oh wow....you are one busy lady!! Love your space but as you were panning around I kept having ideas pop into my head on how you could maybe make some improvements. I just went thru a "rehab' in my sewing room and have much more space. I got rid of "non-sewing " items (but I think I have more room in other parts of my house than you may have to move them to. The biggest "elephant" in the room I noticed was the entertainment center. I kept thinking shelving across that wall would be a lot more useable. I also got rid of my thread racks....uses too much wall-estate. I bought sturdy plastic (see thru) containers at odd lots. They sit nicely on the shelf when not in use. They attache to one another and can be carried around together or separately. I put like colors in different containers and take them off the shelf and sit the containers close to me when I sew or can easily take them on the go. I also use them for other items and have different sizes. Don't miss the thread racks at all. The entertainment system probably would fit on the shelving also. You could probably get rid of all those little carts sitting round on the floor and put all that stuff in these containers up on the shelves also. I hope you don't mind my suggestions...I know you weren't asking for any. Seems like getting things in order is a never ending battle in our sewing rooms. Amazed at all your fabric! Take care.

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Holly; thanks for watching and commenting. At some point I will be updating my sewing area so your ideas and others posted in the comments of this video will be considered. I appreciate the tips as I don't mind suggestions.

@teaquilts

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dolly H. I'm seriously considering a slight rearranging of my room thanks to your comments. Can you watch this video one more time as I like your suggestions you already shared. I will be finding a shelving unit at Ikea to replace the entertainment center. Thanks so much!

Hello Tea! Small home, many projects, organized chaos. You speak for so many of us! We, your loyal followers - who are inspired by your talent, are also spiritually lifted be the love that comes through you. Blessings upon you and your family.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary! I appreciate your comment. KZread can be brutal sometimes but I keep focused on "why" I'm here. It's for quilters like yourself.

You shouldn't be afraid to show your work area!! We all have our own unique way of creating and organization!! It's what makes us who we are!!! Love your space and thanks so much for overcoming your fear in order to do it!!!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comments. Most big KZreadrs have large and fanciful studios. That I definitely don't have but I do love it all the same.

Daaaaaaang! Ms. "Teaquilts", ma'am, you are waaaaaay more organized than me! My "works-in-progress" are all in shopping bags. I got as far as setting up a wire basket organizer for storing works-in-progress and quilt tops basted to batting and backing and waiting to be machine-quilted. I am liking your thread racks, though. You need not apologize for your disorganization. Ever. Yours is a working studio, not a museum or magazine ad room. Never apologize for active creativity. I know of too many people addicted to drugs and alcohol and tv watching who criticize the creative people and yet never lift a finger to create anything themselves --- because they can't. Creative people are smart, funny, sweet, sassy, and wonderful. Don't be ashamed of the wealth of materials you have to create. Many years ago my high school choir group paid a sewing lady to custom sew and fit our matching velvet dresses and vests for special performances. I remember going to her house in Los Angeles and being astonished at how chock full it was of material, sewing notions, machines, and her work barely fit onto her dining table. Now that I am into quilting, my house is exactly the same. My sewing group ladies are.....dying out.......and they have been "gifting" me with about 20 boxes of their fabric ......each. My spare room and laundry room are stuffed to the gills and I have six sewing machines behind my sofa in my living room and still the wire "organizer" attempt! Let the type-A anal retentive perfectionists be perfect. It turns out they do not have the imagination or stamina to handle "messy". The strongest people I know are the ones who are not afraid of "messy", but walk right in, start sorting, and their imaginations race a mile a minute dreaming up ideas and creative ways and uses for all that stuff. Perfect people throw it all away in the garbage so they don't have to think about it. Creative people not only think about it, they try to use up every scrap they can creatively and make it work. Perfect people pay creative people to make their homes beautiful. Creative people live in a mess but see beauty in the one pearl sitting among the pins in the cup in the box of odds and ends in the pile of boxes on one end of that rooms filled with other boxes. Be a beautiful creative person and be proud to have made so many beautiful things.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much flowergirlinWard17. I appreciate your comforting thoughts and comments. I really appreciate your perception and have a new way of looking at it. I have never judged someone's crafting space. I just know that mine is not like others' and I like it that way; it's mine. I appreciate you looking at the video and sharing your stash and setup in the comment. Happy quilting!

