You are about to see my new space. If you are claustrophobic, you might feel a little cramped. LOL. You will see how to pack a lot into a not so large space. I don't have my pegboard hung up yet but everything else is as it is going to stay. You will notice on my drawing table my thread and ribbon holders, which will be hung on the pegboard. I have made an ironing surface that can be used on my drawing table when it is adjusted down flat. For larger ironing needs, I use the back room. In the footwell of the desk you will see a large plastic bag. This holds the strips I have cut for my DGS's quilt which I am ready to start piecing now. A few strips are on the sewing desk beside my lovely new sewing machine!!!

I love your desk did you paint it?

It looks like you have made really good use of your space. Can't wait to see what you create!

Never thought of using a CD cab. good idea!

`FQs in a CD holder - you've given me an idea I can use!
Love the way you've maximized use of your space.

What a great space!! And so many different diversions..beading, painting, quilting!! I love it!!

Love your sewing/quilting/crafting area! Especially like the fabric storage - is it a display case? You said the glass doors are up and I would love to have something that would keep some of the dust out.

Congrats on your new baby!

Looks nice and tidy! New machine looks nice...what kind is it? Your fabric stash looks like you have plenty!!! I am sure you are going to enjoy your space.

I didn't paint the desk. We found it like that at a used furniture store and I fell in love with it.
Check thrift stores for the CD storage units. I got that great wooden one that spins for only $4.99 and the black plastic one was 99 cents. I already had that little wicker bench and it just happened to fit perfectly on top of it.

I have never bought a FQ except those in the basket that I got at Tuesday Morning for very low prices. Way less than a dollar each. Because I deconstruct clothing, pillow shams, cases, etc. I just fold fabrics that are FQ size and put them in the CD cabinets.

You've done an awesome job!

My storage cabinets are recycled metal (gov't. issue) attorney's bookshelfs. Each section is a seperate unit, I have 4. Regular Atty. bookshelfs are usually nice wood, but they all have the doors that lift up and slide in at the top. Originally they were gray metal. When I got them they were covered with contact paper in really bad shape. My DH stripped them and painted them pretty for me.

My new machine is a Kenmore which is made my Janome.

You'll enjoy it I still have the first janome I bought when they were called New Home. Have bought two more since.

I'd like to add that everything was done an a strict budget. All of my plastic storage bins are thrift store or yard sale finds. I have been collecting them all summer. My fabric storage units were also a yard sale find for only ten dollars. My metal sewing desk I got at a church sale for two dollars. I already had the wooden desk, the bookshelves, the desk chair and the dresser.

Oh I already love it so much. I can't decide if I love the needle up/down or the adjustable speed the most. LOL

On mine my favorite is the needle threader.

Great stash! I especially like the idea of using the CD "cabinets" for FQs!! Don't know why I haven't thought of doing that!! :roll:

Enjoy your creative space!!! :thumbup:

BTW: what's that icky white stuff I can see outside through your window!? :lol:

I use my entertainment center for my fat quarters. It works great. You've done a really nice job.

You can't possibly be referring to my Winter Wonderland out there can you? LOL I like that white stuff, it makes everything look so pretty. Well, ok, the first 2 or 3 feet of it. After that, it does get to be a bit much.

I'm sure it won't be long before that's my favorite too. So far, I can still manage without that.

I like the new machine, love the desk painted that way and the handy idea of fat quarters in teh CD cabinet. Great job. Enjoy.

wildyard - great space. i can't believe the brown dresser with the small drawers across the top. i just, yesterday, bought one exactly like it at an estate sale. it is currently sitting in my living room waiting for me to reorganize so i can start using it. i figured the small drawers were perfect for tools. i suppose i will find something (maybe fabric? ) to put in the big drawers. :roll: :lol:

Oh what a clever way to use cd holder :thumbup: Simply must have one, talk about space saver :D :D

Your craft room is so nice and tidy!
Mine is a disaster - but we do have one thing in common - the rat maze effect. I call my craft cave a rat maze since you have to turn this way or that to get to where you are going lol. I should video tape it and put it up for you guys on You Tube to get the full effect!

