What is your "must-have" in a sewing room?
03-30-2010, 08:56 PM
#72
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I have an under-the-cabinet small TV that plays DVD's as well. I can play any music that calms me. Lots of containers for on-going projects that are clearly marked. Oh and also, for my small dog...a bed that sits right up on the sewing cabinet so he can see what I'm doing.
03-30-2010, 09:13 PM
#73
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Location: AZ and CT
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*A yoga mat (thick and cheap) at the cutting table will save your feet and back. Bought mine at Walmart.
*Surge protector strip for sewing machines/sergers/Ott light.
*Wide top for ironing board for ironing fabric yardage.
*If you're lucky enough to have a closet with sliding doors, use it for your fabric - easiest way to keep the sun from fading it - just close the doors. I put floor to ceiling shelves in mine.
*Use Rubbermaid lazy susans on the TOP shelf(or a shelf that's an easy reach for YOU)for things I don't use often - like spray starch, spray adhesive, spray water bottles. I keep jars of safety pins, buttons etc there, too.
*Surge protector strip for sewing machines/sergers/Ott light.
*Wide top for ironing board for ironing fabric yardage.
*If you're lucky enough to have a closet with sliding doors, use it for your fabric - easiest way to keep the sun from fading it - just close the doors. I put floor to ceiling shelves in mine.
*Use Rubbermaid lazy susans on the TOP shelf(or a shelf that's an easy reach for YOU)for things I don't use often - like spray starch, spray adhesive, spray water bottles. I keep jars of safety pins, buttons etc there, too.
03-31-2010, 04:11 AM
#75
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Location: Spring Lake, NJ
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I have most all the sewing "stuff" needed but I also have a desk with my computer, phone, printer and TV.....
I do enjoy a break every so often and with the computer so handy, I can check-in with all QB friends
I do have a question or two every so often, and you are the first ones I think of for a reply to it and then about high noon, it's the "Y&R", so that TV is a must.
Other than that, I am a happy camper in my little out of the way room.
MaryJane
I do enjoy a break every so often and with the computer so handy, I can check-in with all QB friends
I do have a question or two every so often, and you are the first ones I think of for a reply to it and then about high noon, it's the "Y&R", so that TV is a must.
Other than that, I am a happy camper in my little out of the way room.
MaryJane
got to keep in touch with outside world
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Y&R time.....
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03-31-2010, 04:37 AM
#76
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Gladys, VA
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When I moved into my place I knew the medium sized bedroom was for sleeping, the small bedroom was for an office, and the master suite was my craftroom.
So far I have my design wall, 2 walkin closets, one shelving unit, a hope chest (I've wanted one since I was in my teens now I have one, a half a century later lol).
My next plan is to hunt for two dressers that I'll lay a 4x8 sheet of finished plywood on for a top. That will be my cuttingboard. I'll put molding around the sides so nothing catches on the edges of the plywood. With this plan I'll have plenty of storage for everything.
Being a hand quilter I have a floor model pvc pipe quilting frame that I just love.
So far I have my design wall, 2 walkin closets, one shelving unit, a hope chest (I've wanted one since I was in my teens now I have one, a half a century later lol).
My next plan is to hunt for two dressers that I'll lay a 4x8 sheet of finished plywood on for a top. That will be my cuttingboard. I'll put molding around the sides so nothing catches on the edges of the plywood. With this plan I'll have plenty of storage for everything.
Being a hand quilter I have a floor model pvc pipe quilting frame that I just love.
03-31-2010, 05:38 AM
#77
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: MA and FL
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Originally Posted by brushandthimble
for the Avente, Wet erase markers, dry erase board and markers.
These are all things I have and use at my frame.
These are all things I have and use at my frame.
glass with pattern
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mini quilt quilted
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03-31-2010, 05:45 AM
#78
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Location: Morganton, Ga
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Hooray!!! The room will become your "Happy Place". My suggestion is all of the things mentioned above and a design wall. I like to keep mine up but can take it down if needed. Make it at least 60 inches wide and place it where you can view it from at least 5' away.
03-31-2010, 05:50 AM
#79
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Location: North of Boston, MA, USA
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Originally Posted by puck116
Originally Posted by brushandthimble
for the Avente, Wet erase markers, dry erase board and markers.
These are all things I have and use at my frame.
These are all things I have and use at my frame.
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