Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Welcome to My Quilt Studio



A few days ago I moved my wire basket fabric storage and yarn bins out of my closet and into my quilt studio. These Elfa drawers are great. Even when filled to capacity, you can still easily slide the drawers open and closed. There are knitting needles and crochet hooks displayed in vases too. I really like this arrangement.

The design wall area (white flannel, floor to cieling) is where the yellow/red quilt top is hanging. The zigzag quilt is hanging where I photograph quilts. The log cabin quilt on the right stays there. That's one of my favorites.


The sewing machine, cutting table and ironing board all take advantage of the light from the windows. Of course the overflowing box under the table is full of scraps.




And this is where I'm writing to you right now. This room has never been so clean and organized, so I'm enjoying the view for a little while before I make a nice big mess again! After years of operating out of boxes, I'm so happy to have such a nice big space.
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  1. Pat from FloridaOctober 5, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Oh my! What a dream studio!

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  2. JocelynOctober 5, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Wow! What an amazing studio!!So open and spacious. Pat is right, it is a dream studio.

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  3. Pinkadot QuiltsOctober 5, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Gorgeous! I am much more creative when things are put away. I think you will come up with some amazing quilts in here!

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  4. alexaOctober 5, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Oh my!! what a great studio, it is really a dream studio.

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  5. BrendaOctober 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    wow! lovely! wow!

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  6. Glen QuiltSwissyOctober 5, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Can I come live with you? I can sleep on that wonderful sofa right there and won't cause any trouble.

    glen in Louisiana

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  7. Sujata ShahOctober 5, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Oh.. Such a beautiful space! I love it when there is "white space" in the studio to get creative.

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  8. AnsOctober 5, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    WOW, I like it very much.

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  9. AnnieOctober 5, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    So jealous over here!!! It's a beautiful place for creating!

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  10. NeverBoredOctober 5, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Wow! What terrific space. You're making it hard to obey, "thou shall not covet".

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  11. CathyOctober 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Wow, I am envious of your big, clean space. I have a pokey little room (smallest bedroom, doubles as guest room) but that is better than the kitchen table!

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  12. RosaOctober 5, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Awesome,a beautiful place to dream and create.

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  13. bethOctober 5, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    A dream studio FOR SURE!!! happy sewing!

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  14. Tina CraigOctober 5, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Your studio is glorious! It's an inspiration to get my space cleaned out.

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  15. NancyOctober 5, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I am moving into a new studio in less than three weeks. I have the same flooring and big window...and now I know exactly how to set up my tables! Thanks for the photos..I hop my studio can stay as clean..

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  16. Four dogs and one quilterOctober 5, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful! Am setting up a new studio too and would love to know how you made your design wall? Thanks for sharing all the wonderful pictures.

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  17. MaryOctober 5, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Just Beautiful!

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  18. Nifty QuiltsOctober 5, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    You DO have a beautiful studio! Thank you for inviting us in for a visit.

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  19. Donna~~October 5, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Geeminie! Such a lovely quilting area! Do you need some company--I think there's room for at least another person or two! Lucky lucky you! :)

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  20. PattyOctober 5, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Thank you for sharing your amazing studio. Did you use any resource to help you design this? I am collecting information of "wants" or ideas, so I really appreciate your visual view. Love your blog too...

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  21. PamelaOctober 5, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    What a lovely place to create in! So airy and bright, too!

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  22. LindaOctober 5, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    "wipes Drool of Envy off keyboard". Fabulous, thanks for sharing!

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  23. jen duncanOctober 5, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    WOW Karen. That is SO fabulous!! So happy for you to have such a special space.

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  24. stufenzumgerichtOctober 5, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Dear Karen,
    your studio has got the "wow effect"
    So nice, to share it with us!!!
    Hugs from Martina

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  25. PatSloanOctober 5, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    lovely space Karen, the large design wall rocks!

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  26. Riel NasonOctober 5, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Drool. What an amazing space Karen!

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  27. patty a.October 5, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Your space is wonderful and so are the quilts that you make! Thanks so much for letting us see where you create. I need to work on my studio and make it pretty like yours! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  28. FlourishingPalmsOctober 5, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Oh my, oh my! You have such a lovely, large open space. It's well planned and well organized, I can see that. Goodness, aren't you fortunate!? I think you have enough room for me to come over with my sewing machine too. If I drive straight through, I might make it by tomorrow evening!

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  29. Carolyn S.October 5, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Pardon me for being just as jealous as I could be!!! What a beautiful space you have, to create your beautiful work.

