I put my sewing machine at one end of the living room way behind the sofa where I can see the TV and talk to my DH if only he'd wear his hearing aid. I have an obvious sewing corner set up with ironing board, thread storage, no stash and when people come on they comment on my hobby. However, we're retired, and my hobby is more important to me than keeping the house ready for entertainment and I am also spending time with DH - at least in the same room. Works for us. He'll go to the LQS but he reads a book the whole time he's there. He takes a book everyplace we go shopping because I shop longer than he does. He will buy 5 items from a 15 item list, and say "I couldn't find the rest." then sit down and start reading. He really just doesn't want me driving his truck! LOL