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nabobw 06-22-2011 04:32 AM
great idea and lucky you that you have a husband that can do that

HappyQuilter 06-22-2011 05:00 AM
That's brilliant! I was covered in threads last night and had to stop many times to clear the deck! Be sure to keep sending any other ideas you use!

MaryAnnMc 06-22-2011 05:12 AM
You is one smart chick!! And lucky to have such a talented, helpful hubby. May I borrow him? ;o)

anniec55 06-22-2011 05:20 AM
Very innovative!! Did you do the woodwork? That is a setup worthy of envy!!! Can't wait to see complete studio.

kacy 49 06-22-2011 05:23 AM
great idea.

buckeyed 06-22-2011 05:45 AM
What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!!

jaciqltznok 06-22-2011 06:05 AM
Originally Posted by Just Me...
I would drop quilt pieces, seam rippers, pins, scissors and everything else down there! It seems that is my 'catch-all' place when I sew! ROFL
that is exactly what I was thinking...I keep the seam ripper, lint brush, snippers, etc there under the edge of my extension table...I do keep a bag on either side of that though for threads!...

MarieM 06-22-2011 07:06 AM
Love the idea. What kind of wood did your DH use for the cabinet top? We are going to work on my sewing loft this winter so I'm gathering ideas. I hope I'm able to incorporate your idea into the sewing space.

Marie

carol43 06-22-2011 07:58 AM
Neat job.

Maurene 06-22-2011 08:00 AM
This will be a definite for when my ship comes in, but failing that eventuality I've just taped a fine clear plastic bag to the edge of my sewing table.

Mariposa 06-22-2011 08:00 AM
Great idea! Neat machines too!

cheryl rearick 06-22-2011 09:05 AM
appears you and your DH make a GREAT TEAM :) nice job

Bmanmommy 06-22-2011 09:12 AM
Great idea!!!

Crafty Chick 06-22-2011 10:20 AM
I made a pin cushion with a bag attached-the cushion is weighted so it sits on the side of the table and does not fall off-when finished, turn the bag inside out and empty-twofold purpose! Love the countertop idea-when I get my sewing room (hopefully soon), I am going to request something similar-GREAT IDEA!!!

caspharm 06-22-2011 10:27 AM
Great idea! Talented husband.

damaquilts 06-22-2011 11:03 AM
nice idea

rootyr 06-22-2011 11:33 AM
Your hubby is a keeper!!

writerwomen 06-22-2011 11:38 AM
I have kept a small box or can by the machine for throwing threads in. In the area we refurbish sewing machines my husband used a eye screw and attached a small garbage can to the side of the desk I sew at just below the desk top. It is really nice- cheap and so easy to do- and just enough out of reach that I don't loose pins, fabric, thread snips etc into it

Matilda 06-22-2011 12:40 PM
That is great!!

lawsonmugs 06-22-2011 01:24 PM
Would you mind taking a couple pictures of the underneath so we can see how the bag is connected. I just can't quite picture it.Just a scatter brain today.I think he did a fabulous job of making your table top.I love the wavy edge.and it looks so nice.I'm sure your going to really enjoy your sewing room. Call me when it's done so I can come and play too.lol. Mary

Patticake 06-22-2011 02:23 PM
Take all your waste thread/strings and put them in a mesh bag in the yard in the spring. All the birds nest in your area will be decorated with colorful quilt string. :)

lynnsv 06-22-2011 03:00 PM
Wow!!

malega 06-22-2011 03:22 PM
That is such a wonderful idea, thanks for sharing.

wolph33 06-22-2011 03:56 PM
great idea and love all your oldy but goody machines

tammy cosper 06-22-2011 03:57 PM
Originally Posted by anniec55
Very innovative!! Did you do the woodwork? That is a setup worthy of envy!!! Can't wait to see complete studio.
Thank you! My husband is doing the woodwork. I came up with the ideas for him to put in there. You know...he knows how he wants his shop set up...and I know how I want my sewing room set up.Lol. First thing I said was..."You have to remember at all times...you are building according to my height...not yours!" lol...I am short, he is several inches taller than me. A counter for him, won't do for me.lol And when I started telling him things I wanted in there, he would say, tell me that when we get to that point.lol But I'm glad he can and will do this for me. I always wondered what would happen if a carpenter and a quilter that could actually work together...came together. This I will find out now.lol

tammy cosper 06-22-2011 04:04 PM
Originally Posted by lawsonmugs
Would you mind taking a couple pictures of the underneath so we can see how the bag is connected. I just can't quite picture it.Just a scatter brain today.I think he did a fabulous job of making your table top.I love the wavy edge.and it looks so nice.I'm sure your going to really enjoy your sewing room. Call me when it's done so I can come and play too.lol. Mary
Mary, I will be glad to take pics and show you how the bags attach. But we haven't attached them yet, and it will probably be one of the last things we do. There is alot of work for the room just going into the counter part.lol So I knew that he would be having to climb under there quite a bit so I decided not to put the hangers in until done. but what they are is the little screws that you use in like the kitchen cabinets to hold coffee cups.One on either side of the opening to hold the bag up and open. But I will be posting more pics as we go along. lol

tammy cosper 06-22-2011 04:06 PM
Originally Posted by Patticake
Take all your waste thread/strings and put them in a mesh bag in the yard in the spring. All the birds nest in your area will be decorated with colorful quilt string. :)
Love this idea! And we have lots of birds out here.

