Jun 6, 2008

WELCOME TO THE SPINSTER STITCHER STUDIO




















This is where the magic happens! Once upon a time this was an unfinished "bonus room"/attic over the garage. Thanks to my sister Chrissy and a wonderful contractor named Ray, we now have a perfect oasis for all things crafty.


The center table is about ten feet long and about four feet wide. Chrissy's space is on the left and mine is on the right. Most of the items you see on the built-ins are for stitching, but we also have beading, painting, and scrapbooks projects too!


A few things that I do to keep organized: Cross stitch charts are in baskets and are labeled according to season. (I'm a seasonal stitcher, don't you know.) Needlepoint canvases are hanging on skirt hangers on a shower rod that I installed under the built-in on my side. I keep DMC floss on bobbins in labeled boxes and every other thread/fiber is in a labeled drawer. I even got a little crazy and made alphabet tags to separate my Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Art threads.


Yes, kids, it is true. I have a Brother P-Touch and I'm not afraid to use it.
The final picture is of my WIP basket. Everything that has any stitching on it whatsoever is mounted on q-snaps or stretcher bars and is in this basket. The materials for the project (i.e., chart, threads, etc.) are in mesh project bags.
In my next post, I'll show you the Spinster Happy Chair, which is where I actually do most of my stitching when Chrissy isn't here.
Hope you've enjoyed the little tour....come again real soon!

12 comments:

  1. Oh heaven's to Betsy...that is crafting heaven...that is the crafting room of all crafting rooms...I thought I was jealous in your last post...I'm am burning with jealousy now! WOW!

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  2. Oh WOW What a wonderful, wonderful room you have there. What I wouldn't give for a room like that.

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  3. WOW! Just color me green. Your crafting room is fabulous. Wish I could get my area as organized.

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  4. I popped in from Vonna's blog...and wow! Your stitching studio is fabulous...I wonder if one of the kids would mind giving up their room so that I can do the same, lol!!!

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  5. Uh. Hell-ooo! To die for!!!!! Your craft room I mean. I'm sitting here with my mouth open. Martha Stewart...eat you gazillionaire heart out...your place is fabulous Stitchy Spinster. Good name!!!

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  6. Wow... I love your studio! You are sooo organized and your stitching is beautiful... I'm sure I'll be back to visit!

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  7. Welcome to blogville, can you pleaseeeeeee come and fix me a room like yours? I love it!!!

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  8. Hello - I just came over from Sharon's blog.
    Your stitching studio is wonderful - I thought for a moment it was a store. I have decided to come live with you - please send me your address! It's either that or you come here and fix up something like that for me lol

    Welcome to blogland Coni

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  9. Wow,*stamps feet* I WANT A ROOM LIKE THAT!!!! lol
    wow! what a room thanks for sharing

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  10. What a fabulous stitching studio! I am positively green! LOL

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  11. Amazing room! Can we be friends?

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  12. This must be the best organized stitching studio I've ever seen. This would be a dream come true for me!

    Congratulations, you must have a great time in there!

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