Patty! Patty! Patty! Your room is looking better and better. I'm so happy for you. Today Karen did notions ... oh boy, yeah. I will be getting rid of some stuff that I've had for years and never used. I always love seeing your vides and pics! Take care and keep decluttering along!
Oh my gosh!! The notions!! LOL As someone who knits, embroiders and sews and quilts AND bakes I have so many little things. It's all pretty well organized though. I really am getting it together. Except for the messy back room. I ordered an organizer for patterns and magazines and I will probably do another culling of knitting books. I photographed some yarn today to list in my etsy shop so maybe I'll list the books too. It's all a process.
Perhaps make an Ironing table from a wood cart, I repurposed an old Microwave wood stand with wheels, it has a nice shelf for my ironing accouterments. I can wheel it where I need it, next to my sewing machine then over to the wall.
That's an amazing suggestion! But I really want to fold it up and stick in the closet so it's put away. My wall space is incredibly limited so being ablet o put things away in a closet is really what I would like to do.
LOL!! The dirty secret is getting worse and worse! But it is what it is. My friend is selling some organizers I want so when I get those it will help back there A LOT. As you know the hard part of this is keeping up the cleaning AND still making new project videos at the same time. I've got stuff laid out on the work table for the next round, and I'm so excited to do my cutting tonight and get it rolling.
I know!! It's a Pier One chair I've had for pretty close to 15 years or more and I love it. I miss having my neighborhood Pier One so much. It was one of my favorite stores.
I just found this video, Patty, It helped me a lot with my rulers. I really like the idea of hanging them! I am gonna try to get a peg board from IKEA like yours. Thanks again, Bless you 😊❤
You're welcome Norma!! I'll still put together a video short today showing how I have everything set up. I think a lot of people would find it helpful. So I appreciate you asking about it!
For now you could use the black book case in the back bedroom for that stuff. Maybe paint it white for a new look. 🤔 Your sewing area looks pristine!!!
It won't even fit back there Bex. I just do not have the space, so I have to lighten up on the stuff and reduce down a bit. Thank you! I do like it to be picked up. It's easier when I start a project or filming if I have it picked up. Plus I don't like a mess facing me as I come and go through the room
I'm really happy to hear that Karen! That's why I do it. I see some many gorgeous sewing rooms on here and instagram, and it feels unattainable. Not all of us have that, and even though it would be amazing to have, it's not necessary to still be productive and make tons of great things. And the clean up and organization is a process for sure.
I have been doing a bit of cleaning as well. My husband made me clean under my bed and get everything out of there. He bought plastic stacking bins at Costco which I highly recommend. Then I put all my sewing stuff I had and put it into another room. Making a sewing room of my own. I want to make a treck to ikea to look at what they have for a sewing table. I like your kallex unit as well. Wish me luck!🤣😊
Have fun at Ikea!! I do have a few videos about sewing room items I've purchased from Ikea. My sewing table is a Norden Gateleg table and my cutting table is the Tornviken kitchen island. So you might want to watch those for ideas! Having your own space dedicated to your sewing is honestly the best way to go!
Wow! You’re really making great progress and it looks so nice. That is how I deep clean a room also just a section at a time. Most of the time I will do the part I dread the most & get it over with. Then the rest seems so much easier. I then just do some picking up through out rest of house & just general light housekeeping. I also alternate cleaning days with sewing days. I’m really just quite happy to be able to get back to getting my house decluttered & clean. Surgeries in 2018,2019, and 2021 my body could only do minimal housework so yes I still love a do no housecleaning day but I love a day of getting it clean too.
I love when I have every room deep cleaned at one time but that’s kind of a rare occurrence. 😂😂 i haven’t done too much this week on it but that’s how it goes sometimes
I just made two Carrie Tote Bags by Kandou Krafts with Ruby Star fabric and Essex Linen. I wanted a new project bag for my knitting. I just enjoy looking at RSS fabric. I have seen trolley carts fitted with a mini iron board on top; a portable ironing station which is good when you’re working on blocks. I always use my mini iron and wool mat while making blocks, nice and light. I use the large ironing board for when I start sewing my rows together.
I've wondered about those little irons. You like them? Do you have a brand suggestion? Oh gosh, I love these Ruby Star prints. It's turning into an obsession though. But what a way to go.
@@PattymacMakes Steamfast SF-717, I purchased one at Walmart and it cost around $13 last fall. It’s $21 on Amazon. Combined with a wool mat and a tailors clapper it does a terrific job. I tried a different brand and I gave the iron away, this is my 3rd, I like to have a spare one on hand, just in case.
