My sewingroom ( Bee Cottage) is small and I expect a lot from it and pack it to the seams but I do love to be in here sewing. I have a full design wall. As a quilter I think it's a must have station. In my photo, you'll see i use cork boards and one needs to be replaced. It's on my list. I quilt on Julianne. She is only used and is set up for machine quilting. Next,is Roselyn, the exact same juki tl-2000qi. She's my main piecing machine. She's fabulous. Above , are my in progress works and some fabrics. I don't shut down a bin until all borders are on and binding/ labels are made. These are WIPS and not UFOs. I work on them all at least once a month. Next, you'll see the die cutting machine. Close at hand if needed but out of the way when not. Perfect for cutting English Paper Piecing papers and traditional quilt pieces. Shelves of all the stuff lol. So much stuff but I do use it! My desk. I do my hand sewing here. Epp, yoyos, appliques, hand quilting and applique. Tv because you can always enjoy a nice movie as you stitch. My juki dx2000qvp is Maribelle, for special stitches and things that don't use a straight seam. I've got a gizmo on my main machine which prohibits stitch and flips and strings etc. Batting anyone? I can't quilt without it. Finally I'll end my tour with storage, more storage, baskets of fabrics, my cutting station and pressing station.i utilize my walls. My rule is don't leave the sewingroom without cleaning up. My work room is clean because it's calming and productive to how I work. I've got to paint the crates under the TV and replace a corkboard. I'll get there eventually lol.

Lines slow down, the noise grows quiet, Colors wander where thoughts once ran. In careful shades, the mind exhales, And calm returns, one hue at a time.

Lynda the paperclip pen holder is such a great idea. I always wish I had a pen clipped to my notebook. This idea really speaks to me. Thank you for adding it into the classroom.

UPDATE: New process video and graphics added The theme will change monthly, but the spirit stays the same: gentle creativity, low pressure, and meaningful making. JANUARY'S THEME: Slow Beginnings. This month is about easing in—not starting over, not fixing anything, not racing toward goals. Just returning to your hands, your materials, and yourself at a pace that feels kind. There is no right way to participate. There is no expectation to finish anything. Showing up gently counts. As you move through January, let this question sit with you: What feels possible right now? You’ll find a few optional project ideas, colors, and invitations below. Take what fits. Leave the rest. JANUARY'S PROJECTS: Slow, Simple, Soft These are suggestions, not assignments. They’re meant to help you begin without pressure. Project Ideas - A scrap warm-up quilt block (no measuring, no rules) - A single junk journal page titled “What I’m Carrying In” - A small slow-stitched fabric square with one word or symbol - Sorting scraps and choosing just one to work with Optional Color Inspiration - Oatmeal - Soft gray - Winter white - Faded denim (Colors are here to inspire—not restrict. Use what you have.) JANUARY'S SELF-CARE SALAD: A simple, grounding reset you can make in minutes: - Spinach - Apple slices - Walnuts - Dried cranberries - Olive oil + fresh lemon + pinch of salt Think of this as nourishment, not a rule—just like our making WAYS TO PARTICIPATE THIS MONTH These small actions help keep the community warm and help you earn points—no pressure to do them all. Choose one or two: - 📸 Share a photo of your current creative space (mess welcome) - ✍️ Post a sentence or two about how you’re beginning this year creatively - 💬 Leave encouragement on at least 2 member posts - 🧵 Share one small thing you’re working on—or thinking about working on 🌿 Gentle Reminder Each month will bring a new theme, new inspiration, and new ways to engage—but always with the same cozy rhythm.

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