Lynn..it seems the more space we find..the more we fill it up!! Glad you came up with a solution to help you out..for now!! lol Besides my walk in attic space...I have a double wide Linen closet in the upstairs hall, and store table lines on one side, and use the other for guest linens and such. I also have a linen closet off my bedroom on the main floor, and use a couple of shelves to store table stuff in there too. It seems as soon as I find extra storage space..it fills up pretty fast! I do have a suggestion tho...In my guest room closet up stairs... which has double doors, on one side, I have made this my sewing/craft space. I actually fit a small computer table in there, and a stacking shelf unit to the side of it. On that table, I put my sewing machine, a clip on lamp... and on the shelves, in clear storage boxes, my sewing/craft supplies. I still have space on the other side, to hang clothes for guests. It's very convenient and all I do is close the closet doors when I'm not working in there, and the room always looks neat. This allows me to have a sewing/craft space that's 'out of sight' and works out well too. jane

Hi, all I have used Garden Web for years for remodeling, never thought to use it for quilting/sewing. I am widowed now, and have 2 bedrooms, one slightly larger than 11x15, serves as a sewing room/guest room. Currently, I have a duplex bed w/frame taking up lots of wall space. My family are all out-of-state and can't visit very often. Perhaps once a year single or couple friends visit. Bed is used only occasionally. I have inflatable queen and twin size mattresses (a couple of years ago, had the family down for Christmas). I'm trying to decide whether to a) lose the bed and rely on inflatables; b) trade the bed for a double or queen-size bed which would gain some wall space, or c) deal with what I have. The room will be repainted soon; there's a very pleasant view outside the window, so the sewing machine stays there. Opposite the window wall is a closet, and a small wicker vanity on a short wall. A wicker dresser (partly seen in pic) and the entry door is opposite the bed wall. I'm left handed, so it's cut, stitch, press; from left to right. I'm looking for a better table/cabinet solution for the area, but this works for now. I'd love room for a 36" cutting table.

Just thought I'd give you an update on my experience with my ever expanding list of sewing accessories. Please note I'm a beginning home dec sewer wants professional results with sewing minimal skills so my needs will probably differ from yours. My budget isn't unlimited but I'm willing to pay extra for quality and convenience. The 18" by 24" lucite flatbed sewing extension table -- Terrific, a must have for large scale home dec sewing. Worth every penny of the $75 I paid for it. Stick on magnifiying glass -- I bought one but found it very awkward to use. I packed it up and put it away. If you need to do close work at your sewing machine, it's better to put on your dorky reading glasses. Disappearing ink marking pens -- The ink disappeared two minutes after I applied it. If you live in humid climate like me, these are a terrible choice. Pen style chalk markers -- Simply wonderful product. Lets you apply a narrow chalk line with ease and precision. It's light years beyond regular tailor's chalk. Well worth the extra cost. Plastic pillow templates -- These plastic pattern guides are hard to find but worth tracking down. Quick and easy to use, the tapered edge template eliminates "rabbit ears." Lets you measure once and cut once without making stupid mistakes. Great for anyone who likes to sew throw pillows. Glass head pins -- I know many people swear by glass head pins, but I absolutely hate them. The shafts are very thin and the tips are very sharp so I ended up with very painful, bleeding finger pricks. Sewing shouldn't be a "blood sport." Give me those yellow plastic head quilter's pins any day. Rotary cutter with push button lock -- If you're going to buy a rotary cutter, make sure it has an easy to use push-button lock that you can operate with one finger. And train yourself to lock your cutter every time you put it down even for a moment. So far, I haven't had a single accident and I intend to keep it that way. O-ring weights -- I'm so glad I spent the $12 on these weights. They're so handy, I've used them in countless ways on every sewing project. They're a definite must have if you're using a rotary cutter. Spring loaded scissor snips -- The only way to cut straggler threads. The one I bought has a black plastic grip with a finger hole that's very easy to hold. Creative Feet's Pearls and Piping foot -- I received this foot a few days ago. The manufacturer claims you can use it to make 1/6" to 1/4" piping. I've found it does a great job on 4/32" or 5/32" piping, producing a professional looking result with very little effort. But it can't handle anything larger so it's nice but not a must have. Rotary cutting board -- The bigger, the better. My largest one is 25" by 25" (June Tailor, Wash Away 1/4" Wonder Tape -- Makes inserting a zipper a breeze. I couldn't sew without it. Fabric glue stick -- I use it to position the covering fabric around my welting cord. Gives a very professional result. I ordered a dozen. Teflon sewing foot -- I spent a small fortune on a special teflon piping foot for my Bernina so I could sew on slippery microsuede. Unfortunately, the foot can't ever touch the feeddogs or it will scrape the finish right off. The first time I used the foot, I got a small nick. Now I'm too scared to use it. Bobbin buddies -- Little pink plastic thingies that fit around your spare bobbins to prevent thread from tangling. Worth every penny.

I'm usually over on the building a home forum and stopped by to see all the pretties. I'm so glad I did! I'm getting my very own "play room" at the new house and desperately need some inspiration. :o) I already packed up most of the current sewing room, so it looks a little bare in here. Please ignore the packing boxes stashed under the table and the chairs. Sorry! The shelves above the table are two brackets with a regular shelf on top. I put the little plastic pieces for curtain rods inside and inserted a wooden dowel. These have worked great for hanging the fabrics and trims for upcoming projects. The shelves on top make nice spaces for displaying goodies...which I have already packed. LOL Under the table there are usually clear rolling totes with 3 drawers each. I keep my things for handwork in them. They are great for taking in the other room so I can watch TV while stitching. :o) The cutting table folds and is tucked out of the way against the wall. On the opposite wall there is a bank of cabinets for keeping fabrics and trims. The framed fabric above the shelf was great for to-do lists and notes on projects.