clb7122

I would go for it. We turned my dinning room into my sewing room. It is in the front of the house and has a fantastic view from the large window. It really worked when my daughter wanted the dinning room furniture. I told her she had to take all the china and silverware that went with it. She was happy and I was glad to get rid of stuff that was never used and only took up space. I now have a sewing room with my computer, bookcases for my fabrics and stash and a desk for my Brother Quattro (embroidery/sewing machine). What luxury!!

Quiltbin

Sounds like a great idea to me! I'd do it!!

quilttiludrop

What a generous offer! Obviously your DH is very supportive of your quilting hobby! It sounds like you are empty nesters. Your home is your castle! Do as you please! It works great for the people that it is important with!

Connie Merritt

Yep, I am gonna do it. Started the cleaning out of all the nooks and crannies that constantly collect "stuff", books, patterns, tools which I have doubles of, other craft items, and you all know the rest (stuff we will never use), however, I have become a fabric collector (what is it they say "you exchange one addiction for another". I am so excited about this. THANKS for all these supportive reviews. I did not start this question but I am in for the progress.
Connie

DirtyPaw

That is a good idea. I don't care what a room is called by society as long as one enjoys that space then all the better. In other words it is a great idea.

cmw0829

Wow - I'm surprised at how many of you have already done this.

DH is very supportive although I am headstrong and pretty much do whatever I want. But it will impact him so I'm glad it was HIS idea.

However...last night he told me that the "condition" is that I paint the room. The room has been patiently waiting for its turn in the painting queue and DH has become impatient. Well...nothing good comes without a price, does it?!?!?!

Thanks everybody!

DirtyPaw

Painting is so easy if you have never done it and are wondering. I like to paint so if my wife says she wants to change a color in a room I get er done.

redpurselady

The idea sounds wonderful to me. Wish I had a spare living room, I certainly would make good sewing use of it. You are very fortunate and have a great supportive husband!

Char

I would do it!! I have a quilter friend who has done just that and it works perfectly for her because, like you, she has a family room that they use all the time.

CraftyGardenMom

Yes I did it just last month! Best thing I've done for this never-used room in our house - I absolutely love the space and light it gives me for quilting and other craft projects.

I say go for it!