Quilt room overhaul..
#21
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I have a regular ironing board (no room for a rectangular one) for large pieces and I have a small ironing station right by my sewing table. That way I don't have to get up every time I need to press a seam.
One important part of the sewing space for me is lighting. I have an overhead light that reflects off the rulers a lot. A bit annoying but I haven't come up with a solution yet. Actually, I have an Ott desk lamp as a spot light as well. Did away with anything fluorescent and exchanged it for daylight bulbs. Those help greatly with color selections.
One important part of the sewing space for me is lighting. I have an overhead light that reflects off the rulers a lot. A bit annoying but I haven't come up with a solution yet. Actually, I have an Ott desk lamp as a spot light as well. Did away with anything fluorescent and exchanged it for daylight bulbs. Those help greatly with color selections.
#22
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Take measurements of your space and your existing pieces you may want to keep. Then get out some graph paper and play with layouts. Is that a closet in the corner? Can it be used for fabric storage? Do you like or need your machine in front of the window? Observe your habits now and change what you don't like. An ironing station with a rectangular top and storage underneath is a plus, and like what was mentioned, a small board near your machine for press as you sew convenience. If one unit could be put on wheels which lock you can then move it at you convenience. Google sewing IKEA hacks for ideas, too. Best of luck and we are envious...
#24
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 983
Wall Irongboard
The one thing I would really, really love would be an ironing board that is attached to the wall and can fold up out of the way. Sort of like a Murphy bed type thing. That ironing board takes so much space!! It should be rectangular and not tapered as I rarely need the tapered end anymore. My Dad could have done this for me. My husband? Not so much, but bless him, he would try!
Jeri
#29
good lighting for sure (if you don't already have it). I just purchased a new floor lamp that stands along the side of my ironing surface... which is also where I do a lot of trimming of small pieces on a rotating mat.
#30
Here's the thread with the "after" pics...
Watson
http://www.quiltingboard.com/mission...m-t276457.html
Watson
http://www.quiltingboard.com/mission...m-t276457.html
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