Having moved the work table upstairs, – did I mention I’d done that? – I’ve been playing with the sewing machine more. We live in a little 2 bedroom house. It has unfinished open attic space and a basement. I had set up in a large room size area of the basement with three bookcases in place, and brought in an old chest of drawers and dresser, all stuff that was here when we moved in. But, 1) I love light, 2) my granddaughter tired of playing there (I think she loves light now too) and 3) it has flooded twice. The flood problem seems to be addressed for now, but the second flood was due to record rains and it just doesn’t seem to ever dry out now. Anyway…. I can go on and on about the house, but let me finish that part by saying my daughter didn’t care if we have a dining room space and my granddaughter was about to be out of school for the summer. It was better to move up so I could keep track of her, continue my creative endeavors and enjoy light! I can easily hear the kids around the house and see her in the front yard. So I’ve been playing. Playing with fabric and zippers on hand.

I love a pouch I made some time back from a pattern called “The Easy Wonder Clip Bowl” (it can be purchased at Craftsy or Etsy). It is so handy because unlike most zipper pouches, it opens to a bowl shape making it easy access to whatever is inside. So, I got started and kept going. Some pouches, some little fabric bins.

Naturally, since the bowls are like little cocoons, my granddaughter wanted some for her tiny animal toys. And an extra one or two put her hair ponytailers in easy order and accessibility. Great little organization helpers. I made some of my fabric bins to fit in the 2 drawers of my work table, not too high, and they are great for the little sewing tools. I made mine out of fabric that I didn’t care for out of the house stash  and for hers, I admit, we purchased a fat quarter pack from Walmart. I had zippers I’d bought in bulk some time back – usually when I say “some time back” it means when I had a bit of money and bought more crap than I needed. One long zipper makes 2 bowls, if you have the extra pull, and I did.

There’s not room for all our craft/fabric/sketch and paint supplies upstairs, but it’s working. It actually helps with my focus too, since I can only have so much out at a time! When winter comes, the sun seems to go into hiding around here, but it will still be brighter than the basement. And we will keep crafting and creating at the center of our home.