@flowergirlinWard17

7 жыл бұрын

Just sharing the quilt love and hopefully passing it along to the next generation!

I love seeing real craft rooms, not ones which cost a mint and are so tidy they look unused and unloved. Thank you for sharing. I love your batik tote!

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Cate for watching and commenting. I need to clean that space! LOL

I enjoyed your sewing room. It is realistic. Thank you.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joanne!

I had rather see a studio/sewing room in use like yours rather than one that is spotless! This video shows that you actually function in this space! Thank you for the video! It's inspiring!!!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bobbii!

I think you are incredibly blessed to have a dedicated room for your chosen craft. Don't apologize mama you're surrounded by the things that you love and you have a wonderful creative space. Kudos thanks for Sharing!, blessings

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lemur Chick. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching!

I live in NYC. Most of the guild members I know don't have room for a needle and thread - much less fabric. A small studio is wishful thinking. Having the space to own a long arm sewing machine is "to dream the impossible dream". I for one am so glad you took the time to welcome us into the "Tea World of Quilting".

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Wendy! I've visited NYC and do know about small hotel rooms. That puts it into perspective for me.

Thank you for sharing your space! You clearly know where your supplies are and that's all that matters. I'm actually a little jealous of all that you have 😁

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Chantel, you are just starting out. The longer you quilt, the more you will naturally acquire. That's why I'm trying to reorganize certain areas, getting rid of things that don't work for me anymore.

It's not about how spacious or organized your work studio is but the beautiful projects you have created and your kindness in sharing. Thank you.

It's all completely sensible and you can find your stuff. My space is a little bigger, but I can tell you that the more space you have the more space you will fill up. I used to get by with a tiny sewing table in the corner of our bedroom, and then the oldest kid left and I got my sewing room in 1992! My organizing style is a lot like yours, and we sure do think alike when it comes to setting up functional work space. I even have my hoops on command hooks on the side of an armoire, just the way you do and batting in a closet that can't be opened without moving things. And plastic drawers and old file cabinets and bags and boxes and bins in high places full of things that are needed less often. Never apologize. You are creative and productive, and all a person has to do is look at the beautiful quilts you make to know that what you're doing with your available space works for you. Thanks for sharing!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mooster47. I appreciate your comment and advice. Have a blessed day.

I love you room and enjoyed the tour. A sewing room is what makes you happy and is functional for you.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pat!

Don't be so hard on yourself. Don't you question what art is actually created in those perfectly organized, beautifully furnished craft rooms? More often than not, they're used for non-messy crafts like papercrafts, and yes, they have more space (although I often think they have more dollars than sense). Why compare yourself to others when your space is functional and REAL? I think it's lovely how your sewing room shows so much personality. It's far cooler than those sterile environments. I love it!

@teaquilts

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Deborah for watching and your kind words.

Thank You for sharing, I am right there with ya girl !!! GOD BLESS YOU !!!!!!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure DinkerDee59. Thanks for watching!

At least you have got a space...and you know where things are! And you are organized. I loved seeing a 'real' space....I love the yellow and blue you chose. I have stuff in my dining room, and stuff in the basement and have to run between the two. But, even with that, I count myself lucky to have it, and not have to put it up every time I sew. It is just hubby and I most of the time, and he doesn't mind.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rose. It's just hubby and I too so I can leave my ironing board up if I need to.

I share my 9 ft x 11 ft. space with husband. We each work in opposite corners. He makes model wood boats, I make quilts. I have sawdust in my quilts, he has thread in his boats, If we both roll our chairs back at the same time, we bump into each other. We got over it! 8-))) We both realize if our spaces were bigger, we'd have more stuff and fill the spaces up. Thanks for the tour.

