🚚 MOVING MY SEWING SPACE INTO MY STUDIO

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  • Опубліковано 18 січ 2023
  • You know my sewing space. I have everything organized just where I need it. And occasionally, this room turns into a third bedroom. Well now I have two children that live out of province and in the past couple of months it’s switched to become a guest room that's occasionally a sewing room. It has seriously messed with my schedule. So in this video, it's my new studio tour. There's an Ikea Hack, a new sewing setup and hopefully I'll find my groove again.
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  • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
    @JustGetitDoneQuilts  Рік тому +20

    Thanks again to Noom for sponsoring this video! Go to www.noom.com/Quilts25 and use my code QUILTS25 to get $25 off ANY plan!

  • @JustGetitDoneQuilts
    @JustGetitDoneQuilts  Рік тому +83

    I can't believe I have expanded my sewing space to two locations. But if I want my kids to visit, they need a place to sleep. So it's time for sewing space v2.0

    • @drewrichardson8789
      @drewrichardson8789 Рік тому +6

      I was always amazed that you quilt and sew in different places.

    • @stitchengramie
      @stitchengramie Рік тому +7

      You did and now it will help you to be more organized. An awesome sewing space makes a happy place to create.

    • @sararempel7956
      @sararempel7956 Рік тому +6

      Oh of course a true mother's ❤️. I really enjoyed this " move "

    • @gladysbirdwell5130
      @gladysbirdwell5130 Рік тому +2

      Makes me want to reconfigure my space

    • @ChristineKrannich
      @ChristineKrannich Рік тому +1

      I haven’t been at my machine since surgery in Oct. I picked up EPP to do in my bdrm upstairs. It’s okay for me until I can comfortably be downstairs for longer periods.

  • @jodiedwards2634
    @jodiedwards2634 Рік тому +75

    It’s a long story. I retired three years ago, moved south to warmer climate, purchased a small home…and last summer I purchased a new Pfaff Creative Icon sewing machine. I fell in obsessive love with this new hobby! But I have very limited space, of which I’ve gone totally overboard with this new love. But thanks to you and to this years’ challenge, I have totally revamped my sewing room! It’s a very small space that also shares my office desk and file cabinets. But I have reorganized it so my sewing cabinet, my cutting table, my thread cabinet and my fabric cabinets all fit in my little room. My living room no longer has to share space with my sewing room! I purchased a cutting table that has drop sides so it folds down to 12” and tucks up against the wall when I’m not cutting fabric. But I can also lift one side and put my wool pressing mat on it when I’m pressing. I installed pegboard on my wall above the cutting table and hung my rulers on it and got them off of the floor leaning against the wall. I cannot thank you enough for all of the inspiration you have given me to declutter and arrange my space so it is MUCH easier to thoroughly enjoy my favorite hobby! What a difference…I love my new home, my new hobby and my new sewing room! ❤❤❤

    • @christinekirkpatrick5400
      @christinekirkpatrick5400 Рік тому +5

      You have been very thoughtful and creative with your space! Well done!

    • @lynette.
      @lynette. Рік тому +4

      Sounds wonderful,double inspired now. Just need the energy.🤞

    • @jodiedwards2634
      @jodiedwards2634 Рік тому +3

      @@lynette. lol. I understand…little bit at a time, lots of short breaks. It is when you see progress, it’s hard to stop. Good luck and have fun!

    • @lucyoren7890
      @lucyoren7890 Рік тому

      P

    • @kathymusgrove8518
      @kathymusgrove8518 Рік тому +1

      I wish I could see pictures of your explanation. I’m in the dinning room and I have a craft room that I share with another that is really more of a storage spot at this point.

  • @mlbs4803
    @mlbs4803 Рік тому +2

    My cutting table is my late mother's rectangular dining room table with all three leaves installed. I use 8 bed risers if the table is fully expanded, and 4 bed risers if all the leaves are removed. I count myself lucky that I can use my mother's table with all its memories as I work on my projects.

  • @svetlanabarshtein1783
    @svetlanabarshtein1783 10 місяців тому +2

    All you did, the way you organize your place is fantastic !
    The way you speak about your kids - very respectful !
    Amazing !

