tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post8762015983882668442..comments2024-03-26T06:09:10.528-04:00Comments on Sew Fresh Quilts: Let's Bee Social # 219Lorna McMahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01911462547010295684noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-22579978464948316582018-03-19T21:01:36.433-04:002018-03-19T21:01:36.433-04:00Love the sweaters :)
I hope you are getting settle...Love the sweaters :)<br />I hope you are getting settled in and things are going well for you! Your house looks fantastic! Christine Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243353421237619009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-80775124641404558512018-03-16T10:08:02.469-04:002018-03-16T10:08:02.469-04:00I'm envious of all that light but yes, it can ...I'm envious of all that light but yes, it can be warm. When first setting up my sewing room I put my machine right in front of the window. Between the angle of the sun and the heat that didn't work for me. I had to re-arrange things several times. I glad to read that you're all moved now. Getting everything there was a huge accomplishment. Take your time and enjoy settling in.Karen @runsewfunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975401086034999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-50799209344060158242018-03-15T20:03:39.586-04:002018-03-15T20:03:39.586-04:00Adjusting to a new sewing space will certainly tak...Adjusting to a new sewing space will certainly take time. Yours is so bright and so filled with light. I bet it does get hot though.<br /><br />I love your shirt quilt.dqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08186878644626859511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-46963269550570865162018-03-15T09:56:43.462-04:002018-03-15T09:56:43.462-04:00My sewing room is the hottest room in the house. ...My sewing room is the hottest room in the house. It has 3 windows that get direct sun from mid morning till night. I have new mini blinds in there, as of last summer. This year, I'm going to put some of that UV blocker film on the windows, and see if that helps any. I have a ceiling fan, and a floor fan that sits in front of the AC vent. By summer, I will pull out another floor fan, and put it in the doorway, to get air moving as much as possible. Our HOA (hate HOA's) won't let me put in a window unit. If you find something, let me know PLEASE!Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-31737556604040276832018-03-15T05:37:09.245-04:002018-03-15T05:37:09.245-04:00Great to see you back sewing, and what a room! I h...Great to see you back sewing, and what a room! I have similar problems in my room, the sunlight is lovely and cheers you up on a dull day, but boy is it hot. I bought some white curtains from Ikea, they're kinda of sheer but thick enough not to see through. They actually soften the sunlight and creates a nice glow in the room, nice for photography too! Enjoy breaking in your new space. Sewmotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15312915575213316891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-53055468884357586932018-03-14T20:39:17.154-04:002018-03-14T20:39:17.154-04:00Glad to see you're doing some sewing. You'...Glad to see you're doing some sewing. You'll probably do a lot of re-arranging until your find your perfect set up. Good luck.Anja @ Anja Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717143609774358153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-84506408107979128732018-03-14T20:34:47.221-04:002018-03-14T20:34:47.221-04:00Sew happy to see you moved and back to sewing. I h...Sew happy to see you moved and back to sewing. I have windows with blinds in them. I have the sun shine in the winter when the room is freezing and tilted in the summer to help keep the heat out but light in.Sewmom18https://www.blogger.com/profile/06662927924618830001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-75978951980540242532018-03-14T18:40:04.142-04:002018-03-14T18:40:04.142-04:00Brilliant as always Lorna . Those polo neck sweate...Brilliant as always Lorna . Those polo neck sweaters also remind me of the sweaters those cool jazz afficianados wore in the 1960s . I'm glad you are settling into your new home . Onwards and upwards ! X helenjean@midgetgemquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005403786619091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-81760072248392735322018-03-14T18:14:03.478-04:002018-03-14T18:14:03.478-04:00I would want both privacy and light control in the...I would want both privacy and light control in the room. If I'm up in the middle of the night sewing, I prefer to know someone isn't able to see me from outside. I vote for some kind of solid material/louvered blind in that case. But it's also nice to have something sheer so you can have the light, but not so much of the heat. You may have to start with something simple and add on as needed. But in the meantime, Lorna, I hope you enjoy your beautiful light!