tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post956654722172487936..comments2024-03-29T03:54:03.939-04:00Comments on Gretchen's Little Corner: My Sewing SpaceGretchen Weaverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163051875559827310noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-15503393672552267772022-10-24T07:53:36.200-04:002022-10-24T07:53:36.200-04:00I've always had a studio in a basement and lov...I've always had a studio in a basement and love it. Warm in the winter and cool in summer (walls were insulated). Enjoy your lovely new space and let the creative juices flow!Rose Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222914515169308269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-962219398129280132022-10-23T12:19:15.069-04:002022-10-23T12:19:15.069-04:00It'll take some time but you will get your stu...It'll take some time but you will get your studio set up the way you want it eventually. I have a lot more space in this house than before we moved here. I'd be hard pressed to go back to an extra bedroom as my sewing space. Have fun all along the way. Florida Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788091314337673170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-41957388556330040792022-10-23T10:52:40.737-04:002022-10-23T10:52:40.737-04:00I love seeing how you are organizing things - its ...I love seeing how you are organizing things - its going to be just perfect for you... and SNOW!! oh wow - its time to hibernate and sew!!! hahaAlycia~Quiltygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283575876006453806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-5301929500445613942022-10-23T06:05:29.225-04:002022-10-23T06:05:29.225-04:00I was hoping you'd show us where all the magic...I was hoping you'd show us where all the magic happens :) Your space looks amazing - you have so much room to move around in! My sewing machines are also in the basement -- and I also feel lucky to have a space where I can walk away, close the door, and don't have to worry about a thing. How amazing that you have a handyman who can come in and install lights and get it set up exactly how you want it. I hope you're spending lots of time there!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759839416399593648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-84785383096440632742022-10-22T15:15:15.289-04:002022-10-22T15:15:15.289-04:00What a wonderful work space you have. I'm sure...What a wonderful work space you have. I'm sure you will gain more storage in time and make it just how you like it. Plenty of lights is great too.<br />Will you be warm enough down there? I know one quilter who is all set up in the basement, but during the colder months only visits, as it is too cold. louleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814376067060612475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-56009674670471820512022-10-22T10:53:24.898-04:002022-10-22T10:53:24.898-04:00Personally I think having lots of space is much mo...Personally I think having lots of space is much more important than matching furniture. You have LOTS of space. What I do envy is the lighting you are putting in. My basement sewing space is roomy but has terrible lighting. And since it's all finished space my husband is adamant that I can just add more lamps because he doesn't want any new "holes" cut for different lights. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06412341664506380343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-11107777200329183782022-10-22T10:53:17.436-04:002022-10-22T10:53:17.436-04:00We moved to our home in April 2022. At that time I...We moved to our home in April 2022. At that time I thought the lighting in my sewing room was perfect. But being so far north (in Washington state) the sun has moved now and the light has changed drastically. I need to find some sort of additional lighting.<br />My sewing space looks nothing like the magazine ready studios we see on social media but it is big enough and I love being in there. Love your space too. Will it stay warm enough in the winter months?Bernie Kringelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753481379287809548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-82214946898851525292022-10-22T08:54:22.323-04:002022-10-22T08:54:22.323-04:00That's a spacious sewing room! You have nothin...That's a spacious sewing room! You have nothing to envy others as what you have is just perfect. Okay so the ceiling is not finished and the walls could use some paint but will those things help make quilts easier? I think not. So who cares! I have a room in the basement too and I love not having to move things out of the way when I'm done sewing for the day. My room is smaller than yours but bigger than an ordinary bedroom so I'm happy. I have two small windows so additional lights were needed. Lighting is very important. Like you, I have second-hand pieces of furniture as storage. Love your brown chest. Personally, I would put that "first woodworking project" shelf on top of the chest. I tend to stack things up as it will be easier on the knees to reach the bottom shelf but that's just old me talking. Lucky you that the former owner left the cubbies behind. Awesome! I'm sure you will switch things around