Monday 5 November 2012

The Sewing Shed

Great excitement this week as my sewing shed finally arrived. I bought it at half price on the condition I waited till the Summer season was over and then it would be delivered at the beginning of November.
A base had to be prepared first.

wooden frame ready for cement base

hearts were added by OH at each corner!

Then early one morning it arrived at 7.30am just as I was leaving for work.  I could hardly wait to get back home to see it.

early morning arrival

The pieces were taken through to the back garden, and carefully put together.

one corner three more to go

almost there...

finishing off...
I think they did a great job!
side view on the day I bought it in the Summer
frosty roses

I love the details on these leaves

The cold weather is here for sure.  I can only stay in the shed for a few minutes,   but slowly over the Winter it will get light and warmth, and I will post more photos as things are added to the inside. I feel very lucky to have this sewing shed. So thankyou  Dad, for enabling me to treat myself to the shed. I know you'll be watching down on me from somewhere as I sit sewing in what will become a cosy place, to sew, make things and just be.


Couldn't resist hanging this up!


It's been quite hectic here lately, so I will slow down,  and  browse through the  makes on show at Handmade Monday. There are always great displays from lots of creative people!

Oh yes, I almost forgot! I have a swap partner over at Make And Craft. The very creative Alison at Fiddley Fingers, who also takes part on Handmade Monday.  So  must  get working on that too....

22 comments:

  1. oooh isn't it fab!! i have a shed for crafting too and i love it - we call it the 'art studio' :) yours is much more up market though with those lovely panelled doors... when the Summer comes i bet you'll be out there all the time! :)

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  2. I feel like its' my birthday and Xmas rolled together. I keep looking at photos of other sheds. So many different ways to do it up!
    Wendy x

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  3. I sooo want a shed. The children have one which I lovingly painted and made curtains for, but I want one. I do have a book 'shed chic' but no shed!!! Looking forward to the upcoming photos of your shed. Sarah

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  4. I may have seen that book at the library. That's a point curtains! ....

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  5. It's looking good, we're so excited for you! I'm sure Papa would love it :)

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    1. Thank you! I shall be sewing some bunting for it over the next few days.

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  6. I can see how much this means to you and I share in your excitement. I look forward to seeing how you make it your own over the coming weeks and months. The heart is a great start!

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    1. Thanks! I was pleased the way the heart turned out. So I think I might put my quilting scraps to good use and make a garland of them.
      Wendy x

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  7. I'm sooo envious of your sewing shed! Hope it;s warm and toasty!?

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    1. Well I have to keep my coat on at the moment, complete with hot drinks, so the heating will have to be sorted! But I still love it.
      Wendy x

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  8. It's lovely. Will we get to have a peak inside when you've moved in?
    Ali x

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    1. Of course! I will be taking lots of photos, I like to use fabrics to reflect the seasons, so it will probably change over time.
      Wendy x

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  9. That's a gorgeous shed and I love the hearts in the concrete base. Can't wait to see how you decorate it inside. The heart on the door is beautiful too, so I am guessing the interior will be along those lines?

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    1. Well I do have a soft spot for hearts...Hope to try and post an extra blog or two as I make more things to go inside.
      Wendy

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  10. Very exciting - bet it will be hard to get you out of there. The hearts in the corner are lovely touches. Hope you enjoy your sewing room and have a good week.

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    1. Thank you. I will try and put a small table and chairs in there for now, till the electrics go in.
      Wendy

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  11. How exciting! Well done you for being so patient, I'm not sure I could have waited :)

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    1. It was a long wait. A bit like "Are we nearly there yet!" But it's well worth it.
      Wendy

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  12. What a lovely shed. I can see you passing many a happy hour inside there.

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    1. I know I will. I made some bunting today to string up as a start, along with the little fabric heart.
      Wendy

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  13. May I ask where you bought your shed please? I'm in need of a new one and love that shape. Thanks!

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  14. I bought the shed from dobbies garden centre. They display sheds etc on behalf of a company called mpb garden buildings ltd. Themalverncollection.co.uk shows photos.
    Wendy

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