Quilt Room | Wasn't Quilt in a Day

My stash, that is! Now, even though my husband’s office is right across the hall from my sewing room, I like to think he doesn’t know the full extent of my stash… how to hide this post from him? When Sarah over at Sarah Quilts decided to host this linky party I was super excited, because I always want to know what others have in their own sewing rooms! We all know that there are plenty of must-have fabrics, and I’ve yet to meet many that don’t fall in this category. Without further ado, here is my stash – and remember, now you’re going to have to show me yours!

I also display markers, thank you notes, pez dispensers, family photos, necklaces, and student photos in my sewing room, too. Why not?

So let’s break this down!

Up first, CHICOPEE. Y’all knew it was here! Yes, some of it is still in the bag.

Just like your grandmother’s fancy couch was covered in plastic …

Here’s my lark fabrics for my Sister’s Ten BOM – that has definitely fallen by the wayside.

And, from way back, the Ty Pennington fabric I bought from my winnings in the Sew Can She Herringbone challenge!

A little stack of a few fat quarters.

What you don’t see are the hidden fat quarters behind this stack (shhhh, don’t tell my husband!)

This might be my favorite picture ever. What’s not to love about this happy little bundle?

Special shout out to Pink Castle fabrics for almost all of these fabrics from the Stash Stack Club.

This cube has all of my future quilts and steals I’ve found on quilt backs.

Basically everything in this cube I’ve found on “can’t pass this up sale”.

I think this represents about 6 future quilts that I have planned in my little mind.

This little basket of joy holds all of my Cuzco for a special quilt I hope to make by Christmas…

Down below, I hold all of my extra batting and the quilts that are basted and ready to quilt.

Plus, clearly I’ve thrown some extra fabric on top. I’m just messy like that.

And you knew there was fabric hiding in those bins, didn’t you?

(SHHHHH, we’re all in this together!)

The scraps have to go somewhere!

Now, what are you waiting for? It’s time to show me yours! Head on over to Sarah’s stash linky party, and link up!

So, as a novice quilter I’m still figuring many things out – like sewing straight lines, getting all of my seams to match, and well, actually quilting and binding a quilt. While other bloggers are like, “Look the amazing quilt I designed and got published in three quilting magazines!” I’m like, “Hey, 8 out of 9 seams match! Yessss!”

Baby steps, friends, baby steps.

However, there is one thing I do know how to do. Supply a quilting room. Because I read allllll of those quilting blogs I just mentioned before I got started and blew a hefty amount of Christmas money. Of course, it would have been helpful if it had all been in one place… and now it is!

[Granted, I could buy so much more, but after two quilting stores, Ikea, Target, and Walmart I feel like this definitely works for the beginning quilter… and beyond.]

A table. A very, very large table. As in, I could have gone larger. (Desk – Ikea)
A sewing machine – I went with a Bernina, and I’m more than happy with it. Except for when I almost cry with fear every time I change the needle, clean the machine, etc. etc.
A Design Wall. I saw many great ideas on Pinterest (of course) for this quilting room staple, such as, felt or flannel sheets. I decided to go with a plastic table cloth from target, turned to the reverse side for that white cottony feel. The fabric instantly clings to it and it really motivates me to keep going. Slight problem. I need a larger design wall. I’m thinking about getting another larger one to put in the hallway. Girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. (Thanks, hubs!)
Lamp. Seriously, you do need the light. Large and obnoxious poppies are optional.
TRASH CAN. This is seriously a must have. After a few days of getting up every time you have a pile of scraps or thread, to walk to the kitchen trash can, you’ll be making a target run again, too.
A chair cushion. Just do it. You’ll thank me later. Best purchase I’ve made.
Rulers. Acrylic rulers that show 1, 1/4, 1/2, and 1/8 marks. Also, it’s nice to know fractional parts. One benefit of being a fourth grade teacher.
Rotary cuter. Amazing. Saves your life. Must have. Can’t imagine cutting fabric with scissors. Mom, how did you make your quilts?!
That pin cushion thing. You might need more than one. I already do.
Mason Jars. Lots and lots of mason jars.
Bobbins. Multiple. More than I have.
Thread. Again, more than I have.
Scrap fabric for starters and enders when you are chain piecing.
Scissors. All sizes. An assortment of colors is also preferred.
Paintbrush – duh, to clean your sewing machine. Lint gets all up in that thing!
A Quilt Calendar is optional. But, if your husband is awesome like mine, he’ll buy it for your desk to keep you inspired all year long.
Quilt magazines. Quilt books. Quilt patterns. You can never have enough.
Binding is never easy. That magazine LIES.
Fabric. Again, more than I have. But, this is a sneak peak into my next two quilts! It’s almost hard to think about cutting into these gorgeous fabrics. Nah, I can’t wait!
I made them into mini-fabric bolts using comic book protectors. Thank you, Pinterest!
An iron. I just bought my first iron 2 weeks ago. I’m 27 years old. Additionally, my husband had to help me open the board because I didn’t know how. This might be my least favorite part of quilting, but it’s a crucial step that can’t be skipped. You.have.to.have.an.iron. Get it, girl (or boy!)
And, art supplies. This makes my heart happy!
To bring out the inner quilt designer in you. I have pencils, colored pencils, markers, etc.
And, finally, a graph paper journal. Where else are you going to store all those awesome designs you create?