Friday, June 18, 2010

My Space to Create

Last year when Karen at My Desert Cottage hosted the first where Bloggers Create it was so fun hopping  from blog to blog and learning about the spaces where people in blogland create. I had never intended to have a blog of my own  but here I am blogging and enjoying it.  When Karen started blogging about Where Bloggers Create II, I signed up right away, I knew that would give me a deadline for getting my creative space organized .

My interest in embroidery and crochet began at an early age, my Mother and two Grandmothers all crocheted.  My Grandmothers and one of my Aunts were embroiderers.  I am left handed so it was always a challenge for anyone to try to teach me handwork.  I did my first embroidery from a kit that my Aunt Becky bought me when I was 13 years old.  I found that it was easier for me to learn by reading the directions and looking at the pictures in an embroidery book. That was the beginning of my need to have a project of some kind going most of the time.  

Sewing is something else that I have always enjoyed.  I made doll clothes for years by hand until my Mom bought me a sewing machine when I was about 14.  I used that machine for many years, I even made my wedding dress on that machine.  It would only go one direction, forward, no reverse but I loved using that old machine.

Over the years I have stored my "stuff" in many different places and used the dining room table for projects.
Now that our children are grown and have homes of their own, we have the room for my special creating space.  It is not quite completed, with everything painted as I hope it will be some day, but I can say that it is organized.  I know where everything is and that feels great!
I hope you enjoy taking a peek at my space to create.

Up the stairs and turn to the left


Welcome
Jars of buttons, sorted by colors

The view from the door

I started on the right and will travel around the room

Closer view of the work space

My resting chair with the cat I made for my Mom many years ago

My crocheted pin cushions and old lace on wooden spool

Tomatoes made by my sister Lynda.
Lynda made the card too.

Applique quilt blocks (ten more to make after these) and redwork 

My Grandmother's shawl draped over my chair

The green work table was the first table my Grandfather built for my Grandma back in the 1920's
Grandpa seemed to like green paint.

This old trunk is great for storage

My "inspiration" board.  I just put whatever I want on it, it is ever changing.

Old sewing items

Old lace, paper rose, and a bird made by Rebecca Ersfeld

A couple of my crocheted buddies and parts for more in the basket.

Jars are great for storage.  I have several sewing baskets throughout the room.

 More organized stuff, the drawers are labeled, I do forget where I put things sometimes so having those labels is helpful.

These drawers still need labels.

Here we are, we have traveled all around the room, the door is to the left of this dresser.  The dolls with the crocheted outfits were made by my Grandmother many years ago, I have several patterns for these dolls.

  I have never been a designer, I usually use a pattern created by someone else and try to add a little something of my own to it.  I do love to make things.  Many of the items I make are used for gifts and that is part of  the blessing my creating gives me.

These are some of the things I have made or am working on.  The cross-stitch all hangs in our home and the quilt tops will be gifts some day soon.  The crocheted bag is not quite complete, and the embroidered pillow sits on our bed.  There is a croceted bedspread hiding underneath that I worked on of and on for about 10 years.

I am thankful for a husband and family who have always been supportive of my need to be creative.
I enjoy spending time in my special creative space and I hope you enjoyed visiting here with me.
Please use the button on my sidebar or click below see where other bloggers create at Where Bloggers Create II
 

66 comments:

  1. What a lovely space! TFS!
    luverlie@gmail.com

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  2. Oh Sherry ~ what a warm and inviting space! I love how you've surrounded yourself with family and vintage mementos. I can just imagine the inspiration they give you.

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  3. What an adorable getaway! So, enjoyed my visit with you. Enjoy the rest of the party!
    hugz,
    Zandra

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  4. Sherry thank you so much for sharing your wonderful space! I love how it is filled with so many wonderful memories and objects from your family. You have been a wonderful addition to the guest list. Have a wonderful time at the party!
    xo,
    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  5. Love this space you have created for yourself. It's so functional looking and very organized. I swear you have sooooooo many buttons, and they are beautifully displayed, too. I would be inspired just looking at those lovely button jars. And those old sewing supplies are to die for. Thanks for sharing your really beautiful and inspiring studio.

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  6. I really didn't notice that your room was unfinished, It is charming and well appointed. You look well organized as well.
    Thank you so much for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  7. Your space looks so cozy! I love the jars of buttons and the crochet pincushion with the little flowers on top. Thank you for sharing.