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

You're so right about bigger space means more stuff! Thanks so much Elaine.

I too have a small sewing room. Two walls are almost just windows. I love all the sunshine, but at the same time no space there for sewing stuff. I have boxes of fabric under the bed. As long as you pretty much know where your stuff is, it's organized. Thanks for showing your room. Enjoyed the tour.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda Brown for watching my video and commenting.

your room looks like a beautiful, colourful, nice and welldone patchwork))

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ira Happy.

Missy, we could be craft room neighbors! I struggled with having the 'perfect' craft/sewing room. Not anymore; crafting is messy, disorganized, chaotic and it is what it is. As long as one is creating and enjoying themselves, that's what matters. Thank you for showing the 'real deal'!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Ms DeeDee. Thanks for watching my room tour video and commenting. I think if my room was neat and cleaned, I wouldn't be working! Have a great day.

Thank you for sharing your space. I am looking forward to part 2. You have a treasure trove in this little room! I love your organizing techniques and tips :)

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jennifer! I'm organizing some fabrics and will be video taping the second part soon.

Don't apologize for a small room. At least you have a room for sewing . You are very well organized . I think it's beautiful . I live in a small Condo

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Heather. I see fancy studios that are always clean. I just can't get mine to look like that. However, I appreciate what I have.

Wow!! Lots of good stuff in ur sewing room. Love it.!!!!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dora

How lucky you are to have a sewing room! I sew in my den. Thank you, Tea, for the tour.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Liz Ryan! Thanks for watching. I do appreciate the space that I have! I need to organize better to utilize it fully.

I love your door sign! Very funny!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Divinitatis Doctor LOL

I love how you are so organized. It may be tight but you know where everything is.

I love the way you've used your small space to the biggest advantage most of us don't have large spaces In our studio Sometimes it's a kitchen table You go girl this is terrific I truly enjoy your channel

gosh I was expecting a mess from the way you were talking and you are more organized then me LOL

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

I see all these large sewing/crafting areas on KZread. It's intimidating to show what the "average" sewing area looks like.

I love your space! TY for sharing!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you for sharing your sewing studio. I'm proud of what you do. THE SEWING PROFESSIONAL. Elizabethtown, Kentucky

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Rebecca!

LOVE the stabilizer organizer!!!!!

I have great admiration for you! You work in a space that is perhaps 1/3 of mine and accomplish a great deal.l People who don't do a dang thing have neat homes, always "picked up" , people who DO something usually have the evidence of their creativity showing about the house!!

I love seeing studios! So interesting to see how productive people work. Thank you.

I call my space creative chaos. Love your space👍

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hey girl no shame, we quilters need alot of stuff and it aqumilates real fast,we are blessed to have what we do.

@teaquilts

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janie

If you like your setup as it is, then I like as you like it. If you work well in this spot; do your thing and continue to create.

@teaquilts

4 жыл бұрын

I understand your comment and I do create just fine. Some people have the gift of spacial organization. I don't. I'd love for someone to help put things in order according to the space layout of my room. I think I did a good job but it can be improved.

Thank you for the tour of your sewing room. In Scotland we have small houses and therefore small rooms. I have just started to quilt but am easily put off by lack of space. I've never been able to save as my husband left and I raised my children with no support. However, I've been thrifty and now got enough to put in fitted wardrobes with storage space and (I'm so excited as I type) getting a raised single bed so that drawers are built in PLUS a lid that comes down from the wall to cover the bed and so make a work bench. The room is tiny but will take some clothes etc and all the sewing equipment and become a guest room too. Thanks again 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😊

@teaquilts

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Elizabeth. Thanks so much for responding all the way from Scotland! I appreciate you watching the video. I love your ideas for doubling your guest bedroom as a crafting space. I'm wishing you good luck with your project and many happy hours of sewing.

Love your space full of lovely crafting stuff. Its your happy space that's all that matters! 😍👍

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sophisticated Momma.

