I'm so happy. My sewing room is done. The woodwork is painted, the design wall is up, the chandelier is hung. I have my own creative space. I decided not to paint over the light yellow walls from when this was the girls' room. They are light and cheery. But I did notice spaces where I never finished painting three years ago. Where did that paint can go anyway? I'm sure I'll find it some day. Anyhoo my friends, please come in.
This little apron belonged to my mother-in-law when she was a little girl. It's so sweet. It buttons and ties in the back. And the little red bits are tiny ricrac.
My husband hung my chandelier. It's the most wonderful green and is covered in beads and crystals. It has been waiting patiently in the basement for a room of it's own.
I have two sewing machines set up on my table. I couldn't put one away in the closet! That would have been too sad. While I'm using one the other gets to wear the sewing machine cover. My mom made this cover for her Bernina when she was 19. Isn't it adorable?
On my sewing table I have a violet given to me years ago by one of my quilting students, a nesting doll that is missing her nesters...and her nose, and a picture of my wonderful friend MT and me. It was taken when we got to go to the Houston Quilt Festival a few years ago. Actually I think it was in 2003. Wow, I feel like we were just there. This picture was at the end of the day, we were lounging and looking at all of our new treasures! MT is on the left, I'm on the right. You look gorgeous MT! And you can't kill me because you're 3,000 miles away.
See? No nose. But she's giving us the thumbs up, so she must be ok with it.
My desk and my ever shrinking roll of batting. This thing was HUGE when I first got it. But let me tell you. It is so worth it to buy your batting by the roll. Joann's often has sales for 40 to 50% off so you can get a whole roll for wholesale basically.
My design wall. Every quilter needs one! Simply hang some cotton batting on the wall for an instant design wall. Cotton sticks to cotton so you can just slap your blocks up there and get a good view of what you want where. This is soooo much better than trying to do this on the floor.
To the right we have my ironing board. This is the check out counter that my husband made for me when my sis-in-law and I had a little shop. I decided it would make a great ironing board (and hidden storage). I just used a stapled gun, a couple layers of batting, and some pretty home dec toile. I love it!
This room is full of my favorite things. Including my favorite wedding picure. He had just seen me for the first time in my wedding dress and the photographer just clicked away. I remember feeling happier than I ever had before in my life. And wondering what I could ever do to deserve him, and how much he loved me. I still feel that way. Except now I sometimes feel like picking his dirty socks up off of the floor, shaking them in his face and yelling, "WHERE do these belong?!!"
This is Vanessa, the wool kitty. She watches over the ironing board.
This is the high chair that mama used for us babies. She was so sweet to give it to me.
This is Miss Marcia. Purchased from the wonderful Alicia.
My first four of many future pennie pockets! Thank you so much Monica for this wonderful pattern. These were so quick and fun. They bring extra sunshine to my sewing room.
So here it is. Nothing fancy and nothing new, full of repurposed items that we've had for years. Our first "new" dining room table looks happy with it's fresh coat of paint. Although the crayon scribbles on the underside I guard with my life. Old embroidery hoops proudly display favorite fabrics as artwork. A chandelier glows that used to light my little shop. An old high chair that has strapped in many a child, tied around the waist with a floursack towel. Including my own children. A cozy room ready to inspire new creations that will be loved for years to come. Oh I do love my room. I wish we were all neighbors so we could sit across the table from each other, sharing coffee, patterns, and friendship. Thanks for visiting my sewing room. Please come back soon. x
Such a cheerful, wonderful, beautiful, homey room!
And OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO a Navy Man!
Posted by: Missy Ann | January 20, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Your room is gorgeous!!! I think it can be more special using items that have been "repurposed" - you've done a wonderful job!:)
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyardcrafts | January 20, 2009 at 06:26 PM
Miss Ann is right! OOOOOOO a Navy Man! (my son is a Navy Lieutenant). Love those men in their uniforms.
Your sewing room is so very pretty and cheery and wonderful. Having your own space to sew is such a treat. I have a sewing room. In fact, after seeing yours I have to go clean it - NOW!.........
Posted by: Miss Jean | January 20, 2009 at 06:52 PM
What a beautiful room!! I could disappear in there for days. I love the yellow walls and the fabric framed in embroidery hoops is a great idea. Its all very inspiring.
Posted by: Annette | January 20, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Your sewing room in just beautiful. Your creative juices my just be flowing like crazy! From your chandelier to the personal phots, the extra touches just make this awesome. Kudos on the makeover.