Beautiful, Patty. Functional, just exciting to think about actually USING your space. I like that you take ideas from various sources and use the ones to make your space work for you. TFS. From Cheryl in AZ
Looks great Patty, your sewing space is much more user friendly I think. I know how hard it is to get rid of things you just think you have to keep but I found that once they were gone I didn’t even think about them. I got rid of a ton of books two chairs and a table. You go girl, watch her organize.
Thank you so much Wendy! It's really hard to let go of some things, so thank you for the encouragement. I'm really liking the streamlined direction I'm heading.
Oh my! I would want that bookcase to put my quilt collection! I love your craft cart, but they no longer offer it in the turquoise color. I would pay the big bucks if I could get it in that color. Your space is so cute! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Valerie. I really don’t like black furniture anymore. For a time i loved it and had several pieces but now i really don’t like it. And i Don’t have anywhere else to put it. It won’t fit anywhere else. I love my cart! I’m looking for something to go in the closet in the back room to help me organize and all they have is one in black. 😕 I’m not amused. What i really want is from ikea but it’s out of stock so it could be months before it comes back in.
Hi Monica! I have a video where I cleaned my Brilliance and it should get you going. Same idea with taking the pieces off of the throat plate. I will film cleaning the Patchword specifically when I clean it next time. I hope this helps! ruclips.net/video/AzJWyu9EWhw/видео.html
Borderline insane. Now that was funny. :D I could never take all my things from one room and pour it all out in the middle of the floor. Mt. Everest has nothing on me. ha. I like you work best with one small area at a time. But sewers have a harder time than most I think. We have so much wonderful stuff who could give it up. Not me. ;) But I agree, a less cluttered space is easier to sew in. Happy decluttering and getting your sewing space set back to rights.
It's really hard in a smaller space. I'm limited on where I can store stuff because I have no real wall space and therefor no way to install storage. It's a bit of a challenge, but I like the high ceiling and sky lights.
Patty.....did I see a crochet bowl in your dump room??? Love the 2 sewing machines..I live in a small two bedroom trailer and trying..key word...(trying, not much success yet)... to turn one room into my craft room...looking to upgrade my singer simple 2263 and wondered what ones you use, they look like singers...
Hi Elaine! It is a yarn bowl! I actually knit so for me it would be a knitting bowl. The white machine is a Singer Patchwork which I absolutely love and the grey machine is a Heavy Duty which I just got so I have a heavier machine as a secondary machine. My older back up was having some issues with stitch length and regulation so I wanted to get something while it's still available. Plus the heavy was on an incredible black friday sale last year and I couldn't resist it. I love them both but what you get depends on what you mostly sew. You can't beat the Patchwork for piecing. It's really helpful with 1/4" seams.
@@PattymacMakes thanks for the info.I like singer machines mom always had one ..been looking at the patchwork as the singer infinity I believe its called. Need that extra table for piecing and the quilting I want to do. Made on quilt so far working on my second.. New to all this still just started quilting 3 yrs ago and your videos as well as Karens from just get it done has helped me so much already. God bless you and the work you do ...have a blessed day
@@Crafty-n-Krazy Thank you so much Elaine@ I am so happy you find some inspiration in my videos, and remember, you don't have to only make full sized bed quilts. Placemats and table runners and wall hangings are easier to manage in a small space AND easier to finish. My God bless you, too!
Thank you Donna! I use Ott Lites for my craft lights. I got that one on sale at Joann the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. I love it! They are expensive so watch for them to go on sale.
Hi Patty. Wow, you’re making great progress and I really love your space. I’m eyeing your IKEA desk and sewing table to buy for my sewing room also. I forgot how you keep your fat quarters on card stock, I need to do that too. Thank you for such wonderful ideas and inspiration! Blessings, Linda
Thank you so much Linda! I really do love my desk setup. It’s my favorite desk of my whole life, and I’ve had a lot of desks! The sewing table is amazing and I highly recommend it too.
Patty, what is the name of the magazine that has the strawberry pattern from the wall quilt block that you showed at the end of the video? 😲I'm inspired and determined to make some potholders with the 🍓 design from the quilt block you showed.
Isabel, my magazines are in a huge state of mess as I'm trying to clean the back room where I dumped everything, so I can't find it now. It was Better Homes and Gardens magazine that I received last summer.
I don’t like the Marie Kondo philosophy of keeping only what brings you “joy”. I have so many things that I need, but don’t bring me joy. Examples: toilet brush, mop, snow shovel, etc.