I live in a town house in Virginia. I turned my smallest bedroom into a quilting room. This room is the size of a closet...I have 3 sewing machines set up along w/ 2 cutting tables... (Bought a JUKI 6 months ago that I have yet to take out of the box because I have no place to put it!) I can work on one side of the room...and swivel/turn my chair around to work on the other side...Plastic bins are under both tables...I must also add that not only am I tripping over my stuff...I am also tripping over 2 cats who also managed to squeeze into this very small room....LMBO...So, let me tell you, I am feeling your situation...But, it's all good!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darlene for sharing the layout of your sewing space. I'm glad I'm not alone with the tiny sewing area. I love it and it's mine. LOL

Your sewing room is perfect. Lots of great ideas.

very cute studio, make no excuse!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pearl; I appreciate you watching.

TFS! I like the idea of organized chaos. Did not know there was stencil marking spray and I'd bought stencils at the last quilt show. Happy quilting! Houston in da house!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that spray existed either until I received it as a gift. I haven't used it yet...need to see how it works and how well it comes out of the cloth. I'm assuming this one will need water and probably lots of it! Happy quilting in Houston. I went to the show one year. I need to plan another visit, but not this year...too much going on.

TEA,you are so brave to show your studio, my. House like yours is very small. I have sewing and quilting stuff all over the house. Lol i pray someday pappy will finish my sewing room.

@teaquilts

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow you're getting a new studio too! CONGRATS!

@dianne57m.shifthappens73

3 жыл бұрын

@@teaquilts no , he has to fix where the ceiling fell. Big hole a whole sheet of sheet rock fell leaving sheetrock and blown in insulation every where. I feel sick any time i have to go in there. I can move back in there when he gets it fixed

I loved seeing your sewing room. My room is about the same size and I felt bad that I have my totes stored on shelving on 3 walls. I feel like I am in good company. I love the idea you showed for the interfacing on the door. I think I'll use your idea because mine are getting mashed among the fabrics and shelving. Thanks so much. I just recently found your videos and I just love them. Keep up the great work.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiring words Carol. I appreciate you sharing your storage idea for the wall with me. If I ever redesign, that could be an option.

Girl you do not have to make excuses, it looks lovely and to me very orginized and creative, just loved visiting you. Hug

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Benette. I love your name.

I enjoyed the visit to your sewing space. Please don't apologize for the state of your "creation station". Looks fine to me. Organization in our studios is always in flux b/c our creativity takes us in many different directions. Thanks for sharing. I've gleaned many ideas from your presentation that I can put to use in my Creative Chaos Space. I always learn something new or get inspired from watching your vids. Thank you.

@franrhine5905

7 жыл бұрын

yes, and always planning to work on something while a machine is working by itself, or just something different on a coffee break. My friends use Nancy Zieman's attitude, ten, twenty, thirty minutes to sew. Take Care.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cyn. I appreciate your comments.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fran for watching. I appreciate it!.

It's great idea for store some roles of interfacing or paper for tracing bags too and vertical storage in tiny houses it must ...great use of items what you already have .....*****

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ewa N. I have a lot of these storage units that I use to store roll items.

Just found your video as I am currently decorating my ‘new’ sewing room. We are having a move round at home and I am getting a decent sized sewing room instead of a corner of the living room. I am watching all the sewing room tours I can find but as I am in the uk and all our rooms are so much smaller in our houses so watching the videos with the huge crafting/sewing studios in America is just fantasy and totally unobtainable. Your room is so real and used and loved it was a joy to watch. Many rooms tours I have seem are just show rooms and look like nothing creative ever actually happens in there! Huggles Louise xx

@teaquilts

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Louise, Thanks so much for watching and commenting on my video. I do love my studio even though it's small. I love to see color and my items as it reminds me to use them. Good luck on setting up your room!