a few times before you find the perfect place for every piece. Enjoy and thanks for the tour. ;^) <br /><br />Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772079099766225814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-639936265812985302022-10-22T08:47:48.264-04:002022-10-22T08:47:48.264-04:00I love all the collected bits of furniture you'...I love all the collected bits of furniture you've used in your room! All of that LED lighting will be perfect and of course you needed the cabinet carried down the stairs :) Enjoy your sewing space!Leanne Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944797294783593234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-58109342682187917182022-10-22T08:23:49.116-04:002022-10-22T08:23:49.116-04:00You have done your sewing space proud. It is well ...You have done your sewing space proud. It is well thought out and perfect for your needs. Enjoy!Gwyned Trefethenhttps://www.gwynedtrefethen.com/life-of-an-artist/routine-2/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-88981609506121394402022-10-22T05:40:33.063-04:002022-10-22T05:40:33.063-04:00Awesome sewing room. Lots of space and so organize...Awesome sewing room. Lots of space and so organized. I'm also a basement quilter....an unfinished bedroom down there does the trick. karenbbsnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186048835612639017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-41934429862897250622022-10-22T04:46:34.777-04:002022-10-22T04:46:34.777-04:00I love studio tours, and yours is wonderful! You h...I love studio tours, and yours is wonderful! You have a huge place just for you, it's so great and fun! Extensions for legs are a must on the cutting table, and a good sewing cabinet too ;) It looks like you are going to have a cozy and pretty studio, enjoy!<br />Thank you for sharing your new place, and linking up.Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliquéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307507105646376697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-45871510925154672202022-10-21T20:59:43.998-04:002022-10-21T20:59:43.998-04:00Your sewing room looks great! I have my sewing roo...Your sewing room looks great! I have my sewing room combined with my living room. I am planning to move the sewing room into the family room in a couple of weeks, and will just get rid of the family room. I am feeling crowded so I need to reduce what I own.Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03290945204269323129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-8477615269795146112022-10-21T15:54:54.181-04:002022-10-21T15:54:54.181-04:00What a great space you have, Gretchen!! What a great space you have, Gretchen!! Ivanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282620098636465052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-75724217243620829732022-10-21T12:29:47.357-04:002022-10-21T12:29:47.357-04:00I liked seeing that your sewing space is in the ba...I liked seeing that your sewing space is in the basement as that is where mine is also. My basement is completely finished and much more crowded with stuff though as it used to be used as our computer area and the game room when my children were teenagers. My storage pieces have been cobbled together also over the years. Your sewing area is really spacious. I too like the fact that I can close the door and not see the mess. The only thing I really don't like about the basement is the bugs especially the cave crickets. Ugh! Enjoy your brand new sewing space. CathieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466163934848609107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-28845961620619369052022-10-21T12:26:32.386-04:002022-10-21T12:26:32.386-04:00WOW good for you re-purposing all those items; my ...WOW good for you re-purposing all those items; my DH made my cutting table from an almost thrown out set of drawers and put an old door on top and poly-urethened it for me...it's been perfect...<br />You must be excited to have all that space to move around in--and you will get some good photos as it's a big space....my little room doesn't afford me that luxury...<br />Enjoy thanks for taking us along hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-25002281276922976552022-10-21T11:02:20.224-04:002022-10-21T11:02:20.224-04:00There's nothing wrong with sewing in an unfini...There's nothing wrong with sewing in an unfinished basement if it's dry (most important as that's the hardest to fix!), has proper light, and comfortable temperature. DH sometimes asks if I've thought about moving my sewing things to the basement. Yes, but the amount of work to clear out both spaces and move it all is horrendous. And worse - my fear is that bigger space means I'd fill that up with still more good intention purchases like I did the current rooms.<br />You have a really nice room. If it works well for you, that counts far more than pretty matched furniture and fancy accessories.