Comments on: Organising your workspace https://www.textileartist.org/isobel-currie-my-workspace/ Make beautiful art with fabric & thread Sat, 16 Nov 2024 16:53:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Jenny Lucas https://www.textileartist.org/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-7210 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 16:53:10 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-7210 In reply to Christine Strong.

Number the boxes and keep a list of what is added to each box as you go along. Just consult your list when you need to find something

]]> By: Helen Crawford https://www.textileartist.org/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6879 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:20 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6879 I am a textile and mixed media artist, so have to store a wonderful array of fabrics and paints, collected over a lifetime( I am 78). I have 2 IKEA double wardrobes which we fitted with shelves, positioned to allow large plastic boxes for my dyed silk fibres, plus sliding shelves on which I lay unfinished textile pieces. I have 2 standard IKEA kitchen units, 40cm wide x 60cm deep x60cm high. The cabinet to the left of my sewing table holds all my threads, sorted by colour and stored in 2 litre rectangular ice cream tubs. No lids necessary. Bobbins are in the top drawer, sitting in open bobbin cases. My Juki Perfection sewing machine is on a cabinet built by my husband, the machine can be lowered into the body of the cabinet by a hydraulic mechanism purchased from Horne. The cabinet has a hinged table, so all can be folded away when necessary. I also have 2IKEA kitchen cabinets fitted with shelves to store papers etc. A couple of very narrow IKEA kitchen cabinets, arranged on top of each other are great for storing sketchbooks and other items. Hope this is helpful. I would send pictures to make it clearer, but not sure how to.

]]> By: Christine Strong https://www.textileartist.org/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6833 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:19:58 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6833 This is more a plea for help than a helpful comment ! Storage : I work in a tiny bedroom which I share with a single bed which takes up space. My ” bits” threads ,dyes,inks,etc etc. I keep each one of the items in black boxes but I don’t know the contents it’s question of guessing. I sent for clear shoe boxes from amazon, but they were opaque and flimsy. I need 48. Any recommendations, please?

]]> By: Joan Flynn https://www.textileartist.org/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6782 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:44:30 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6782 My garage is my workspace. I refuse to waste a perfectly good room on a car! I have a household door with legs especially made for my height, so I can work on large projects. Fabrics, beads, lace and ribbons live in various sized plastic storage boxes under the table. An L-shaped area consisting of my sewing desk and a large rectangular table are my main work area with my sewing machine and overlocker. A swivel chair allows me access to desk, table and ironing board. It all usually looks pretty messy but it works for me

]]> By: Linda Powell https://www.textileartist.org/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6750 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:23:57 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6750 It’s always interesting to read of other makers systems. As I also pattern cut I start with a work bench elbow height with shelving underneath both for rolls and boxes of fabric plus denim bits. The textile art is in the form of quilts n banners. Had a major sort out a while back making decisions of where my work would take me. I get given a lot but I’m also ruthless about what I choose to keep and what to share. @lindapowellpatterncutting

]]> By: Frances https://www.textileartist.org/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6746 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:48:27 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6746 Loved this read. I used to store my threads by type it recently went to by colour. I have clear storage boxes that fit on my bookshelf, easily visible. I will now add beads to these boxes, fabulous idea. Love also the, possibly elastic in front of the sewing thread storage. I made myself something sitar years ago, but the threads so easily get knocked off. Will update mine tomorrow. What I have with this is a short nail on the “shelf” that I can slot the machine bobbin that holds the same thread. I stop the unravelling by slipping over some flexible rubber tubing that has been cut to size.
Thanks for the read.

]]> By: Heather Phillips https://www.textileartist.org/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6745 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:37:51 +0000 https://stitchclub.local/isobel-currie-my-workspace/#comment-6745 My studio is a small room in my house, always in a muddle. Recently bought from a charity shop 2 open fronted cube bookshelves for my fabric. Marvellous! All sorted by colour and I can now see it. Other art materials are in shoe boxes, labelled. I use tall empty tins for pencils, pens, brushes etc. Box files are also useful. But I’d still like a bigger room, as I really need a bigger table, especially when I do printmaking. Maybe some day!

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