I'm so excited to be participating this year in Where Bloggers Create, hosted by Karen at My Country Cottage.
I've been waiting for what seems like forever to make my sewing room a space that is inspiring, fun, and comfortable to be in. Due to circumstances beyond my control (which are the worst, don't you think?), I wasn't able until just recently to start the makeover. I'm no where near finished, but I'm happy just to be on my way!
I've had the sewing room for six years and made do with closets and plastic totes for storage. Eventually that wasn't enough, and there wasn't room to add more. That didn't stop me from accumulating more though! More fabric, more vintage linens, lace and buttons, more fabric, more patterns, more ribbon, and did I mention more fabric? The room eventually evolved into this. I couldn't find anything anymore.
After cleaning out the room, my daughter and best ever son-in-law came and painted for me. There was never a question of the color...PINK!! And my awesome husband and sweet granddaughter put together furniture.
The main thing I wanted was a cabinet with glass doors. Being able to see the colors, patterns and textures of the fabric was important. How could I not be inspired when I see that every time I walk in the room? I didn't realize it would be so time consuming to create mini bolts of fabric or to fold smaller pieces in a way that they could be stacked. I have so much more fabric to go through than what you see here.
I wish I had more to show you, but I'm thrilled to have this much done. Hopefully by the end of the summer I'll be done and can finally start sewing again.
I've been waiting for what seems like forever to make my sewing room a space that is inspiring, fun, and comfortable to be in. Due to circumstances beyond my control (which are the worst, don't you think?), I wasn't able until just recently to start the makeover. I'm no where near finished, but I'm happy just to be on my way!
I've had the sewing room for six years and made do with closets and plastic totes for storage. Eventually that wasn't enough, and there wasn't room to add more. That didn't stop me from accumulating more though! More fabric, more vintage linens, lace and buttons, more fabric, more patterns, more ribbon, and did I mention more fabric? The room eventually evolved into this. I couldn't find anything anymore.
After cleaning out the room, my daughter and best ever son-in-law came and painted for me. There was never a question of the color...PINK!! And my awesome husband and sweet granddaughter put together furniture.
The main thing I wanted was a cabinet with glass doors. Being able to see the colors, patterns and textures of the fabric was important. How could I not be inspired when I see that every time I walk in the room? I didn't realize it would be so time consuming to create mini bolts of fabric or to fold smaller pieces in a way that they could be stacked. I have so much more fabric to go through than what you see here.
Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by! I'm looking forward to visiting all the blogs over the next few days. Be sure to go here to see some incredibly inspiring and creative spaces.
xo Annette xo
What a difference, Annette!! I'm in love with the pink walls :) Organizing the fabrics was my main priority as well! I love the clean lines of your new cabinet! Good luck with everything :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so envious of your wonderful storage! Being able to see what you have is so important in a sewing room. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteOh Annette! I love love love the cabinet and the way you are stacking the fabrics! It is just like having your own little fabric store to wander through any time you like. Come to think of it, my room is kind of like my own little antique mall I can wander through whenever I want. I guess that is the ultimate, when we can create our own little place that is exactly the environment we love to be in!
ReplyDeleteAnnette, so far so good. :) It is coming together and I love your fabric cabinet. All the wonderful fabric looks so neat and so perfectly folded.
ReplyDeleteYour creativity space is going to be fantastic when finished.
I love that new cabinet! And how pretty it looks with the fabrics. Eagerly awaiting the final reveal! So much easier to create when you can actually find stuff. (Speaking to myself, too.)
ReplyDeleteAnnette, I just love your cabinets with the glass doors. I know what you mean about being able to see the colors and what you've got. I can see you've been to Michaels, too (the cardboard suitcases - love'em)! You'll have to post on your progress... :-)
ReplyDeleteAnnette-- what an amazing (and beautiful) transformation! Those cabinets are just perfect and they look beautiful as they display your treasures. You are off to an amazing start on this project-- I'm looking forward to seeing your finished room next year!!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a dear to visit my little yarn room-- thank you so much :)
Xoxo
Vicki
Never too late for any changes.
