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Friday, June 5, 2015

The Big Studio Reveal

 My new studio space is my best one ever. So bright, with a great view and lots of storage in adjacent rooms. I've rearranged twice already but I'll leave it as is for a while and see how it functions.
 My chair and ottoman allow me a resting/reading/computering space, while enjoying birdwatching in the garden.
 I have pretty good feng shui, and can see the doorway from my workstation, and my sewing table.
 I've since moved my sewing table to the opposite corner of the room. The design wall is on the western side and the sun shines on it most of the day, giving me natural light for photographing quilts. And I have a big LED light in the center of the room, which is perfect for working underneath. My fabric is out of the way of direct sunlight on the eastern wall, reducing the fading effect of too much sun.
While cleaning out a few drawers I found several stashes of soap slivers which I use to mark fabric, but really, how many do I need? I tossed out half of these. 
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12 comments:

  1. Linda StarrJune 5, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    much too neat, lol, all that bright white - what a contrast to your colorful work

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  2. Judy Sall Fiber ArtJune 5, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Beautiful, Mel! I don't have quite as much feng shui, but my new studio is much more convenient and attractive than the original one, so I really appreciate a good work space. Love your view!

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  3. LaceflowerJune 5, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    How utterly beautiful and yet, functional.

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  4. Candied FabricsJune 5, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    I can hear the choirs of angels singing!!! This is gloriously open and bright and functional, you're gonna make some fabulous art in here!!!!

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  5. VirginiaJune 5, 2015 at 5:18 PM

    I echo Candy's comment. "died and gone to heaven" also came to mind!! Lovely view out the window too you had a TV in your studio before, didn't you?

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  6. Mystic QuilterJune 5, 2015 at 6:44 PM

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  7. Mystic QuilterJune 5, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    I am sooooo envious Melody!!!! What a refreshing and relaxing studio - love the floor.
    I deleted the first comment as I had "loved the food" darned spell things!!

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  8. Anita JohnsonJune 5, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    What a wonderful place! I'm not sure I would get much done, with that great view and bright sunshine!

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  9. Cedar Ridge StudioJune 6, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Love your space. You are amazing in creating beautiful spaces.

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  10. UnknownJune 7, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Studio looks great. Why not make new soap from the old slivers - it's easy I do it often. Just choose a tin put the slivers in with some boiling water and then press the slivers down with something heavy- the boiling water softens the slivers and the weight forms a lovely new bar

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  11. LynnePJune 8, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    Your new space looks wonderful-light, airy, spacious and organized. Happy Creating!

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  12. patty a.June 9, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    The new studio looks great! S bright and fresh! Now you need to dirty it up a bit by creating something wonderful!

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