  • @lynette.
    @lynette. Рік тому +50

    The table being able to raise to the cutting table a nice touch.

  • @saraburke4795
    @saraburke4795 Рік тому +15

    Karen, you are a ‘just get it done’ kind of gal…love it!

  • @agnieszkaacka6733
    @agnieszkaacka6733 Рік тому +1

    You are happy women. You now what you want. And You are very good teacher of quilting.😀

  • @KJNAmelia
    @KJNAmelia Рік тому +1

    Your guest room/sewing room story is SO similar to mine. My guest room gradually became a sewing room bit by bit. I proposed propping the bed mattress against the wall, and had a collapsible bed frame in a box in the corner of the room. My Bernina 770 was on an IKEA trestle table that had a removable top. So when guests came, "all I had to do" was take down the trestle, stow the legs and top behind the living room sofa, and put the bed together. Also, my sewing machine had to be stowed, along with my works in progress. It worked. Sort of. And while the mattress was up against the wall, I used it as a design wall. But then I added a Martelli table that's too big to wheel out of the room. And soon I just could not have guests unless I wanted to also disassemble the Martelli and put lots of stuff away. (Don't even talk about the 12 vintage machines I collected during the pandemic.) But I have no alternate space. Getting rid of the Martelli and putting in a Murphy bed is the next possibility. Or putting up a separate studio building in the back yard is another idea. Hmmmm....

  • @jacquelinesanderson655
    @jacquelinesanderson655 Рік тому +28

    You certainly are a lady with many talents . Well done and happy sewing😀

  • @peggersf9709
    @peggersf9709 Рік тому +19

    Us quilters NEVER have to much storage 😂😂😂😂😂😂. What an awesome setup. Love it. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @notesfromleisa-land
    @notesfromleisa-land Рік тому +1

    I'm fortunate to have a large sewing space available. I'm unfortunate to have a large sewing space available because I have an uncanny knack for filling up space with "stuff"! Cautionary tale for those of us who repurpose existing furniture. I have cherry dining table (used for staging) with 2 extensions that made for a perfect sewing surface. HOWEVER, a heavier sewing machine in the middle of a fully extended table, puts stress in the middle. I noticed that my table was bowing down. The weight of the machine had caused the screws to slowly be pulled out of the extension rail. Thank goodness I found it before it collapsed and tossed my machine (either on the floor or my lap). I fixed the issue by putting in mid support.

  • @wendywilson1736
    @wendywilson1736 Рік тому +2

    Gee, so sorry about your pain!! 🥺Hope you feel better tomorrow and get it under control. It's rough when you can't speak, or eat without pain.

  • @diannenolan6326
    @diannenolan6326 Рік тому +27

    Love your new sewing space, Karen. And your ingenuity creating a large cutting table is fabulous. And the adjustable husky table was a surprise. You solved one of my problems before I realised what I needed. Thanks so much.

  • @sharon1934
    @sharon1934 Рік тому +1

    Be aware that humidity builds up in the wool pressing mats with a heavy pressing session. I damaged the oak top of a chest of drawers. Even with a heat reflective pressing sheet beneath. Ended up putting a new surface on top: towel to prevent slipping, giant bamboo cutting board, heat reflective mat (rubber backing so it doesn't slide on top of cutting board) then wool mat. No moisture gets past cutting board.
    If I'd had a piece of scrap glass that would have been a bit thinner than the cutting board.

  • @bobbinwithbrittany
    @bobbinwithbrittany Рік тому +12

    I always admire your ability to build out exactly what you need!

  • @pjinlaca5489
    @pjinlaca5489 Рік тому +24

    I love your practical straight forward approaches to the problems you’ve had. I always learn something when I watch you sharing! Thanks Karen. 👍

  • @hillbillyshadetreefarm5732
    @hillbillyshadetreefarm5732 Рік тому +1

    After alot of trail and error I invested in a 52" Husky adjustable work bench a year ago for my Juki TL2000 machine. My back and neck has been so grateful for it. I purchased a 3 tiered rolling cart from Amazon. Each tier is about 6" wide and 15" long. It store perfectly under the right ledge of the work bench when not in use. When sewing it rolls next to my right side for quick access to my snips, clips, pins, etc. - Rhonda

