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I work in my sewing room a lot. Whether I’m standing at my long arm quilter or sitting to piece my quilts or clothes for the children, after a long while the same position does wear on my arms, neck and back.
Here are some finds on Ergonomic Products for your perusal.
Stitch This! has an article on 7 quick, low-cost fixes for your sewing space
What do you do or use to stay comfortable while you sew for long periods of time?
Elizabeth is a children's book author and designer of knit and crochet character hats under the brand The Ruthless Crafter. In her spare time she loves to read, watch movies, spend time with her family, and swim. She lives a full, happy life in Kitchener, Ontario with her husband and their two children.
UPDATED: July 12, 2019 In my head, I see an organized craft room that houses all my supplies. Yarn is stacked neatly in shelves and buttons are organized in colour-specific mason jars so I can see my stock in one quick glance. My eyes tell me that my reality is far from this dream – especially when I’m creating a new collection, the yarn and papers creep out of my studio into my living quarters because sometimes I just need to test a pattern in front of a good Hallmark movie or British TV series. Rubbermaid bins are filled with
We had a crochet party for my daughter a few years ago (I believe for her 7th birthday). I made these adorable purses as part of the girls loot bags (they also had a crochet hook and ball of yarn included). The girls loved them so much I made a few extra for my shop. They measures approximately 6″ wide by 7.5″ tall. My daughter is modeling different ways to wear the purses.
Stumbles & Stitches blog has some very dainty felt ornament ideas with FREE PDF patterns. There are many shapes and designs to choose from! If you need to simplify, just use the outer shape of the ornaments it would make a wonderful weekend-before-Christmas project as a family!
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Great article! My space is set up well but my fabric storage- well that is a different story!!
Ha ha fabric storage doesn’t have to be ergonomic at least!