The Studio
Hey there!
There’s a new season bursting forth around here, so I thought I would start fresh. With my sewing room, that is! I don’t know about the area you sew in, but mine is small. Granted it is a room, not just the kitchen table. Even though the kitchen table is still a fresh memory…. Anyway, I’m not very neat when I sew and picking up after myself, well, need I say more? I usually continue from one project to the next, mess on mess.
I wanted to show you a snap shot of what I call my “studio” (doesn’t that sound so much more fabulous then the corner of the basement that I happen to sew in?). I had to take the photo quickly because once I get sewing again–you know–disaster!
I love the color of the room, geranium pink, with accents of black and white. But, check out the ceiling…it has a harlequin design that I painted. The center of the ceiling is metallic gold. The killer, I put upholstery tacks at each intersection of the ribbon that outline the black and white diamonds. My thumb was sore for a week from pushing pins in the ceiling.
All that may sound a little over the top, but I love it! When I go to sew, the color inspires me, even on the gloomiest of days. I can escape, surrounded by what I delight in!
So, if you can, carve out a little niche for yourself and be inspired. For me it is back to the studio…
Elizabeth
It looks beautiful!I want a sewing with lots of colors too.I feel it helps you sew.
Gold,
Thanks, and I agree, every time I enter the studio, I’m excited to work on whatever!!!
I was delighted to see your colorful studio. I am in the process of planning a 13×22 studio. I want to use 40s tablecloth prints with lots of red. I was strongly advised not to use color and pattern in a workspace, but I think you should be surrounded by what inspires you in a creative space, no? Your space is lovely!
Charity,
Wow, you lucky duck! Your space is 2X’s larger than my BRIGHT PINK corner of the world. So, of course I say, you go for the ’40s tablecloth theme with a splash of sassy color…and enjoy!
WOW!!!
This is a dreamy space
to work in.Congrats because you took the time to give yourself a studio where you will create wonderful things I am sure.I will surely follow your lead.Thanks for shearing .
Ghis
Ghis,
Thanks!And you are right about the “time” issue. I sewed in that corner of the basement with PLAIN white walls for years. What was I thinking? A little “time and effort” was all it took (and a really, really sore thumb from all the tacks) to make it an area I enjoy! Keep me up-to-date on the progress of your “studio”!
That corner desk is great and perfect for a small space.
Arlene,
The desk has a cut out that no longer fits any of the sewing machines I currently own. But, it did fit my serger, with a small space for the serger cuttings to fall off into and be contained…bonus!! Plus, it isn’t sitting around unused any longer.
And Ghis,
Keep me up to date on the progress of your studio, like you pointed out, you just have to take the time…not always the easiest part of any project!