I cannot believe I am about to show you how bad I let my sewing area get. I'm super embarrassed, but it is what it is. I was supposed to have a studio addition built on my small house this spring, to accommodate all things Resweater, but those plans are put on hold. In this economy, I feel like I should hold off for now, in case we need to live off that money. My husband has been laid off once before, so we'd like to err on the side of caution. I will make do with what I have, and I am grateful for what I already have.
I do well with putting things in their place, but when things don't have a place (like my "temporary" sewing setup), chaos ensues. This was our dinner table, and became my "temporary" sewing area. Note the project bags stacked on the chairs... sigh. So embarrassed, but here it is...
That table (it was somebody else's "craft table" that they were throwing out 10 years ago) was a bit large for the area anyway, and I always wanted a nice little round table to eat at for this space, so I bought this set (table & 2 chairs... the other 2 chairs were ours) off of Craigslist today. Much better, eh? ;)
This embarrassing mess #2 was my "temporary" (notice how that word keeps ending up in quotes ;) ) overflow area... 2 card tables, and a bunch of small bins. That got insanely out of hand.
The formerly "temporary" sewing table, formerly dinner table, is now my sewing table. It is not temporary, so this is how it will stay. Ahhhh... much better working conditions!
I will not be creating any tutorials of my own (don't worry... I will still be having Tutorial Tuesdays, but just with other people's tutorials) for a while. I will getting through all the projects & materials I have already started, and complete them all. This should make for some good 'What I've Been Working on Wednesday' posts!
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Believe me, I understand completely! I just posted some photos of my own "creative mess" on my blog, href=http://newriverquilts.blogspot.com/2011/04/crazy-at-work-part-2.html. However, I was too embarrassed to show anyone the gargantuan mess that's downstairs in my actual studio. I've got to do some major organization in there before it really gets out of hand!
Thanks for sharing your messes too! I was thinking everyone was shaking their heads at my post by now ;). That book is great. I need to be more like Cinderella, lol!
Oh Hun don't feel bad one bit! My "temporary" sewing area looks just as bad if not worse! And it's forever trying to take over the house. Between that and our schooltime area and play area, it's a nightmare! We have major renovations in two rooms so the diningroom has become a catch all. I only do cart wheels when I can't find my beloved "fabric only" scissors! Lol!
Great job on you sewing area! Kudos!
Thanks! I'll confess that I have 4 pair of sewing scissors, just so that I can always find one of them. There's one pair I haven't seen in months. I'm sure i'll find them this week in one of the unfinished project bags!
I wish I couldn't relate, but alas, that same mess could be found at our house. Sadly I have also had the "temporary" (totally understand the quotes) become not-so-temporary. Thanks for sharing. I think the mess is just part of the creating.
I'm just super impressed at how you've kept up so much creativity and productivity under such challenging conditions! It's no fun not having space of your own (which is why my sewing machine seldom comes out of its table these days.) Congrats on the new dedicated workspace!
You guys are great! Thanks for making me feel better about it :)
Another person here to identify with you! My bedroom is my sewing room. My bed is my sewing table! I fold out my cardboard cutting board there every day for my Sweater Project blog work. So at least before I can go to bed I have to clear off everything...and it is sometimes very late, and I sometimes don't feel like it. BUT to have a good night's sleep I must get that stuff off the bed. The rest of the room, however, is chaotic.
Time to clean up.
Your space looks great! Thanks for sharing.
Janda, That is amazing that you have to do that each day! You are my crafting hero :).
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