Comments on: Organization is fundamental

By: Courtney

Courtney — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:22:14 +0000

I just posted about this on my blog however it won’t be too helpful since my space is a little larger. I just wanted to point out some of the wall shelves I used (in the 4th picture). I got them on sale at AC Moore. They were $30 I think and I had a 40% off coupon from the specials they always run. They may help organize your sewing things.

http://www.aisforbeautiful.com/2008/01/20/my-new-fun-space/

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:22:33 +0000

I use clear storage boxes so I don’t have to open them to see what is inside. I also purchased some vintage suitcases and I store fabric and the components for making jewelry in. They serve to decorate the room and are easy to use with lots of sewn in compartments. Pam, South Bend

By: Margaret

Margaret — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:29:50 +0000

I BELIEVE in small spaces!! They force me to be more organized and focused, plus they’re just cozier.
I’m going to have my own crafting space this fall when we renovate an old galley kitchen – so I’m excited about other people’s ideas here.
My suggestion is to look at IKEA (website or catalog) for ideas. They have nifty storage solutions. Also, I periodically troll the Container Store or organizeverything.com for new ideas.
What has worked for me is using the walls and keeping things off the floor (also creates the illusion of more space).
Can’t wait to see your posts on your sewing projects, Ivy!

By: Jasi

Jasi — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:22:23 +0000

I’m a huge fan of adjustable wall shelving. In your case I would get a collapsible table (also great for parties) and hang wall mounting strips from desk height up to the ceiling along an empty wall. After strips and brackets, you can either buy the melamine shelving or cut your own from plywood or mdf. It’s not terribly expensive and as your needs change the layout of your shelving can, too.

This would keep your floors clean, give you flexibility in completely removing most of the storage at some point and leaving the space decorative or something else, and isn’t too costly. Also it will keep ya honest. Open shelving lets you really know what you’ve got and keeps you on top of keeping things organized.

By: Princess Leia

Princess Leia — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:31:01 +0000

I would highly recommend SpaceBags for all the yarn. They’ve made our tiny condo liveable and would work perfectly for yarn in skeins.

By: Alison@This Wasn't In The Plan

Alison@This Wasn't In The Plan — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:47:09 +0000

I did a post on my craft room the other week
http://nottheplan.blogspot.com/2008/01/my-craft-room.html

By: Christy

Christy — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:03:06 +0000

I vote for blue plastic storage bins for the yarn. For any projects in progress, store them in a resealable bag (like a Ziploc) to keep everything together.

By: Angie @ Many Little Blessings

Angie @ Many Little Blessings — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:00:25 +0000

I’ll have to post some pictures of my craft room on my blog sometime soon — my room is only 5 feet by 7 feet, but I have SO much stuff in there because my husband was a whiz at figuring out the best use of all of the space!