Yes, Crackpots, at last my New Quilting Studio, courtesy of Melvin and Father Christmas, is ready for show and tell.
First we need to see the Before photos in order that you may fully appreciate the improvements.
In this photo, note how the machine sits up on the desk, too high for comfortable stitching and easy viewing of the work area.
Here we see a larger view of the work area showing the ironing board. Note the location of the wardrobe.
A view from still farther back showing most of the available space.
One more view, showing the space where the New Sewing Table will go.
And now for the transformation……Ta Dah!!!
Note the comfy chair, the sewing machine at a much more comfortable height, and the large space available for cutting fabric, laying out fabric for piecing, and for supporting fabric for large projects, like quilting a certain wall quilt. Also note the presence of Pug.
Another view. Note that the freezer is still available as a work surface and that it is now much more conveniently located relative to the machine. Also note the abundant lighting available from a variety of angles.
A long view. Note the new locations of the bed and the wardrobe, providing greater privacy for those availing themselves of the guest room option. Also, the top of the wardrobe now makes a great cat place with easy access from the stairs. If Pug ever figures it out.
And finally…
the really long view. Note the large open space that will be of interest to younger non-Crackpots who wish to avail themselves of the ball-playing and American Revolution reenactment features of the space. And to Pug.
Fabulous!
It looks great! Have fun using it. What is the wall quilt you mentioned? It looks like you have the Crackpot summer 2008 star quilt out on your work table at the moment.
The wall quilt is the Quiltmaker mystery quilt. (See my post of Feb. 3, 2009) I have started to quilt it but have petered out on that project for now. Yes, it is the Crackpot summer 2009 Linus quilt that is arrayed on the table in the photos. I started to quilt it on our last visit to the cottage but the basting was badly done, and I had to take it out and start over again. Once I get it redone with the quilting gun, I think it will go quickly.
Wow, that is awesome – I’m very jealous! I do sometimes fantasize about building a workstation into the south wall of my study (the wall with two windows), but I figure that’s going to have to wait until James goes off to college, or maybe even later than that!