New Year, New Space

With the new year, I decided that I needed a new space to sew in. Ok, it had nothing to do with the new year, and everything to do with finding a permanent place to set up my Featherweight.

So, I pulled all of the stuff off my shelves, took everything off the tables, and started moving some things around. In the process, I basically destroyed most of the basement, but it was worth it. My sewing corner is organized and the space is easy to work in. I can quickly go back and forth between my Featherweight and Quantum, and I have a nice space for my laptop to sit for chatting during Virtual Craft Nights. And if the Quantum needs to go to the shop, I can move the Featherweight over to where the Quantum usually site and flip the Bernette up from under its table.

I absolutely adore my sewing machine, but ever since my best friend bought a new one, I have had some serious sewing machine envy and have been thinking about upgrading my own equipment! Whenever you buy something new, it is always a good idea to check out some reviews first so you can make sure you are buying the right make or model for you. I know there are a lot of places online such as this website where you can read reviews about all the latest products like sewing machines, so before I decide to buy a new one, I will definitely be doing some research first.

Actually, the table with the Quantum hasn’t changed much, except that I set it on a different wall. It still sits with the on the long table with my large cutting mat to the left. One thing that did change, is that I’ve allowed some space between the back of the table and the wall, which should keep larger projects from bunching up behind the machine.

The ironing board sits directly opposite of the Featherweight, where the long table used to sit. With the layout of the new space, it’s simply a quick spin of the chair to access my ironing board.

My bookshelf got completely stripped of its contents and moved to a new location. It’s now housing mostly fabric. The 97¢ tubs are a miracle of organization, giving me a place to organize my pre-cut and scrap fabric, as well as an easy way to store my themed fabrics. And you’ll notice that they are all nicely labeled with masking tape, making them easy to change out and re-use as necessary. I also have a few fabric boxes, which are housing trim, yardage, and projects ready to be started. My pull out drawers are organize with clothing fabrics in the left set and quilting cottons in the right. The three drawers in the clothes bin hold: silks and silky fabrics, knits, and wovens. The quilting cotton drawers are organized by color, with neutrals on top, warm colors in the middle, and cool colors on the bottom. I love how much easier this type of organization makes finding just the right fabric for a project.

Of course, not everything boring organization. My bottom shelves currently house my books, magazines, and patterns, as well as a couple fabrics framed up for decoration. I’ve also got a giant pin and some large vintage spools next to my ironing board.

And lots of decorative containers full of thread, buttons, brads, and the like. Now, I just need to find a permanent home for my dress form, and for my new quilt frame.