Building my Dream Sewing Room

[@MorganDonner]

The one thing my room still really lacks is light fixtures! Love a candle moment, but some brighter lights wouldn't go amiss. I'd love your recommendations if you know of something that would look nice in this room!

[@W2splyntr]

Have you thought about recessed lighting? It's bright, but diffused, so not as hard on your eyes as florescent (like the school kind).

[@crystalkanaley6570]

I think recessed can lighting would work. It's flush to the ceiling so it won't be overly noticable. You'll get the extra light you need without affecting medieval style.

[@Blue_Caribou]

I mean, it really depends how hard you want to lean medieval - my grandad turned the living room of his 1950s duplex into an oak panelled tudor hall, complete with fireplace and suits of armour, and tapestries my gran made. He had great success with reproduction black iron 5-arm chandeliers with candle bulbs (I don't know what that would be called in the US, sorry, but basically bulbs shaped to mimic that tulip shape of candle flame) those can be as bright as you like whilst keeping the classic shape. If you want overhead lighting, for medieval rather than tudor, I'd personally probably go for a wooden chandelier over iron though - maybe one of those wheel shaped ones? If you want to go fully period, I'd go for wall sconces in either wrought iron or wood with candle bulbs, though that may decrease quality of light over the work area. Maybe look into variable colour bulbs? that way when you want to lean into aesthetic you can go for a warm-yellow firelight look, but when you need to do delicate work you can shift to a daylight-setting?

[@NJase]

a generally find two different types of lights helpful in my sewing nook. I have an LED ring light and magnifying glass on an extra long articulated arm that clasps/screws into my sewing table the second is an overhead LED plant light for full spectrum daylight bright light, that I rigged to a vertically mounted rotating arm so i can bring the light to a specific local within its 180 arc, and have it shine down for focused light or up for diffused light. both of them benefit from being able to be pushed out of the way when not needed so they're super unobtrusive when unwanted. with some minor effort both could easily be "aesthetically" adjusted to fit in with a more historical space.

[@DiscoveryClaudia]

Maybe colored stained glass? For the last windows?

[@josieofalltrades3559]

The window film might look more "professional" but the one you made looks much more medieval and on point for the aesthetic!

[@MorganDonner]

💕 Thank you!

[@Imjetta7]

Yes, this.

[@trichiabaird8286]

I too like the handmade window the best.

[@julieb7270]

AGREED!

[@saraa3418]

I was going to say! My grandpa did stained glass and while not complicated, this looks good. I don't know what she's talking about!

[@haberschnack]

As a glass painter by trade (Glasveredler Geselle, Fachrichtung Glasmalerei in Germany) I want to tell you how good of a job you did with the window. Without training you got it nearly right and the only things I would tell you to change, or do differently are some details and a bit of the handling of the window while turning it. For the first piece you ever made you did it better than some I have seen as a first attempt. My English is not good enough to go into detail but just know that you can hammer down the soldering points down before you solder them, this will help with the evenness of the points (they will flow better). And after you turned the pane you can push the lead lines to meet each other at the middle , usually with a knife but you can take a wide Popsicle wooden stick. Sorry I hope this makes sense. But alas, very good work and yay for more Medieval windows. The round ones are called Butzenscheibe in Germany ("crown glass").

[@simonecummings9157]

Thank you professional craft side of youtube! Very informative and now I know the rounded glass is called crown glass!

[@haberschnack]

@@misspeach3755 Thanks, yeah it's a total niche job and out of the 12 who made their Geselle in my year only 3 are still active after 13 years. And thank you but I already have the Techniker which is getting nearly the same recognition as the Meister in most cases. Had the chance to do it but with 22 you don't want be called a Meister without having done some more work : )

[@lynetteclauser3551]

We call the round ones “Rondels” here in the US.

