Today I must be in a Spring cleaning sort of head space, as I want to rip apart my studio and start afresh. After being in this space for almost a year, I liked many things about my current arrangement, but I felt as though my space was not being utilized to its potential. Besides,I think it’s fun to try something new!
Closer to my dye kitchen you get this view of one of my vintage hooked rugs. I might use this hutch for some dye supplies. For now it just houses collections that are fun to browse.
I moved both sets of wool shelves together at the far end of the room. This took care of the dead space in the corner. Since I moved the aqua hutch, the back wall was empty, drawing attention to the heat pump. It is not very vintage looking — or even steampunk! And there is nothing I can do about it… Unless you have a suggestion for me! So the best that I can do is draw attention to something else. Like a gorgeous vintage rug!
Now I have a nice cozy corner to hook or spin or knit by my wool shelves.
My stack of suitcases holds many supplies for sewing, spinning, needle felting, and punch needle embroidery.
For the time being, my long table does triple duty with my sewing machine, serger, and knitting machine. This table will get moved around as needed, but is useful on all sides in the middle of the room.
My newly painted desk is filled with beading supplies, and can be moved to get a new change of scenery as needed. I was happy to find a spot to hang this vintage geometric rug, as it is so inspiring to me. There is more work to do, but with all this new-ness I feel inspired to keep going.
Happy March! Congratulations — you made it through February!
Have a creative day ~ Karen
primitivespirit 
I love your space. Those suitcases! And totally cool to have a workstation for each craft. My crafting space is divided between 3 different rooms – one of which needs an overhaul, did the office last week. Today I used this sunny first day of spring to clean out half a winter’s worth of straw debris from the stable floor, I feel sooo accomplished that I get to paint all afternoon. 😉 Must be something in the air that makes us bring out the brooms!
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yes, make sure to reward your efforts with creative time! that keeps me going! thanks for sharing, your spaces sound great!
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Your Studio calls my name to sit down with a cup of tea and begin creating !
This space must be a great inspiration to you .
Happy March !
Rose
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yes, the space is very inspiring, and getting more so every day as i feel more at home in it!
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Happy March–spring is on the way, here in North Eastern NC. Sun is shining, daffodils are blooming and I saw some forsysthia (sp??) yesterday–both signs of Spring!
Love your space! It’s beautiful and must be a joy to work(?) play in–thanks for sharing–
Jean
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welcome spring! yes, we are getting all kinds of early bulbs blooming, too!
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This is a great space for inspiration and work, too! The suitcases are a wonderful idea. My only question is…does your wool not tend to fade under those wonderful bright lights? How do you protect it? Maybe it doesn’t stay on the shelves long enough! I am desperately looking for spring, it is icy and cold here today but hope “springs” eternal.
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thanks for commenting, the wool colors seem fine, i find the most damage happens when there is direct sunlight landing on it.
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I love how you have hung the beautiful old rugs. I have some my Grandmother’s hooked rugs, they are pretty worn, so they are rolled up & tucked away. I would love to hang them like you did, how would you suggest to do that ? Should I make a frame like you would for canvas & tack it on ???
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i use carpet tack strips on the top, but all around would also be good support. if the rug is weak consider basting it to a sheet, and then stretching the sheet onto a frame.
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Oh my goodness! Your studio work space is wonderful. I think I’ll be dropping by to sit in your comfy chair and pull a few loops. ~Ann
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thanks for your virtual visit!
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Your studio space is gorgeous – I love how much room you have and how you’ve “sectioned” it so each area has a purpose. I hope to have a similar space for myself sometime soon.
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thank you for your comment, and have fun creating your new space!
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The antique rug worked well !!! I didn’t even notice the heat pump! Love the whole room. Can you tell me the size of your room? I’m thinking about adding a room and it seems to be a great size . Thanks !
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the space is aprox 14 x 30 with the dye kitchen/laundry area. thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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Your space looks inviting and inspirational! Room to walk around. Area’s that call different attention to your art. Spring cleaning is a must. This time rejuvenates the soul and mind to expand your creativity!
Thanks for sharing your space, it gives all of us “Cyber Friends” a chance to see you and get an understanding of who you are as an artist!
Happy March 1st!
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thanks! yes, i have spring fever!
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I think we are twins separated at birth. Your studio is just what I would have if I had room for it, I have all the same bits and pieces in my collection of stuff, but my work space is a 10 x12 bedroom! What an inspiration you are.
Polly in CO
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thanks, polly! so good to have kindred spirits in my blog family!
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Your studio is like a bit of heaven on earth. Thanks for sharing the photos. As for the heat pump…have you considered painting it to make it look like something vintage or antique? Perhaps like an old storage container of some brand or another that you liked so much you happened to hang it high on the wall??? Just a thought, could be more fun than trying to pretend it’s not there.
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yes, martie, you may have an idea here. i will have to mull that one over in my mind. maybe i could attach some vintage components to it too… thank you!
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Karen- I love your vintage rugs. What’s the story on them?
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all of these on the wall are from a friend in town whose mother had them in her possession for many years. they are all “boo-boo” quality, but i love them!
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beautiful space…surrounded by what you love..wonderful!
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i continue to work on making my whole house be of such character. it takes time to make it all come together. thanks for your comment.
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I love your space – I bead, sew/quilt, hook, do ribbon work, etc etc and I dream of having an organized space for all my supplies – someday soon I hope – your space inspires me to get going on space of my own. Your vintage rugs are fabulous – it’s all wonderful – enjoy enjoy!!!
Curious – is there a powder room nearby?
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For the heat pump I wonder if it would work to make a similar screen to what my granparents had to cover their electrical meter inside their flat. Imagine a tube standing up, cut in half so the screen bends outwards with top and bottom open. In your case it would be a very wide and short tube rather than a vertical one. Then you could decorate that any which way you like. It was hung on the wall with little eyelets (I don’t know the proper gizmo in english) what were hooked onto nails or screws in the wall, easy to lift off. You know the kind where the hole is round at the bottom and a slit at the top, so the eyelet is locked in place until you lift it?
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this unit has an eye sensor that prohibits me from putting anything in its path unfortunately! i wish i could put a box over it! thank you for the suggestion. i may be able to put something up a bit higher. we shall see!
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Could you incorporate a hole or cutout for the sensor, or does it need full range of vision?
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yes, the sensor moves around the room. and i just looked more closely at the unit, and there needs to be airflow all around it as there are vents above and below. that is why they could not install it closer to the top of the ceiling (drat!). i can’t even put a shelf too close beneath it.
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You know Karen, the rug you have underneath, along with all the other wonderful treasures in the room, the heat pump is hardly noticed. Seems to be just part of the wall.
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thank you, myra. i want to change the rug every now and then since it is such a showcase wall…
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I agree with Myra and others – the heat pump is a non issue – you have so much “wonderful” to look at no one is even thinking about that little old heat pump! Enjoy your space and congrats on getting it all together!!!
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True – I actually had to spend some time looking for it first time round.
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I’ll be right over… 😛
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WOW! What an inspiring space ~ it’s completely fabulous!
Happy Spring!
rebecca
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