Studio Designs

Anti-fatigue mat Thread storage Ruler storage

Light box Pattern storage Cutting table

Power cord solution Quilt storage

Moving the business from my home to a space that was open to the public meant that I had to review the health & safety aspects of operating a professional machine quilting service. In the past I had always spoken to visitors in my office so I had never had to consider the layout of the studio with regard to others safety.

Suddenly a power cord dragging on the floor could become a tripping hazard, and patterns & threads needed to be stored in a neat manner.

I thought I would share some of my studio layout ideas here as they could help other professional quilter's set up their studios.

The latest addition to the studio is a wonderful anti-fatigue mat. When I worked at home I was standing on a timber floor, so I found the move to an unforgiving concrete floor very tiring.

I have recently been testing a new industrial anti-fatigue mat which is made in Australia by Tyrex Technologies Pty Limited. They use recycled rubber to manufacturer these mats so, not only am I now a happy relaxed quilter, but I also know that I am helping solve the landfill problem by using a Tyrex mat.

The mat is approximately 3cm thick. It has been sealed and has a bright yellow trim painted on to the bevelled edge for safety. It is very heavy and will not slip or move while being used.

Mats can be made to any size so I requested one that was the length of the machine, and 90 cm wide, so that I did not ever have to step off the cushioning surface while working.

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I tried many different methods for storing the workshop threads before I stumbled upon this hanging system. I now place the open thread & bobbin in a clip lock bag, write the colour code on the front of the bag and hang the bags in colour groups. I had a portable hanging unit but peg board would work just as well.	I have packs of *Thread Keepers* available for sale. See details on the Notions page. In addition to keeping the threads dust free, the bags also help to maintain the humidity and stop the threads drying out.
I found the blue dish drainer at Target. It makes and ideal storage rack to keep perspex templates tidy and accessible. Back to top of page	I sorted my pantograph rolls by size and store them in baskets. One day, when I have some spare time, I will add a list of designs to the front of each basket to identify the contents. The flat motifs are stored in folders with clear window inserts.
I recently invested in a Light box for tracing motifs and patterns.	I have extended the legs on a standard table to make it a comfortable height to cut fabric. A fold up extension has also been added to increase the table surface for cutting backing fabric.
I finally solved the "dragging cord" dilemma by suspending a curtain rod below the table and attaching the cord to curtain rings.	Quilt storage was solved by hanging the quilt tops, and backing fabrics, in a portable wardrobe. The finished quilt can also be hung here until it is collected.

If you have an innovative idea that you would like to share with others I would be very happy to add photos and descriptions on this page with acknowledgements. Simply send me a message.

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