sharni Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Sewhappy, your colorful threads sure brighten the room. And look at those ribbons!! I am glad that you have them out on the wall. I bet they keep you encouraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharni Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Janette, Oh, a little log cabin for a quilt room! I can picture it now with a little wood stove in the corner with a teapot on it for tea, the smell of fresh wood construction, the colors of the fabrics and threads... and the ribbons on the wall. Is a log cabin unusual to see in UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharni Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Those are wise words Oma, I will keep them in mind as my tools, stash, book etc. accumulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Originally posted by LaurieG I see alot of you have the front of the machine facing out from the wall and the back of the machine toward the wall. Is this because you mostly work from the back of the machine? I have the front of the machine facing the wall, so the wall is at my back when I work. I like it this way so I can see what is going on in front of me! Just curious..... Used to be everyone did pantographs and you worked from the back side of the machine using a pointer or a laser. You never watched the needle. I never did pantographs...even from the very start (mid 1980's) I always did SID so I needed to see the needle, therefore I stood at that side which I called the front. No matter which way you stand or what you call front or back you still need room to walk along the front and the back. Also, when I made my choice as to which way to face it I knew I wanted the motor against the wall so I wasn't constantly bumping into it and fussing with the cords and I wanted the extra room towards the middle of the room for putting the quilt on and off the machine. So many reasons for the decisions we make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Here is a picture of my studio when it was first finished and my Liberty set up. I daren't show you a picture of it now, because you can barely walk around the quilting frame for all the batting, fabric, thread, books, and JUNK! It needs a thorough cleaning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Originally posted by sharni Janette, Oh, a little log cabin for a quilt room! I can picture it now with a little wood stove in the corner with a teapot on it for tea, the smell of fresh wood construction, the colors of the fabrics and threads... and the ribbons on the wall. Is a log cabin unusual to see in UK? Yes it was my dream for a while - and maybe one day in the future, but not just now. They are reasonably common in the UK and some people use them as an extension of their house for office work or other hobbies etc like me. I know a few quilters who have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanp Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 My machine is set up so that I can push it back when GS comes over to sleep, Plus my room is not very wide!!! Hubby thought I had put it in backwards, but that is the way I wanted it, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanp Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Here is another one, I have the whole upstairs, library in one room, then my milly then my sewing room. I have the plastic boxes under Gert the Flirt, and slim cabinet for just books and CD's on quilting, special thread, and a few collection quilting angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Originally posted by LaurieG I see alot of you have the front of the machine facing out from the wall and the back of the machine toward the wall. Is this because you mostly work from the back of the machine? I have the front of the machine facing the wall, so the wall is at my back when I work. I like it this way so I can see what is going on in front of me! Just curious..... Laurie, Like you,,, I also have my machine so the "back" (pantograph side) is facing out toward the center of the room. I like it this way because I have space in the center of the room to fluff out and load my quilt backer and top onto the rollers. Loading the quilt top & back works very well this way. I like having the "front" (needle side) of the machine facing toward the wall so when working from the front I can see out into the room. And the sun is at my back behind me. I have a table along the wall (where the windows are) so when working from the front, I can set all of my rulers, tools, thread, books, and stuff I need. All I have to do is turn around and it's right there behind me. All of my threads are stored in bins with drawers that fit under that table. Handy dandy! Here is a pic to show you what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Suzan, I love that quilt in your first pic. It's beautiful. And Shana, what a beautiful little quilter you have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Laurie, Good question. I work from the front (freehand) side almost exclusively. The only exception is when using a pattern board. I have my machine so that when working from the front I can see out the window when I look up. No other reason really. I think if I just had a wall on the backside I would have preferred the machine the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelleywa Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 When I first read the title of this post, I misunderstood big time! I thought the question was being asked if we were SHARING our sewing/quilting rooms!!! That's because I am!!! My 31yr old son is 'home' temporarily whilst he had two operations on his leg ( nasty ulcer after a spider bite 5 years ago) The only place we could put him was in my quilting room - thankfully it is large, although I have removed my horn quilting cabinet ( I will never quilt a large quilt again on my DSM, so have decided to sell it), and also a trestle table I use for squaring up quilts. That has given enough room to put a single bed in and a TV. He spent 5 weeks in hospital and almost 4 weeks at home on mostly bedrest. So I quilt, he reads, does crosswords ( asks me for answers sometimes!) , listens to music and plays some computer games. It's been rather nice in an odd sort of way! The good news is that his leg is doing well and he's on the way to a full recovery. We are so thankful! As for me posting pictures of my quilting room - that will have to wait, it's REALLY untidy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hi Shelley! I am so glad your son is recovering from his surgery. I can't imagine what he's gone through! You are a good mama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 I have the front of my machine toward the wall as when I finally get to doing custom I can have the lake view to look up at once in a while. I figue when doing a panto you really don't look up a whole heck of a lot. Oh, I finally did custom around one applique block on my quilt I'm going to show at our guild show this weekend...I'll put it a picture on a new post! I actually outlined the applique and I even McTavished!! (well my version of it anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Aaaah! IF only I had a lake view, or even a mountain view, instead of a tiny back yard in the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 Originally posted by sandradarlington Aaaah! IF only I had a lake view, or even a mountain view, instead of a tiny back yard in the city. There are very easy fixes for that. I was going to paint a mural on my dining room wall then I tore my rotator cuff and that was out of the question. I thought I would hire someone to paint it for me...pretty expensive (a couple of thousand dollars). Then I thought I would buy a mural that you put on the wall like wall paper...still pretty expensive (over $800). Then I shopped online until I found this one. It's 8 panels...goes up like wallpaper only easier and cost under $100. It's beautiful and I get so many compliments on it. It looks handpainted. The colors are beautiful. I can sit at the table to eat and think I'm sitting in Italy somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted May 17, 2011 Report Share Posted May 17, 2011 I prefer working from the back of my machine [i love pantos] so the back of my machine faces my wall so anyone that walks in the door to the my studio I can look up and see rather than get startled having my back to the door:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I have a granny flat next to the house. It's a 1 bdrm 700 s. ft. house. It would be better for classes if it were one big room, but I'm not complaining. Works for me and I look out and see wild turkeys and deer all the time. I have my millie in the "living room" and my sewing machines, cutting table in the bedroom. Full kitchen and bathroom, so I don't have to leave except to join the family. [/img] [/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Merry Jo, I love your set up. So tranquil looking. I recognize that quilt pattern...will we be seeing it after it's done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTRL Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 OH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkies Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Oma, where did you find the wonderful Italian panels? Is there an online address you could share? Love it!!! TIA, Sara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizybess Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 I found it here http://muralsuperstore.com/tuscan_villa.htm they have some lovely murals and some great prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Originally posted by BlueSkies Oma, where did you find the wonderful Italian panels? Is there an online address you could share? Love it!!! TIA, Sara Yep, I got it at the mural super store. See bizybess's post or just go here http://muralsuperstore.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkies Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Thank you so much. Can't wait to look at the offerings. Neat!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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