It's really one entire side of the room, across from the scrapbook area. I love JoAnn's generally, but really regret two (expensive) purchases I have in my craft room. First, this sewing table - almost $200. It's small, and the drawers don't open well. The other thing that is more frustrating (especially tonight) is the ribbon storage unit I bought. It wasn't well made and I struggled with it until I finally gave up tonight. (See my solution below). I am happy with the painted pails that hold needles, bobbins, pins and buttons.
This is the corner next to the main sewing table. It has my serger and some items I bought at a garage sale. I'm using the lanterns for supplies for headband making and elastic.
As of tonight it is also storing my ribbon after the epic fail of the ribbon holder. I have some styrofoam balls recycled from Christmas ornaments that I used in another craft. I took the dowel rods from the ribbon holder and sunk them vertically into the balls. I put the ribbon on and lined them up on the table shelf. (BTW, that little table was made by my dad in high school back in the 1940s.)
This is my cutting table. I bought it at a Blockbuster that was closing for $30. It's 6 feet long with a durable plastic top. I covered it with two curtains I bought on sale at Target. I covered it so I could use the area underneath for bin storage for scrap fabric and yarn. It works really well with a plastic cutting mat on top of the fabric cover.
Last but not least is my fabric storage. I described the shelf fabric storage in another post, but I've combined it with the shelves in my closet. I've said it before, but I'll say it again - I have too much fabric and need to start using it before I buy anymore.
So, that's it! It is my new favorite place - where my family knows I'm at when they can't find me. Yep, I have everything but a bed in here. Let the creativity begin in earnest!
cindy
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