Posted by: Kristin | January 20, 2009 at 07:05 PM
it is absolutely beautiful! I am so jealous
Posted by: Casey | January 20, 2009 at 07:05 PM
What a beautiful and happy room!
Posted by: Vicki Welsh | January 20, 2009 at 07:22 PM
it is amazing and beautiful...how i would love to have a sewing room of my own...maybe someday
Posted by: Leslie | January 20, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Well I certainly wouldn't leave that lovely room, well maybe to eat so I could keep up my strength! I see someone's been working on their cottages. :o) I recognize a man in uniform...a Naval Officer perhaps?
Posted by: Stephanie | January 20, 2009 at 07:57 PM
Oh, it is so beautiful! I love that everything in the room has meaning and memories attached to them! They are the things that money just can't buy!
I love the picture of you and your DH. I was LOL when I read the part about the socks, because I say same thing to my DH, but I think that he is learning. (It has only taken me 11 years to train him)
Thanks for inviting us into your space! If I had a space I would invite you over too!
Posted by: Stefanie | January 20, 2009 at 08:32 PM
I dream of a space like this. You really have all the perfect details. I'm sure lovely things will come from this space. Thanks for sharing;)
Posted by: Pollyanna | January 20, 2009 at 08:52 PM
I really like it! I love that it isn't perfect. You've got fabric, books, etc. here and there and it's great! Yes, I would love to come, sit and visit. It would be awesome!
Posted by: Diane | January 20, 2009 at 09:01 PM
Well, this is the CUTEST ROOM EVER!! I just love it. I wish I was your neighbor, too!
Posted by: Lisa | January 20, 2009 at 09:07 PM
Thanks so much for your comment re: my kids! It started raining about an hour ago... and cause my husband is a farmer... he was home within half an hour... too wet fo the tractor!!! THANK GOODNESS FOR RAIN!! Appreciated. :)
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyardcrafts | January 20, 2009 at 09:41 PM
Aaaaaaaahhhh, oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhh,
my mouth is still open.........
You have done such a wonderful job to create a lovely room full of the sweetest things ever. I don´t know what to mention first? Is it the chandelier, the sewing machine cover, the pictures???? Everything is amazing! And of course the white table you will sit at. I think it´s a "brother" from mine here, hehe....
I wish you wonderful, happy and very creative times in your amazing own room!!
Sabine O.
Posted by: Sabine | January 20, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Your room is lovely! I especially love the glam chandelier (I am waiting for one quite similar to go up in my bedroom...)
This line in particular made me lol "See? No nose. But she's giving us the thumbs up, so she must be ok with it."
I would be giving her a little pin or something to use - someone handed in a teddybear at my work with no nose, I couldn't bear (hehe) it so I gave him a rubber thimble for a nose - he looked much less lost!
Posted by: Priscilla Halliday | January 20, 2009 at 09:57 PM
love your space! I would be happy to sew with you there :)
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | January 20, 2009 at 10:11 PM
I LOVE your sewing room. Thanks for sharing.
Christine
Posted by: Christine | January 21, 2009 at 12:53 AM
It´s me back again, hehe... I can´t stop looking at your room and imagine how wonderful it must be to sit there inside...
I wouldn´t never go outside!!!
Sabine P. xxxx
Posted by: Sabine | January 21, 2009 at 04:38 AM
LOVE your room, i recently got my own sewing space which I love!! Not as decorated as yours but that's ok. here is the link,
http://luv2knit-luv2knit.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-new-sewing-space-plus-some-new-stash.html
ENJOY!!! your new space, i can already tell you are. Have a nice day
Posted by: Stacey | January 21, 2009 at 04:40 AM
Thanks for sharing it with us! It looks super cozy and I love all the little details and things you love. Happy creating!
Posted by: Erin | January 21, 2009 at 05:42 AM
What a pretty sewing room, great job. Love it and your blog.
Posted by: Cynthia | January 21, 2009 at 06:34 AM
I'M GREEN WITH ENVY!!
where did you get that cool clear thingy (yes, i'm sure that is the technical term!)that fits around your bernina machine? I WANT ONE !!
deanna
Posted by: Deanna Gipson | January 21, 2009 at 06:43 AM
What a lovely, lovely room. So inspiring, so peaceful.
Posted by: MichelleB | January 21, 2009 at 06:45 AM
OH! It's beautiful! Congrats and I'm jealous! (Love the wedding pict with hubs in his uniform)
Posted by: Michelle | January 21, 2009 at 06:53 AM