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Originally Posted by laurlync (Post 6633277)

I have a separate room for my longarm and fabric collection, but all my piecing is done in the living/dining/kitchen area which is all open with an island in the middle. My cutting mat is on the island, my ironing board is along one wall and my sewing machine sits behind the love seat flanked by drawer units. And just a couple months ago, I turned the wall behind the sewing machine into a design wall! I love the design wall there because the "decorations" are constantly changing and, if I want to hide a miss-mash of quilt blocks (from working on multiple quilts), I can just hang a quilt or top right over what's there. I figure visitors just come and go, but I Live there!

I think that your last sentence sums it all up perfectly!! I agree 100%.

Guests rarely come to front door and i have turned the “formal” living room space in to my sewing studio.
It is constantly changing its layout. Recently got a Qnique longarm so had to move some shelving; but its so heavy we have not had the right help to get it moved completely out. Sewers can generally sew around any mess or confusion!!

I took over the guest bedroom, has a great big window, great lighting and I can see the birds, and other creatures. The room was just sitting empty most of the time, what a waste of space. So we bought a sofa sleeper to put in the room and I can shove my stuff to the other end when guests come. If will have to do or there are hotels nearby.