  • @suehudson7777
    @suehudson7777 Рік тому +1

    Hi Karen, thanks again for all you do!
    I did go and purchase a Husky table for my new renovated sewing room (small former bedroom after I decluttered it). And I did get it without the drawers so I could lower it enough to sit at it with my non-hydraulic sewing chair. Great to sit at and hand bind my first quilt. And then raise it up high enough to cut material for my next quilt!. I paired this with a gate leg folding table (Kensington Table Rolling Cart by Simply Tidy). This allows me to expand my cutting space when needed, or fold it up and tuck it away. I had an old IKEA corner work desk from before I retired. My husband lowered it to the lowest level, and now perfect height to sew and quilt on using your tips for ergonomic sitting to do FMQ. Organized the whole room and Wow does it work well for me! Asked my husband what he thought when I was all done - " I don't think I am going to see very much of you now!"
    And the decluttering is now going on for the rest of the house! Thanks again for all you inspiration.

  • @nannettenielsen216
    @nannettenielsen216 Рік тому +1

    My sewing room was a disaster after all my Christmas sewing. I actually asked Santa for a new vacuum that can handle thread. Sometimes, i just miss the garbage. Anyway, I cleaned up my floor, vacuumed, moved things around, and vacuumed again. I love my new space. It is still small but feels bigger. Now, I definitely need to go through my fabric that I have tucked away in an extra dresser in my bedroom. My daughter needs the dresser back.

  • @christineellin9941
    @christineellin9941 Рік тому +2

    Thanks, Surprisingly I needed that boost talk about Noom to get back to it!
    This week I've been trying to reorganize my sewing/guest room. It started out as a giant headache when my son came back for Christmas and he had lost his room, so I lost my sewing room. One thing I learned is that I need many storage boxes, though I've always hated the plastic kind. Looking at Ikeas stuff, I really liked some of your choices but I know I need some boxes that are only 4 inches high. Each day I learn something. My husband gets dragged out most days for ideas. You've been a great inspiration, thank you!

  • @eleanorwittering3126
    @eleanorwittering3126 Рік тому +15

    I like your phase, 'My Sew Joe!:
    Yep! I'm moving my Quilting Room into my 'Living Room. I'm making my quilting room into a "sitting room!"
    Heck, I spend 90% of my waking time at home in my Quilting Room, 'why NOT use the space accordingly!!!!!?

    • @eleanorwittering3126
      @eleanorwittering3126 Рік тому +7

      'and, after researching 'premanufactured sewing tables, not wanting to spend that much on a sewing table w/storage beneath, I did exactly what you did here. I saved myself almost $4K.

    • @barbartsweden
      @barbartsweden Рік тому +1

      I have threatened to move my sewing into the living room when my husband dies.😂

  • @pennielocklear962
    @pennielocklear962 Рік тому +1

    I like that you worked out the height, width, depth issues. I've found that most "1 size fits most" solutions don't. Your creativity in working out your challenges made me happy for you. Great Job!

  • @ginaolive4853
    @ginaolive4853 Рік тому +5

    I’m so jealous that your space is large enough to accommodate all the great organizational things I so covet! Congrats and thanks for sharing. Just think how much fun the 2024 declutter is going to be with all those new cubby holes!! Helpful hint: don’t put something somewhere “for now “ only to pick it up and move it again later. This is called stuff shifting and is useless. Put it away the first time and voila! Future work and decisions are eliminated. Happy weekend all!!

  • @jennystrahley927
    @jennystrahley927 Рік тому +3

    Karen, you sparkle in today's video. Glad you're feeling better and congrats on progress in your Noom journey. I drooled over your new Ikea storage island and the new desk/table from Home Depot. Love your new sewing space--you'll be more productive because you'll be happier and relaxed. My sewing area is on the right side of our basement. I just keep expanding. 🤣 The left side contains stuff from 2 of our kids when they've moved, and stuff from our move 7 years ago. It needs a major decluttering, but not today because I have some sewing to do...
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @bwaldron8449
    @bwaldron8449 Рік тому +11

    Just what I needed as I worked in my sewing room starting at midnight. I relax when I watch your videos and I smile. Thanks for your uplifting nature !

