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I'm in this midst of deciding where in my house to set up my quilting. I only had a quilting "area" previously and now with kids moving out I have a choice of two rooms and I'm having difficulty deciding. Here's the dilemna....
Room A is 14.5' x 9' (130 sq.ft.), on the second floor with one window which provides nice natural light. Room B is 10.8' x 19' (205 sq.ft.), on the lower level with two windows but not as much natural light available (as it's on the lower level). So small room with nice natural light, versus very large room with not as much natural light. Which do you think you would prefer? |
I'd take the larger room. Natural light is nice, but prolonged exposure to sunlight can fade some fabrics. I'm in a 11x10 room now and while it was great to begin with, I am rapidly running out of room! :|
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go big!
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I'd probably go with the lower level, just because I do a lot of getting up and doing other things too. Running up and down stairs would kill my knees.
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Use both!! Tee-hee!!
Do you like climbing the stairs? Are you normally upstairs or downstairs? Where do you like to hang out? I like to be close to the washer and dryer so I can multi-task, but that's just me! |
i would go for the largest room, extra lighting can always be added , and you don't want too much natural light shining on your fabrics anyway. for me its all about space :) i started in the smaller available room in my house, and within months was moving everything again should have gone with the extra space in the first place. :)
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Go big.
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I'd go big.
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I would be taking both. One for my stash and the other for quilting.
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Which one is closest to the bathroom?
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Oh the bigger one. You can always add some lamps.
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I think i'd go with the lower level.
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If by lower level you mean main level - I'd go with that. If by basement, I'd have to ask how warm is it in the winter and will you have a way to heat it to a comfortable level (my situation now).
I'd also take the larger room and add more lighting options. Remember mirrors reflect light too so if you can add one or two to the walls that will help. Is the second floor near where someone may be sleeping while you sneak in early morning or late night sewing? Guess I'd have to say lower level |
I think you'll be able to set up the different stations better in the large room. Ott lights provide good light. I have a heavy curtain keeping the natural light out of my room.
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lower level & larger room ~ never fails... I get to my sewing room and somebody rings the doorbell.. it takes me forever to get to the door because of stairs, plus... the more room, the better :)
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I would choose the downstairs room. Reason being, going up and down stairs can eventually wear down your legs and knees. I would use the upstairs room for storage.
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If the lower level is the basement I would go with the smaller room. I have a full basement but would not like working in it. It just depends on what you have.
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room A, proper natural light makes all the difference.
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Originally Posted by DebraK
go big!
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Originally Posted by PJL
I'm in this midst of deciding where in my house to set up my quilting. I only had a quilting "area" previously and now with kids moving out I have a choice of two rooms and I'm having difficulty deciding. Here's the dilemna....
Room A is 14.5' x 9' (130 sq.ft.), on the second floor with one window which provides nice natural light. Room B is 10.8' x 19' (205 sq.ft.), on the lower level with two windows but not as much natural light available (as it's on the lower level). ok...my post not showing lol...I said I prefer not to use the stairs...I have 10,000 sq ft to play in and all the rooms have great natural light, although I still use artificial as well. My big question is do I have to worry when I have the fireplaces lit? Downstairs personally...but that is cause I can't do stairs. I love natural light, but for fabrics it would seem a bad thing:) So small room with nice natural light, versus very large room with not as much natural light. Which do you think you would prefer? |
Originally Posted by renee765
Which one is closest to the bathroom?
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Originally Posted by PJL
I'm in this midst of deciding where in my house to set up my quilting. I only had a quilting "area" previously and now with kids moving out I have a choice of two rooms and I'm having difficulty deciding. Here's the dilemna....
Room A is 14.5' x 9' (130 sq.ft.), on the second floor with one window which provides nice natural light. Room B is 10.8' x 19' (205 sq.ft.), on the lower level with two windows but not as much natural light available (as it's on the lower level). I prefer not tu\o use stairs if I don't have too. but then again, i have 10,000 sq feet to play in and all the rooms have great natural light. my only question is do i have to worry about when I have the fireplaces going? So small room with nice natural light, versus very large room with not as much natural light. Which do you think you would prefer? |
big Big BIG!
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I would definitely take the larger room.
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
I would be taking both. One for my stash and the other for quilting.
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Take the larger one. Quilters never have enough space!!!
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wow ~ why didn't I think of that ~ you both are so right! take them both :)
Originally Posted by Queen
Originally Posted by cjomomma
I would be taking both. One for my stash and the other for quilting.
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WOW!!! :shock: You get to choose?! :lol: :lol: Oh, to have that "dilemma"!!!!! :lol: 8-)
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Originally Posted by Queen
Originally Posted by cjomomma
I would be taking both. One for my stash and the other for quilting.
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Go with the bigger room, add more lights, and enjoy spreading out more :D:D:D
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
I would be taking both. One for my stash and the other for quilting.
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Go big girl!
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Larger room most definitely! You will be surprised at how quickly it fills up!
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I'd definitely go with the larger room and provide additional lighting for it. Good luck on your choice.
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Go with the bigger room. Add lamps for additional lighting. You can never have enough room for quilting fabric/stash!! Think big.
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LOL, both!
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I agree with lower level for your main sewing area. You may want to use the upstairs room at times too. My DM had her quilting frames set up, up stairs. She did her sewing downstairs!
Enjoy yourself! :thumbup: :D |
lower level, larger room
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I agree. Use both. Take the upstairs for the sewing and peicing room. and take downstairs for fabric storage and quilting . this can be done if you have more than one machine. if you can only have one then I say go with the larger of the two. you can always make more light in a room than space.
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I've gone large :shock: and I don't miss the natural light bc I cover my stash shelves anyway!
Sounds like the lower level is more convenient too! |
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