ReplyDeleteYour room is going through lovely transformation and the cabinet is a perfect solution.
Pink walls. I do have one in my living room. Such a great choice.
Best wishes
Joanna
love the pink walls and your new cabinets, annette! such a big difference already:) so cute that your g-daughter helped with the cabinets:)
ReplyDeleteAnnette, thank you so much for sharing your space in which you will create wonderful sewing projects! I think the soft pink walls make the room warm and inviting. It looks like you have a wonderfully large room in order to create! The cabinets are awesome! I love that you can see all the beautiful fabrics without opening the doors! Can't wait to see what you will create in the next few months!
ReplyDeletewhat a great start to what will be a fabulous space for you. being able to view all you awesome colored fabrics is inspiring.
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Having windows in your new cabinets will make it easier for seeing what's stored inside. Have fun organizing your space.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your beautiful new white cabinets look gorgeous against the newly pink-painted walls!! LOVE it!!.. And what a nice family you have to help you like this!! Such a wonderful blessing!.. Thanks for sharing your creative space, and have a wonderful week ahead! ~tina
ReplyDeleteSlowly but surely your studio will become filled with all of your treasures.
ReplyDeleteStarting with this amazing cabinet is certainly an excellent start. Love viewing all of your beautiful fabrics - being a fabricoholic myself.
Thank you for you lovely comments on my blog also.
Wishing you a wonderful tour and happy creating when you get set up.
Hugs to you,
I'll be back,
Suzy
I love that your room "redo" was a family affair! what support. Your new white cabinets are great! Thanks for visiting me in Singapore : )
ReplyDeleteHi Annette. Your room is coming along nicely. I love that your family is pitching in to help. Thank you for stopping by my studio and adding your creative input.
ReplyDelete~Elizabeth
Hi, Annette!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to visit my studio. Your studio is looking great. I hope you do a post when it is finished. I would love to see it.
Happy sewing!
Terry
Annette, I LOVE the pink and I have total cabinet envy, LOL :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks so awesome, I'm ready to come over and use your stuff :)
Mine, I'm sure I have told you before is all in drawers and tubs, time to think about beautiful cabinets, are they IKEA??? :)
Can't wait to see the rest of the room :)
Have a lovely day, cheers, T. :)
Wow! What a beautiful studio you will end up with. You are so lucky to have such a supportive family! Sue
ReplyDeleteLove your amazing sewing space and storage! It is always wonderful when our families support our craft! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLookin' good! My room tends to get that way too! Every now and then I have to take a day and just reorganize!
ReplyDeleteYou are off to a great start and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your window cabinets! Cannot wait to see the finish. Thank you for sharing what you have so far!! Take Care
ReplyDeleteLove those cabinets, Annette, and I love that you will be able to see all the colorful fabric behind the glass doors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cabinet! So cute to see your daughter helping out. The fabric inside the white cabinet really pops. Love it! Thanks for stopping by my blog as well.
ReplyDeleteI love the glass doors! So inspiring.
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting project to decorate a studio space! I love the idea of mini bolts of fabric where you can see them. Thanks for coming by to visit my blog too!
ReplyDeleteHi Annette - Thank you so much for visiting my studio and for your nice comments. I love the color you've painted your walls and the new glass door cabinets look great with all your fabric on display. Can't wait to see the finished room next year!
ReplyDeleteLove the light colour of the walls, made the room look so much brighter and light. The glass door cabinets are great, where did you get them? Looking for something like that.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tour around your new space, you have a great team helping you setting it all up : )
Love that you can see your fabric stash with this closets with the glass doors.
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful studio you are on the way to create for yourself.
Annette, first of all, you are so lucky to have a family that supports your passions. Second, I love your fabric staches. Third, Love Love Love your new cabnet and fourth, have fun designing.
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cindy@stitches
Wow! That new cabinet is just perfect to see all that lovely fabric... what a great start Annette! You are very lucky to have a family who are there to help pitch in!
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