  • @juliemorrison4348
    @juliemorrison4348 Рік тому +4

    Very timely. Last night I decided that the time had come to strip 4 pieces of mis-matched furniture and a stack of tubs from my sewing space and draw up plans to have new built in units installed. Great job Karen and you can never have too much storage space💗🇦🇺

  • @mbbertram3605
    @mbbertram3605 Рік тому +1

    I also love putting Ikea furniture together. Great idea for a work surface.

  • @tonistevens2253
    @tonistevens2253 5 місяців тому

    This has been interesting to watch. Since I have such a small space for sewing, I am always cleaning up after every project, so I rarely have large UFO’s, but find my largest problem is keeping scraps. Working on letting go to keep them under control!

  • @melanienicholson2834
    @melanienicholson2834 Рік тому +2

    I've wanted to make one of these. Based on the price of all the pieces I decided to buy a thrift store 5 ft long dresser (75.00), its large enough for a ironing board and cutting station. It ticked off a few boxs, cutting , ironing and storage. Yes, like yours, I put casters with breaks. As far as ironing, I made 2 boards one for the full length and the other a 3rd of it. These were made out of scrap plywood my nephew had.

  • @lfuentes8891
    @lfuentes8891 Рік тому +11

    I've been incorporating your ideas for the decluter challenge and I have to say my sewing/craft room is almost to the point of AMAZING ‼️.... I've learned so much from you and I appreciate all your knowledge you're passing on... The added bonus is you crack me up at times. The laughs are much needed to!

  • @mariejohns1387
    @mariejohns1387 Рік тому +4

    My husband is doing Noom and wow! It works!! Good for you getting a new sewing space! I love the picture of you under all the boxes that was awesome and made me laugh. Happy sewing!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @hazeldw4786
    @hazeldw4786 Місяць тому

    I love the adjustable Husky table. That's actually what I finally went with for a cutting and ironing space. I have a board and wool mat that I swap out with a cutting mat as needed. I got the one with drawers and keep rulers etc in the drawers.

  • @lafcustomdesigns
    @lafcustomdesigns Рік тому +2

    I love seeing another handywoman! Congratulations on making something that works for you. Love your ideas.

  • @jeanwestackroyd2966
    @jeanwestackroyd2966 Рік тому +7

    Hi Karen, thanks to your series I got my sewing space sorted ! It looks too good to use... You are doing such a great job for yourself now, well deserved. Thanks for all the help.

  • @lorrainemorrison5290
    @lorrainemorrison5290 Рік тому +12

    I love your honesty, my sewjo has been challenged since the Christmas break. I have done some decluttering but very little sewing. Health issues play a part. You are so practical and just get on with it so thankyou for the inspiration.

  • @hermitworks
    @hermitworks Рік тому +5

    Awesome build! That slot left in the middle is so perfect for a pull-out. Skinny storage for skinny things like rulers❤️

  • @pjacksreads536
    @pjacksreads536 Рік тому

    I don’t care how many videos I have seen of other sewing spaces, I always watch them and enjoy doing so. Thanks for sharing yours.

  • @veevee111
    @veevee111 Рік тому +13

    I love your sewing studio. Can't wait to see what all you will do to make it workable.
    Congratulations on your weight loss achievements 👍🏼

  • @FremdBands
    @FremdBands Рік тому +3

    I made a similar island last year and just love it. IKEA and Home Depot! A few suggestions to anyone thinking of this: I placed the two cabinets on separate pieces (HD melamine shelving so they were white like the cabinets). They clamp together, or will separate to fit out the door if I ever need to move to a different room. Also, added a top, removable layer of HD styrofoam insulation sheets (they come in multiple thicknesses and sizes and are easy to cut) covered that with ironing board fabric. Now I can pin into the top, iron on it, or lay out my cutting mats…such a functional island! Karen, I’ll look forward to your tips about managing two sewing spaces as you progress…you always find us such great ideas. Wishing you good health and grateful for all you share.

