tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post6541416684795306428..comments2024-03-07T04:18:44.490-06:00Comments on Carried Away Quilting: Sylvia's Sewing Studio, plus a pattern giveaway!Carried Away Quiltinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-72286197606835077372016-05-11T18:08:26.042-05:002016-05-11T18:08:26.042-05:00Well this husband of yours is a definite keeper! ...Well this husband of yours is a definite keeper! My husband also helped me make my cutting table, which I love! I bet the butcher block, besides be utilitarian, looks so nice. I love the look of butcher block! Thanks for all of the great ideas and details you provided! Awesome!!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-15507062249228427102016-05-11T17:14:31.785-05:002016-05-11T17:14:31.785-05:00Silvia definitely needs her own quilting room. Fou...Silvia definitely needs her own quilting room. Four years ago I became a quilter. My sweet husband and I turned our fairly small family room in the basement into my quilting room. We painted and had new flooring laid. I scoured the internet and found an Ikea Hack for a cutting table. We figured out everything we might need for my quilting room and off to Ikea we went. I knew I wanted Ikea's off white bookcases for my new room. We purchased four, four-shelf bookcases, four drawer packs so I would have drawers on one side of my cutting table. I wanted a different configuration then the hack. We did 2, four shelf bookcase in the front and 2, four shelf bookcases in the back butted up to each other. We also purchased their butcher block top for the top of my table. My husband polyurethaned the butcher block top so that it was sealed and smooth. My husband screwed the four, four shelf bookcases to a sheet of plywood, he made a brace for the bottom of the butcher block top and attached it. The bottom of the butcher block table sits on the bookcases and the brace running around the bottom of the top keeps it from shifting. We purchased a separate bookcase for all my fabric storage. I have my sewing table on one side of the room, my large cutting table in the middle and on the other side of that I have the bookcase with fabric. My cutting table sits vertical across the room. At the end of the cutting table against the wall my husband attached an Ikea photo shelf (or ledge) to the cutting table top. This holds my rotary cutters and scissors. Oh, I forgot to mention, we also bought the legs that he attached to the bottom of the cutting table into the plywood from Ikea. If you're interested, search google and you will come up with the Ikea cutting table hack. Because the butcher block is large we made my cutting table larger than the hack. It is a fantastic table and I am so Blessed to have it. For my rulers my sweet husband bought white pegboard and made a frame around the back of the pegboard. It stands out from the wall and I hung my rulers on the pegboard. As I stand facing my cutting table the pegboard is to my left on the wall and so convenient to the cutting table. hope this gives you some ideas for your new quilt room. Without my sweet husbands help I wouldn't have the quilting room that I have.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768070676831316642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-2747865217475759842016-05-11T11:02:00.319-05:002016-05-11T11:02:00.319-05:00Oh my goodness! Another person making me want to ...Oh my goodness! Another person making me want to zip to IKEA! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas Monica! I am starting to lose focus on Sylvia's sewing room and thinking about changes in my own. ha ha!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-63367703126774571702016-05-11T10:29:17.116-05:002016-05-11T10:29:17.116-05:00My sewing room is also the guest bedroom. I went ...My sewing room is also the guest bedroom. I went to IKEA and purchased their PAX wardrobe system because they had such a variety of shelving choices from baskets to pull out shelves as well as standard shelves. I decided not to get the doors but may change my mind. I also placed some large picture hooks on the wall in front of my sewing machine/cutting table to hang my rulers. Love IT!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093632234115717140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-84561991356025952512016-05-11T08:40:40.345-05:002016-05-11T08:40:40.345-05:00That sounds like a dream to me too . . . a big wor...That sounds like a dream to me too . . . a big work station right in the middle. Wouldn't that be lovely! Thanks Gayle!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-13367715654809167252016-05-11T08:40:06.105-05:002016-05-11T08:40:06.105-05:00Excellent suggestions Louise! Clips do work great...Excellent suggestions Louise! Clips do work great for items you rotate often!!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-64043298580316580562016-05-11T08:39:16.577-05:002016-05-11T08:39:16.577-05:00What a unique idea about how you hang the design w...What a unique idea about how you hang the design wall. CLEVER! And a small TV in a corner out of the way is a good idea too. When I'm alone sewing, I like to have movies running in the background. Thanks so much Kristy!