This week's question:
Do you use a stand when you stitch? If so, tell us about it and share pictures if you’ve got them. If not, would you like to try using a stand? Do you have any tips or tricks around using a stand versus not using a stand?I do not use a stand and I never have. I know most people have a favorite chair where they sit to stitch, but I dont stitch in a chair. Because our apartment is so small and my daughter keeps moving in and out, we dont have much furniture in the living room. My husband and I have gotten into the habit of using our bedroom as the living area. So, I only stitch while in bed. I have a breakfast tray that I set my scissors, floss, etc on. I have a metal board and easel that hold my chart, and a clip on magnifying lamp.
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| My stitching set up from the front |
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| Close up of my stitching set up...ignore the cat print on the lamp. |
Maybe someday when we get a bigger place or less children coming back home all the time I'll get a nice big, comfy chair with a floor stand. For now, this is what fits my lifestyle.
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| Close up of my ort jar/necklace holder/note from daughter holder on the bedside table. |
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Wow you are so organized! I take uup lots of space when I stitch; the whole couch.
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ReplyDeleteYour stitching set up looks great. Thanks for sharing photos. :) When I lived in the apt, I usually stitched in bed, too. I didn't have as nice a setup as you do though!
In our old apartment I had a similar bedroom stitching setup with my previous lap stand (It's even in the picture on my about page http://www.stitchingthenightaway.com/about/) I still carry my stuff to the bedroom every now and then, it's a nice comfy place to stitch when I want to stretch my legs out a little bit.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about not having much room - I have colonized a small part of the couch as my designated stitchy space. It has taken some doing, but I have trained all the kids and the cats to leave my stuff alone under the treat of serious scolding :)
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