I love the cd tower idea for fat quarters - great minds think alike - I have one too!!

Love your room. Looks like everything is so well organized. I like a smaller space, everything is "at hand."

wow! It looks so Fun! You did a great job of thinking through everything. My own little nook is a close-quarters kind of space, but you've got me beat in That department! lol... I like to look on the positive side: little spaces can keep us more organized than the larger RoomToSpare kinds of rooms. I have a bernina and it, too, has an adjustable speed. I love being able to turn it down when I am machine quilting. Makes All the difference. Have fun in your little nest. I know I Love mine.

You have a wonderful sewing room :D:D:D

that cd tower is a great idea for FQ's

The needle thread is by and large the greatest thing I've ever had!!

very nice and organized too

You have a great work space. I love all your stash. My hubby thinks I have a lot. I will have to show him your pictures. You have done a wonderful job organizing everything. I'm impressed. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Where did you get your purple "I love quilting" bear? He is so cute.

Nice very organized and love your teddy

Love the CD cabinet storage for fat quarters! And that is a lovely desk!

I always enjoy seeing others sewing rooms and getting ideas. The CD cabinet is a terrific idea! Thanks for posting your pics.

Learn something new everyday. Love the CD holder idea for fat quarters. I even saw some at yard sales this past summer! I'll put them on my "need, can't live without" list for next year's yard sales. So clever!! I wonder of sewing room maze is the normal? My sewing room is also in a maze layout. Love your little sewing bear, so cute.

I found my little bear, Quilty, (I'm so original, I know) at the thrift store for 99 cents. Of course I had to save him from some child's eager little hands. LOL.
My room isn't as maze-like as it might seem. I can walk all the way around the sewing desk, and when I'm sitting in my chair, I have rolling access to everything except the paint and beading supplies.
DH has his "office" in the room on one side of mine and our master bedroom is on the other side. So both his and my rooms are pass thru rooms into the master bedroom suite. That way, when all the kids and grandbrats are visiting at once, we have a door to lock and 2 rooms of sound barrier to hide behind when we need a break or some sleep. LOL.
So that's why the desk sits in the middle with walkway all the way around it. In the photo it looks like you can't get around it, but I can.
I do my cutting on top of the hottub. It's the perfect height and size for me.
I have a bin with a lid for current projects, so when I'm not working on it, I just put it in the bin so it LOOKS tidy. LOL.

You know, since there have been several comments about the size of my stash, I want to remind everyone again of where I got most of it. I only started quilting in earnest this spring so I have accumulated a majority of this over this year.
At least 85% of what you see is from thrift stores and yard sales. The sheets are for backings, etc. from thrift stores. Tuesdays they are half off and I get my seniors discount of 25% off total purchase!!
The rest of the 85% is made up of deconstructed cotton clothing, pillow shams, curtains, etc. When you fold it up nice, it looks just like "real" fabric. LOL
The fleece pieces are remnants from Joann's bought when the fleece was on sale, so I got them for half of the sale price. I also buy remnants of cottons that are on sale so that I pay half of their sale price. This, too, is where I get my pieces of iron on fuse-y stuff for applique. I never pay full price for anything. I do buy yardage when the red tag fabrics are half price if I find something good.
The remaining approx. 5% of my stash, and the most precious to me, are gifts and trades with my wonderful friends here on the quilting board!!! I often pick up fabric at yard sales that I know I won't use, because I remember someone here mentioned liking something like it. I like finding things to trade as much as I like finding things to use ...... almost.
Smilesssssss and hugggggggggggs.....wildlinda

oops :roll:

yes, I have my cutting blades and supplies in one, my smaller peices of fusible in one, and 2 are empty yet waiting till I decide what I want in there

What a great crafty space!! I love that painted desk too~