  • @glynisreynolds446
    @glynisreynolds446 Рік тому +10

    It’s going to be great to get your new space just right so that you can enjoy sewing there 🎉 Hopefully you get everything just where it needs to be soon 🤞🤞 Love the glimpses of the gorgeous quilts you have on your walls 🥰🇬🇧

  • @deboraharmstrong3002
    @deboraharmstrong3002 Рік тому +1

    This goes on the right, and this goes on the left.....Chefs call that 'Mise en Place'.
    Basically, setting up your workspace so that you can get the exact tool you need without having to look for it.
    A word of caution...since you elected to use MDF, it would be a good idea to paint wherever you trimmed, or cut the MDF.
    Use a putty knife to cover the roughed up area of the MDF with spackle. Sand and paint to give a nice smooth finish to the MDF, and get rid of that weird furry look that MDF usually gets

  • @aksez2u
    @aksez2u Рік тому +3

    "I love putting together Ikea furniture" Me too! That's not something you hear too often. I even thought if I needed a side gig someday, I would hire myself out to put together other people's flat-pack furniture 😆😆😆

  • @MA-bt8il
    @MA-bt8il Рік тому +1

    I "stumbled" on your video - wasn't looking for something like this, but it was refreshingly and surprisingly helpful. Loads of ideas. Hands-on demos. Step by step. Super pace for processing. And I could so relate! Thank you for sharing this process of recreating a sewing/crafting/work space when bedrooms need to be reconfigured for guests. So helpful! Blessings! :)

  • @jenniferhayden5207
    @jenniferhayden5207 Рік тому +2

    I have a husky table as well, but I moved the bottom brace to the back instead of the middle, so I can store a few rolling carts under the table.

  • @Matty06001
    @Matty06001 Рік тому +1

    Heee, I live in a studio apartment over my daughters garage. My sewing room is an 18” x 4’ space at the end of my bed. Hey, it works!

  • @ravensmokedancer8242
    @ravensmokedancer8242 Рік тому +2

    Okay first of all, I hope you feel better soon! I have to tell you I love the pic of you under all the boxes LOL I can relate to that one! I can't believe you made one of those cutting storage tables!!! I absolutely love it and I am so glad you showed how to do it. My daughter and I are going to start shopping for a new home this year and we have decided to turn the living room into the sewing space and the loft into a living room. She has her Baby Lock and also an embroidery machine. I have my Juki and my Baby Lock Lyric. I also bought the Cutie quilting frame with the stitch regulator at Quilt Con last year and I decided I want a cutting table with storage like the one you just made here. I am going to have a lot to do....But I love the table and I hope you like your new sewing space!! I always love mine after I do the declutter challenge. I wake up forgetting that I decluttered and it looks completely different!! It is kind of a shock, but a good one!! Thanks Karen!!!

  • @dianeb95
    @dianeb95 Рік тому +4

    So excited to see you got a Husky table! I bought 2 of them with drawers, 62” long, & use them in an L-shape or butt them together for a 4x5 foot cutting & crafting table. Best. Table. Ever.!! Hubby built me a craft room last summer, & I love having ALL my stuff in one room instead of 5 scattered throughout the house! Congratulations on your new space!

  • @joycemcbride2458
    @joycemcbride2458 Рік тому +2

    You are not only talented, you are amazing! I was in awe over your design and construction after your research and preparation. Wow!

  • @Tam-te5nh
    @Tam-te5nh Рік тому +6

    Great video, Karen! I love that you were able to get something going at your studio for continuity.
    I am so very sorry that your jaw pain continues! Pain is so hard to manage at times. I really hope you can get some help with it. ❤

  • @jonlilley2832
    @jonlilley2832 Рік тому +1

    What a great idea! It'd be a major ordeal for me because we don't have any Ikea's close. I have to drive over 2 hours to get to them. The screamer is that there's an Ikea about 5 minutes down the street from my Aunt's house in Burlington, ON! It's all good, tho. I'll work something out! I'm grateful for the info! Thanks so much!

