Where Bloggers Create 2012

I am participating in Where Blogger's Create 2012 at My Desert Cottage

I had planned to make several changes to my creative space this year and did not complete as much as I had hoped to.  I do love to spend time in my sewing room/creative space.  For many years the dining room table was where I sewed and did any kind of crafts or projects.  I am so thankful for a room to keep everything together and I can leave projects out and to have all of my materials and collections around me.

My space is upstairs in one of the two bedrooms.  To the left is my room and there is a guest room on the right.  I store a few things in the guest room also but they are all behind the closet door so the room doesn't look too cluttered.

I did not even notice our cat Lily on the stairs until I loaded the picture on to my computer.  She loves to spend time lounging on my chair in my room or on the bed in the guest room.

At the top of the stairs is my little wrapping/card writing station.

This is my space from the doorway.

The old green table on the left was made by my grandfather for my grandparents first home.

The sewing machine desk is on my list to be painted white but as you can see I did not get to it.

This closet is behind the door when you enter the room.

I like the fact that so much can be out of sight but I know where to find it.

Organized clutter, pens, pencils, scissors, paint brushes, etc.

An old doll pattern, cut out and ready to begin stitching.

 

I am a big fan of pincushions. 

Just a few of my books and magazines.

I enjoy quilting, cross stitch, embroidery, crochet, decoupage, and many other types of crafts and projects.

 

The dresser on the right is another project on my list, it will be painted white.

I just completed my new ironing board cover.  The board is sitting on an old wooden stool, just the right height for turning from my machine and pressing.

I did make this sewing machine cover this year.  Bari J at We Love French Knots had a stitch along and provided the design with tutorials for the stitching.  I used Jacquelynne Steves fabric to complete the project.  Visit Jacquelynne at The Noble Wife to see her latest fabrics and patterns.

My valance is made with tea towels and little birdie clips.

I sometimes think I should simplify so I put some things away in boxes and drawers.  I try that for a while and I seem to go right back to my organized clutter. 

The blocks on the table are from the Beginner's Quilt Along, hosted by Pat Sloan.  Those who know me know that I always have several projects going at once as I am sure many of you do.

I have an assortment of sewing baskets, some empty, some full of treasures.

The sewing machine picture I completed this year and was also a project I found on

We Love French Knots.

We are now looking back toward the door, I see a little bit of me in the mirror.

I like to sit and look around and think about a project. I may be sitting there a while trying to remember where I put something (that seems to be happening more often). I can use this chair when it is not occupied by a long haired gray cat.  I also keep a lint roller handy to use before sitting. 

 Much of my fabric is on the open shelves behind the chair. 

I love books, old and new.

Little doll, a gift from my sister Becky and my birthstone girl, a gift from my Mom.

"It's a Little Bit French" stitch along.

White lace and trims

White buttons are my favorite.

A place for everything.

A treasured box made for me by a fellow blogger.

I love this book Embroidery Stitches 1908.

I am so thankful for the space I have to be creative and for a husband that understands my need to spend time there.  What ever your space big or small enjoy the process of creating.