Category Archives: Quilt studio

Studio decluttering and organization project – 2022.01.16

I have cleared the clutter off all my working surfaces – Sewing Machine Area, Cutting Table and Ironing Area. See my post of 2022.01.08 for all the Before photos and the After photos of my Sewing Machine Area. Here are … Continue reading

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Decluttering and organization project – 2022.01.08

Early in January I signed up for the Declutter Challenge organized by Karen at Just Get It Done Quilts (@justgetitdonequilts on Instagram). I’m not necessarily following Karen’s daily topics, and I certainly don’t have time to work on this every … Continue reading

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Fabric and scrap organization – 2017.02.23

I’m participating in an Instagram challenge #organizedsewingspace2017 conceived and facilitated by Stephanie Jacobson.   The challenge will run from January through June with two challenges/tasks per month and an approximate two-week window per task – a 12-step plan!  I didn’t actively … Continue reading

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Weekend finish – 2014.01.26 – New design wall

I stumbled across this wonderful design wall a few weeks ago.  It’s two-sided, it stands up straight by itself, and it’s on wheels!   It’s made from two pieces on styrofoam attached to a rolling coat rack.  I contacted Lynne to … Continue reading

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The REAL Studio Tour – week 3

It’s the 3rd and final week of the REAL Studio Tour hosted by Vicki at Field Trips in Fiber.   This week we’re sharing photos of our studios as they really look in mid-project. So here’s mine.  My studio is located … Continue reading

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On my design wall – 2013.12.18

The portrait quilt is progressing well.   Last week, I finalized the face fabrics, and constructed one eye. I wasn’t entirely happy with the fabric I used for the shadow around the eye – it seemed a little too light when … Continue reading

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The REAL Studio Tour – week 2

This is week 2 for the REAL Studio Tour hosted by Vicki at Field Trips in Fiber.  This week we’re sharing our favorite storage solutions. I’m going to share two of my favorite storage ideas. First, there’s fabric storage.  Most … Continue reading

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The REAL Studio Tour – week 1

Vicki over at Field Trips in Fiber is hosting a 3 week REAL studio tour.  Read more about it here.  This is week 1, and we’re sharing our favorite non-traditional tools.  Next week the topic will be favorite storage methods.  … Continue reading

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Making a custom portable ironing surface – 2013.08.25

When I was re-organizing my studio recently, I said that I was planning to make a portable ironing mat for the top of my rolling, folding table.   The table measures 12 x 36 inches when folded – almost the … Continue reading

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WiP – Organization Update – 2013.08.10

This is what I said I would get done this week, on the organization front: pull almost everything out of the studio, and then put it back in more logical locations – DONE document where I store things on my … Continue reading

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