This is a crossover post with my fiber blog. Double posting? In a way, but with a difference. Here, it wraps up a project and another step toward building our homestead and fulfilling our dream. There, it signifies a beginning, a coming to terms with my dilemma (On Finding a Balance Between Work and Play). If you're interested in close-ups of shelf and drawer contents, and what's on the wall, you'll find more photos at my fiber blog.
The room (originally called the sun room) measures 20 feet by 9.5 feet. For years, it's been used for catch-all and storage, as we've upgraded and remodeled our old house. Part of it is my computer room / office. But I haven't needed much room for that, so the rest of the room has become my sewing room / studio. It's a little under 100 square feet, so it's small, but I think I've managed to find places for almost everything.
My little tour starts at the entrance to the room.
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| Cotton weaving yarns on the left-hand bookshelf, books on the right. |
The two shelving units face outward toward the office and form walls to help define my area. On the other side of the yarn shelves, is my worktable. It's multi-functional, for planning projects, cutting fabric, or sewing.
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| The table was a $40 thrift store find. |
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The drawers under the table hold more yarn, sewing, and weaving stuff. (Click here to see) |
I absolutely love the workshop light over the table. It gives me lots of light in the late evenings, which is when I do most of my weaving or sewing.
At the end of the table I found room for my button box.
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Button box, current weaving yarns, and the covers of my first two books. |
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My comfy thrift store sewing and reading chair, treadle sewing machine, and spinning wheel. The basket contains my boro & sashiko inspired barn jacket (pictures here). |
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| Measuring warp for the table loom. |
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More yarns, spinning fibers. ironing board, iron, and fabric cutting board. |
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Equipment and sewing thread are on the shelves on the left. The filing cabinet has folders of handouts & sewing patterns. |
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Top: boxed yarns & fibers, yarn swift & mending tote. Storage drawers: spinning, weaving, & crafting equipment Basket drawers: Knitting, crochet, and sewing items Stack of totes on right: spinning fibers & handspun yarns |
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| Fabrics are stored in the bottom of the cabinet. |
There are still things I haven't managed to find room for: my large floor loom, my tri-loom, half-a-dozen boxes of spinning fibers, and a trunk filled with my handwoven samples and fabrics. But, I've got it jam-packed with more than I thought I could, and for this photo shoot, it's neat and tidy! We all know that won't last long, but at least I have documentation that I did it once. 😜
It look great Leigh! Your creative talents will get put to good use in this cozy space.
ReplyDeleteDeb, I love this space. Everything there feeds my sense of creativity. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations,Leigh! What satisfaction you must feel when you walk into that room!
ReplyDeleteQuinn, absolutely! Especially because I've waited so long for it. I suppose it's a testimony to not giving up on a dream.
ReplyDeleteThis is a dream space now! It's enormous. The size of a New York apartment, literally. And places for all your fiber interests, great.
ReplyDeleteOnce you start working, yes, it won't look like this model place!
Fantastic! You have is still up brilliantly. I always tell my husband the way to a woman's heart is storage! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteBoud, I suppose 100 square feet is about the size of a modern apartment! I figured I'd better get lots of pix quick, while everything is neat and tidy. ;)
ReplyDeleteJenn, I agree! I'm always wrestling with storage space. We don't need much to live in, but to store everything we use for our lifestyle is another matter. :)
This looks great Leigh! And so much light. I love it.
ReplyDeleteA nice and comforting and inviting room! Now, I have some clothes that need mending, I saw the sewing machine! I am sure you are going to have a lot of nice days in there, a perfect winter and rainy day enclave.
ReplyDeleteKevin, I have piles of mending! LOL.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a wonderful space. Right now I get evenings there after supper, but this winter I will use it a lot. I enjoy the busyness of summer, but I'm looking forward to that.
Very nicely done! Congrats on one more project off the list! Always feels good.
ReplyDeleteGood job! Now use it, girl!
ReplyDeleteAgent X, thank you! And yes, completing another project feels very good indeed.
ReplyDeleteSue, thanks! And I'm just getting warmed up to using it. :)
It's perfect! I love how you've placed everything. A perfect place to work and cozy enough to just sit and relax. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Henny! It's definitely my happy place. :)
ReplyDeletewhat an accomplishment! It looks like a delightful space. I have a Dorothy table loom that looks similar to yours, but did you say it was a Mighty Wolf loom? I have three looms and limited space...hmmm, but the idea of parting with any of them hasn't yet hit me. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteDebby, I think I was the most motivated for this room than I have been for any of the others. :)
ReplyDeleteThe table loom pictured is a Rasmussen. My first loom was a Schacht Mighty Wolf, but after I got my 8-shaft Glimakra countermarche, I sold the Schacht. The Rasmussen was gifted to me by a very dear friend because I didn't have room to set up the Glimakra. I paid the postage and am thrilled to be weaving again! I still plan to set up the Glimakra and use it again, once we finally get that last bedroom finished!
That’s exciting.! I’ll enjoy seeing that. Loom repair is on my “to do” list . I’m working through projects and rooms to create space and get to it. I picked up the Dorothy at a thrift shop for $15. It needs a couple parts , like a beater bar, The internet is great for locating that stuff thankfully.
DeleteThe feeling of absolutely unequivocally crossing off a project from the long list is the best feeling in the world!
ReplyDeleteEd, absolutely. Especially when the project yields so much purpose and joy. :)
ReplyDeleteYou must sew A LOT!
ReplyDeleteSandi, actually, I'm more focused on weaving. :) It's wonderful to get back to it as a creative outlet. Sewing too, but I'm a weaver at heart.
ReplyDeleteGoatldi, is that you? What a find on the Dorothy! Even at $15 plus replacement part costs, it's a huge bargain. And I agree about the internet. How did we ever get along without it? lol
Leigh, I love that you have so much light. And congratulations on a finished project!
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(I receive nothing for this. I am just the beneficiary of many of their books. Also, if you sign up for their mailing list, you get a 20% coupon for later use.)
TB, that's a great sale, thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteAlways happy to have another project done, especially on the house, since it tends to be lower on the priority list. Only one more room to go!
Your sewing room looks wonderful, Leigh! It's so well organized! It's bursting with potential creative projects! Happy week to you!
ReplyDeleteFundy Blue, thank you! At least it's organized once. :)
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have a sacred space to pursue your passion! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteDaisy, it's been something I planned for since we moved here. I just never dreamed it would take so long!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteYAHOOO!!!!
ReplyDeleteI need a couple large plastic drawer things but cannot fond them.
Looks Amazing!
TB, yes, the light is fantastic. Because of all our trees, most of the house is somewhat dark and not conducive to project work. This room is just the place. :)
ReplyDeleteSerenity, I can relate! That's been my life for the past decade. Now, I'm finding things I forgot I had. :)
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