It's called the Norden table from Ikea. If you go to my channel home page, and type norden table in the search box, I have a couple of videos about it that will come up.
It is so amazing!!! You've really done a great job organizing!!!!!!!! I've seen your before and is this your after or still a WIP? Of course I don't know what more you have in mind for organizing, like I said You've really done an amazing job!!!!!!!
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You have a nice cozy space, I love listening to you makes me feel peaceful
Thank you so very much Sherri! I appreciate such kind comments!
I had to laugh when you shared your dirty little secret. I love your space. Your way ahead with your heart quilt. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much!!! Yeah I’m a bad girl when it comes to getting rid of stuff. It’s so hard!
Patty! Patty! Patty! Your room is looking better and better. I'm so happy for you. Today Karen did notions ... oh boy, yeah. I will be getting rid of some stuff that I've had for years and never used. I always love seeing your vides and pics! Take care and keep decluttering along!
Oh my gosh!! The notions!! LOL As someone who knits, embroiders and sews and quilts AND bakes I have so many little things. It's all pretty well organized though. I really am getting it together. Except for the messy back room. I ordered an organizer for patterns and magazines and I will probably do another culling of knitting books. I photographed some yarn today to list in my etsy shop so maybe I'll list the books too. It's all a process.
Perhaps make an Ironing table from a wood cart, I repurposed an old Microwave wood stand with wheels, it has a nice shelf for my ironing accouterments. I can wheel it where I need it, next to my sewing machine then over to the wall.
That's an amazing suggestion! But I really want to fold it up and stick in the closet so it's put away. My wall space is incredibly limited so being ablet o put things away in a closet is really what I would like to do.
Such a fun challenge! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Brenda. Getting tidy for the fresh new year feels really productive.
You crack me up - Dirty little secrets. :-). I have been decluttering like you - by area. Thank you for sharing.
April
LOL!! The dirty secret is getting worse and worse! But it is what it is. My friend is selling some organizers I want so when I get those it will help back there A LOT. As you know the hard part of this is keeping up the cleaning AND still making new project videos at the same time. I've got stuff laid out on the work table for the next round, and I'm so excited to do my cutting tonight and get it rolling.
Oh wow. That rooms just calls you to sew! Luv it
Thank you!! Yes, I feel the same way! It's very hard when I go day after day without getting to use it.
Thank you for sharing that you move stuff from one room to another. I do this a lot. My husband just watches and shakes his head😊
😂😂 it’s the only way. Move the piles around and eventually it all fits
Looks nice! I don’t keep a finished project around very long. I take a lovely photo of it for posterity’s sake then gift it as soon as possible.
How nice of you Sheri!! So thoughtful.
Beautiful room.
Thank you so much!!
I love that chair!
I know!! It's a Pier One chair I've had for pretty close to 15 years or more and I love it. I miss having my neighborhood Pier One so much. It was one of my favorite stores.
@@PattymacMakes Our neighborhood Pier One is gone too. 😢
I just found this video, Patty, It helped me a lot with my rulers. I really like the idea of hanging them! I am gonna try to get a peg board from IKEA like yours. Thanks again, Bless you 😊❤
You're welcome Norma!! I'll still put together a video short today showing how I have everything set up. I think a lot of people would find it helpful. So I appreciate you asking about it!
Very nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hello from Collingwood Ontario reorganizing my sewing is next on my agenda !
Hello Deb!! I never completely finished doing mine and now it's a hot mess again. LOL!!!!!!!
What a beautiful space! I totally agree with you; I find it much easier to tackle one area at a time. Great job!
Thank you so much Colleen! It really works for me and it sounds like I'm not the only one!
For now you could use the black book case in the back bedroom for that stuff. Maybe paint it white for a new look. 🤔 Your sewing area looks pristine!!!
It won't even fit back there Bex. I just do not have the space, so I have to lighten up on the stuff and reduce down a bit. Thank you! I do like it to be picked up. It's easier when I start a project or filming if I have it picked up. Plus I don't like a mess facing me as I come and go through the room
Love your transparency! It makes me feel better about my own process.
I'm really happy to hear that Karen! That's why I do it. I see some many gorgeous sewing rooms on here and instagram, and it feels unattainable. Not all of us have that, and even though it would be amazing to have, it's not necessary to still be productive and make tons of great things. And the clean up and organization is a process for sure.
