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INviting I don't think so. it is very messy >But I think my problem with not wanting to go in there is I feel like im in a tiny dark dungon. i get lonesome done ther all by myself :)
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Such a good reminder! Because my sewing room is so tiny, and I have so much sewing/quilting supplies and equipment, it gets messed up very easily. After every several projects I try to organize and regroup before starting on another one. Not major cleaning, but just putting up the spools of thread, folding fabric, putting away patterns etc; kind of like wiping the table before you serve the next meal. There is no danger of it ever looking too organized though because of the limited space and the amount of stuff. It will forever have that lived in look:-)
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I am always welcome in my sewing room. Of course, there may not be room for visitors, and the pups, and then I tidy up and get right back at it. The clutter is something that says I am accomplishing an art
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I have that Singer Sewing Machine Book and every once in a while I pull it out and wonder what Mr. Singer would have thought about me sewing in my pjs or my robe all day or all night?
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My sewing space is never perfect, mainly due to size...small for sure. It's the other chaos I can't stand.When bed is made, dishes done & bathrm clean....then I can sew. :-)
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Originally Posted by quiltinghere
The other night I noticed my sewing area was a disaster zone with STUFF laying allll over the place.
(I'd been busy in it lately :) ;-) ) It didn't 'invite' me to sit and relax and work on any sewy/quilty thing :shock: :shock: So I TIDIED UP my sewing area for a couple of hours. I went from here to there and put things where they belonged. Emptied the trash. Combined 2 boxes of like fabric into 1 larger box. Cleared off my horizontal surfaces. Even sorted out my threads into like color groups (blues, whites, blacks, etc). You know that type of clean up. Last night I felt 'invited' to start a project in this cleaned up sewing area where everything was in the place it belonged. I had clean, open horizontal surfaces where I could spread out the new project and not lose any of it. It was SOOOO NICE!!!! It was SOOOOO ENJOYABLE to work in the area. Just thought I'd pass that on in case you don't feel 'invited' into your own sewing area. |
Originally Posted by mar32428
Originally Posted by quiltinghere
The other night I noticed my sewing area was a disaster zone with STUFF laying allll over the place.
(I'd been busy in it lately :) ;-) ) It didn't 'invite' me to sit and relax and work on any sewy/quilty thing :shock: :shock: So I TIDIED UP my sewing area for a couple of hours. I went from here to there and put things where they belonged. Emptied the trash. Combined 2 boxes of like fabric into 1 larger box. Cleared off my horizontal surfaces. Even sorted out my threads into like color groups (blues, whites, blacks, etc). You know that type of clean up. Last night I felt 'invited' to start a project in this cleaned up sewing area where everything was in the place it belonged. I had clean, open horizontal surfaces where I could spread out the new project and not lose any of it. It was SOOOO NICE!!!! It was SOOOOO ENJOYABLE to work in the area. Just thought I'd pass that on in case you don't feel 'invited' into your own sewing area. |
My room is inviting. It's inviting me to come in and clean! I guess that is why I can't settle on a new project. I need to clean up from the last one.
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My sewing room is inviting only to me..... oh, and the grandchildren. They always seem to find things to fool with -- and of course they like to turn on the TV and sit at the sewing machine to watch. :o)
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My sewing room is inviting only to me..... oh, and the grandchildren. They always seem to find things to fool with -- and of course they like to turn on the TV and sit at the sewing machine to watch. :o)
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My sewing room is so small and so compact, that one thing out of place and it looks like a disaster! The only way to get more space is to invade another room - been thinking a lot about it lately!!!LOL
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Originally Posted by canuckninepatch
Originally Posted by quiltinghere
The other night I noticed my sewing area was a disaster zone with STUFF laying allll over the place.
(I'd been busy in it lately :) ;-) ) It didn't 'invite' me to sit and relax and work on any sewy/quilty thing :shock: :shock: So I TIDIED UP my sewing area for a couple of hours. I went from here to there and put things where they belonged. Emptied the trash. Combined 2 boxes of like fabric into 1 larger box. Cleared off my horizontal surfaces. Even sorted out my threads into like color groups (blues, whites, blacks, etc). You know that type of clean up. Last night I felt 'invited' to start a project in this cleaned up sewing area where everything was in the place it belonged. I had clean, open horizontal surfaces where I could spread out the new project and not lose any of it. It was SOOOO NICE!!!! It was SOOOOO ENJOYABLE to work in the area. Just thought I'd pass that on in case you don't feel 'invited' into your own sewing area. |
My sewing room is usually inviting. I love sitting in there and frequently just sit in there even when Im not sewing.
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My sewing room is a disaster as well, and it seems like I don't really get enough done. I think you have hit upon the answer. Thanks for the suggestion. Time to do the housework.
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Originally Posted by seamstome
My sewing room is usually inviting. I love sitting in there and frequently just sit in there even when Im not sewing.
I do sit in my room and stare at the fabrics when I am between projects. It keeps me calm and sane. |
I seem to be the "out of sight, out of mind" kind of personality. I straighten up after a project, but I need to see things so I remember what I've got!
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When my project is done I pick up everything and prepare for the next. But I usually tidy up each time I'm done for the day. Stuff all over gets me upset.
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Originally Posted by tlrnhi
I organized my room, now I can't find a darn thing and I don't feel comfortable in it.
So, I started a small project, pulling things out and "messing up" a little and I'm right back at home. Guess I love chaos...... |
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I love my sewing room. I took over my youngest son's room right after he was married! He came back from his honeymoon and they came over. Neither one could believe what I did. I painted the walls-put flowers on them!! and moved in big time with all my sewing stuff. They said "boy you didn't waste any time!!" When my room gets messy though then it is discouraging, so I have to get the gumtion to clean it. I posted here a couple of pictures.
