Looking from the hall into the "new" sewing space
I'm still here! Here is what has been happening. In 2023, I switched my sewing room with the guest bedroom, detailed in this post. That move was made for all the right reasons, but during the past few months I have been longing for that former space.
Broad view of my new space; window looks over the garden (which only has onions right now!)
Then at the end of February, the grands spent a few nights with us, and grandson Everett (age 6) asked if we could switch the guest bedroom back to where it used to be. I asked him why. He said he likes being close to the kitchen and being able to wake up and walk right into it and see us in the mornings! Awww! I told him I would seriously consider it, and I did. Over the course of a couple weeks, my husband and I made the switch, and then I had the task of organizing, swapping closet contents, electric cord setup, picture hanging, etc. Now it is done, and I am very happy with the arrangement. Come and take a peek:
Looking left from the door
Ironing station - sits in front of the door to the guest bathroom
Cutting table - an IKEA table on risers
"Longmire" - my Handi-Quilter Simply Sixteen named by my husband
Closet with a little bit of everything including yarn and vacuums
View from Longmire
Fabric and projects
My sanctuary - “Jemma” Janome, my Horizon Memory Craft 8900QCP,
a convenient printer, and all my important things that give me joy
The "new" guest bedroom, currently occupied by kitties on top and under the bed
This is the current state of the design board. My plan is to redo the board and take up the entire wall. In the meantime I am hustling to catch up on the SAHRR quilt, Little House SAL, and A Quilting Life BOM, as well as making "red" blocks for the RSC. Stay tuned!
I am belatedly linking to Alycia's Finished Or Not Friday
it looks good I know your long arm is different in some I have seen but what is the white "piping" above and to the side of the set up I don't recall seeing one like that.
ReplyDeleteI know switching rooms like that was a lot of work, but hope you're feeling like it was worth it, Linda! Your sewing space is lovely, and so nicely organized, too. I love your ironing station - it's so pretty! Looking forward to seeing what you work on first, now that you're all set up!
ReplyDeleteYou don't have to ask Grandma twice! " I would have done the same thing, Linda. How sweet of your grandbaby wanting to see you and Grandpa the 1st thing in the mornings. Your sewing room looks amazing! So much space and so organized . I bet little Mr. E. is one happy camper. Hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat a great 'new' space. A lovely place to work in. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful space! Everything looks so organized, and you have a nice big closet for storage. Just think of all the beautiful things you will create in there!
ReplyDeleteLinda, so neat, bright, organized and warm!!! Love it! Your thread storage is very eye catching. Nice room swap at your grandson's request. That would melt my heart, too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks js perfect. I know that was a lot of work for you and your hubby, but sounds like it made you so happy to be back in there. Did you arrange it the same as you had it in there before? What is the name of your quilting frame?
ReplyDeleteWell that was an interesting title! Sending you a DM to chat more about it. I love your new former studio.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! I completely understand about changing your mind once furniture has been moved. In fact, I wrote all about that in tomorrow’s blog post that yielded quite an amazing surprise. Your grandson sounds adorable. I get where he’s coming from. In my case, though, I would just want to be closer to the coffee.
ReplyDeleteSometimes you have to change to realize it was better the first way. So glad you've got all the moving and organizing done. Good luck moving on with your projects.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing how others organize their space. Thanks for sharing. And I consider my sewing room my sanctuary too!
ReplyDeleteYour new sewing room looks so nice, Linda. You are so organized. It was sweet of your grandson to ask for the switch. Glad you are all set up and will be back to sewing. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
ReplyDeleteI love it!! It's so cozy and organized. I love those shelf units that hold your project boxes. Where did you get them?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great space! And I love all that action on your design wall! How cute that your crandson wanted to be closer to the kitchen so he could walk out and see you!
ReplyDeleteAwe. . .what a special grandma you are! Your reclaimed space is beautiful and inviting! Enjoy many hours of stitching!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteAwww thanks Terry! Our littlest grands are pretty special, and it's great to live close enough they can easily spend a night or two with us. They are the most frequent users of the guest room, so they should have it special. Thanks for the visit!
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Your new old space looks so light with the lovely window. I lust after your great closet space! It looks so lovely and inviting…..just come on in and sew a bit….. 😃
ReplyDeleteYour sewing room is wonderful. You have found the perfect space for absolutely everything. And your guest room looks lovely too. I will look out for when your SAHRR is finished. It's looking great on your design wall :)
ReplyDeleteYou can’t argue with a grandson’s logic. It makes perfect sense. And your new/old space is lovely. It’s a ton of work to move studio stuff. But so satisfying in the end. Great job you two did. Phew!
ReplyDeleteThat is an interesting thing! I love that you and your grandson figured this our and that it worked out for all of you. And, I am glad that it was a temporary disappearance!
ReplyDeletewow, it all looks amazing. I like the name Longmire. I believe I watch a series named that in the past. anyway....what a nice thing to do for your grandson -...Everything looks so good in there and organized.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sandy. Haha yes the Longmire series was one of my husband's favorites - lol!
DeleteHey there! I love your space! It was a huge job, but darlin', it looks absolutely lovely! Congratulations on such a great accomplishment as well as a special gift for your grandchildren!
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