My woodworking experience began something like yours. I have 3 passions. Sewing, gardening, and woodworking. Thus, I have a sewing room that also expands into the living room, 5+ gardens and a woodworking room. My stash of wood is in a different basement space. My husband always 'asks' before using any of my wood stash. -- This may just be the beginning of another very functional craft.