My Stitching Space(s)

Yesterday Vero asked for before/after photos of stitching rooms.  Since I don't have a room just for my stitching, I have to use different areas to store my stash, stitch and do my finishing.  So here is a little tour.  This is my "computer room".  It is pretty small and I have to fit a lot of stuff in it, so I can't spread out my stitching things.  I have a few framed things on the walls, and of course here is my computer!

Behind my computer are my bins of stash all ready and waiting to be stitched.  The bins on the right have needlework supplies, and the bins on the left have quilting supplies, sewing fabrics, buttons and ribbons, etc.  I also have more bins in my closet that have my loose charts (not kitted up), plus my flosses and linens.

I tend to stitch a lot in my bedroom.  So I keep my WIPs and UFOs here by my side of the bed.  If you notice I also have stacks of books (my other favorite hobby!!).  Under my bed I have a bin with needles, scissors and other gadgets.

Here up in my closet are my books and magazines.  There are stacks of magazines in a pile behind as well.  I keep the books I use most often with their spines out.  And I hate it when I am looking for a book that is on the bottom of that big stack!!

I do my finishing in my dining room.  I have to store my sewing machine out of the way as well.  But this is the best place to lay everything out and work.  Plus there is lots of good light and the TV and stereo are just in the next room--the living room.  The rooms are connected by a wide arch, so they are practically one room.

Finally, here is the shelf I display my lovely needlework gifts, and my own finishes.  That is my Shaker box that I recently bought, and I will be stitching goodies for this Fall (I can't wait--a lady in a group I belong to is designing the pieces, and they are lovely!).  I had to rotate some of my things out.  I have other stitched smalls in other places, and my Halloween goodies downstairs with my pumpkins and decorations (I will have to share a photo later). 

I really wish I had one room where I could spread everything out nicely, and not have to put everything away when I am finished.  But, you have to work with what you have!  As long as I get to stitch, I am happy!  If anyone reading this would like to share your stitching place, I would love to see--please leave a note in the comment area!!  Vero has also put links on her blog!  I love seeing everyone's stitching space!

Comments

[Vondalee]

Like you, I used to have stash all over the house, but unlike you, I had a difficult time remembering where things were when I wanted them! So I had to reduce the size of my kids' play space so Mom could have play space too, lol! You quilt too?!! I think I'd love it, but it'll have to wait until all my kids are gone.

[vero]

I am laughing at : ''bins of stash all ready and waiting to be stitched ''...he he he

You can send me one if you want..lol

Even if you don't have a dedicated room, I can tell you that you are quite organized..Go and look at all stitching rooms..:-)))

[Danielle]

Vondalee-I wish I had more time to quilt, but I always end up stitching instead. I think piecing is fun, but I am terrible at hand quilting!!
Vero-Yes, every time I open one of those bins many little voices call out to me--"stitch me, stitch me...you have forgotten all about me..."--LOL! I have *many* little bins, but amazingly I usually know exactly where to look for something! :)

[Benoist jeannette]

je ne connais pas l'anglais, mais j'apprécie beaucoup vos blogs, même ceux de vos "fouillis" !!!!JB

[Chiara]

Hi Danielle,
your stitching room looks like my stitching room!!! Unfortunately, as you, I don't have a place dedicate to cross stitch so I've create my personal loft in the web!!!The works on your shelf are very nice!!