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834496271292973632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-32677280778681499872018-03-14T16:02:01.096-04:002018-03-14T16:02:01.096-04:00So wonderful to see you sewing again! Super happy ...So wonderful to see you sewing again! Super happy for you! I was reading the last comment by Dots and I swear she has visited my sewing room! I was in a bind when I moved into my place and I used shower curtains! I have two windows that are both a bit odd shaped and didn't want to pay for custom anything. I purchased spring rods, cloth shower curtains and some hangers and POOF...instant window treatments! Well, maybe not so instant...I had to cut them to the length I wanted but hey, it was quick and easy! They are still hanging there today! ha! I don't get any heat, no direct sun, but I believe that a hardware store will have some sort of film coating that you can put on to take care of that and still get the benefit of sunlight. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482119579393858004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-20973210359804445842018-03-14T15:57:55.738-04:002018-03-14T15:57:55.738-04:00What a great space with that natural light. I fin...What a great space with that natural light. I find that a lightweight curtain on the lower half of the window only is enough to cut down on any glare and afford some privacy. Easy to do with tension rods. Hopefully it will help with the heat too. Many congrats on your new place!Cathy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04625510911703305135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-9145167451161733532018-03-14T14:04:56.513-04:002018-03-14T14:04:56.513-04:00Hi Lorna, Inexpensive and 'make do' tempor...Hi Lorna, Inexpensive and 'make do' temporary solution is to use pellon stabilizer on those expanding spring rods from the dollar store. It would be a filter for the heat. Even shower curtain liners from a dollar store can be cut to fit. I realize after a move money can be tight for a while. I know Lowe's use to have this place-and- press window vinyl that is easy to cut and fit, too. I've been there, and done that, so I know you get creative. Which on top of the process of many changes- some you haven't encountered yet, can feel like over-load. But it will level out for you. It takes time. Dotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555081712708645426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-1129586253607617892018-03-14T12:11:32.446-04:002018-03-14T12:11:32.446-04:00I love having a large window in my sewing room, bu...I love having a large window in my sewing room, but it faces South, so lots of sun/heat all summer long. I purchased a roller shade from Blinds.com that is white, sun-screen fabric. It rolls up or down with a looped cord on one side. You can still see through it, but it cuts the heat/light considerably. Fran Milanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00799392959039939620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-82797527102296127712018-03-14T12:07:55.919-04:002018-03-14T12:07:55.919-04:00Hi Lorna,
I would suggest light filtering blinds t...Hi Lorna,<br />I would suggest light filtering blinds that rise from the bottom and top. That way you can have the sun out of your eyes yet the light still filtering in, and the neighbors will only be able to see what you allow them to! I'm so glad you are getting settled into your new home and work space. Soon that iron to the left will just be natural and you'll wonder why you ever had it on your right! ~smile~ RoseanneHome Sewn By Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943739387560629258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-69133534428901120352018-03-14T11:05:54.705-04:002018-03-14T11:05:54.705-04:00I love the light in your sewing room! I have my cu...I love the light in your sewing room! I have my cutting table under the only window in my room and it's amazing how the natural light affects the way I see the colours. :). In contrast, my sewing machine is on a desk my husband built in the closet, with lamps for lighting. He took the doors off and built the desk & shelving inside - it's awesome. For window coverings, I'd just put white miniblinds up for a sleek look. Maybe a bright topper. I'm not much for drapes myself.Nitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03550671947913111557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-29718966823081988432018-03-14T10:50:09.207-04:002018-03-14T10:50:09.207-04:00Yay for settling in! The light in your room and sp...Yay for settling in! The light in your room and space looks lovely. :)Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-81990126665440044502018-03-14T10:16:38.170-04:002018-03-14T10:16:38.170-04:00Love your new sewing space! You’ll get used to it...Love your new sewing space! You’ll get used to it. I used to sew in a south facing sunroom, completely surrounded by glass. I had to put up those grass-like roll up window shades, which were all I could find that were large enough. It really helped. In the dead of winter, it was the most delightful place to sit and Sew!KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-72129927363802146322018-03-14T10:05:42.125-04:002018-03-14T10:05:42.125-04:00I have shutters now in my room and open them to le...I have shutters now in my room and open them to let the light in how I want it. Also, if you do not want anything to obscure your view, having tint put on the windows really works. Our main living area opens to our backyard and we had the windows tinted. It helps with the heat and does not allow any fading of the furniture or floorings. Hope you find a solution that suits you.Friedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06201288260601029197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-82268377422189567022018-03-14T10:01:37.013-04:002018-03-14T10:01:37.013-04:00My sewing room is sunny too, it faces south.