I have been doing a bit of cleaning as well. My husband made me clean under my bed and get everything out of there. He bought plastic stacking bins at Costco which I highly recommend. Then I put all my sewing stuff I had and put it into another room. Making a sewing room of my own. I want to make a treck to ikea to look at what they have for a sewing table. I like your kallex unit as well. Wish me luck!🤣😊
Have fun at Ikea!! I do have a few videos about sewing room items I've purchased from Ikea. My sewing table is a Norden Gateleg table and my cutting table is the Tornviken kitchen island. So you might want to watch those for ideas! Having your own space dedicated to your sewing is honestly the best way to go!
Yeah I am winging it I use ideas from several people making good progress in my sewing room
That's kind of what most of us do, I think. Our friends here on youtube know how to give us such great ideas! I'm totally winging this clean up!
Wow! You’re really making great progress and it looks so nice. That is how I deep clean a room also just a section at a time. Most of the time I will do the part I dread the most & get it over with. Then the rest seems so much easier. I then just do some picking up through out rest of house & just general light housekeeping. I also alternate cleaning days with sewing days. I’m really just quite happy to be able to get back to getting my house decluttered & clean. Surgeries in 2018,2019, and 2021 my body could only do minimal housework so yes I still love a do no housecleaning day but I love a day of getting it clean too.
I love when I have every room deep cleaned at one time but that’s kind of a rare occurrence. 😂😂 i haven’t done too much this week on it but that’s how it goes sometimes
I just made two Carrie Tote Bags by Kandou Krafts with Ruby Star fabric and Essex Linen. I wanted a new project bag for my knitting. I just enjoy looking at RSS fabric.
I have seen trolley carts fitted with a mini iron board on top; a portable ironing station which is good when you’re working on blocks. I always use my mini iron and wool mat while making blocks, nice and light. I use the large ironing board for when I start sewing my rows together.
I've wondered about those little irons. You like them? Do you have a brand suggestion? Oh gosh, I love these Ruby Star prints. It's turning into an obsession though. But what a way to go.
@@PattymacMakes Steamfast SF-717, I purchased one at Walmart and it cost around $13 last fall. It’s $21 on Amazon. Combined with a wool mat and a tailors clapper it does a terrific job. I tried a different brand and I gave the iron away, this is my 3rd, I like to have a spare one on hand, just in case.
Great job. Relocation is ok. Thank you for sharing your progress in your sewing space. Yes, please share how you hang quilts.
Thanks Mary!! It's the only way I know how to do this clean up thing! Move the piles around.
Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy your videos. So inspirational!!
Thank you so very much Carole! I appreciate your kind comment.
wow Patty! How exciting. I'm hoping to get started this weekend. Thanks for the motivation!!!
Thank you Catherine!! It's an ongoing work in progress, that's for sure.
Beautiful, Patty. Functional, just exciting to think about actually USING your space. I like that you take ideas from various sources and use the ones to make your space work for you. TFS. From Cheryl in AZ
Oh thank you so much Cheryl! I really enjoy using it when it's cleaned and organized, and I'm working through the back a little this week, too.
Looks great Patty, your sewing space is much more user friendly I think. I know how hard it is to get rid of things you just think you have to keep but I found that once they were gone I didn’t even think about them. I got rid of a ton of books two chairs and a table. You go girl, watch her organize.
Thank you so much Wendy! It's really hard to let go of some things, so thank you for the encouragement. I'm really liking the streamlined direction I'm heading.
Oh my! I would want that bookcase to put my quilt collection! I love your craft cart, but they no longer offer it in the turquoise color. I would pay the big bucks if I could get it in that color. Your space is so cute! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Valerie. I really don’t like black furniture anymore. For a time i loved it and had several pieces but now i really don’t like it. And i Don’t have anywhere else to put it. It won’t fit anywhere else. I love my cart! I’m looking for something to go in the closet in the back room to help me organize and all they have is one in black. 😕 I’m not amused. What i really want is from ikea but it’s out of stock so it could be months before it comes back in.
Love your space and welcome to the “dirty secret” club” 🤣 thanks for the inspiration! Keep up the great work!
HA HA!! I'm happy to learn I'm in such good company!
Hi I was wondering if you could do a video on cleaning your singer patchwork sewing machine? Ty
Hi Monica! I have a video where I cleaned my Brilliance and it should get you going. Same idea with taking the pieces off of the throat plate. I will film cleaning the Patchword specifically when I clean it next time. I hope this helps! ruclips.net/video/AzJWyu9EWhw/видео.html
Borderline insane. Now that was funny. :D I could never take all my things from one room and pour it all out in the middle of the floor. Mt. Everest has nothing on me. ha. I like you work best with one small area at a time. But sewers have a harder time than most I think. We have so much wonderful stuff who could give it up. Not me. ;) But I agree, a less cluttered space is easier to sew in. Happy decluttering and getting your sewing space set back to rights.
