Welcome to my studio . . .
I am so glad you stopped by! I hope you enjoy your visit.
You are
coming into what I call my little paradise on earth. I spend all the time I can in my studio . . .
sometimes sewing, sometimes creating, and sometimes just sitting and drinking
coffee. It is so special to me and I
would like to share my space with you. This space was a long time in coming as working, owning a business, being a wife, mother, and grandmother was more important at that time of my life. But when we retired 7 years ago, my dream finally came true.
Come into my studio from the garage. . .
From this area you will see through both of my little rooms.
If you turn to your left, you will be facing the double windows which allow so much natural light in. But alas, would not
cooperate with my camera and flash, so I closed the blinds and this is what I
got. I also use the top of the fabric storage area for some of my creations. Below the windows is a fabric scrap
storage that my husband had built for me.
(I have 3 total.) And I just love
them. Now, if only I would just fold the
scraps and put them back neatly instead of cramming them in … well it would
look better!
Turning to
your left you will see my OLD desk. It
is loaded with lots of notes, pictures, my stuff. It really is not as function as a corner desk
would be, but I love my antiques and for now it serves me well.
Directly
across from my desk is the TV and more scrap fabric storage. I use the TV for music and my wonderful
Interweave Videos.
By the
double windows, I have one inspiration board and one of my favorite creations
(idea from Alisa Burke of alisaburke.blogspot.com)
a mobile. I made one for my great
grandchild and liked it so much, I made me one, too. I have really enjoyed it. And some of my threads for quilting and yarn for knitting and crocheting.
Entering
into the next area under the arch (oh, and my husband built the cornices over
the window and the wide arch) is where I have my cutting table and beloved
sewing machine. Along with more books,
fat quarter storage, and sewing essentials.
I am also a
fan of modern quilting and quilter, Elizabeth Hartman. You can find her at OhFransson.com. One of the classes that I take on Craftsy.com
she demonstrated how to make a great ironing surface. This surface is so much better than a
standing ironing board as it is a sturdy board (I used MDF) covered with
batting, Thinsulate, and canvas. I love
it and rarely ever use my old ironing board.
Here’s one
of my KnitClutches up close . . .
And this is how it works . . .
It is wonderful to use to take your
Knitting and Crochet projects with
you!
Now going
into the Paper/Painting/Card Making/Mixed Media area you will see the desk and
shelves that I use for storing some of supplies for crafting.
I have a
free standing shelf, bookcase, and built-in to house some of my rubber stamps,
shape punches, glues, paints, etc.
I have a
tall cabinet that I store other supplies and frequently used items.
And finally,
I needed a design wall and after this little tour you can see that I did not
have a wall space big enough so I borrowed a wall in our guest bedroom. More walking, but problem solved.
All of my cabinets were built by a local cabinet maker, Johnny Baker of Baker
Cabinets in Bogart, Georgia.
I hope you
have enjoyed visiting my space. Please
come back and visit my blog to see what I am creating in my Studio. Have a great day!
“You know you are a Quilter if your ironing
board is always set up, but you never
iron clothes.”
