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Stitching & Crafting Room:  A Clean Craftroom!!  |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 7:21:04 PM
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So nice!!! I love that the Lady of Shalot watches you work--you couldn't have a lovelier muse!
Now that everything is organized, you can hop to it!
Just think of all of the roads there are...all of the things I haven't seen....yet. |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2007 : 8:38:57 PM
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It looks great! I love it and also your Lady of Shalot! I think that I shall take photos of my crafting area. Wish it was as large as yours is!! I'm in the process of making an apron at the moment and was just taking a break and thought I'd sneak a peak at your place.....I LOVE IT. Andrea...my sewing form...is dressed for a party right now. The girls dressed her before going to bed! LOL Lucky Sunshine, I know she will put that fabric to good use! Gosh, it was wonderful seeing your place.
Comeon farmgirls, lets inspire each other to set up our craft rooms and then share them.
Oh, I love your new shelving units!
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings! |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 04:04:49 AM
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| Truly beautiful, Tasha! Aunt George is right; looking at your room makes me want to go and start a project! P.S. LOVE your little assistant!! Nance |
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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
555 Posts
Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
555 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 04:23:51 AM
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Wow, Tasha, that looks great. Would you come to Kentucky and do mine? Sometimes I think mine is so bad now I wouldn't even begin to know where to start to clean it up. It certainly makes it a lot easier to become inspired though, doesn't it?
Kathy
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
Visit my online shop at http://thebackfence.etsy.com |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 05:09:41 AM
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Good job Tasha, I think you showed a picture a few months back that scared me, so this is much much better.Must have been a bit of a trick to fit in doing this with all your other projects.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 05:54:34 AM
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Tasha I don't know how you get it all done. And you got all of those shelves at Menards for $60?? I think I need to make a trip there! Your craft room looks awesome!
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 06:07:37 AM
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OK Tasha- now I really need to get my craft room going! You are such an inspiration. I did buy paint yesterday- a lovely, soft blue-green. Maybe I'll get started this weekend.
I see lots of good things coming from yours!
Karin |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 06:12:01 AM
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| Thanks for the peek at Creativity Central! Good job -- you'll spend many a happy hour there, I'm sure. |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 06:45:36 AM
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Kathy, the best thing I found to do was to COMPLETELY empty the room of everything. You should have seen my livingroom. It had a seriously HUGE mountain of fabric in the middle surrounded by all the little things. I didn't take out any of the furniture form the room, but just moved it to where I wanted it as I went and we put the shelves together as I needed them. I think I am going to go back and get one more so that I have a shelf system for all of my jarred products and for my midwifery program materials.
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com
http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/
Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com
http://gaiasrose.etsy.com
Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 10:18:14 AM
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| Wow what a neat room you made. Good for you. Pinkroses |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 11:43:26 AM
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I agree with Tasha--sometimes you have to start fresh, and most of my organizational and cleaning projects start with taking it ALL away and ciphering throught what you need and don't need, organizing that in some fashion, and then putting it back in a method that makes more sense. It can be mercenary, too. My linen and utility closets get it at least once or twice a year--you can't even walk down the hallway, and the urge usually strikes me early evening. My husband is THRILLED as you may well imagine.
I think it looks fab, especially since I have the "before" photos to go on 
Just think of all of the roads there are...all of the things I haven't seen....yet. |
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 2:35:10 PM
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Tasha!
I swear the before pictures were taken at my house!
How long did it take you?
Beautiful job, I sure could use some ambition if you have any to spare!
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 2:52:12 PM
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Hey! That's what I'm working on right now, this very minute (okay, I'm taking a break this very minute)... cleaning out my workroom. I have loaded one box of junk in the minivan (without DH's knowledge because it is stuff he would hang on to for a yard sale)and am slowly making my way through more. Great inspiration, Tasha!
Kim in NC |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 8:08:54 PM
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Okay, you inspired me to clean mine. I'm still working on it. I went shopping in my attic and brought down an old clothes hanging rack which is now home to my vintage and sheer fabrics. I didn't like folding and stuffing them in the closet. I don't have a shelving system, so I do put alot of fabrics in plastic bins in the attic after they are washed, and I do have them sorted by season and/or color. I try to rotate seasonal weights into my work room. Gosh I sound so efficient, but I'm really not. I do have to get some skirts made. The shop is waiting patiently for them. With me having the flu last week I'm way behind. And I'm more in the mood to sew skirts and mod bellbottom pants! LOL Anyway, I'll try to snap some shots when I'm done sorting and organizing. Oooo....I tried to talk The Thrifty Quaker into selling me their mannequin today. No such luck! LOL
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings! |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2007 : 8:26:14 PM
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Tasha,
Thank you for the great inspiration. The idea of before & after pictures is good idea.
I need to finish & start a few projects, but maybe I snap a few pics first.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17365 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17365 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2007 : 07:37:02 AM
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Tasha,
I to am at my "desperation point"....to many craft projects, not enough time & to small a room.
During the holidays, when I get my crafting in gear, you can not even see the floor in my room....the cats & I have to make little paths..to get from one side to the other and my husband refers to my craft room as the "kraproom", like he should talk, I have seen his wood working shop!!!! oh well, it's a fun kind of insanity... & it keeps us out of mischief...LOL! We enjoy out projects, helps us destress from our jobs. Speaking of jobs, time to get ready for work.
tata-4-now
oh, & Tasha, feel free to pop on over & organize my room.....You did a great job, if I didn't live so far away I'd bribe you with tea & scones to come over & give my some pointers on how to organize my craft room.
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
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faithymom
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Faith
Sandpoint
ID
USA
360 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2007 : 11:18:55 AM
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I guess technically I'm also cleaning my craft room...however my craft room is my dining room.
I have disassembled the piles of crap and I'm in the midst of sorting through and deciding what goes and what stays...and then what stays in the house and what needs to be put in the shed for later.
I've decided I can only have 5 projects in the house at one time (right now there is probably a dozen!)
It's tough work and I hate the huge mess that you make before you finish...
Your room looks great, Tasha. Good job!
Faith
"All television is educational television. The only question is, what is it teaching?"-Fmr. FCC Commissioner Nicholas Johnson |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17365 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17365 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2007 : 8:03:11 PM
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bayoubunch,
What a terrific idea to use old luggage, I to use old luggage as well as decorated type hat boxes. I have an old hard sided (Samsonite)that I decopaged & store my my cross stitch in and I also have an old cosmetic travel case (1960's) that I decopaged as well. I just buy vintage victorian looking gift wrap to decopage both inside & out. For the cosmetic travel case I trimmed the top w/small pearl type trim. It's getting harder to find the old luggage at Thrift Stores, guess I am not the only one who likes to decopage old luggage. bummer.
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2007 : 10:41:17 AM
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I use old luggage for storage too. They are what my sewing dummy is standing on. I keep vacuum attachments in one, and misc in the other.
Oh, and I posted some photos of my crafting space on my blog. Just click the link below if interested. There is also a photo I took of myself today on my blog.
Anyway...
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings! |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: A Clean Craftroom!! |
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A Clean Craftroom!!
