I haven't touched my sewing machine for two months. First, Bob and I were traveling. Right before we left for
NYC, my sewing machine started squealing, not a good thing. When we returned from our travels, I took the squealer to the repair shop. The repair guy gave her a good cleaning. When I told him that I hadn't been able to do it myself, he said the the squealer was designed so the home sewer couldn't to this maintenance!
Then, I went to a cleaning binge. I took a total of six large boxes to Goodwill, from our various closets, a box of books to Friends of the library, and filled our trash can with things no one could possibly want. Why, you ask? I was preparing for two things. The first was a visit from Carrie and Erin, from North Carolina. I really wanted everything to be as nice a possible for them. The visit coincided with
Bob's 70th birthday party, and my Aunt Vicky's annual
4th of July bash.
The other reason is I was tired of sewing in the dining room. We have a small house and the logical thing to go would be to take over the guest room and make it a sewing room. Although, I'm very logical, my heart just wouldn't let me. I love having family and friends be able to stay for a visit. So, I created this small space in my office; my very crowded office. I found the table at Ikea, and screwed the legs on myself. It's a very workable solution.
TA DA, the new sewing space:
I always have quilt designs swirling around in my head, and I was anxious to get started, but I also wanted to make a couple of tunics, using Little Folks voile. I did that first. I hadn't sewn a garment for more than 20 years. I think the last, was a formal for one of my girls to wear to a prom.
These were very easy, and they are so comfortable. I took these photos standing next to my sewing table, you can see how crowded the office is. I wore the red tunic to work on Sunday, and had many compliments. I very happy with these.
Now, I ready to make a quilt. I've been accumulating red and aqua with a quilt in mind; last night I cut the strips. Let the fun begin.
Great tops Jan. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with in the Aqua & Red.
ReplyDeleteGood for you on your "new" sewing room! It's definitely a must. The tops look gorgeous on you! I, too, am looking forward to your red and aqua progress!
ReplyDeleteYour tunics are cute and very comfortable looking. I hear you on the combo office/sewing room. I just made a scrap booking corner in one of our guest rooms. Eventually that room is going to be a whole scrap book/craft/sewing room. I need to clear out the bed n dresser first. We really have no real need for two guest rooms. Have fun sewing Jan!
ReplyDeleteYour tunics are cute and very comfortable looking. I hear you on the combo office/sewing room. I just made a scrap booking corner in one of our guest rooms. Eventually that room is going to be a whole scrap book/craft/sewing room. I need to clear out the bed n dresser first. We really have no real need for two guest rooms. Have fun sewing Jan!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I'm jealous of my mom, she just added on a whole sewing room to her house! She has four tables set up, three with machines, one with cutting surface and tons of shelving. Sigh. I have to take over the guest room if I want space for any crafting.
ReplyDeleteLove everything in every picture you posted. I sew in the laundry/furnace/plascic sotrage container section of the basement. I dream of a sewing room. But I am like you...love having friend and family and a nice place for them to stay. So will just stay put. I was dreaming of quilting today while I was one up to my chin in weeds. Think fall will be a good time to begin again. I have some projects already lined up. Can't wait for the red and aqua quilt to be posted. You know that you are onthe clock now. No fooling around.
ReplyDeleteOh my, look at those darling tunics and that darling gal modeling them! hahaha, have fun sewing!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE those fabrics!!!
ReplyDeleteThe tunics look great on you. I think they'd be perfect for the IQF! I'm so glad you found a dedicated sewing space.
ReplyDeleteA dedicated sewing space is a must!! Glad you found some room for that. Your tunic are so cute, I wish I could sew clothes, I'm just not that talented. looking forward to see what you do with that fabric.
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