‘Livudio’ is our portmanteau for living room/studio. Good things can happen in small spaces.
Although I dream of an actual studio to call my own, I love my little space. I allows me to hang with my family while I sew.
I thought of tidying it up for Pink Chalk Fabric’s Where I Sew Month, but then the sun started shining and seeing things in their real state rarely happens in Blogland so I just went with it.
Unfortunately, my fabric lives in the closet that connects our bedrooms.
Sometimes I think this is good, because if I was allowed to sit in the same room with it, I might spend more time daydreamin’ about projects than making them.
(Photo by Chara Michele Photography)
Coincidentally, my friend Chara (Chara Michele Photography) was over the other day helping me with a headshot for the book and she snapped some photos of my fabric. Above is my small cuts shelf.
(Photo by Chara Michele Photography)
On the other side of the closet are some larger cuts of prints. I have another large shelf in my clothing closet of solids and some print collections, but it’s too dark for a good photo.
It’s ridiculous, seriously.
My sewing area is a cluttered space, but organized and everything is within reach. I like containment, as I’m fairly anal when it comes to order.
I often place this large table to cut on and when I’m ready to quilt something move my machine onto it.
Moving the machine to quilt allows me to view the tv. I like to watch series when quilting if I’m not listening to music. I store class samples and leftovers from projects in the book below.
My favorite art work lives in the livudio.
The location also allows me to keep track of the shenanigans in the yard through the windows.
On the far side of the room is more storage and my design walls.
My design walls are layered upon one another so there is always room for on-going projects without disturbing the arrangement of those underneath. You can see what I’m talking about and do this for your own sewing room on this post.
This is likely the livudio’s last view with the blue wall. I’m going light blue on all walls with white ceiling and trim.
I’ve been collecting Sewing Studio ideas on my Pinterest board and would love to see what ingenious tips and design you all have, especially if you sew in a tight space, so I’ll be following ‘Where I Sew’ month closely.
Happy Sunday and hope you find some time to sew!
very nice space(s)….I really love it all. I envy you your creative organization. Someday my friend I too will be in a creative place like this. Keep up the beautiful work.
Thanks Anj, someday when I visit the folks in Connecticut I’ll come visit you too!
Oh, it’s fun to see your livudio, Katie! (I would so like to call my space a ‘studio’, but it’s half sewing room, half hubby’s computer room. Maybe it’s still ok?)
Anyway, fun fabric storage, and I like that you can still be with your family while you sew. That’s why hubby & I enjoy sharing our ‘project’ room now that the kids have flown. Cool design wall(s) – good idea! Thanks for sharing!
I’m sure there’s a portmanteau somewhere there.
Yes there is; its called a studioffice. It’s where I sew. Although, half the computers are mine. We also have a small table for my 2 yo to join us when we are creating in there.
The photos are beautiful Katie!
I love the petit tour round your livudio and the way you are able to create but still interact with your family. I am hoping to have my own space soon now that we have moved to a place which is a little bigger but perhaps not in time for `Where I Sew Month`. By the way, I also love your new photo – you have a great smile!
Thanks!
I love your livudio!! You manage to stay incredibly organized, which I aspire to do. And I love the new profile pic. That Chara is pretty awesome!
Your livudio is gorgeous! Thanks for the tour!
That was fun! Great headshots, btw. I like the new one up on your blog. Noticed you have the exact same storage buffet as I next to your design wall. How funny!
and gumdrop lamp. you have good taste.
I love it! I sew in the corner of my dining room, in the middle of the living space, using our built in china cabinet for fabric storage/containment (but, sometimes it explodes). I can watch my toddler Joe and, while I’m ironing, the television. Funny, about the only thing we don’t do in our dining room is eat. That’s what the kitchen is for, right? I’m glad I’m not the only one who sews in the living space – I think I prefer it to a separate room just because I love being in the middle of everything and it’s easier to sneak in a few moments of sewing here and there. The down side is that everyone sees my mess. Luckily, I’m not too uptight about appearances! I prefer the term “working space” to “hot mess,” thank you.
okay, love everything about your sewing room! That artwork is fantastic, really. And I love your multi-layer design wall. Once I get my sewing room back (it is the baby’s room for now), I want to do that!
Your new profile photo is super cute, btw. 🙂
I love your new headshot–very flattering. And the picture of you in the closet, adorable. Makes me want to line my fabric up like books on a shelf. It’s enchanting. Obviously very inspiring–look at what you can do.
I love your space Katie 🙂 It was great to be able to hang out the other day & take your headshots & a couple photos of your space 🙂
I love your sewing space and those roll up design walls are genius! So happy to get to know you better through your space. 🙂
Love your paint choices on top of everything else! And the new head shot up there.