingPalms said...

This is looking really great! I especially like the L-shaped arrangement for your sewing machine. And a flat-screen on-the-wall TV? You've got it MADE, girlfriend! Continue enjoying the process.

Carol said...

I think I would simply close the door and never leave your new room, Jackie!! Wow--it is coming together spectacularly :)

julia said...

I'm really trying not to covet your space, but golly it's hard not to. It is amazing!!

Anonymous said...

I love your cutting table too! The whole room is lovely, bright and cheery. Happy sewing!!

Shelleen said...

Wow! I envy you your own room for your crafts and a great TV!

Lori said...

Can I come move in with you? Lovin' the room.

Brenda said...

You are one lucky lady! Your room is fantastic! I already have dibs on my oldest kids' room, when/if she ever moves out. It'll be a few years. Enjoy your time in the vortex!

Tammy said...

What a GREAT sewing room!
Everything seems to be coming together nicely....I know you'll love your new room :)
Thanks for sharing about the ball winder and swift...I need to keep mine out too, such a bother getting them out all the time.

woolwoman said...

Hi Jackie - i almost missed this post - WHEEEEEE - your room is awesome! I love how you have it set up - it's so perfect - simply perfect and with the TV and all - the ulimate retreat from your busy professional life. Enjoy! Mel

Irene said...

It looks great Jackie! I absolutely LOVE your cutting table with the drawers underneath - can you tell me where you got that? You are going to be so happy when it's all finished and what better place to be than in your own special room!

Daffycat said...

Oh my, it looks wonderful, Jackie! The TV is great...I could certainly disappear into that room!

Debbie said...

Wow, Jackie, this is a dream come true room. Enjoy.

Siobhán said...

Umm, no words except one. Wow.

imquilternity said...

WOW!! What a wonderful room. I just love being organized and finding just the right furniture. I'm v-e-r-y envious! Of course, if I can't have it, I'm glad that it's you that can! LOL

Simone de Klerk said...

I am totally impressed, Jackie, by the wonderful space you have! ANd so well organized. It must feel so great to be working there. Have many many great hours there, of which I am certain you will!