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8.14.13

Space to Create: Susan’s Sweet Sewing Studio

Susan's sewing studio Maple & Magnolia dressform

Even though I don’t sew, I love seeing spaces where creative women like Susan work.

She has a guest house on her property that she uses as a sewing studio. I thought it was so charming that I had to share it with you.

Take a look!

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A Colorful Sewing Studio

Susan's sewing studio Maple & Magnolia (3)

This is the kind of place where it would be easy to “whistle while you work!”

Susan's sewing studio Maple & Magnolia (7)

Susan's sewing studio Maple & Magnolia (2)

Susan's sewing studio Maple & Magnolia (5)

I love the sitting area in the guest cottage, too, with the slipcovered sofa and chairs:

Sewing studio in guest house Maple & Magnolia blog

Thanks to Susan for sharing this with us.
What would you create if you had a space like this?
For more photos and details, visit her blog Maple & Magnolia.

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Comments

  1. Lisa@theDecorGirl says

    8.14.13 at 6:37 am

    What a fun and inspiring spot to create in! Now I’m inspired to click on over to Susan’s site to see what all she makes. Love it!

  2. Kay @ redbirdv.wordpress.com says

    8.14.13 at 6:59 am

    SWEET is just how I would describe this adorable room!

    This space is definitely calling for a “Where Women Create”** magazine photo shoot, stat.

    **Go to JoAnne’s or Barnes + Noble to buy an issue, NOW + prepare to get crazy-inspired!

    Nice job, Susan!

    I’ve read Susan’s blog, + she’s very funny!

  3. Maddie May says

    8.14.13 at 7:21 am

    This room would bring a smile to anyone’s face even on a rainy day. The wonderful fabrics, delightful accents & cheerful colors are magical.

  4. Mandy says

    8.14.13 at 7:38 am

    Such a happy place! Love the colors!

  5. Stephanie says

    8.14.13 at 7:43 am

    It’s so bright and colorful, designed to inspire. Where did she get those lovely green and white lampshades?

    • Stephanie says

      8.15.13 at 6:46 am

      As a matter of fact, she did. Thanks! 🙂

  6. tricia @ littlecottageonthepond says

    8.14.13 at 8:40 am

    Oh I love this! I don’t sew or scrapbook but I just love seeing how other’s organize their hobbies. Aqua and red….just lovely!

  7. Luciane at HomeBunch.com says

    8.14.13 at 8:40 am

    My grandmother used to sew and we had a separate sewing studio at the back of our house. That was the place my grandma and I would talk for hours. We would create beautiful pieces (she would make me dresses and I would make dresses for my dolls!) and life was a bit sweeter there.

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful space today. It brought me some special memories back! 🙂

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

    • Jonia says

      8.14.13 at 8:49 am

      What a special story! Thanks for sharing. I think I shall learn to sew when my boys are grown – can’t seem to find time just now. We play Lego and go to the skatepark 🙂

  8. Jonia says

    8.14.13 at 8:53 am

    What a lovely room! And all those stunning bits of fabric make me wish I’d stuck with sewing when I was a young teenager. Wow and double wow to those pieces of furniture – so special!

  9. Laura says

    8.14.13 at 9:01 am

    Oh, how I would love to have a room like that for sewing, art, crafts, etc. So nice!

  10. Sara says

    8.14.13 at 9:44 am

    Totally in love with this space! What a wonderful spot to create. Not only does the room come together so nicely but it looks as though she has found the cutest pieces and trinkets to use practically in her crafting. Love It!! Wish I had an extra room to do something similar (oh and the knowledge of sewing would be nice).

  11. Cindy says

    8.14.13 at 10:09 am

    love.

  12. Stacey B. says

    8.14.13 at 11:27 am

    All the candy-colored accessories are so fun!

  13. Carol says

    8.14.13 at 5:52 pm

    I have loved and dreamed about her wonderful space since the first time I saw it.

  14. lynda says

    8.14.13 at 7:30 pm

    Just beautiful. A true artist created this special space. Such fresh beautiful colors!
    Fabric, ribbons, and wrapping paper, what more could you want!

  15. Susan says

    8.14.13 at 10:42 pm

    Hi Julia! Wow, thanks for featuring my sewing room! I appreciate your kind words so much. This space has been such a happy and functional place to create. “Real sewing” is actually happening in there! 😉 I sew about a hundred pillows per month, and dozens of table runners, tote bags, and buntings. 🙂 Thanks again, Julia.

    • hookedonhouses says

      8.15.13 at 7:20 am

      I love it, Susan. My mom tried to teach me to sew when I was a girl but it didn’t “stick.” I think if we’d had a room like this I would’ve been a lot more interested in it. Ha. 🙂

  16. Amanda Shaub says

    8.14.13 at 10:48 pm

    Looks to me like she’s doing quilting and maybe making pillows. I call that serious sewing. I like that room.

  17. Art Deco says

    8.15.13 at 2:57 am

    great room!! I so fancy it!!!

  18. Carolyn says

    8.15.13 at 9:13 am

    Adorable! What a luxury to have a room devoted to your craft.

  19. Damewood Technologies says

    8.15.13 at 12:32 pm

    Very bright, colorful and clean!

  20. Sue Henry says

    8.15.13 at 9:12 pm

    Ahh what a divine work space! This would make any task seem sweeter! Wonderful job!

  21. cmillen says

    8.17.13 at 3:05 pm

    This brings back memories of my Grandmother ….she taught me to sew … the color combinations are awesome!! It looks so homey and relaxed … beautiful job 🙂

  22. Mary says

    8.19.13 at 9:14 pm

    Susan’s sewing studio is nothing short of AMAZING!!! She lives on a beautiful property with a dreamy old farmhouse and a guest house she transformed into a pretty, yet practical sewing studio for herself! It is happy, inspiring and user-friendly. What more could a person that needs to get work done ask for? Organization CAN be cute – and the colors are so happy! {Truth be told, I would LIVE there if she would let me.}

    And for those that have questioned if any ‘real sewing’ gets done in that room…I have been there many times – and YES, she does sew here! She is my go-to girl for all the fabric products I carry in my shop. Her antique form may not be used to sew dresses…but each month she creates around 100 of the most gorgeous pillows, (among other things!) in this space and they make my customers oh-so-happy. :o)

    • hookedonhouses says

      8.19.13 at 9:26 pm

      It really is amazing. I’m jealous that you’ve gotten to spend time there — thanks, Mary! 🙂

  23. thread suppliers says

    8.26.13 at 10:31 am

    Susan has a dream space. All those primary colors would certainly inspire me to create

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