make them work for us creatively - so I am going to post some pictures and I would like your help - suggestions - banter on what I can do - to make this room work for me - so if you don't mind doing that - I would appreciate you help.

hey shirlene - you have been rather quiet have you got lost in your room? Or are you on your way to organise mine? he he he Jo

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by shirlener88 04 Sep 2008

Jo, thank you - but I didn't get lost in my room - no one sent me there, either. Hehehe!

by shirlener88 04 Sep 2008

I am not much of an organizer - that is why I posted these pictures - so that you all could help me - lol

This is how my thread is organized. I purchase them at Office Depot. They have wheels and both are the same height. The can be rolled in and out from under my table that is 6ft long and runs perpendicular to my sewing machines to hold large quilts.

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by shirlener88 04 Sep 2008

Very good - I did have a couple different ones than these - but I like these, too!

how can I suggest anything? Your space is so tidy and everything you need for the minute is on hand. I'm hopeless at keeping everything tidy but I do know where most things are and recently I have been putting like materials together in baskets. Jo

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by shirlener88 04 Sep 2008

I do like your idea's - may have to put some of them to use. Hehehe!

It's difficult for me to answer in english but the first simple thing I would do : put all the thread you have near your machine (and which take a lot of place) with the others, sorted by colours, and the second thing would be to hang horizontally the stabilizer rolls on the wall in front on the machine, near the window, as we sometime do in kitchen for special papers rolls (aîuminum...) either on this kind of holder we find in kitchen store, or the best would be to ask your husband (or do yourself) to hang a wood or metal rod (as long as you need or several small ones)as for curtains and put the rolls throught the rod (to slip ?)(see the photo of my ribbons).My own threads stand oblique in drawers.
That's the first simple I would do but... xoxo shirlene and hope to hear you soon ! See photos.

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wow, shirlene what a collection you have here, so much colors of thread and extra materials. I almost envy you
for this room is great. My room is very smal and I have all kinds of materials but not only for embroidery, also for painting ang engraving on glas.Unfortunally my pc is upstairs and my room downstairs,not in the same room as you have. But it keeps me feet racing between one room to the other, lot of going up and down the stairs,hehe.But I thinks this room must already works for you! it looks very organized, so I don't have any suggestions but thanks for sharing!

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I always tell D/H a messy room is a used room. He just backs out the door!! Sorry no suggestions, It's really a must see thing to help:)

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by shirlener88 24 Aug 2008

Pauline, thanks - if that means that you must see mine in person or yours in person - then we will have to make arrangements sometime - Hehehe! *4U

by nonna57 25 Aug 2008

Dorr is always open :)

Wow Shirlene you surely have a lovely space, I will just move the computer desk closer to the sewing table so that you can enjoy sewing and been on cute at the same time. After all you have to hands... one for typing and one for changing threads lol

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Adelmarie - I have thought of the - but really prefer it - when I have to get up and go back to the machine from the PC - because if I don't then - I would never move - just roll around - lol - I ned some exercise - after all. Hehehe!

Your room looks great way better than mine not only do I have embroidery but quilting as well. I have a table on every wall thats three and a bin on the short wall. There are things under both tables like bins and bins. Now I have to try to find space for the laptop. Its only 8x8 room. Keep trying to convince dd that she should switch rooms but she keeps telling me no. I really like your space and the big hoop. Sorry I didnt help much but I enjoyed seeing your play area.LOL Lisa

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Oh Lisa, thank you - I would love to see yours, too! I have had my own room in the past - shared with my DH in a much smaller space, too! But we decided that we spend so much time in this room - that we needed the extra space and it is almost like two rooms - with an area in the middle for all the extra stuff - lol. Thanks for viewing!

It looks fine to me. You have A LOT of thread. It appears that you have it organized to fit you space. You could make use of that closet with shelves and clear plastic bins.

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Oh thank you Carolyn - I do have a complete wall of closets full of shelves and clear plastic bins, too! But they do not look organized enough to take pictures of them - that is why the doors are shut. LOL!

LOL I can't figure out how to get it all n order n my rm Shirlener. I have such a small space. I try to have small things with lots of pkts that I can fill. One assett I guess is I can reach just about everything from one position because it is so small. I'm going to get rid of my curtain at the window & make a couple of hanging bags that will fit on curtain rod with lots of pkts I'll have them on ea. side of window so I lose no light but window is right behind machine & that way I'll have even more accessable items near me. good luck *4U

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Thanks Lillianb - I really appreciate your thoughts and idea's - I might have to see if I can do something like that as well - I hate to get up and move to get anything and as you might be able to see - I have my work area - at the back of my machine - so I do have to get up and move there - to iron or cut out things. Hanging bins at the window would work for that, I believe. Thanks! *4U2

I have my stablizers in a plastic contain and towels for making the bibs for my grandaughter. The plastic containers help me to organize. I have tread racks on the wall for my thread.

