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Judi in Ohio 03-30-2010 07:23 PM


Originally Posted by lots2do
Judi-
Would love to see some pictures of your tool cabinet etc.
lots2do

I will get some pictures.
Thanks for asking
Judi

The pitz 03-30-2010 08:56 PM

I have an under-the-cabinet small TV that plays DVD's as well. I can play any music that calms me. Lots of containers for on-going projects that are clearly marked. Oh and also, for my small dog...a bed that sits right up on the sewing cabinet so he can see what I'm doing.

JoanneS 03-30-2010 09:13 PM

*A yoga mat (thick and cheap) at the cutting table will save your feet and back. Bought mine at Walmart.
*Surge protector strip for sewing machines/sergers/Ott light.
*Wide top for ironing board for ironing fabric yardage.
*If you're lucky enough to have a closet with sliding doors, use it for your fabric - easiest way to keep the sun from fading it - just close the doors. I put floor to ceiling shelves in mine.
*Use Rubbermaid lazy susans on the TOP shelf(or a shelf that's an easy reach for YOU)for things I don't use often - like spray starch, spray adhesive, spray water bottles. I keep jars of safety pins, buttons etc there, too.

Miss Purple Shoes 03-31-2010 01:13 AM

Plenty of light, a good power supply, loads and loads of storage. Then as my sewing room is also my dream room I would add Donny Osmond on CD and my border terrier Branston. Ahh perfect!

mjsylvstr 03-31-2010 04:11 AM

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I have most all the sewing "stuff" needed but I also have a desk with my computer, phone, printer and TV.....

I do enjoy a break every so often and with the computer so handy, I can check-in with all QB friends

I do have a question or two every so often, and you are the first ones I think of for a reply to it and then about high noon, it's the "Y&R", so that TV is a must.

Other than that, I am a happy camper in my little out of the way room.

MaryJane

got to keep in touch with outside world
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Y&R time.....
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tkhooper 03-31-2010 04:37 AM

When I moved into my place I knew the medium sized bedroom was for sleeping, the small bedroom was for an office, and the master suite was my craftroom.

So far I have my design wall, 2 walkin closets, one shelving unit, a hope chest (I've wanted one since I was in my teens now I have one, a half a century later lol).

My next plan is to hunt for two dressers that I'll lay a 4x8 sheet of finished plywood on for a top. That will be my cuttingboard. I'll put molding around the sides so nothing catches on the edges of the plywood. With this plan I'll have plenty of storage for everything.

Being a hand quilter I have a floor model pvc pipe quilting frame that I just love.

puck116 03-31-2010 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by brushandthimble
for the Avente, Wet erase markers, dry erase board and markers.
These are all things I have and use at my frame.

I don't have a frame quilting system yet, but I use a piece of glass/plexiglass and dry erase markers. I place the glass over the block or area I want to quilt and practice a quilting pattern and erase and practice until I like what I see.

glass with pattern
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mini quilt quilted
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judi wess 03-31-2010 05:45 AM

Hooray!!! The room will become your "Happy Place". My suggestion is all of the things mentioned above and a design wall. I like to keep mine up but can take it down if needed. Make it at least 60 inches wide and place it where you can view it from at least 5' away.

brushandthimble 03-31-2010 05:50 AM


Originally Posted by puck116

Originally Posted by brushandthimble
for the Avente, Wet erase markers, dry erase board and markers.
These are all things I have and use at my frame.

I don't have a frame quilting system yet, but I use a piece of glass/plexiglass and dry erase markers. I place the glass over the block or area I want to quilt and practice a quilting pattern and erase and practice until I like what I see.

Wrap the edges of the glass with tape so as not to mark on the quilt.

puck116 03-31-2010 06:20 AM

Good idea. My husband had already suggested that (for safety), but I hadn't gotten around to it. I've only used this once.


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