GrannyHanaDa 06-22-2011 04:11 PM
Great idea, thanks for sharing.

sassey 06-22-2011 04:20 PM
How very nice of him arent husbands the greatest

tammy cosper 06-22-2011 04:35 PM
Originally Posted by sassey
How very nice of him arent husbands the greatest
Yes, they are!!

lawsonmugs 06-23-2011 07:00 AM
Originally Posted by tammy cosper
Originally Posted by lawsonmugs
Would you mind taking a couple pictures of the underneath so we can see how the bag is connected. I just can't quite picture it.Just a scatter brain today.I think he did a fabulous job of making your table top.I love the wavy edge.and it looks so nice.I'm sure your going to really enjoy your sewing room. Call me when it's done so I can come and play too.lol. Mary
Mary, I will be glad to take pics and show you how the bags attach. But we haven't attached them yet, and it will probably be one of the last things we do. There is alot of work for the room just going into the counter part.lol So I knew that he would be having to climb under there quite a bit so I decided not to put the hangers in until done. but what they are is the little screws that you use in like the kitchen cabinets to hold coffee cups.One on either side of the opening to hold the bag up and open. But I will be posting more pics as we go along. lol
I understand. Thanks for doing it later.just in case I forget to post later.I do some craft wood work and 1 of my son-in-laws does cabinet and furniture building.So I can see where he might get hurt on the hooks.Mary

Jingle 06-23-2011 07:07 AM
Great idea, great sewing room.

GrannieAnnie 06-23-2011 07:11 AM
Originally Posted by tammy cosper
Okay ladies. Here is part two of the sewing room renovation! I have been soooo anxious to see this.Some of my machines lined up on the counter...lol Course they are getting ready to be put back up, we had to set them up there to cut the holes in the counter. Why holes in the counter? Because I hate threads all over the floor. I've had to deal with that forever. And this will take care of that. Where the holes are cut, there will be those plastic shopping bags hung so that while sewing all my little snippets will go down the hole into the bag.When done I can just remove the bag and throw it into the trash! Yeah!!!! I know cabinets can't be built like this in the stores because they have no idea where you would be sitting your machines and what size they are. But when you have your DH doing the work, you can do it like this.lol This is just one of several ideas I plan to be putting in this room to make my life easier.lol
LOL, at least I'd know where my pins and my nippers and my pencils were! Great idea for you. Just wouldn't work for me at all.

GrannieAnnie 06-23-2011 07:13 AM
Originally Posted by Just Me...
I would drop quilt pieces, seam rippers, pins, scissors and everything else down there! It seems that is my 'catch-all' place when I sew! ROFL
LOL, that was my response, too!

Prissnboot 06-23-2011 07:26 AM
Nice idea, very ergonomic, and I love the scalloped edges on the counter! Lucky you to have such a talented husband - my husband to be (come July 2, YAY ME) can barely change a lightbulb! The running joke is that "it's so easy, even Steve can handle it!"

SEW 06-23-2011 07:28 AM
What a great idea... and a talented husband!!!!

BizzieLizzie 06-23-2011 08:52 AM
Fantastic! Can't wait to see the finished room!

tammy cosper 06-23-2011 04:42 PM
Originally Posted by MarieM
Love the idea. What kind of wood did your DH use for the cabinet top? We are going to work on my sewing loft this winter so I'm gathering ideas. I hope I'm able to incorporate your idea into the sewing space.

Marie
My DH said #1 white pine. Pictures don't do the wood justice for how it looks.

Buzzy Bee 06-23-2011 06:53 PM
habits are hard to break....I keep my machines on the very edge of my counter top and a trash can at arms reach every where for scrape pieces of fabrics that are too small to keep,,,but I'm also like Ellener Burns....I catch myself throwing stuff over my shoulder too...keeps me laughing all day....My husband still doesn t get that part !!! he just keeps buying trash cans for me and everytime he walks thru my shop he sweeps the floor for me...and I say" thank you honey"....I love it !!!!!
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by Just Me...
I would drop quilt pieces, seam rippers, pins, scissors and everything else down there! It seems that is my 'catch-all' place when I sew! ROFL
that is exactly what I was thinking...I keep the seam ripper, lint brush, snippers, etc there under the edge of my extension table...I do keep a bag on either side of that though for threads!...

tammy cosper 06-23-2011 09:01 PM
Lol how funny! Yes, I often say I am pretending to be Elleanor Burns. I get a kick out of her show. And nothing like getting history lessons while sewing.lol


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