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Barb, dear - where do you put your plastic contaniers - I have mine under my cabinet - I would like to organize that some. I am not found of the racks on the wall for my thread - that would mean I would have to walk around my sewing cabinet and get them - too much work - lol. Thanks!

by clawton 23 Aug 2008

Use shelves to put the plasic bins on or set up shelves in that closet with shelves.

wow very organized i see i would love that space great job

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Mary, not sure it is very organized - but I am glad that you like it - Hehehe! Thanks for viewing it.

OK Shirlener - admit it - you cleaned up to take the photos hahaha (if you didn't then i can't see why you would have a problem) organised so well from what i can see. You would be in shock at the state of my sewing room -i'm embarrassed even thinking about it. I'm sure others will come up with some suggestions - Blackie

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Blackie, I have to say - it doesn't always look this good - but it was a day - that I had visitors over - so it was cleaned up a bit - my desk is always a mess and I can't help that - I don't know how to get that organized at all. And you can't see behind those closet doors either. Hehehe! Thanks for looking and I would love to see yours - when you feel you can share it.

by blackie 24 Aug 2008

I am giggling away here - I don't think i want to share at this stage - maybe when i have a spare week or two to clean up first and then take some pics - haha *4U not that you need anymore (you might have to move out from your virtual house, hope you don't suffer from hayfever hahaha - LOL Blackie

OK Shirlener - admit it - you cleaned up to take the photos hahaha (if you didn't then i can't see why you would have a problem) organised so well from what i can see. You would be in shock at the state of my sewing room -i'm embarrassed even thinking about it. I'm sure others will come up with some suggestions - Blackie

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Hehhehe! Thanks!

You seem pretty organized. I've just been doing a lot of FSL, a 1000m cone is gone in a jiffy! So now I want 5000m ones. No wonder you have such a collection of thread with all the FSL you're doing! Nice to have a peek in your room!

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Martine, thank you - I haven't always had that much thread - until recently - I used to only have the three bins on top of that side table - now I have the three lower bins and all that is on top & next to the machine. Hehehe! I can't wait to view your FSL, that is wonderful. *4U

Great to see your workspace. Now we can visualise where you work and play!! *4U

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Thank you Shirley, this is where I work & play - I am here most of the time - Hehehe! *4U2

WE will never have enough room in that sewing room .I like cupboards so one can put shelves in .We need to visit to see the whole room !!!!!!!!!!!!! Sure you will get lots of ideals

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Thank you Sandra, you can visit any time you want - you would not like to see the other side of this room or behind those closed doors - but perhaps we could set your machine up and we could have a great time at some wonderful embroidery projects. Thanks! *4U

by sandralochran 23 Aug 2008

Sounds pretty good ideal! I bit down today So cooked a Date loaf

Thanks for the pictures, it is realy nice to share with us your creative room!

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

salsabil, I was hoping you could help me improve it - so I could be more creative. Hehehe! Thanks!

Your room looks great to me, can I move in LOL...heres a * to help with your creative process.

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Oh thanks Tracey. All the more the merrier! *4U2

Shirlene sweetie, it looks like you have enough ideas to fill a whole house - pity you don't have that much space for your embroidery, haha?

I'm not making any suggestions - if you saw what my *playroom* looks like at the moment, you'd understand why! My excuse is that I only have enough energy to mess the place up, haha!!!

Love, hugs and flowers for you all. Hope the magic broom helps keep your room clean and tidy!

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

OH Ruthie, it has been much too long - thank you for stopping by and especially for the magic broom - I have never had a magic broom before. Thanks so much!

No idea but hoping to see some great ideas for myself to use!

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Well look at that website below - it had some nice idea's. Hehehe!

I have really gotten into bins and containers. If you have them all same width and depth they work great. Also, do you have shelving in the closets? That could help lots. You know those metal strips and then braces so you can adjust the shelves. I really like those stacked containers (where your threads are in), if you had a few of those side by side. Hardwood/laminet/tile floors are great too for sewing areas. How about an island type desk with drawers on back and side(s)? Please show us what you end up with.

