I really do like things sleek, minimal and tidy so that's the principal I'm using to reset the room. I know that what I have will fit in the room, I just need it to fit in better. And after getting everything but the fabric back into the room, I think I've accomplished that goal!
Maybe catastrophes are a good thing because they make you rethink what you're doing...again I'm looking for the positive in what was a very stressful situation.
The fabric shelves are still empty ~ waiting for the fabric's return
Some drawers are the same - some have been used differently
This is the only set up that's still the same
Current magazines will go on the top shelf
Fabric will fill the bottom shelves
So everything is in except for the fabric. I don't want to rush filling the shelves and I want to get as much out of the remaining bins as possible, so it will be done while I'm off later this week.
The car can go back in the garage...
The only thing is that there will be no sewing this weekend. I thought about it but after moving everything around and setting things up I'm just too tired to attempt to sew. I need to give a great big shout out to my daughter who helped me get everything back into the sewing workshop. I couldn't have broken it down, or set it back up without her help!
...as always more later!
It's a new beginning. You have the chance to establish a more efficient workspace. You'll really be ready to sew again when the time comes!
ReplyDeleteBasement floods indeed are stressful. I hope you're able to get things back in order soon so that you can resume sewing.
ReplyDeleteGood for you Carolyn. I know you'll make up for lost time when you get back to sewing.
ReplyDeletePeriodically rethinking one's work space is a good way of becoming more efficient in doing certain tasks. So sad that you first had to go through a crisis, but hopefully you'll have everything in perfect order soon.
ReplyDeleteGood, good daughter! I'm tired just thinking about it!
ReplyDeleteSo happy you are getting it back together and we will see Carolyn's creation before we know it
ReplyDeleteLooking real good! You've made great progress.
ReplyDeleteYay Carolyn! I know you'll be happy when your sewing room is back to normal. Your daughter is a jewel. Her Mama raised her right :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see your a few steps closer to "normalcy". I'm sure you'll breathe a huge sigh of relief when the last box/bag is empty! Hang in there, sending big hugs and positive vibes!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun watching your sewing room come back together!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed your rearranged sewing room brings good feng shui vibes and you don't go through another disaster. I think your daughter is being clever and taking care of her future inheritance!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn -
ReplyDeleteNo doubt, you will be truly happy when the job is done. Not only because your house will once again be in order, but because you will have your sanctuary back.
Watching you go through this ordeal has inspired me to rearrange my sewing space to make it more efficient. Of course, I don't know when that will happen because, like you, I will first have to dismantle the entire room. Then I'll have to have someone come over to help me move some of the heavy stuff around. Hopefully, all of this will take place before I start my holiday sewing.
It sounds like you made lemonaide from the lemons that were thrown at you. Enjoy fondling your fabric this weekend.
ReplyDeleteDitto Rose...
ReplyDeleteLemonade from Lemons!
Key Lime Pie from Limes!
Rhubarb Crumble from Rhubarb!
Are those girl scout cookies in that trash????
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Carolyn on getting things set back up. Aren't kids the best sometimes? Nice to know that all the work that goes into them when they are little, pays off in the end. Thanks for sharing you sewing cave. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is wonderful and this is definately what family is for. So glad that the end is in sight.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed your sewing room is back to it's best in no time!
ReplyDeleteOh NO! I've just read about your sewing room catastrophe... how traumatic! You seem to have everything beautifully under control and will come out of it with a really well-sorted out-and-organised space, which is good, right? I'm thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are staring to get things back in order, and as you say there is a positive that came out of this.
ReplyDeleteIts good to see your getting back settled into your sewing room, I miss your work in progress post.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are able to get your sewing room organized and ready to create new garments! Looking forward to seeing the next great piece of the summer collection.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your project. You are always so thoughtful and intentional. Enjoy the holiday, too!
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to see that you're starting to move back in. Just a little worry thought, though. Do you really want to put the fabric on the bottom shelves? I'm so paranoid of accidents of any kind with water and what have you that I always keep my fabrics far away from the floor. In my humble economy, magazines and patterns are replaceable, but fabric.... not so much. Just a thought. :)
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