Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Sewing on the sun porch.

The nights are still too cold to put out annuals, or fill in the window boxes here at the Lakehouse.
It's warm enough to spend time in the sun room though.
I decided to move the sewing machine out there since I'm in that room so much.

I'm getting low on lavender sachets.
My daughter, Melissa, and I are going to a huge antique show this weekend.
I will be looking for vintage lace, and fabrics.

When I give the sachets away, I like to wrap them in brown paper, and tie them with bakers string.
I've never had a place to keep everything all together.

Since I ordered a larger French glass drying rack this morning, I am using this smaller one to keep my supplies together....all in one place.

It works really well for the string, and rolls of lace.

The opening at the bottom holds a pitcher of pens, and markers, and other crafting supplies.

I set a small plate on top, and filled little baskets with more lace.
There is also a roll of burlap ribbon on one of the pegs.
There are other sewing supplies in baskets, and buckets in the room. 
You can see more of the sun porch in my previous post.
If we decide to have a meal out on the porch, I can put the sewing machine in the bottom of the hutch.
Since things are set up, and ready....I think I might just put together some lavender sachets this evening.
Have a nice night!
Debbie
xoxoxoxoxo

21 comments:

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  2. You sew on your porch. I sew on my lanai (a southern word for porch, I guess). The walls are completely filled with jalousie windows so the room feels larger than it really is, the outdoor garden is a room itself and a wonderful view through the windows. Fresh and invigorating. I see you have a lovely little canal passing by out there...another fresh and invigorating view, eh?

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  3. What a delightful place to sew! I can't imagine it any nicer than in your sun room overlooking the lake! What a grand idea!
    Have a great day~
    Nancy

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  4. I' d like to have a such beautiful and dreamy space to sew! I' m enchanted now! I' m looking forward to seeing your sachets.
    Hugs
    Alessandra

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  5. You have set up a lovely area on your porch for sewing, what a fantastic view out the windows! It must be hard to focus on what you're doing with so much going on outside.

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  6. I'd love sitting out there and working on projects - what a perfect spot. You must feel so inspired sitting out there. Have a great week sweetie pie.

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  7. Prettiest sewing room I've ever seen ~ and a great way to enjoy more sunshine and pretty views.
    Enjoy!!!
    xo,
    Lin

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  8. It's still way too cold to plant any thing here too. You do have the perfect place to sit and sew there with such a wonderful view. My sewing machine is tucked away in the spare bedroom and hasn't been used in a long long time. I have projects waiting to be sewn but now I'm thinking they'll wait till next winter. I'm still working on the Spring cleaning and it needs to be done before the really nice weather arrives. Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday !

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  9. Debbie,
    Besides loving your sunporch and the beautiful lake view, today you made me swoon!
    Pretty and organized too. Hey Debbie I have the same Brother sewing machine!!! But my machine gets placed on top of the dining room table so today you made you swoon.
    Have fun with Melissa looking for fabrics to sew Lavender sachets, sounds like a delightful afternoon.
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  10. Debbie,
    I am swooning over your sun porch and what a great place to sit and sew. The view of the lake and the beautiful sun rays pouring in. I bet you feel so inspired out there. Love the glass rack for your storage of supplies that is awesome. Enjoy that sweet porch Debbie.
    Kris

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  11. What an absolutely beautiful setting to create in! I'm sure I wouldn't accomplish much, as I would be too busy staring at the scenery! You are blessed :) Cindy

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  12. What a great idea to use your bottle drying rack as a fun place to store your twine,Debbie! Just look at all of the wonderful sunlight streaming in the room! I love making lavender sachets too. Have fun with your daughter at the market this weekend! Hope you find some pretty trims:)

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  13. What a beautiful place to sew up your pretty lavender sachets!!
    ~Cindy

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  14. Wow, what a view! Beautiful. I have a wall French drying rack and I have string, tea cups, lavender, and a couple of saucers on it, but I like your idea of using exclusively for crafts. xoox Su

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  15. Ohhhh, what a beautiful space! That would definitely inspire me to learn to sew:) It's on my list of things I want to learn. What a perfect idea for your drying racks, looks pretty and organized:)

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  16. Hello, There is just something about a sun porch that always draws us, but a sewing room is my cup of tea! I hope you have a great time sewing for the fair! I love my Lavender bag! Thinking of you!
    Hugs, Roxy xo

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  17. Hi there,
    I stopped by from Kris's blog and so glad to meet you! I'm in awe of your beautiful space to sew ~ the sunshine and the lake, flowers and plants. I doubt I would get much sewing done. :) Does your machine do embroidery? It looks like an awesome machine!

    Good luck with your search for new treasures! You've really organized things well.

    xo
    Pat
    P.S. I'm a new follower!

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  18. I just came to visit you from Kris' blog post about your lavender sachets, and what a beautiful spot you have here! Enjoyed your beautiful post and pictures, and can almost smell the lovely lavender sachets you are making! So nice to meet you :)

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  19. I just came to visit you from Kris' blog post about your lavender sachets, and what a beautiful spot you have here! Enjoyed your beautiful post and pictures, and can almost smell the lovely lavender sachets you are making! So nice to meet you :)

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  20. That sounds so nice...my dream! Someday...when we get the 3 season porch on this house, that is what I plan to do...put the sewing machine out there and just sew! I remember years ago while walking (in Arizona) I noticed someone had their sewing machine set up outside on their back porch and I though how awesome to sew outside, Some day I will do that! Your setup looks so beautiful!
    Hugs xoxo
    Faye

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