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  8. LOve your space. Your vintage vignettes are really nice. Looks like you could curl up in the chair and stitch away!

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  9. what a wonderful place...love the color!

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  10. Love your space,peaceful and sweet!

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  11. Great space. Looks like a fun place to create.

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  12. What an amazing and wonderful space you have! I just love it! I have the same exact desk (the one on which your sewing machines sits) that my father made for me 44 years ago!!! I'm not sure if yours is that old, but it is identical. I love all the touches in your room that makes it truly yours.

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  13. So darling, neat and organized! Love the vintage touches!
    Best wishes,
    Chris

    www.curbyscloset.com/blog/

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  14. You have a wonderful space. I like the way it is tucked away upstairs. Love all your vintage treasures and storage solutions.

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  15. What a beautiful, inspiring space! Love it!

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  16. Sherry,
    Thank you for visiting Calico Petals.
    Your creative room is charming, I love it!
    Thanks for caring and sharing.
    Jill @ Calico Petals ♥

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  17. What a wonderful creative space you have! Thanks for sharing! Come on over to see Where I Create!

    Creative Blessings,
    Rebecca

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  18. What an amazing space you have created! You have inspired me to add to my own crafting area.

    I adore all of your storage solutions.

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  19. Cute, cozy and well organized too! Love it!

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  20. how cozy-such fun seeing all the creative spaces out there and how individual they all are!

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  21. I don't know which are better your crochet creations Loved the cupcake or the space you create them in!!!!

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  22. Your creative getaway is so pretty and all those tresure you have made..it is really wonderful!

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  23. I came over when you left that sweet post to try to find your owl hook for me. That was so sweet.

    I am glad that I came over. I got to see your incredible work space. I love that you use your grandma's old green table, and especially that your grandpa made it! The trunk is awesome!

    Blessings,
    Rhonda

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  24. What a lovely room - you are so lucky to have such personal pieces in it! My Grandpa was a acrpenter too but I haven't anything he made - lucky you! And I especially like the tomato pincushions!

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  25. A lovely space redolent of the love of friends and family. Thank you for sharing your space with us. The old trunk is wonderful.

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  26. Hi Sherry
    What a wonderful studio you have made with all your lovely things. I love the family momento's you have around you. I have that connection when I create also. I love the steam trunk and all you lace! I laughed when I saw the bird!
    Many Blessings
    Rebecca

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  27. I have been so inspired by seeing all the lovely work spaces! I love your baskets- Longaberger? The work table stole my heart! It is wonderful when you have a supportive family! I am sure they learned it from you.
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  28. When I saw that gorgeous carpet, I knew there would be a beautiful space at the top of the stairs. I would love to sit and sew there. Thank you so much for letting us visit!

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  29. What a wonderful place to create! Am I a bad person for being jealous? LOL

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  30. Sherry I love the signature you added! (and your room looks fantastic!). It gives me inspiration for my room which is very new :)

    Happy crafting~

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  31. Sherry - what a wonderful space. I love all the little personal touches; all the memories and things from your past. You are so LUCKY to have that green table of your grandparents!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Karen ~ Some days are diamonds

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  32. Oh my goodness what a cozy space! I love the special touches of your grandmothers shawl on the chair, it must feel like a hug from her every time you sit there. The steamer trunk storage is awesome too! Thank you for sharing your sweet haven.

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  33. Hi Sherry!
    You have a wonderfully cozy work space!
    I love how you have incorporated antiques and family pieces into your everyday life!
    I wish you many happy days in your studio!
    Blessings,
    Donna

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  34. Hi Sherry, what a beautiful space you have to create in. Love all the special little touches. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
    Debby

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  35. Oh, how inspiring! I am getting into this leaving things out but in pretty jars and attractive displays. For so long, I have felt the need to have everything put away and unseen. There is almost no creativity if you can't see all the pretty things. Your sewing room is so much fun to look at and I feel hugely blessed to be able to see it today. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  36. This is such a beautiful space Sherry. I don't know how much creating I would get done in here...I would be so busy looking at all your pretty collections.

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  37. Such wonderful treasures in a wonderful room! Very nice Studio!

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  38. Hi Sherry,

    I love your studio..it's filled with vintage goodness and that makes my heart sing. Thanks so much for sharing your space with me.

