Believe it or not my favorite hand sewing area is just 3 feet west of my sewing machine! LOL Comfy chair, good light, easy access to anything I may need, sewing table is right in front of me if I need to rest large project, radio softly playing on a country rock station. (I don't really care for TV) Safe side table for my tea, coffee, or on a really stressful day, wine. LOL Can't hear the phone from there so leave a message if DH doesn't answer.