My husand bought a 12x20 building with a loft. It has a ceiling fan, carpet and lots of space. My space! Yay! Can't wait to get everything into it. I just wanted to share with you all. I need advice on how to "furnish" it.

Wow, is the building going to be close to your house

can you have sew days with other quilters???

be sure to have a big design wall and plenty of electrical,

good lighting

please take pictures of your building now and while you are getting it all set up for your memory book

now you can say you have a quilt studio

Ohhh, lucky you! I saw some of these at a Mennonite store recently and suggested just that to DH. No luck yet, though. Can't wait to see how yours comes along!

It is right beside our house so I can walk out the front door and into the building. I plan on putting little steps from the house to the building. It has electrical outlets all around it. Pictures is a good idea.

I can't wait to see it - I've been mulling the same thing over in my head. I have a nice room now, but if I moved out into a separate building my husband could have my room for a workshop and wouldn't have to walk outside in the winter.

Congratulations!

congratz!!! Have fun getting it set up just how you like it :)

Light color on the walls. Pale yellow or white would be my choice.

How lucky u are! Lots lighting. Air-conditioning. Comfy chairs!!

Sounds great, enjoy.

How fun for you. SOunds like a great place you'll have for your quilting hobby. Pictures sound good. You'll get lots of help here.

What a wonderful place for you to sew.

Can t wait to see pictures.....!!!!! post before and after !!!

Well let's see....half of it should have carpet to be warm for the winter and the other half (sewing and cutting are) should be wood flooring since it would be easier to clean and you won't lose too many pins in the carpet.....

Make sure on the carpet are you have a nice couch or comfy chair for you to sit and relax with some applique or hand work with a tv in front of you... Also don't forget to have a huge cutting table that is at least 4'x8' (hubby can easily make it with material from the hardware store)....

hmmm...let me think what else...oh don't forget to hang you favorite quilts all over the walls so every direction you turn you will feast your eyes and feel proud :-D

ok i think this is enough for now :-D

I will right over with my van packed full of MY stuff to help you celebrate this space..heheheh

That is a dream come true.

Lucky YOU! :D:D:D

How about a spare bed or 2 for some quilter friends you know.

We would love to see the inside and the outside!

congrats.. and good luck

Pictures, we want to see pictures!!!

Wow that is almost as big as my back room so I know you will have lots of space. I have a king size bed and a double bed plus shelves a dining table to sew on and a smaller drop leaf. There is also a few dining chairs in there and a TV cabinet. I think you can put anything you want in your building.

Color me green with envy! YAY for YOU!!

I would love to have you. Wouldn't it be fun if we could all get together? :lol:

YES....I just hosted a mini retreat this weekend at the Baymont hotel here in Enid..it was GREAT fun....

yes pictures please

Congratulations!!! Pictures?

Here it is, the before pics. :lol:

Wow - that is really neat. I bet you'll be very productive in it once it's set up!

That is just fabulous!!!!!

How about a sign on the front door, "Keep out family, I am thinking and quilting" or something like that. Have a separate phone line and don't give the number to everyone. Go out there just to get away.
Or maybe this is what I would need. Sounds like I need a little "me" time doesn't it.

You are a very lucky person and take. your time and make it perfect just for you so it will be a place you will enjoy for a very long time. Enjoy Hope to see pictures of the progress.
doglover

We are going to put shelves and a table down one side and maybe the back. I've been getting it set in my head how I want it. You can see all my storage boxes full of mostly scraps and other sewing supplies not used very often in the loft. Oh, my I get tired thinking of moving all that "stuff". :lol:

My DH just built me a 20x24 "quilt shack"...I love it. We're working on the shelving and cabinets now. Can't wait to get in there and sort thru my stash. :)

I am very blessed by God. My dh has worked so hard to get it set up. So much work to get it leveled and underpinned. He's so good.
Yes, I need alone time sometimes. I am going to share with dh. His leather sewing machine is going in there too. He needs his space, too. ;)

Isn't it exciting?!

I would love to see pics, too. I need ideas on the shelving and sewing area.

Oh wow, It looks great.I'm sure you will be up and quilting soon!

oooh - how fun its going to be filling it up! We all envy you.

Can't wait to see the pics !! Enjoy

Sweet.
Now I want one.