    I'd love for you to come over for a stroll through my studio. It's been an ongoing transformation for almost a year since I moved in to our new home.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Stephanie ♥

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  39. wow what an amazing place to create, your craft area is so lovely and your bits and pieces are too,. thank you for sharing,.love glenda

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  40. Hi Sherry, you have such a cozy little place here to create in, I just love all the drawers You have along with all your jars fill with goodie, I just want to grab a cup of coffee and start playing..Thank you so much for letting us take a peek inside...

    Hugs, Linda

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  41. Sherry, thanks for visiting! Your room is filled with memories from grandpas table to Moms chair. It is just beautiful! I am so glad you liked the tray!

    Carol

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  42. It's beautiful Sherry. I love your space. It's warm and inviting. Enjoy it.
    Thanks for sharing.
    xo
    Janet
    Janets Creative Pillows

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  43. Thank you for the wonderful tour. You workspace adn creations are lovely. So many vintage keepsakes and inspirational items around you is great. thanks for sharing. Angela

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  44. Hi Sherry:
    Love the creative space you've tucked upstairs. I really like all the creative inspiration, and that you've surrounded yourself with things you love. I always think we're more creative when we have meaningful things around us.
    Hope you'll visit Brynwood and enter my drawing for WBCII.
    Blessings,
    Donna

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  45. I just love your touch of family items and treasures from the past, your trunk is just terrific and I love the little birds on top of your jars, Great room, thanks for sharing, many blessings to you and your family! XOXO

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  46. I love your sewing space, especially the way you've surrounded yourself with sentamental things
    Helen

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  47. Very cute space, I like the travel trunk for storage, so neat. Thanks for sharing your space.

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  48. Love your Cozy Studio & the Family Treasures you are able to use & Display.....

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  49. GOSH I loved everything....put the coffee on I will be over to create in your space. I also loved that hat pin holder....awesome! thanks for taking a peek at my blog! Susan

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  50. A beautiful and inspiring space my friend! I love it. All your goodies are so much fun to look at! I'd be there all day!
    Hugs to you!

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  51. I love your creative space ~ it's so organized and there's so much inspiration in it.
    I love the bobbins full of lace...what a pretty idea.

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  52. Such a sweet space to create in, Sherry! Thank you for visiting me, and for your sweet comment! :)
    Happy weekend to you,
    Zuzu

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  53. Sherry, I like your special room, especially the table your grandpa made, such a special piece. Love the use of the jars for storage, I like how that looks and things say clean.
    Thank you for sharing your space.
    Gail

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  54. A lovely space indeed!!! I love all of your treasures that help make the room such a beautiful place to create all of your treasures. Have a lovely day!
    Melly:)

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  55. What a lovely space you've created for yourself! I love how you use the baskets to store and display your things, love the vintage furniture too. I loved the tour, thanks.

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  56. Such a sweet space. Thank you for sharing. I love the little Good Morning pillow!

    Have a thoughtful Thursday. ~Natalie

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  57. Wow, you have such lovely treasures,so many things to inspire a gal.. Great Space.. Glad to of met you at the Blog Space party
    Karryann

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  58. Somehow I had missed your post. It is wonderful you have so many treasures in your studio. Congrats on being one of the chosen winners by Karen. Connie

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  59. Well now I have seen it and I see why you won! What a wonderful workspace filled with memories and treasures. Congratulations!
    Debbie

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  60. How nice that you have the table your grandfather made and in the original paint too! Thank you so much for sharing your space for us to see.

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  61. I love your dear little space. It looks like you have all sorts of wonderful things to spend hours with (if you have any hours) Thanks for letting me peek in. Diane

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  62. Sherry,

    Thank you for visiting Calico Petals.
    Your creative space if fantastic!
    I love the carpet going up the stairs.
    I also fancy your glass containers and jars.
    Thank you for caring and sharing.
    Jill ♥

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  63. How wonderful to be surrounded by all of your family's beautiful items. The shawl on the chair is just priceless... Do you like the color green? Thank you for sharing your space. The scrpiture is a nice touch. I recently started a blog (a few weeks now) and just added my favorite scripture last night. Thanks for sharing~ Sherry w/Scrapping With Sherry

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  64. I'm glad you reposted this link. I didn't realize that you sewed too. I dearly love sewing. Love your space and all of the little heirlooms. You can tell I'm a pretty nostalgic person. I just love old things.

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  65. Oh the table made by your grandfather is soooo special. How awesome it is that you can appreciate it and be inspired by it every time you walk in the room. Great place to create!

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