Cool weather nesting

I've been straightening, putting away, organizing...  routine maintenance. It sure does feel better, you know, to actually know where things are.  I am a believer in the old a place for everything and everything in its place, but its not always easy to keep things in their place.  I'll be hosting Thanksgiving here again this year and some rooms were in serious need of attention. Real attention, not the hurry up, company's coming kind of attention.  So, that's what I've been doing for the past couple of weeks- sorting, donating, throwing away, and a little sprucing along the way. 

The guest room, aka Bayleigh's room, is coming along. It's such an improvement to be able to walk in there. Seriously. It was out of control.  I still have some decorative touches to add, curtains to make. But it's nice to look in there and see the floor.

The duvet came from Walmart online and I made the little pillow. The headboard used to be in my room and the lamp and art once lived in the living room.

My father-in-law made this cabinet, shelf... what would you call it? I call it wonderful. I gave him the dimensions of the bins (from Target) and about a week later he delivered this.  It's been a great solution for having Bayleigh's  toys within her reach but also easy to put away.

I've also been busy in the sewing room. The original layout just wasn't working. I moved the table away from the wall, making it accessible from both sides. I wasn't sure the room was big enough to have the table out in the floor and still have room to move around, but it actually feels roomier this way.  I'm loving it.

I've been taking my time putting things away with the goal of  coming up with a system that will be good for working and easy to maintain.

If you remember, the table top is just a door blank from Lowe's, held up by a variety of closet-maid organizational units. I covered the door/table top with heavy white vinyl. LOVE IT!

Thread is stored in a discarded bathroom cabinet (thanks Jill). The little canisters holding my ribbon came from the dollar store. Easily accessible and pretty too.

This little cabinet was a thrift store find. In its former life, it was dark brown and held spices. Now, it holds beads and glittery things.

Remember how nicely the fabric was folded and organized, back when I first moved into this room? Well, I'm happy to say, it has stayed fairly neat. Not perfect, but the system seems to be working.

Yea, that's an embarrassing amount of fabric.

Next up, the dining room.

 

 

Comments

[cindy]

I'm so completely jealous....my cra(p)ft room is just a disorganized mess. Part of the reason is that I need a big old honkin' table like yours. I'm sticking this post in my inspiration files for future reference. You say closet maid for the base? Where did ya get those?

I'm inspired!

[Melissa]

I've got the nesting bug, too! I soooo want to have everything in it's place once again. And I have some serious decluttering and destashing to do. SERIOUS. I've always been a winter seamstress, and with cooler weather arriving it's the perfect time to get in there and get organized.

[Wendy]

Amazing! I should hire you to do my sewing room...it's pitiful! I don't know how to organize, so THANK YOU for the tips! It's so much fun to feel inspired :)

[Lynn Alexander]

You are amazing! love it ! love it! I need to get to work.

[Autum]

Cindy, the door blank for the table was really cheap. The bases not exactly cheap, but not outrageous either. They also came from Lowes.

[Bridgette]

Ohhhh, you are an inspitation! I have been trying to organize my room too, not as easy as I thought it would be:(
I need a place for sewing stuff.
A place for embroidery stuff.
A place for quilting supplies.
Looking at how you have accomplished this gives me hope!

[Pine Tree Home]

That craft room is yummy! I am going to be doing a switcharoo soon and move my sewing upstairs to my office and out the treadmill goes to the basement. I love your space. I am studying for inspiration.

[Debra]

This post was just what I needed. I've just begun the process of reorganizing my house. You always have such great ideas and you're just so talented! You're truly an inspiration!

[UK lass in US]

Oh, I don't think that there is such a thing as an embarassing amount of fabric...

You're making me feel bad for checking blogs instead of tidying for the guests that are coming this weekend...

[jackie]

Looks great! We will be changing out the doors in our house, and I will have plenty of doors to use in the same way. I am making the dining room into my sewing/craft room, and you have given me lots of idea. Thanks

[Elaine]

Looks wonderful!!! Is that a 830/930 sitting near your 200? Love the comforter and pillows in the red and white.

[Kim]

Sigh....your sewing room is such an inspiration. It must be hard not to go in there & start playing with your supplies.

[Karen]

Your orange touches in the room are so pretty! I love the toy organizer, too. So smart! My sewing room is in our basement, and while it's roomy, I have not organized it very well. You've given me some good ideas, and I really like the peg board organizer. My husband built me a large sewing table that I covered in heavy plastic also. It is used for all kinds of crafting, gift wrapping, etc. I don't know what I'd do without it now! :o)

As a side note, we have a young girl in our church (a friend of our youngest) that is going to Duke around the 17th of Dec. for a double lung transplant. They are telling them that the wait is about 3 weeks. (I think I remember that right) We just had a fund raiser lunch for her and her family. They will have to rent something for family to live in for a while. Would you please keep them in your prayers. I know that you know what they are facing. Her name is Allison. Thanks Autum.

[kathy]

Well...Autum, It is beautiful....we expect nothing less than perfection from you. Your blog has been the best resource for lots of things from installing zippers to making pillows.

I am off to try your idea of moving the table...

[ugg boot]

I had to refresh the page 2 times to view this page for some reason, however, the information here was worth the wait.

[Patricia Clements]

Nice sewing room and that is not an embarrassment of fabric. I happened upon this website and thought to pass it on to you as you obviously love ribbon. LFN Textiles designs wonder ribbon. Ribbon that is lovely, colorful, sweet and cute. I think you will be intrigued. http://www.lfntextiles.com/servlet/StoreFront

[Manu38]

Congratulations, it's very nice, full of good ideas and practical ++
Good idéas, thak you!!

[Lynne in NC]

Autum, this is an encouragement for me to get up and go straighten up the areas that are less than tidy. Thank you!
Peace.

[jackie]

Can't wait to get my sewing room set up. We are painting and tidying over here too. Jackie

[Michelle]

Awesome craft room! I have a piece of counter top along one wall set at desk height. That works pretty well for the sewing machine and general crafts (scrap booking .. ) but I was thinking some of those drawer storage units from lowes under it would fit nicely. I think I would attach some casters though- I have had wood flooring in that room and its nice to be able to roll things out of the way on it. However I do need to declutter and reorganize a bit more .

[Shannon]

Oh, how awesome your rooms are! I am so glad to read that you have been busy doing good stuff. Your sewing room has given me ideas I hope you dont mind if I borrow a few:)

[Shann]

Can I come over and sew with you in that awesome organized craft room?!!? That cutting table idea is fantastic! I need one of those in my room. Actually, I need one of those father-in-laws you mentioned as well. :) Have a good night!