I enjoyed your tour. Everyone's sewing studio fits their wants and needs. You have inspired me to go thru mine and make it "Me" to fit my needs. My daughter made a really cute craft room in her basement with nice white cabinets and a counter top. Now they are finishing off their basement completely, and are pulling those cabinets out! They are like new, so I am buying them off of her. So I am going to get to remodel my sewing area a bit! I am quite excited. I moved my entire sewing suite down into our finished basement because all my kids are grown and gone, and no one was really using it. My husband has finished it off so nicely, and it has big windows, so it does not even feel like a basement. I am able now to spread out a bit. But i had a tiny sewing room for a long time, and I used the walls, as you do, for vertical storage. That is a smart way to do it! Things are always changing, and we use what we have and make it works. I enjoy your videos and tutorials, and I think your work is so beautiful!

@teaquilts

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your encouraging words. I really appreciate them. Congrats on getting to move to a larger space. I bet with the slightly used cabinets from your daughter, your space is going to turn out great. Good luck on getting it completed quickly!

@petmomful2260

4 жыл бұрын

@@teaquilts Thanks. I just have to wait until she decides what she is parting with and what she is keeping.

My kind of crafter! For me, I find it kind of hard to be creative and politically correct, if you know what I mean. I also have a small home. My friend of 50 years, Ann, passed away last year, she used to say, "A woman's got to do, what a woman's got to do"! Your space is working for you! You share and make wonderful things. I found that I feel happy, and creative, when I am surrounded by people and things that I love. I thank God for all the blessings, gifts, abilities, and things that he has given me. I love making others happy, with my crafting etc. thanks for sharing your creative space!

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

puddingpan1, thanks for your inspiring and encouraging words! I really appreciate your comment. I wish I could be organized like other crafters I see on KZread, but it doesn't work for me. Apparently, I love organized chaos!

I once had an organized sewing room. But then family lost income, homes, etc. and I gave it up to put a roof over their heads until they could do it again on their own. I never did get things put back the way they were, but its ok, cause I still find surprises I forgot about and my family members are all back on their feet now.

@teaquilts

5 жыл бұрын

🙌💌 You are awesome Marie.

@SavedbyGraceCT

5 жыл бұрын

Hugs xxx

You're a wonder!! You do so many things and able to keep organization in your own little world so that you know where things are. That's amazing. I admire you. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Emma! I really appreiciate you watching and commenting.

I love your room. It's the same size as mine, wow lots of ideas for me.

thank you for the studio tour I just started quilting and learning a lot from you. I live in Cape Town South Africa.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for watching in South Africa. I hope you are enjoying your quilting journey.

I love your honesty and admire your creativity. Thank you for sharing.

I love your sewing studio! I find being a crafter that I have items from a lot of interests and my room blows up from time to time when I am getting into things. I like how you have utilized your space and working ideas! Bigger is NOT better!!!! Thank You for sharing your room ! :)

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. The more styles of crafting that we do, the more items needing a home.

Love your space! It looks real because you actually use it! My sewing room is a small bedroom I reclaimed when my daughter grew up and moved out! The best thing is the sunny window view to the backyard, it keeps me happy in the cold Wisconsin winters! Just started watching your vlog so I have past episodes to catch up on! I know I’ll learn a lot as you talk to me while I sew! Thanks for sharing!

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy! Welcome to my channel. Thanks for watching and for reaching out to me with a comment. My studio also faces a sunny backyard.

Thank you for the tour. I am new to your channel and enjoyed the tour. This room looks so familiar, LOL. I recognized your yellow brick road immediately, it being one of the first patterns I brought and yet to complete. You have made good use of your space and I can't wait to see part 2. You are an inspiration!!

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much MsJA Coleman. The yellow brick road pattern is a favorite as it's a great way to mix up a collection of prints. I've been doing similar quilts with my Take 5 die so I can cut quickly. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

Oh you are my type of quilter, i work better in crazy then organized. I have one room for storage and one room where i work. Ya, so don’t expect us to be all fancy! 😂 love this space and you!

