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    Old 12-27-2012, 06:41 AM
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    Very nice and open! I too like your tables!
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    Old 12-27-2012, 07:11 AM
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    We all had to start someplace.........I have THREE places for my sewing. Cut in the kitchen using the island........Sew/iron in the laundry/office, stash in the guest bed room........So much fun..........At this time, I don't see a change in this arrangement......Had it this way for five years........I can see many quilts in my future. enjoy your space and soon you will have so mu ch fabric, UFO's, and other things to use in your quilting, you will have your room FULL.
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    Old 12-27-2012, 07:17 AM
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    For years my sewing "room" was a closet with bi-fold doors and an old desk with closet shelf above it. My opinion is that organization is key for a small area and actually more efficient than larger spaces. Too much space, too much accumulation, and you don't know what you have, so it doesn't get used. When we moved from that house, I restricted myself to one wall of the 10 ft. x 13 ft. laundry room plus an ironing board. (I have three "empty" bedrooms now since we are officially empty-nesters and I refuse to move my sewing stuff into one of them because I know I will just grow to fill it and not use half of what is in there.) My custom cabinet builder husband built me some beautiful, custom designed cabinets/sewing center for my sewing area and I try to keep it organized and limit my stash to what fits there. Otherwise I just buy fabrics for the project at hand. I love your uncluttered look, and hope you can keep it that way. You will gradually add to it I am sure...maybe organizing things on the walls and things with drawers under your tables, but if you can stay organized, that space will give you many years of sewing pleasure! Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 12-27-2012, 07:44 AM
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    Sometimes I wish I could just convince myself to toss everything I have and start all over again... like some of the posters above, I have so much stuff and it takes up so much room, that I end up spending all of my time organizing it and less time sewing. Then, I still can't find what I want/need. It gets very discouraging to have an out-of-control stash. Boy, I sound like a downer, don't I?! That wasn't my intention. What I meant to say is - I love your cute little space and I'm sure you will have tons of fun there!!
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    Old 12-27-2012, 09:04 AM
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    send us a picture in about a year! that space will have grown. nice already
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    Just starting out so my space is small, and my supplies are smaller..
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    The chest has my fabric and batting. I have those little black containers holding my cut pieces.
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    Old 12-27-2012, 09:07 AM
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    anyone who has been a quilter for at least 6 months has an out of control stash! thats the pleasure of quilting!
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    Old 12-27-2012, 10:28 AM
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    I think it is a great space to create!
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    Old 12-27-2012, 10:56 AM
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    The room is beautiful and you are blessed to have it to start. Enjoy your creative time there!
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    Old 12-27-2012, 11:15 AM
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    Great space......
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    Old 12-27-2012, 11:41 AM
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    You are very organized,good for you. It is fun to get into quilting and you will be surprised to see how quick your supplies and fabric multiply
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