  • @daisyday8266
    @daisyday8266 Рік тому +1

    I have my fabric and supplies in the guest room/art studio for daughter and I sew in the diningroom. We don’t have an eat in kitchen so it’s the bare basics when I sew-machine and fabric,

  • @brendagriffin6437
    @brendagriffin6437 Рік тому +1

    I love my Husky Tables. Best purchase I made for my sewing room. The versatility is wonderful. I love how you put them together by yourself! Bravo! I would recommend you use a portable ironing pad between you butcher block and your wool mat for added protection for your wood tabletop. I purchased a mat that you would use on top of a dryer. It is nonslip on the bottom and Teflon fabric on the top.

  • @nancykhoke
    @nancykhoke Рік тому +3

    What an inspiration 🌞 My sewing space has been in my dining room - but I decided over Christmas it would be nice to have my dining room back. I am blessed with a very large bedroom and I figured by moving the bed just a few inches I could move my sewing table in and still have room. I reorganized my fabric and I found space for my bookcase. A good part of my walk-in closet is devoted to fabric. Now I need to have some folks over for dinner 🥳

  • @tntori5079
    @tntori5079 9 місяців тому +1

    Your ingenuity if fantastic. I made the rolling ironing boards and store all my stuff on it. It's fantastic! Thank you for these ideas and walkthroughs. As a new homeowner things like this are great as I'm trying to organize my spaces.

  • @janethomas4885
    @janethomas4885 Рік тому +1

    The sides of the smaller Ikea cabinet would be a great place for some command hooks to hang miscellaneous items.

  • @maureenkomperda3421
    @maureenkomperda3421 Рік тому +1

    Great job getting your space in shape.

  • @kylamarie6036
    @kylamarie6036 Рік тому +4

    Love this video! My last sewing room was tiny and cluttered. It was our office/greenhouse during winter/sewing room and there was too much furniture to function. When we moved, I scored a giant loft for my sewing. I was then gifted a bar-height dining room table that has changed my sewing!! I'm so in love with my sewing studio, and I love yours too! Hopefully it fosters lots of creativity!

    • @sandrahamer2499
      @sandrahamer2499 Рік тому

      You are such an inspiration ,I couldn't put furniture together if I had to,I like your "can do" spirit ,prayers for you !

  • @emilasmith4279
    @emilasmith4279 Рік тому +5

    How lovely! Well done! I especially love the new table from 3 cabinets! ❤❤❤

  • @heidim7732
    @heidim7732 Рік тому +3

    Bernadette Banner also had a video where she designed her own sewing worktable for her NYC apartment much as you did yours, only she used 2 dressers as supports for the tabletop and it was definitely not movable. While not everyone has handypersons with tools available, it's good to remember that DIY is an option when you can't find Functional Furniture that Fits. ;)

    • @notesfromleisa-land
      @notesfromleisa-land Рік тому

      Adding commercial casters at the bottom of the dressers creates a moveable surface.

  • @carolynnkaster9457
    @carolynnkaster9457 Рік тому +1

    I have a similar cutting table. I used two book cases and the top is wood my Hubby already had. He cut it and put pretty trim on the edges. I stained the top to match the book cases. I also have the long edge overlap more on one side. I found two comfortable stools that slip underneath.

  • @janeinbcpreps9205
    @janeinbcpreps9205 Рік тому +7

    Great alternate video! What a creative solution to making your studio a more workable space. Get well soon! PS the break in your decluttering series is an opportunity to invest more time on my UFO situation...15 minutes at a time. 30 years of memories and delayed decisions. It's gratifying to be making progress. Thank you.

  • @brigittekochan9016
    @brigittekochan9016 Рік тому +2

    Love your videos. I noticed you are putting your wool mat directly on the butcher block surface. FYI I did that on an end table and realized the heat and spray caused condensation that damaged the wood surface. You may want to add an old cutting mat under the wool mat to prevent any damage.

  • @candygrubisic
    @candygrubisic Рік тому +1

    You're pretty handy. Good to see that you can router MDF...I would have never considered it before seeing it done.

  • @riaduplessis1815
    @riaduplessis1815 Рік тому +1

    I really hope your pain in the jaw has gone. Karen. Thank you for every day you inspire us to declutter and set up our workspaces. It's a great help indeed! Best widhes to you.

  • @gillianrayson9736
    @gillianrayson9736 Рік тому +1

    I have to work on my dining table in the open plan dining room---it drives my husband and kids bonkers when they're trying to watch the tv! If I keep at it long (and loud) enough) he may just buy me the garden room I keep on about!!

