I was speaking with my daughter a couple of weeks ago and I explained that my goal the woman cave/craft area is for it not to scream, “I’m a craft room,” it is to whisper , “I’m a woman cave”. This being said, I am striving to have all my craft supplies to either be hidden from view or tastefully displayed. I am making progress, just much slower than my optimistic self had hoped!
Here is one of my projects!
“It’s a hanging quilt, so what?” you say. Yes it is…but wait, there’s more! If you look behind it you will see…
A place to store my knitting needles/gadgets. But wait, there’s more!
What was my inspiration? How did I do this? First, the inspiration…..found on pinterest, of course!
I just loved this idea for knitting needle/gadgets storage/organization. I also had an ugly old boarded up window hole in my wall. So, I decided I would create a “fabric cabinet door” with behind the “door” storage.
To do this, I needed a “hinge” so that the door can be opened and closed. I used this swing arm curtain rod that I picked up from Lowe’s for $17.99. You can find more info about this curtain rod here.
Then, I made a wall quilt with the following differences:
- The normal backing fabric had the addition of patch pockets sewn on for storage.
- I purchased some heavy duty interfacing that I adhered to the wrong side of the quilt backing fabric; the side with pockets. I did this to provide stability since this side could see a lot of “abuse”.
- I used the lightest weight batting I could find for this project since I just wanted the quilt to have body, not a lot of loft.
- I used elmers spray adhesive to adhere all the layers together before sewing on the binding (however, with the heavy duty interfacing, this was somewhat challenging).
- I added the yo yo flowers so that I could tack all of the layers of the quilt together.
I’m still putting my craft supplies away and organizing as I go. I may add some jars or pots to the space to the right of my thread. I’m still deciding.
You may have your doubts that I will ever get my “cave” done…but I will! I am making progress, believe it or not! The big reveal should be soon!
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Rachel
This is a great idea! Who would have guessed all those supplies were hidden behind that quilt. I love the swinging curtain rod. Didn’t know they made such a thing. I’d love for you to share this at my link party. It runs Tues-Sat. http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/02/terrific-tuesdays-4.html
Rachel
The Better Baker
Looks like you’ve got some real organizing going on there! Pinterest sure gives us plenty of ideas huh? VERY nice! Thanks for tagging me…it may be a while before I get that shared, but thanks for including me in the fun! Have a great weekend.
Arcy Scraps
soo creative! thank you for your sweet comment!
♥ Cyndy
Jenn
Definitely becoming a follower! Love your crafty ideas! jenn
Jenn
Definitely becoming a follower! Love your crafty ideas! jenn
Amy Osterhout
What a great hi-die-hole!
Janelle @ Emmaline
Love this! Great idea. Just joining the bloglovin blog hop, and now following you! Please hop over, say hi, and follow me at
http://www.emmalinebags.blogspot.com
genamayo
That is such a wonderful idea! And a great job!
–Gena
Inspired By Felicity
Awesome!
-Pamela
Anne @ Domesblissity
You are a bloody whizz Marilyn! That’s such a fantastic idea. I’ve got just the nook to do something similar. I love how you get an idea and just do it. You’re so inspirational.
Anne xx
Our Delightful Home
This is such a creative idea. I would love for you to stop by and Link up at my Link Party via: http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Mrs. Delightful
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Karima
WOW – what a brilliant idea! I am definately pinning this as a future project!
May
What a great idea. Keeps all those necessities looking fab!
Ann @ makethebestofthings
Beautifully and creatively done! I also wanted a craft studio that was organized and pretty and made me smile. I just blogged about it, in fact. Love that wall quilt storage, now I’m looking at my walls…..
Pieced Pastimes
What a fabulous idea! All that great storage area nicely hidden behind a quilt – just wonderful!
DesignDazzle.blogspot.com
Super super cute! Thank you for linking up!
Charlene@APinchofJoy
What a great idea! Genius to think of the swinging arm curtain rod! I’d love it if you would consider linking with Busy Monday (open Monday through Thursdays) at A Pinch of Joy, a linky party for ideas that make life better, easier and more fun!
Jenny Melrose
Love it! This is seriously genius. Thank you for sharing at Whimsy Wednesday over at The NY Melrose Family.
amy and jesse hudson
Marilyn, thanks for linking up to Drab to Fab! Loving your blog and all your great ideas! This week’s party is up again, so please come back and party some more with me! You can link up old or new
Here’s a link to the party:
http://www.amynjesse.com/2012/03/drab-to-fab-link-up-8-features.html
Have a great weekend!
Amy @ Sugar and Spice
Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor
What an awesome idea! I love it!! Thanks for sharing at Thursday’s Temptation.
Jill
Betsy @ Romance on a Dime
That is SOO cool and such a creative idea. I like yours better than the Pinterest version. Looks very organized.
Chatty Chics
Awesome! Another fabulous idea! whoo-hoo!
Melody
Loren Crane
Hi, you have been featured at Pandoras-craftbox.com. Thank you for joining in the fun!