Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Where I sew



I wanted to add a photo of where I sew. It is not too fancy, for sure, though that new chair really classes up the joint, eh?
Mostly I wanted to show this to underscore my point about taking time for yourself, mom or not, to do something creative, productive (in a non-essential way), and all your own. I do not have all the best equipment; sometimes my machine drives me crazy with its inadequacies, my table is wobbly when I sew too fast (there's a Zen lesson there), and my rotary cutter for some reason always dulls fast. My cutting mat is shared with my architect husband for model building. There's a lack of table space, so I use the guest bed.


But I love to be out there and working! It is my space, my time, and I love to have something else going on while my toddler sleeps. I'm a young-ish stay at home mom and a housewife, and though it seems cliche to be quilting, I actually do enjoy the creative process.



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7 comments:

  1. I love seeing other people's sewing spaces. Our guest bedroom is also my sewing spot and the bed is usually covered! Nice to meet you!

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  2. Hi, I love your sewing space. I've popped over from Lily's to follow your blog. Please pay me a visit, if you have time, Janine :)

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  3. I may have to subscribe to your zen sewing table theory, mine wants me to convert when ever I sew fast too!

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  4. If your rotary cutter always dulls fast, do you think it too might get shared with your husband's model building? ;)
    I haven't gotten around to setting up a sewing space. And when I finally do, I'm still not sure howmuch I'll use it. The bed and couch are fairly comfy for hand sewing.

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  5. Haha, yep, I use the dining table and the spare room for stashing things! Oh, and a spare shelf in our bedroom wardrobe too. How I dream of a sewing room one day!!

    I too sew when I have time, between my 2 under 2, housework, husband, etc!

    New follower from Lily's Quilts xx

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  6. Hey - I am visiting from your link at Lily's Quilts! I'm going to follow you as part of the Small Blog Meet! Please come visit me as well... makingrebeccalynne.blogspot.com

    I am drooling over that stash of solids you in that pic. I am bereft of all solid fabrics at the moment and am very jealous.

    Thanks for sharing your blog!

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  7. It's not the space that's important, it's what you do in it. Create and have fun!

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