  • @unowen9668
    @unowen9668 Рік тому +2

    What a great solution!!! I have an IKEA bed that needs assembly, I'll just keep telling myself it's a puzzle! You are an inspiration.

  • @leonakofoed289
    @leonakofoed289 Рік тому +1

    I’ve had this problem so many times… I think at least once a year as my family dynamics change. Good luck

  • @myndolin
    @myndolin Рік тому +1

    Your new set up is great! I'm a little biased though because mine is very similar. I DIY'd my big table out of the same Kallax units as you, but I got the long white laminate countertops (2) instead of the butcher block (too rich for me!), and I drilled the casters directly into the bottom of the Kallax units after attaching them with mending plates and L brackets. I love it so much!
    Before I had a studio space that could accommodate such a large table, I bought one of those Husky tables! Then another, and then another. So I have all three sizes, and I use the biggest one for my ironing station.
    I do still have a sewing set up at home, and I agree with your friends about the difficulty of moving projects around, as well as tools and supplies. I've gotten in the habit of doing all my cutting at the studio, and some tools I've purchased a duplicate set of to minimize frustration. Still figuring it all out (2 years later!), and it's not perfect, but it's much better than sewing out of my bedroom.
    I hope you love your new space. It looks wonderful!

  • @ess2607
    @ess2607 Рік тому +1

    LOL - the shoe boxes. I use dozen of shoe boxes for my projects - glad it's hip (anything you do is hip!)

  • @susankarikas2988
    @susankarikas2988 Рік тому +1

    I have that same Husky table in my sewing room and I love it.

  • @karens1967
    @karens1967 Рік тому +2

    Well, I'm impressed. Well done. Thank you, yet again. You got us through the pandemic. Now we've (hopefully) emerged from that, and you're still showing us how to maintain the momentum. Added bonus...your humor in several places.... "I know a guy..." 😄

  • @bluestarhealingangels9162
    @bluestarhealingangels9162 Рік тому +1

    Way cool my hubby just took out our bottom bunk in our 5th wheel to expand my craft area been at 4 days to get things in better order ❤it’s coming along super great 👍🏻

  • @gwenj5419
    @gwenj5419 Рік тому

    I can relate as I have a Murphy bed in my sewing room. For 6 years it was my only guest room Now I have a full guest room again so the Murphy bed rarely needs to be used.

  • @irmawilkinson4454
    @irmawilkinson4454 Рік тому

    Thank you for the GREAT idea on the sewing table and storage. You have given me some ideas on how to get more storage for endless projects that are still in boxes. Thank you

  • @billayers2190
    @billayers2190 Рік тому +1

    We did the same table set up also. Ikea, home depot and harbor freight.

  • @cindydoggett129
    @cindydoggett129 Рік тому +1

    Just over the top,Karen. My friend has one of the Husky tables too. Workhorse great!
    But your new sewing storage cutting table.. blew my socks off. Love the storage you invented and the guys did a great job helping you out too. Love the wood trim pieces being put to use. Beautiful Finished Project. The whole room is great. Happy sewing

  • @susanonealsmith8434
    @susanonealsmith8434 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing all that you planned and accomplished. Your decluttering challenge encouraged me to spend 4 full days going through every item in my sewing space last week and getting rid of some, and moving others around so that my space works for me. Still stuck on making my sewing triangle, but your videos are so inspiring, I'm sure it will work out. Happy sewing and quilting to you and thanks again!

  • @madscientist2782
    @madscientist2782 Рік тому +1

    Great job, I wish a had a room big enough for that table you built, I love it. So wish you lived closer so I could attend one of the classes you provide. Take care, R

  • @nikkireynolds9514
    @nikkireynolds9514 Рік тому +1

    I did something similar for my sewing space, using homemade plywood cubbies specially designed to accept the plastic drawers and bins I'd been using to store my notions and project bins. I have two of them, each topped with butcher block countertops, and each on wheels so that I can arrange them to create whatever size and shape of table that I need in the moment. I sew standing up, so my sewing table and cutting table are one and the same.