<br /><br />And I took a peak at past posts - Thank You for not painting your antique furniture!JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-35176582340672859622022-10-21T09:39:47.737-04:002022-10-21T09:39:47.737-04:00A very big space that you have - I hope it will st...A very big space that you have - I hope it will stay warm in the winter for you. You will have more room for design walls if you need them and you could even start to hang quilts for more color too if you wish. I see a lot of possibilities with your space with so much room to growKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-5610614545351236922022-10-21T09:29:33.118-04:002022-10-21T09:29:33.118-04:00You will love the fact that you can be in the midd...You will love the fact that you can be in the middle of a project and when it is the end of the day, you can just walk upstairs and come back the next day and pick up where you left off. In my larger room I have 6 each 8 foot flourescent lights and 3 of them in my 2nd room. Lighting is one of the most important things. You will really be in heaven in your Quilting Studio! It really doesn't matter how and what you store things in for quilting, just so you have enough room to store things! Your design wall is something that. you will really enjoy and it is large enough to have more than one project on it at a time! Lucky Lady! <br /><br />I have found that the more room one has in a Quilting Studio the smaller the room gets over the years! LOL. And I try TRY to do a massive dusting about every 3 or 4 months, but this year I have not. It is time now to do that! It is amazing how much "fabric dust" is put out with our material. <br /><br />I love your new home and so very happy for you that you will now have YOUR VERY OWN PLACE to have fun with quilting, knitting, embroidery, etc. Will you have a TV set up eventually - Nothing like having a movie, dateline, Gunsmoke, etc on while I am quilting. <br /><br />Enjoy it all Gretchen, you deserve it! Hugs Chopin - A Passionate Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01070576868549479492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-56933339326316008202022-10-21T08:53:50.104-04:002022-10-21T08:53:50.104-04:00Dear Gretchen,
Thank you for sharing your beautifu...Dear Gretchen,<br />Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and the wonderful way you use everything you find. We give life to every treasure and make it our own. Your new sewing room looks massive and it is a blank canvas for you to spread out and turn into a very special space. Lake effect snow? We know how quickly that can happen here in Canada. Perfect for hibernating and quilting. Enjoy the new home and the amazing journey.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640003667513907210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-7319799340446602862022-10-21T08:15:37.230-04:002022-10-21T08:15:37.230-04:00Your sewing space looks wonderful! I'm envious...Your sewing space looks wonderful! I'm envious of your design walls - they are so big and you have room for more if needed!!! My major criteria for my sewing space is functionality and it appears that you've really accomplished that. ~JeanneRay and Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16016180736310628859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-58454068086121902382022-10-21T08:02:42.168-04:002022-10-21T08:02:42.168-04:00I loved seeing your sewing space. Like you, I am ...I loved seeing your sewing space. Like you, I am grateful every time I can close the door and leave my happy mess behind. Good lighting makes all the difference.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07763395622211185863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-8361498709441600702022-10-21T08:01:39.981-04:002022-10-21T08:01:39.981-04:00How wonderful that you have so much room for your ...How wonderful that you have so much room for your quilting space! Installing all those lights will make it perfect for you to continue creating beautiful quilts!Julie in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677941320847327067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-8469387043249720772022-10-21T07:33:51.227-04:002022-10-21T07:33:51.227-04:00Thanks for the quilt room tour!!! So spacious!!! I...Thanks for the quilt room tour!!! So spacious!!! I love all the repurposed and second hand items you were able to find!Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15298076668853711855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662530267747207868.post-1306403468185629782022-10-21T05:32:07.353-04:002022-10-21T05:32:07.353-04:00Yes, some bespoke quilting spaces look so clean an...Yes, some bespoke quilting spaces look so clean and white that I actually find them a bit intimidating. But each to their own. I prefer a bit of a hotchpotch - like mine - made up of second hand, repurposed furniture, with a few new pieces mixed in. Like you, I am very glad that I have a dedicated sewing space. I can't close the doors on it, so all the mess, when I'm in that chaotic creative space, is on display as you walk past. But I kind of like that. I'm so happy that I don't have to use my dining room table, as I did for many years, to indulge in my hobby. But at the time, it worked, as it does for so many of us. Getting into the zone cancels out all my surroundings! I think your basement is ideal, and getting the lighting right is crucial. I have to make do with my lighting but I use lamps and spotlights wherever I can. Sending happy thoughts for your happy place.Hubblebirdnoreply@blogger.com