mimi=17

I hope u get it like u want. A happy quilter will get more sewing done , good luck.

lizzy

Set up your table in the dining room and enjoy all the positives. . Pretend you are going on a quilting retreat. What is it that you would have to have to sew and bring those items downstairs in a plastic storage container or sewing tote bag.
You will enjoy your sewing time and get certain projects done. If you forgot something, the break in sitting and the extra exercise in movement would help you. Good luck!

nancyw

I have my sewing table and Ironing board in one room , my cutting table and boxes of projects and some rulers and tool in another roo and I store my fabric and books in the basement, two stories down.

cindynvb

Are you sure there's no way to arrange the upstairs room to feel comfortable? Having the sewing machine downstairs and your sewing stuff upstairs sounds like a real pain.
Cindy

DonnaC

You know ladies, I think this will also help me with my tendency to get distracted. I start on one project, look around the room and see something else, do a little on that one, then decide to cut pieces for a third project....I'm sure some of you do the same thing! At least if I have to bring my current project downstairs with me, I won't be enticed by something else before I make significant progress on the task at hand!

weezie

Downstairs (an entire, but smallish room) is my fabric storage, cutting table and all cutting needs, L-shaped corner tables w/machine for quilting, lightbox, marking utensils, extra machines, patterns & books, design wall, and other quilt-y odds & ends. Upstairs (sharing with bedroom furniture) is the machine I use to piece and for machine embroidery, adjacent to my computer where all ME designs are stored, my ironing board, most of my thread of all types, iron/steamer, and a shelf unit with more odds & ends. I've had this set-up for many years and I like it very well. The trips up and down the stairs do not bother me and generally are not so frequent as to be exhausting. I often carry assembled, pinned but not sewn, blocks upstairs on felt covered stryrofoam boards. The quilt I'm assembling now is all cut, so all the pieces have travelled upstairs together in a pizza box.

quiltingdoe

Just pretend the upstairs room is a closet to store all your stuff.
You could have a small cutting board downstairs for "emergencies", but do most of the cutting upstairs.
I'd love to have the space for your arrangement.
Happy Quilting!

DonnaC

I moved the sewing table/cabinet downstairs today - hooray! Now to go through all my notions, and bring the necessities downstairs. My cabinet has plenty of room for storage, and the machine stores on a shelf underneath, so I can keep it all neat. I'm also going to make myself a portable ironing table from a plastic table (an idea I got from Misty's Mom on this board) and will keep that folded up downstairs behind the bathroom door until I need it. That will enable me to keep my actual ironing board upstairs (I do have to iron my clothes for work too... boo hoo... LOL ).

onegrannykay

I travel to my out-of-state sister and weekly club events. I had to learn to organize my most used supplies into a open sewing caddie. After trial and effort - I have revised my caddie's contents. The caddie and tote bags that I have (borrowed) designed hold,1) large rulers, small ironing pad and 18x36, 12x18? cutting board; 2) a craft box or ziplocks (love em) holds fabrics or my pre-cut quilt pieces. I have a very large plastic tray that I lay out the pieces for chain stitching /assembly. All of these portable containers could be easily taken or/then packed away anywhere - as needed. You should sew where you feel most inspired!I too have sewed all over the house at various times. I am in the process of setting up a newly vacant bedroom as my sewing room. So, I'm trying to organize/combine/discard old stashes - some from my mom and grand mom. Don't worry about company - they will want to see what your working on anyway!

Divokittysmom

My thoughts are,... if you want it to work.. you will find out a way to make it work! I think it's a fabulous idea,personally! I would be tempted to keep your actual sewing notions with your sewing machine in your new space, after a few trips you will begin to know what you need right beside you. You could set up a 'mini' ironing space if you don't want an ironing board right beside you..some folks re purpose a tv tray for a mini ironing area. Perhaps by the time you get all your notions etc right by your new sewing area, the only thing you would have to do is use your upstairs space for storage and cutting.... JMHO
Good luck! I think it would work!