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by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

OH Joanie, thank you - I have those closets filed with bigger drawer bins - can't use the shelving in this aparmtent - even if I took it down - lol. More than likely will not be doing a whole lot here - but wanted to feel it was my space and that I was using it well. When I get my own place with my own room again - I want to be able to know what to do - with what I have - lol. Thanks a bunch - I love your idea's.

Shirlene, Would love to help but my room is so small that I can only fit my machines, my computer is 3 rooms away, oh how I would love your space. My only suggestion is to sort your embroidery thread drawers into colours I know I did this and it does make lofe easier

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by shirlener88 22 Aug 2008

Colma, I have just received those three big drawers full of thread - Teri and I bought them - so I haven't figured out how to stack them in the drawers or if I need another little drawer bin - but I have had the top three bins sorted into colors of kinds - for a long while and I love that, too! Thank you. I always enjoy hearing about what others have and do with their rooms. Hehehe!

Honestly I don't see anything wrong with this room. You are running a lot larger operation than me. All I can do is tell you what my room looks like. I have kitchen cabinets all around, top and bottom with countertops. I have 2 work stations for the computers and machines. The floor is hardwood so I can roll anywhere. Everything is in the drawers and cabinets to keep it handy for me.

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by shirlener88 22 Aug 2008

You know - when I first was married - I have a kitchen in the basement of our home - that was actually another apartment - but we stopped renting it out - when the kids got bigger and couldn't share a room - I loved using it as my sewing room - because I had everything in the cabinets and drawers and I had counter tops for cutting and the floor for that matter - it worked for me - I loved it - I don't live in that house - I live in an apartment and we use our master bedroom for our combined PC room and my embroidery - we also have one wall with video's in shelves - but I didn't show that side of the room - it is my husbands and he is a bit messy - lol - thanks!

Wow, I am impressed with all the goodies!!! What type of Embroidery Machine do you have? Only suggestion I have is that you deserve a larger computer desk!!!!

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by shirlener88 22 Aug 2008

Laura, thank you - I have an Ellegante2 it is a Babylock - I would love a larger PC desk and that is on my wish list, too! If I get what I want - I might trade spots for my desk and my embroidery machine and that would put some of that stuff closer to the closet with all some of my supplies, too! Thank you!

Pretty overwhelming to try and figure out how to make better use of space. How about the back of a door to hang an organizer for either stabilizer or other notions. Or how about a peg board on the wall for hoops and notions? That is my goal.

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by shirlener88 22 Aug 2008

Karen thank you - the door is closer to the PC than the embroidery machine - but I might make room above the machine for something on that wall - thank you - I appreciate it. LOL

FIESTA...I like your room...here's a start...E N J O Y ;) *2U

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by newipswich 22 Aug 2008

I added a shortcut to that site. Has some great pics. Will have to spend some time there. thanks!

by americangirl 22 Aug 2008

These are amazing.

by shirlener88 22 Aug 2008

I like some of them - but most of them have too much out in the open for me - looks like a junk room - lol!

Looks like you have a blank wall next to the window. You could put up some shelves just deep enough (use 1x4's) for all your cone threads and stabilizers. Jan

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by shirlener88 22 Aug 2008

Well, Jan that is a great idea - but I have all these drawers full of them and I really don't want to get up and go around this little nook that holds them now - to get to them - that is very assesible - but I do like the idea of putting something there. Thanks!

I would like to give you a tour - but if I spend to much time telling you what you see - you will not see that I need help - lol! Now the drawers are usually closed where the new bunch of threads are located - I opened them to show you. And behind the two sets of double closet doors are where I have all my other stuff that I dont want you to see as it isn't very well organized at all.

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by shirlener88 22 Aug 2008

I might add - that between my space and my husbands - if an area - that we have boxes - that we haven't unpacked yet from our move from NC to UT - Hehehe! One day - I will figure out where to put it all out of the boxes, too!

by salsabil 23 Aug 2008

My mother in law always said what you never unpacked in years you don't need it!

So much thread, cool! I've just started with 120 1000m spools from Madeira and feel like a queen

by shirlener88 23 Aug 2008

Well Salsabil, you mother was right, too! As for your thread - that is what I had for many years, until recently - now I buy the 5000m spools. Hehehe! *4U

well,girlfriend,lucky.you.that.has.an.embroidery/PC.room-LOL..I.just.take.up.a.corner.by.the.staircase..(just.giving.you.a.hard.time!)...since.I.can't.have.one,I.would.love.to.give.ideas/opinions.on.yours..

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by shirlener88 22 Aug 2008

Well, Claudia - I would love suggestions - I also share this room with my husband and I didn't take pictures of his side of the room - too messy. Hehehe!