  • @psutton473
    @psutton473 Рік тому +3

    I do think it’s attractive! Good job!

  • @dawnjeffersramstad8401
    @dawnjeffersramstad8401 Рік тому +1

    Great video! I totally hear you on muscle memory. When I had a secondary commuter home, I used hand sewing there. Now while my studio is in my basement, that sewing basket lives upstairs and holds my mending tools. Thanks.

  • @karennevin7101
    @karennevin7101 Рік тому +1

    I feel like having everything in one space will help you be even more creative and efficient!

  • @phyllislong7025
    @phyllislong7025 Рік тому +1

    Your doing a great job, very informative. Don’t let the steam from your iron and wool pressing mat ruin your new table tops.

  • @daleodberg6714
    @daleodberg6714 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on your new sewing area, a lot of planning and work. I really appreciate how you Just Get it Done. Thank you.

  • @dianaboos5602
    @dianaboos5602 Рік тому

    Love your videos. I spend about half of my free time organizing and shifting my stuff. To me it's part of the fun and challenge of being creative.

  • @elisabethreeves1786
    @elisabethreeves1786 Рік тому +1

    Well done on the counter sinking animation!

  • @anotherblonde
    @anotherblonde Рік тому +1

    Love your drop side sewing table !

  • @MR-pr8tp
    @MR-pr8tp Рік тому

    Your search for a comfortable, workable space is one I can identify with. I have spent so much money on sewing tables and all did not work.Just didn't feel right. I finally purchased a Husky table, on wheels, and can adjust to different heights, has 2 narrow drawers and this finally works for me. Taking your challenge, I began to rearrange my sewing room and I think for the 4 th time rearranged it: view to the yard, design board wall etc. I also purchased unfinished kitchen cabinets with drawers and an inexpensive counter top placed on top and all of this has worked for me. Being single, no help the opportunity to adjust, use a router etc isn't available for me. Thanks for the challenge but think I finally have it the way I want it. A feeling that works.Thanks for the ideas and the challenge! And gained a few more ideas for my space from your video.

  • @baseballquilter8984
    @baseballquilter8984 Рік тому +1

    Looks great Karen! I'm very jealous. I might have to show my husband your work. And If I do happen to take this route I'll be visiting Lowe's. It's closer to my house! Thank you for sharing. 🤗

  • @janzitterkopf1630
    @janzitterkopf1630 Рік тому +1

    What a great video! You are delightful! I love all you created/made/ designed! Excellent 🫶🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @dovaillancourt
    @dovaillancourt Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for these videos. I am in the process of also moving my sewing room to a smaller space and these ideas really help. Looking forward to your new sewing room !

  • @KittyHannah
    @KittyHannah Рік тому +1

    I love how realistic your spaces are! I am pretty organized and all our STUFF just seems to keep into my space.

  • @leahholland6272
    @leahholland6272 Рік тому +1

    Wish I had the over hang on my cutting table..... and if I had more space, I'd love the larger size

  • @jokappel2430
    @jokappel2430 Рік тому +1

    I have the wonderful tables from Home Depot in both my sewing room and my glass studio.

  • @JackSmith-oq6ek
    @JackSmith-oq6ek Рік тому +1

    This is all such good advice, thank you for continuing to be such a positive force on UA-cam and to inspire so many of us to create our best work! I have been following you from nearly the start and i love your work. I am an activist quilter (i sit and quilt with strangers and talk about hard questions) and i really appreciate your content. Go in peace

  • @gwynwellliver4489
    @gwynwellliver4489 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations! That's a lot of work.

  • @deborahcolman3035
    @deborahcolman3035 Рік тому +2

    Feel better Karen. What a wonderful sewing studio you have ❤

  • @karenwescott2615
    @karenwescott2615 Рік тому +3

    I'm so excited about your new creating space! I'm a little behind on the declutter challenge, but my space is coming along nicely! Thank you for sharing your new space, tips and tricks, ideas, methods, and yourself with all of us!

  • @pamlacey136
    @pamlacey136 Рік тому +1

    I don’t have the space to add storage and work space, but it was so nice to see that you were able to improve your sewing space and gain a guest bedroom all at once!! Happy quilting……..