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Laura! I think the more space we have, the more we use. I'm trying to use up some things to move them along, donating others. It just takes a while!

Hi Tea, I loved seeing your Studio, I was worried that my Studio was too full, but I think I can buy some of those neat boxes that are partially clear and stack them under my two 72 inch tables. I love the way used both sides of the door to file your stabilizers too. Thank you so much for sharing the ideas. I really gotta organize my threads. Have a glorious day. Greetings from Oshkosh Wisconsin. Fran Rhine

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Fran. Thanks so much for your wonderful comments. The stabilize holders are great for stashing that stuff you don't quite know what to do with.

Love your sewing room! It shows well. My stepmother organized my craft room while I was in the hospital and I was horrified!

@teaquilts

4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer, just want you to know you kick started my endorphins today. LOL for real. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@2Peachcobler

4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Manian : oh my😱. I would be horrified also. I see you posted that over two months ago so I hope you are feeling much better and you're able to get your room back to some assemblance of order for yourself. I know I was in the hospital in August. Had to have a friend come over and move my sewing machines around so I could have a chair to prop my leg up on so I could sew. I broke my foot in seven places.

@elizabethgavin1349

4 жыл бұрын

What a shame. Sewing space is very personal. I'm sure she had good intentions. Did you stay calm. Well done if you did. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤗

I love organized chaos

I love your plaque haha make me laugh so laude in empty house .....hahahaha

I love your room. I'm going to remember the term "Organized Chaos" - that's right you know where everything is at and can get to it when you need it - that's all that matters. The heck with everybody with their extremely clean sewing and craft rooms. They are nice (don't get me wrong) but you are making do with what you have. Same as me -- you're keeping it real and I appreciate it. You are doing what you love. Thanks for sharing you've definitely made me feel better when everyone always teases me about my room. I used to think that there was something wrong with me but now I know that I'm in good company now. :)

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment. It made me chuckle!. Thanks for watching and commenting on my video.

@dontmindmeimjustkillintime8562

6 жыл бұрын

I love organized chaos! My mother and I both use that method in our craft/sewing rooms. We know where everything is, at least the general area of it at least lol

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

dontmindme imjustkillintime absolutely! Thanks for your comment.

Your sewing room is adorable. I loved the tour. Thank you

@teaquilts

5 жыл бұрын

Rita dion thank you!

Wonderful space! Studios are always a work in progress changing as we need them to accommodate additions and deletions from creativity.

We have to make do with what we have and you sure did! I just moved into my son's old 10x10 room when he was able to upgrade after his older brother moved out. I thought I would enjoy setting up my space and I do... sort of. It is a bit overwhelming. The big stuff is easy but as crafters we tend to have lots of little supplies too. It's those little bits that have me stumped sometimes. I'm the type that likes to repurpose and recycle so it may take me some time but that's okay with me.

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Robin. We are room size twins! I've tried to use every usable inch of my space. It's not picture perfect, but it does work. Have fun organizing your space!

Lots of great ideas!

Great job in your room. If it works for you that is important, no need to apologize . I thank you for the tour I have a small room that houses sewing, crafts etc. and it is not organized, but I know where supplies are when I need them as you do. You have an embroidery machine and your needed supplies. WOW! Keep doing what you do. you are awesome. GOD bless you in the talents he has given you.

@teaquilts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

What a bright and inviting workspace. You organize like I do (in every square inch) I liberated some space by using rolling carts; 1 for embroidery and another one for current knitting and crochet. When I’m sewing I move the carts out of the room so I have a bit more space. The rest of the time the carts reside in the sewing room.

You have made your Studio convenient for you, which makes your space organized to find items quickly! Nice setup!

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Vera Fernandes thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting.

Ur a lot more organized then me😀

You are a woman after my heart. You like to shop as much as I do! I like all the gadgets.