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Originally Posted by Matilda
I love my sewing room. I took over my youngest son's room right after he was married! He came back from his honeymoon and they came over. Neither one could believe what I did. I painted the walls-put flowers on them!! and moved in big time with all my sewing stuff. They said "boy you didn't waste any time!!" When my room gets messy though then it is discouraging, so I have to get the gumtion to clean it. I posted here a couple of pictures.
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Great room! I also took over our son's room. Just finished it up with new paint and flooring. I am enjoying it so much!
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Well, my sewing room is inviting to me, but not to others that are neat-nics.
I have a large sewing room, 14.5' x 40', plus a 12'x12' storage room with shelving units. The last 4 years I have not been able to really get into lifting, cleaning nor even sewing or knitting on my machines. I'm sure you all know how any flat surface becomes a magnet. Daughters have offered to help but this is something I want to do myself. The way I have been feeling better the last two weeks I feel pretty sure that I'm going to be able to start sewing like I used to. I am so anxious to be able to spend hours in my "inviting" sewing room. The trade off is that my stash has been growing. I love those online fabric stores! Ya'all drop in for coffee and some sewing time with me. |
Originally Posted by Joyce
Well, my sewing room is inviting to me, but not to others that are neat-nics.
I have a large sewing room, 14.5' x 40', plus a 12'x12' storage room with shelving units. The last 4 years I have not been able to really get into lifting, cleaning nor even sewing or knitting on my machines. I'm sure you all know how any flat surface becomes a magnet. Daughters have offered to help but this is something I want to do myself. The way I have been feeling better the last two weeks I feel pretty sure that I'm going to be able to start sewing like I used to. I am so anxious to be able to spend hours in my "inviting" sewing room. The trade off is that my stash has been growing. I love those online fabric stores! Ya'all drop in for coffee and some sewing time with me. Our sewing rooms/space needs to be inviting to each owner. So long as we like what we have and can be happy in that working space. Perhaps it is not all that we would like it to be but it suits. That is what is most important. I just made a full pot of coffee! Come on over! |
Matilda- the flowers, the thread (oh, I've never seen it dispayed like that...so lovely and so much!) and the computer monitor that matches the flowers.
You have a very nice space...it seems to be inviting me in! |
Originally Posted by featherweight
I love organization. I pick up before leaving my sewing room for the day. That way I get to start in a neat sewing room the next day.
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OK Joyce and Mathilda, I can smell that coffee waaayy down here. Wish I could join you.
The only thing I wish I had IN my sewing room is a table top -- preferably one clear of clutter. |
I have to keep mine cleaned up, it drives me nuts if I don't clean up after each project.
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I have to have it clean as well. I just can't stand to go in there with everything a mess. Makes me really stress, and not want to be there. So I straighten up before I leave it every day. The current project and it's "stuff" stays out, but everything else goes back to its "place" so I can find it next time.
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Okay, Matilda and GailG, we can have our cyber coffee break together.
Matilda, you and I can actually have coffee together. By this fall I would like to get my sewing room cleaned up to where it is my sewing room again instead of a drop off for everybody's "stuff". Then I would like for those close enough to have a get together. We actually have quite a few of us close together, and some who don't mind driving. I have a number of different machines and would be happy to share including my knitting machines. I love teaching and would be happy to share "how to do's". |
At the moment mine must be very inviting cause I have 2 of my daughters, my son, my son-in-law and my Dh here in with me. They are all on computers, three of them are playing a game with each other, One's researching wedding stuff and Dh took a break (that's why I'm on here right now) He was playing a game on this computer. My son has taken over a quarter of my sewing desk for his laptop.
I love having everyone here in the room with me!!!! |
Joyce, I am looking forward to the coffee!
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My sewing room is very inviting and pretty. Even non quilters like to hang out there and poke around looking at my fabric and how I cleverly store things.
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My poor sewing room is a war-zone. I had to move my sewing machines into the living room because of the addition we are building onto our house and the sewing room will become the hall/storage area. I am losing my sewing room :(
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I have always sewed in a small area that was organized chaos. Now that I have a small sewing room, guess what, it is still the same. I like to just go in and root out a project and sew away. Doesn't bother me that it is quite a mess.
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My sewing room or studio is not inviting-but I'm working on it between other projects and life interfering. My dream is to have it be a place where i can invite friends in to see where i create and maybe inspire them to join in this addiction.
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Originally Posted by JenniePenny
My sewing room is very inviting and pretty. Even non quilters like to hang out there and poke around looking at my fabric and how I cleverly store things.
I have just spent 2 to 3 hours cleaning up my space. Looks much more inviting now, even to me:) |
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Well not too bad but unfortunately I have three rather large quilts laying out on the floor. I am piecing two and DD the other. We need a place to put them so we know what part to sew where. Drives me crazy! I NEED a display wall bad.
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Originally Posted by JenniePenny
My sewing room is very inviting and pretty. Even non quilters like to hang out there and poke around looking at my fabric and how I cleverly store things.
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Well not too bad but unfortunately I have three rather large quilts laying out on the floor. I am piecing two and DD the other. We need a place to put them so we know what part to sew where. Drives me crazy! I NEED a display wall bad.
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haven't got a sewing room, machine/bat in kitchen on extending table------cosy with aga.
sew anywhere with an easy chair, sitting/parlour or garden room. all fabric kept [haphazardly] upstairs in large bedroom!!! |
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