Thank you!! LOL!! It's coming along for sure, though not as fas as I would like.
Do you have a video on sizing up a block?
Nothing specific. Do you have a particular block you want to size up?
No, for someone who is learning.
@@chrishorton1793 Ok. I am going to have patterns that offer this but I don't have anything specific right now
Looking great. I'm working on my room this week. I have a small bedroom and it's so crammed that I'm getting rid of things I don't need
It's really hard in a smaller space. I'm limited on where I can store stuff because I have no real wall space and therefor no way to install storage. It's a bit of a challenge, but I like the high ceiling and sky lights.
Patty.....did I see a crochet bowl in your dump room??? Love the 2 sewing machines..I live in a small two bedroom trailer and trying..key word...(trying, not much success yet)... to turn one room into my craft room...looking to upgrade my singer simple 2263 and wondered what ones you use, they look like singers...
Hi Elaine! It is a yarn bowl! I actually knit so for me it would be a knitting bowl. The white machine is a Singer Patchwork which I absolutely love and the grey machine is a Heavy Duty which I just got so I have a heavier machine as a secondary machine. My older back up was having some issues with stitch length and regulation so I wanted to get something while it's still available. Plus the heavy was on an incredible black friday sale last year and I couldn't resist it. I love them both but what you get depends on what you mostly sew. You can't beat the Patchwork for piecing. It's really helpful with 1/4" seams.
@@PattymacMakes thanks for the info.I like singer machines mom always had one ..been looking at the patchwork as the singer infinity I believe its called. Need that extra table for piecing and the quilting I want to do. Made on quilt so far working on my second.. New to all this still just started quilting 3 yrs ago and your videos as well as Karens from just get it done has helped me so much already. God bless you and the work you do ...have a blessed day
@@Crafty-n-Krazy Thank you so much Elaine@ I am so happy you find some inspiration in my videos, and remember, you don't have to only make full sized bed quilts. Placemats and table runners and wall hangings are easier to manage in a small space AND easier to finish. My God bless you, too!
Do you have any videos for small table toppers or wall quilts
@@Crafty-n-Krazy I do have some odds and ends. If you go to my home channel page and look around you should see a few things you like.
May it ask what brand the light is on your desk? It looks perfect for a desk. I really enjoy your videos.😁
Thank you Donna! I use Ott Lites for my craft lights. I got that one on sale at Joann the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. I love it! They are expensive so watch for them to go on sale.
Hi Patty. Wow, you’re making great progress and I really love your space. I’m eyeing your IKEA desk and sewing table to buy for my sewing room also. I forgot how you keep your fat quarters on card stock, I need to do that too. Thank you for such wonderful ideas and inspiration! Blessings, Linda
Thank you so much Linda! I really do love my desk setup. It’s my favorite desk of my whole life, and I’ve had a lot of desks! The sewing table is amazing and I highly recommend it too.
Patty, what is the name of the magazine that has the strawberry pattern from the wall quilt block that you showed at the end of the video? 😲I'm inspired and determined to make some potholders with the 🍓 design from the quilt block you showed.
Isabel, my magazines are in a huge state of mess as I'm trying to clean the back room where I dumped everything, so I can't find it now. It was Better Homes and Gardens magazine that I received last summer.
@@PattymacMakes Thank You😊
Hello Patty, I have a small space that I'm trying to make into s sewing room. I saw the Modern gateway table. How wide and long is it? Thank you
It's 31.5" wide and 60" long. It's a great table! I'm using it this weekend, in fact!
I don’t like the Marie Kondo philosophy of keeping only what brings you “joy”. I have so many things that I need, but don’t bring me joy. Examples: toilet brush, mop, snow shovel, etc.
Lol!! I totally understand. If I could toss out all that stuff then I’d have some space!
Where did you get your sewing table?
It's called the Norden table from Ikea. If you go to my channel home page, and type norden table in the search box, I have a couple of videos about it that will come up.
@Pattymac 😊 you! I found it on your other videos. Appreciate it.
It is so amazing!!! You've really done a great job organizing!!!!!!!! I've seen your before and is this your after or still a WIP? Of course I don't know what more you have in mind for organizing, like I said You've really done an amazing job!!!!!!!
Thank you Terry! Still a bit of a WIP. I want to finish it by the end of the month, so I'm doing a little each week.
does your machine bounce when you sew on that table?
It does not. Not that I notice anyway. I've been very happy using it.
@@PattymacMakes - Thank you! I appreciate the feedback - and extra thanks for the great content too!