You ...My sewing room is sunny too, it faces south. <br />You could try black out shades or black out curtains or both.<br />The sun, or just natural light is wonderful but there are days it is indeed too warm. I like to be the boss of that!! 🙃😂<br />I love the sweaters. <br />It does take a while to get the placement of equipment to your satisfaction, so just try different set ups.<br />I love all of the shared blogs so I will check some out<br />Rosemary B❤️https://www.blogger.com/profile/17792395820711368533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-32156381569479098322018-03-14T09:54:42.996-04:002018-03-14T09:54:42.996-04:00Hi Lorna! I agree with all of the above, and have ...Hi Lorna! I agree with all of the above, and have the same issue in my sewing space. I love my blinds, and find perpendicular placement of the table and sewing machine much better. I can still see out, catch breezes in the summer, but not be blinded by the light. I have wide wooden blinds. I have found that the slightly heavier blinds are much sturdier and easier to clean, the cheap ones break from light damage after a year or two. Sending successful blessings to you and your family. Been there, you got this! Love, JaneJane Holbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07491563293700909804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-29770932173920442022018-03-14T09:28:16.228-04:002018-03-14T09:28:16.228-04:00Beautiful room, Lorna. May the new house bring you...Beautiful room, Lorna. May the new house bring you lots of joy and creativity. I am so happy for you.Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363550140143647850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-48927889928265694912018-03-14T09:15:18.726-04:002018-03-14T09:15:18.726-04:00I'm a fan of blinds as you can have them up or...I'm a fan of blinds as you can have them up or down and when down they can be partially opened so you can see out of themKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-6887825432027842142018-03-14T09:03:31.551-04:002018-03-14T09:03:31.551-04:00It's funny how we get used to having things se...It's funny how we get used to having things set up a certain way and then any other way feels weird, isn't it? I'm willing to bet it won't take long before the new set up starts feeling natural :) All that natural light looks amazing, but I can see how it would really heat up a room. Good luck finding a solution. I'm a simple curtains kind of girl, but my SIL swears by roman shades she makes herself.Leanne Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944797294783593234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-38811093706144338522018-03-14T08:06:21.908-04:002018-03-14T08:06:21.908-04:00I understand your problem with the new room :-). ...I understand your problem with the new room :-). When we built our house 9 years ago I initially had my set up right under the window, but I found the light (and heat!) coming the wrong way. I like the light coming over my shoulder more...maybe try and L shaped set up with the machine perpendicular to one window and the light coming from behind on the other side? I moved quite a few times before settling on what works best. I also set my ironing board up away from my sewing machine so I have to get up to press...makes me move or I get too stiff. I found some awesome blinds for my sewing room at Lowe's....the brand is Project Source and they are cordless wandless tilt blinds. They work very well...you can put the blind tiling up or down which lets light in but the bright sun out. I have one 23" x 42" that I bought by accident...if that fits your window, you can have it :-).Jacqui's Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04377061976067861699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6222010192421604268.post-39899409074154805672018-03-14T08:01:44.747-04:002018-03-14T08:01:44.747-04:00Natural light is SO important, having spent 5 year...Natural light is SO important, having spent 5 years sewing in a one window corner of a basement...Loving the set-up! I see you've got snow up there too. Yesterday, no snow; get up this am and the grass is nearly all white, like enough already!Sandra Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.com