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  30. Michelle in SaskatoonOctober 5, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I love your sewing room, especially the shell pink walls, and how it's so open and airy! thanks for the inspiration,m

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  31. NancyOctober 5, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Oh, my goodness. Can I move in? I love the organization, light and space. You must be in heaven!

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  32. Quinta da QuilterOctober 5, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Looks great!!! And such a comfy sofa!! Tee hee hee!

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  33. OliveStreetStudioOctober 5, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    ENVY ABOUNDS.......

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  34. LeeannOctober 5, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    wow this is a bigggg room. Was it a lounge or a bedroom before being a studio?

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  35. Anne DOctober 5, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    What an amazing studio. It is gorgeous. Have fun creating in it.

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  36. JanOctober 5, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Your sewing space is just wonderful. Love the lighting for the design wall,and the additional light you get from the cans. I'm taking notes!

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  37. DinahOctober 5, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    What a lovely space! Just the place in which to create fabulous quilts!

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  38. KimOctober 5, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Oh boy I don't know if I'd ever leave that space! Fantastic, all that natural light......I hope you have many happy hours of sewing, designing, and blogging in that dream studio.

    Happy sewing

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  39. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    That space is spectacular!! I know that there must have been a lot that went into the design of the studio and you really thought of everything!! Love it!

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  40. HelenOctober 5, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    You have earned it and I know you will use it to make the world a more beautiful place....one quilt at a time!

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  41. SaraOctober 5, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Wow - beautiful room to be creative! The natural light is wonderful.

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  42. The Cozy QuilterOctober 5, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Can I come over to sew with you? I met a friend of yours last week...Gwen Marston! ...at the Beaver Island Quilt Retreat. She told us about the time you went to her retreat and were very productive! Why does this not surprise me? I would be productive in a studio like yours!

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  43. AmyOctober 5, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    What a fabulous workspace and so bright! Glad you clarified "clean". Makes the rest of us feel better. Ha!

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  44. WoolenSailsOctober 5, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I am jealous, so neat and so much room, lol.
    I love how you have it set up, mine is not that big and things are too close to me, would love a sitting area too.

    Debbie

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  45. JoAnne in southern CaliforniaOctober 5, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Karen, my husband says you don't have "nearly enough fabric"! I have fabric but not near the room that you have. Beautiful! I love the view from your windows, fantastic!

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  46. UnknownOctober 5, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    awesome space, I could use that overflowing box of scraps for an upcoming sew in day i'm hosting to benefit my chapter of Project Linus......

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  47. SarahOctober 5, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    What an amazing space. I hope that you will enjoy many beautiful hours there.

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  48. SueOctober 6, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    This looks like a heavenly place. You are so blessed to have this wonderful area all to yourself.

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  49. antique quilterOctober 6, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I adore your new sewing room
    so bright and airy. So where oh where do you store your quilts and fabrics?
    Kathie

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  50. HeidiOctober 6, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Your studio is absolutely beautiful! I wish you many enjoyable hours in there!

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  51. JULIAOctober 6, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Enjoy it!!!!!!
    Impressive, very nice.
    Julia,
    from Canary Island- Tenerife
    juliagarpra.blogspot.com

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  52. ~Kris~October 6, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Wow! what a beautiful space. I love how you have decorated with your quilts. It all looks so light and airy.

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  53. TatkisOctober 6, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Fantastic! So cosy, organized, beautiful space! And I love your sofa place :))

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  54. Charlene ♥ NCOctober 6, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Such a lovely, open space. Very nice!

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  55. JillOctober 6, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    OMG! I have no words. Well, maybe a few... amazing, inspirational, fantabulous, JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I would never leave, nor get anything else done!

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  56. skyeOctober 6, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Ohhhhh so light-filled & spacious! I love it, you lucky duck!!

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  57. BarbOctober 9, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    What a fabulous space to be creative!
    I love the quilts on your walls - looks like a gallery

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  58. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 5:11 PM

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  59. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Love it, love it, love it!!!

    Edda

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  60. Sally Langston WarrenOctober 9, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I am insanely jealous of your wonderful studio! Oh, it's beautiful! What wonderful space! Please enjoy it!:) Congratulations! Sally

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  61. jennyOctober 10, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Love,love your space.

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  62. Silvia LGD (Little Green Doll)November 4, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Wow!! What a wonderful studio!! So big! So bright!! Love it! :)

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  63. moosecarolJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Lovely studio. I'm jealous of the beautiful light you get to work in.

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