The Big Dig
No, I'm not talking about the huge tunnel they built in Boston - unfortunately I'm referring to my studio!
Yes, the studio is in need of a major overhaul. I had many projects involving classes, competitions and even a magazine article that took place over about a 9 month period. The end result is that my studio looks like a hurricane (hurricane Katrina?) went through it. I'd post a photo but I'm too embarrassed. Perhaps the next time I'll host a "messiest studio" competition and I'll give away some choice yardage from my stash to the 'winner'.
I do have plans for improvement in the future. First of all, I have some custom-made furniture on order which hasn't materialized yet. I'm really looking forward to this - it's a new work surface. It will encompass the entire southern end of my west wall and part of the south wall as well. It will accommodate two embroidery/sewing machines, a serger (possibly two) and a needle felting machine. It will have two sets of drawers and will have 12" deep shelves running underneath the entire worksurface. Best of all, it will be high enough that I can either stand or sit (on a high stool) to work.
Secondly, I'm going to rip out the north wall which is basically a two-part closet and make it one big open closet with Ikea wardrobe organizer drawers in the bottom. For fabric storage, of course. I'll continue to use my large plastic bins on top of those - I'm tucked up in the eaves so I have sloping walls to contend with.
Lastly, I'll hire my friend and organizer supreme, Laura, of Clement Organizing, to come and figure out any remaining organizational glitches. She's already reformed a lot of chronic messes and I'm sure she'd be a huge help.
So off we go - to discover new treasures and old friends buried in the mess!
Yes, the studio is in need of a major overhaul. I had many projects involving classes, competitions and even a magazine article that took place over about a 9 month period. The end result is that my studio looks like a hurricane (hurricane Katrina?) went through it. I'd post a photo but I'm too embarrassed. Perhaps the next time I'll host a "messiest studio" competition and I'll give away some choice yardage from my stash to the 'winner'.
I do have plans for improvement in the future. First of all, I have some custom-made furniture on order which hasn't materialized yet. I'm really looking forward to this - it's a new work surface. It will encompass the entire southern end of my west wall and part of the south wall as well. It will accommodate two embroidery/sewing machines, a serger (possibly two) and a needle felting machine. It will have two sets of drawers and will have 12" deep shelves running underneath the entire worksurface. Best of all, it will be high enough that I can either stand or sit (on a high stool) to work.
Secondly, I'm going to rip out the north wall which is basically a two-part closet and make it one big open closet with Ikea wardrobe organizer drawers in the bottom. For fabric storage, of course. I'll continue to use my large plastic bins on top of those - I'm tucked up in the eaves so I have sloping walls to contend with.
Lastly, I'll hire my friend and organizer supreme, Laura, of Clement Organizing, to come and figure out any remaining organizational glitches. She's already reformed a lot of chronic messes and I'm sure she'd be a huge help.
So off we go - to discover new treasures and old friends buried in the mess!
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