After moving to this home in Oct 2010 we started a large remodeling project to update and I hadn't even been able to pull my things out of the boxes until the last month. We are retired and have scaled down by half in square footage and that meant getting rid of a lot of unnecessary items. In 40 years of marriage I had never had a dedicated quilting/sewing area. This home came with an unfinished basement and I was determined to carve out a corner for myself. I saved cabinets that we had removed when we opened a wall in the kitchen and made an ironing board to place on top. I found a table with possibilities on Craigslist. I saved doors that we replaced with new ones. This last week my DH and I have worked our buns off cramming everything into the space that is finally just for me! He cut a hole in the table for my new Janome 7700 so that I won't have to lug it out every time I want to sew. My old desk had a door placed on top of it to become the cutting table so I won't have to crawl around on the floor to use the big cutting mat. I spent weeks organizing fabric onto foam boards that I cut from sheets I purchased at the dollar store. This week I am going to find myself a flannel backed vinyl table cloth and attach it to the wall for a display wall. I have attached photos below. I spent all morning down there listing to music and happily organizing things so I can find them (hopefully). As you age organization becomes more important because the mind starts playing hide and seek on a regular basis.

Wow! Now that is a nice sewing area/room. Everything is organized and in it's place. Just great!

Its beautiful, and the best part is its all for you! Great job on the table!

wow wee!!!
amazing...great hubby you got!

what a bright space - yep, I think you'll spend many happy hours quilting away to your favorite tunes!

What a great room you have.
I have room envy. :hunf:

a very nice sewing area and a nice window just in the right place for a good daylight

Wow!

How wonderful! Congratulations!

How fun! Enjoy!

Very nice. Enjoy your new space.

awesome space! color me green:)

Its A beautiful space, I even see A widow my sewing area doesn't have one and I miss the natural light.
happy quilting.

I am happy for you, & it looks like a nice place to be.

That is so nice, you really used some neat things,enjoy it!:)

Awesome space, and I love that bear quilt!

now thats a great place to work, enjoy!!!

How wonderful for you, it looks so inviting!!

Lots of elbow grease in that work area!! GREAT JOB!!!

What a great room to spend your time, and everything in it's right place.......enjoy!!! :thumbup:

What a wonderful room. Enjoy!

LOVE your space so nice and inviting!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

I am happy for you sounds like it was your turn. Many happy quilts to begin there.

It looks wonderful! Enjoy!

It's so neat and organized. Love your ideas on the doors, etc. Great space and closet space too. SO bright and cheerful. After 40 years, you so deserve it. And music is great too. May you have many more years of sewing in your own space. COngrats.

Wow, that is very nice...can i "steal" your idea for a sewing table? My hubby is going to be doing my sewing room here in the next month or so and i like your table hehe

Wow so very nice,love your new space :-D :thumbup:

I love your sewing room. It's so sunny and bright. I also have a mind that plays hide and seek, but you will always be able to find your supplies. You and your husband have worked hard and done such a good job of furnishing and arranging your sewing room. I hope you have many happy hours creating in your new space.

That's a wonderful room, so well organized and I love the colors you chose. It looks really comfortable to work in. I want one 2!!!!

Beautiful space!!!

Wow! That's great! So organized, love the paint color and light! Looks like a great place to create. You really deserve that space after 40 years! Such clever ideas, too. Thx for sharing.

Terrific "inspiration" room for quilting!
And, I love the large-faced clock - you can guess why that matters at my age! LOL

Great space! Congratulations!

I spent all weekend doing the same thing but mine is not ready yet...LOL :D
Your studio is incredible!! I love the table ya'll made for your Janome! I so need something like that for mine :D

Oh that is so pretty, I wouldn't ever want to leave the room. Enjoy...

Awesome room, well done on fixing it up so nice! you will have many happy hours in there I'm sure.

I bet you are so happy! It looks great. I love your sewing table. What is the story behind it?

Wow very nice so organized to. Enjoy your beautiful quilt sewing room!

Your space looks wonderful! Love the window in the basement. Have fun 'working' in your room!

Great space, enjoy your time having fun in there.