My sewing room...

Ever since I started quilting, I've wanted a sewing table that allows you to lower your machine so that you are quilting on a perfectly flat surface. However, the expense of those tables really shocked me so I've been keeping my eye on Craigslist, ebay, the local want ads, etc.. for a used quilting/sewing table. Last week, I finally found one after over a year of looking. A lady in a town about 60 miles away had a Horn Quilters Dream table that she no longer needed. The table was a 2002 model but in like new condition and less than 1/3 the price of a new one. I very quickly agreed to buy it and it is now in its new home and I love it!

As a result of the new purchase, I had to reorganize my sewing room. We use the room that is supposed to be the office in our house as my sewing room. It is a very good size and has a nice closet which works wonderfully for storing fabric and supplies. With my new sewing table purchase, I now have 2 sewing centers in the room and lots of room for shelves to store fabric, projects, etc..

This is my new sewing table...I would have preferred a wood grain finish but for the cost and shape that this one was in, I was not going to complain that it is white. It actually has another extension on the right hand side that can be folded out and provides a place to put a serger or another small sewing machine. I am not using that right now but it is very nice to know I have that option.
I wasn't crazy about putting it in front of the window at first, but I actually really like it now as I can open the curtains, get great natural light and see what is going on outside. I am very pleased with my new table and glad I was patient and waited to find one that was 'used' rather than paying the new price.
Here is a better look at the sewing area. It is perfectly flat and really helps with no catching the fabric and throwing my sewing lines off. Love it, love it, love it!!

I use alot of open shelving in my sewing room so I can see what I have and where it is. I struggle with keeping it neat but right now, I am pretty happy with how it looks and how easily I can find the fabric I need, see what I have and store finished items. Below are 2 different storage areas in my sewing room. I also have a small printer station.














I also like my closet..it was set up for an office when we moved in with alot of shelves which works perfectly to store fabric set. I have way too much fabric but I can't resist buying more when I see a beautiful print.
And finally, here is my 2nd sewing center. It uses my original sewing table which is a very inexpensive one I picked up at Wal-mart for about $90. It has held up very well and is amazingly sturdy for the price. I've had it for about 4 years and it has served me well and will continue to be a good work center.