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-45625286033707645322016-05-11T08:38:04.740-05:002016-05-11T08:38:04.740-05:00My goodness Lisa! This is so well thought out and...My goodness Lisa! This is so well thought out and personal . . . maybe you can come and help us transform her room! Thanks for all the excellent sewing room tips, and the reminder about the pictures of the loved ones . . . the ones we quilt for! Thanks much!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-64888507724750387152016-05-11T08:36:26.723-05:002016-05-11T08:36:26.723-05:00Very good ideas Britiney! I am someone who likes ...Very good ideas Britiney! I am someone who likes things put away. If there's too much out, I get distracted. But I have friends who like everything in sight . . . organized but visible and ready to go. Something for Sylvia to ponder!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-10644780099945431542016-05-11T08:35:16.269-05:002016-05-11T08:35:16.269-05:00I like that idea of a center table that you can wa...I like that idea of a center table that you can walk all the way around! Good point!! Thanks so much Pam!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-78942164752272793982016-05-11T08:34:41.863-05:002016-05-11T08:34:41.863-05:00All of these tips are excellent Mindy! Thanks so ...All of these tips are excellent Mindy! Thanks so much!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-88307414794229697212016-05-11T08:33:57.495-05:002016-05-11T08:33:57.495-05:00Thanks Becky!Thanks Becky!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-58514537155820376702016-05-11T08:33:47.882-05:002016-05-11T08:33:47.882-05:00All great ideas and a nice BIG ironing surface . ....All great ideas and a nice BIG ironing surface . . . yes . . . a must!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-57523429773064397792016-05-11T08:33:19.916-05:002016-05-11T08:33:19.916-05:00Every time I hear someone say anything about a des...Every time I hear someone say anything about a design wall, I think, I NEED ONE TOO! ;) Thanks Amy!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-3118591993533489212016-05-11T08:32:51.456-05:002016-05-11T08:32:51.456-05:00Wow Mary! So many great tips. Love it! Thank yo...Wow Mary! So many great tips. Love it! Thank you so much for providing this for Sylvia!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-58365566716445899582016-05-11T08:31:56.572-05:002016-05-11T08:31:56.572-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-8928143112384627842016-05-11T08:31:40.478-05:002016-05-11T08:31:40.478-05:00Thank you Linda!! Not too deep is right! I have ...Thank you Linda!! Not too deep is right! I have an open faced storage cabinet and it is way too deep. Things get "lost" in the back.Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-8692303726861167342016-05-11T08:30:57.443-05:002016-05-11T08:30:57.443-05:00Oh boy, your sewing room sounds lovely! Thanks fo...Oh boy, your sewing room sounds lovely! Thanks for all of these great ideas!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-83231614334795010862016-05-11T08:30:07.849-05:002016-05-11T08:30:07.849-05:00How nice of your sons! That makes it extra specia...How nice of your sons! That makes it extra special. Good lighting . . . yes, so important!!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-89122415134916235202016-05-11T08:29:41.702-05:002016-05-11T08:29:41.702-05:00Excellent! We'll have to get Sylvia's hus...Excellent! We'll have to get Sylvia's husband to work on that closet organization system! ;)Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-18715015763082748202016-05-11T08:29:06.574-05:002016-05-11T08:29:06.574-05:00Great idea Pam! And a buffet would provide a nice...Great idea Pam! And a buffet would provide a nice top work surface also. Excellent!!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-52014683508704684112016-05-11T08:28:27.651-05:002016-05-11T08:28:27.651-05:00I looked this up Pam and it's darling! Now I ...I looked this up Pam and it's darling! Now I want one too!! ;)Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-21656339236929680122016-05-11T08:28:02.352-05:002016-05-11T08:28:02.352-05:00All great tips Kathy!! This will be fun!!All great tips Kathy!! This will be fun!!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-12134434947991318952016-05-11T08:27:28.634-05:002016-05-11T08:27:28.634-05:00Yes . . . stations at the right height are SO impo...Yes . . . stations at the right height are SO important! Good reminder!Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4422397900451005798.post-82723628731421730832016-05-11T08:27:00.836-05:002016-05-11T08:27:00.836-05:00I've only been to IKEA once, years ago, but I&...I've only been to IKEA once, years ago, but I'm thinking if Sylvia goes, I need to go too . . . and bring my checkbook! ;)Carried Away Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707031720964547449noreply@blogger.com