My daughter-in-law actually came in and arranged my sewing/craft room which will be used for “triple” duty during the holiday season. Last holiday season both of my boys and their girlfriends had moved out and we repainted both of their rooms... one was supposed to be my film studio and hangout/dining room and the other for crafting and sewing... but one couple had to return to the nest... anyway... Storage is weird due to the design of the spaces... both rooms have dormer windows and follow the roof line... deep unusable wall space. I keep my table in organized chaos but for the most part it’s organized... I have to ask my d-I-l where things are... So never apologize for your space as it’s your organized mind at work.

@dcinrb8538

5 жыл бұрын

Label with index cards the containers, attach with blue painters tape, on sides & top. My husband organized, like your d I l, my supplies. God bless their good intentions, lol. 💕 Donating crafting items I no longer have interest in creates more space for the rest. My donations go into a large, dented carmel popcorn Christmas tin. Try Office Depot office chair. Blessings to you. 💚

Thank you for your very prompt reply Tea. I will use tearaway and float for my labels. That is what I have not tried. Thank you again. It is wonderful to be able to ask you who is such an expert. You help many overseas people. I watch all your channel. Love the sign on your door. I am going to embroider it. Love Love Love. Dorrie Australia

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Dorset. Thanks for watching and I hope this tip helps.

I love the door storage.🌺🌺🌺

@teaquilts

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Georgina.

I am going to sew similar stabilizer storage now. My rolls are stored on the floor at the moment. I love your sign and plan to use the quote on a canvas for my sewing room! thank you for sharing.

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Penny, thanks for viewing my video and commenting. Have fun making your items!

Ty for the tour. I’m in a 9’x9’ corner of my basement w/ one window & 2 ceiling light bulbs. Good functionality !!

@teaquilts

9 ай бұрын

I emailed you. Check spam folder too.

Love it.

Yes ma’am there’s a lot of stuff I. That room. As long as you can find what you need then that’s all that’s important. I get flustered when I have too much stuff. Thanks for sharing. I’d love to find some quilting friends

I love your space. .

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandra!

I love the bag on the outer door. 😀😀😀

@teaquilts

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joyce!

I love your craft room

@teaquilts

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara!

I just found your channel and I want to say I just love your little space to sew!!! I have a small house too and my sewing room is 11x10 so mine is full.too..and I love it!!! Sewing rooms shouldn't be prefect!!! Mine is loved and messy when I work!!! You are very talented and I've enjoyed seeing your Videos!!! Thank you for sharing your space!

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure SueAnn. Thanks so much for watching and commenting me. Mine is now to the point where I need to clean to be able to keep working!

It's a very nice room Tea, I like it.

@teaquilts

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Enjoyed your tour. My room is 8' x 9' so I know what it's like to work in a small space but I'm getting ready to reorganize it. Would love to have a long arm but I do not have a garage . Love that you gave your sisters entertainment system new life. Looks like there's room for a shelf in the top section since your TV is not that large. I love Tutto bags too ! But my Tutto bag is a dog carrier. Getting ready to watch part two. Oh it my not look like it but You know where everything is!

@teaquilts

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my studio tour video. I appreciate you watching and commenting. I have changed the entertainment center for an Ikea bookcase to gain more control of the storage. The entertainment center was just bad for storage in the bottom as well and the way it was made, we couldn't change it.

I enjoyed the view , I do not see that good but as small as it is thank you I loved the knowledge

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joanne!

My room is only 9x10 so I completely understand the organizational issues. I'm constantly trying to find ways to be better organized and less dusty. :-D

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

I'm lucky with the extra foot of space! Yes, I forgot to mention the dust problems in a small space. I do use filters in my vents to help.

Maybe you might like the idea of placing a photo of the pattern or final project on the outside of your container.

@HeartOfHippie

4 жыл бұрын

WMae L good idea for my mess!

I LOVE YOUR ROOM IT SHOWS U DO ALOT OF SEWING

@teaquilts

5 жыл бұрын

Rebecca thanks so much for watching!

I live your designer wall ....rest is just add on....Most pol think that they will have great ideas from seating in expensive craft rooms ...I think designer wall is most important and what you have in yourself to give .... I do love designing rooms for my friends and give them tips ..... you should storage threads on racks close to designer wall then you will see what colours you can use for your materials. ... intend oversized wardrobe use simple storage and stuck them up...put TV and other stuff hight so bottom can be in easy reach for you ....u hand mine TV on wall and is great bus if I do something I can move and tilt him in different directions depending what I do .... you could move all desks to windows side so middle of room is more in use ..This way your oversized wardrobe can be a storage place ..I would do storage on doors for rolls to do not block entrance .....safety first .....you need think about safety 9th yourself and your health bus dust and fumes from prats and chemicals can demagogues your lungs I know something about that ... ribbons can go on side of wardrobe so you have free space on middle of room as soon you walk to this tiny space ppl will see designer wall.. corner on the left you should utilise for some storage so is away from station can hold lot of bulk stuff away from entrance just sugestion ...I know pain of living in much smaller houses that you need and found ways to deal with it .....In wish I have so much room for my new hobby. .you are blessed ..I have tiny table and no space to change layout of room or change furniture.... It make me mad sometimes .....I designing my space in head for months meantime sewing in living room on coffee table too small. .and already destroy by steaming .....

@teaquilts

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions Ewa N. I don't have the time or energy to start a complete over haul at this point. Great thing about KZread is that the suggestions will always be here for future use.

I love your room you gave me some good idears my first time on your KZread will be back Iam looking at a yellow and blue quilt you are good thanks

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for visiting my channel Kassieyettia. I appreciate you commenting. That quilt is very easy to make. It's the Yellow Brick Road pattern.

Tea one Christmas we made table mats with our cards.Solid mactac on bottom, sticky side up, cut parts of card we wanted to showcase then put clear mactac sticky side down.The cards are put down leaving about 1 inch free so that the mactacs could stick together.Trim to shape.Hope this makes sense we did a scalloped edge so we left 2 inches border to accommodate that

@teaquilts

4 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of mactac. I must look it up. Thanks for the information.

Wow yummy I love your space it's bloody brilliant

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Thank you for sharing. New subscriber here. You mentioned Jackmans. We have that store in my area as well. I also have the rotating wood thread keeper that my hubby bought me from our local Baby Lock Dealer which I love. Great tip about storing thread by the embroidery machine. Blessings, Linda Hardesty

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda. Thanks for viewing and subscribing! I thought there was only one chain store of the Jackman's line. Are you in MO or IL? Happy quilting, Tea

@craftoncue

6 жыл бұрын

teaquilts I’m in the St. Louis area so maybe we’re talking about the same store. Such a small world. Blessings, Linda

Wow you have a lot of thread..... I saw snipets of gorgeous work here and there.....your room is busy but it's ok, it is nobody's business what goes on behind our doors!!!!

@teaquilts

3 жыл бұрын

I mostly use the Sulky threads for embroidery; all the others were free from attending embroidery parties. Thanks for watching.

Good idea!

I have a similar type of sewing room, but a bit bigger. It is my happy place and I spend hours inside my , lets really say, craft room. Unfortunately it's a bit far from the kitchen, so my husband is getting used to burned food. I love how you organize yours.

@teaquilts

6 жыл бұрын

LOl at the burned food! I usually bake most meals and use a timer to remind me to go check on it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Love your studio!! I saw you sitting at the quilt show today and regret not stopping by to say hello. Keep up the great work! "Organized Chaos" is my motto ;)

@teaquilts

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching the video. I do wish you would have stopped me. I'm never to busy to chat for a few minutes!

Great video. Thanks for sharing. The drawers on my rolling drawer cart collapsed to. 😩. Nice concept but frustrating when the drawers fall out of the track. My sewing room is small also so I admire your organization ideas.

@teaquilts

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sherry for watching the video and commenting. My room is currently a hot mess! LOL I need to reorganize/purge some items. Maybe I'll get in there before the end of summer. My schedule is so crazy that I just don't have time to tackle it!.