[@AbbyCox]

Ok. 1. We love a Handy-Dandy-Mr. Donner. 2. This work space is so lovely and aesthetic and cozy and I can't wait to see it in person one day! 3. Unrelated, but OMG I GET TO SEE YOU IN A COUPLE OF DAYS OK BYEEEEEEEEE

[@MorganDonner]

SOOOOOON :D

[@ambercorder4192]

Love this room! Love your videos and can't wait to see more from you!!

[@inerlogic]

Spoilers!

[@AbbyCox]

@@AmyCeleste Lolol I kept doing double takes too like “wait… 👁👄👁”

[@davidblum7125]

Quietly hoping there’s a video of this get together.

[@jenndoesstuff]

Morgan, hear me out. If you're planning on growing your hair out, you should do a time lapse of it to see how long it takes your hair to grow in a month/year/whatever. For science!

[@sarahrosen4985]

OMG! Yes! We neeeeeeeed that! Please, Morgan, please!

[@TheVelvetKitten]

Science!

[@saymyname2417]

Do you happen to know why her hair is so short?

[@sarahrosen4985]

@@saymyname2417 you missed the hairstyles video. Explains everything.

[@gkocourek6274]

@@sarahrosen4985 yup missed that one too.

[@MrsBrit1]

I'm glad you have a safety warning for handling the lead, however you didn't mention using a high quality breathing apparatus. You really need to protect your lungs, ESPECIALLY while cutting and soldering the lead! The fumes can be very dangerous and cause lead poisoning, so going forward, if you continue this new hobby, please, please use proper lung protection! Just good ventilation is actually not enough for this.

[@ragnkja]

A breathing apparatus and/or a fume hood is what I’d want. Unless the fumes are actively drawn away from you, ventilation alone simply isn’t enough.

[@mellie4174]

i was worried about that too! inhaling lead is even worse than ingesting it!

[@sfowler1017]

Yes!! My first thought

[@junedoodle]

I would think also a need to very carefully wipe surfaces in the room, such as the floor and shelf tops, anything that could have particulate matter / dust settle.

[@Luhrayuh]

Hi! I work with stained glass and thankfully you do not get lead poisoning from soldering or snipping lead came. the fumes are not good to inhale but it is because of the chemicals in the flux, soldering does not create lead dust, nor does snipping lead came. However, you should still wear a respirator while soldering and always wash your hands after handling lead came and wipe down all the surfaces with de-leading soap to remove possible contaminants from ingestion! If you're handling old windows with lead came that would be when inhalation is likely!

[@Loepsie]

Major sewing room envy over here! 😍 That table is a dream, and I adore all the medieval vibes 👌🏻

[@melissafaucheux6777]

I just said the same thing to my hubs. And then I said “see now that’s a sewing table !”

[@sayuriando3379]

I love the sewing table and with more space I would go for it.

[@aw04tn58]

Another safety note: you also need to wash your clothing after handling lead. If there are children in the house, make sure you wash their clothing separately from your contaminated clothing. Lead poisoning is even more impactful on developing brains. That means that if a person is pregnant or trying to conceive, they should also be even more cautious, even with the fumes. It's worth investing in soap that will remove heavy metals from your hands (also as a bonus it usually smells great) to be sure that you're not tracking lead into your non-work areas. Stained glass supply stores and hardware stores sell it. If you intend to make more windows, you might want to think about cementing them. This will keep the glass from moving around as much within the cames, which can result in cracking since the window will settle over time. Also, especially for larger windows, you'll want to investigate structural supports like a bar. As you've discovered, the lead is soft and without support is likely to bow out over time. Some people use a tin u channel came around the edge of the piece to help keep structure, but without bars, you can still end up with that bowing and cracking, which would be a darn shame after all that effort and lovely result.

[@AM-kr4pv]

Interesting! My mum is a stained glass artist and idk if she ever did that growing up. In fact I remember helping her with like a brush and grey putty stuff we'd brush into the leading when the piece was finished, idk what the terms are or anything. Oh well it was the 90s and I'm not dead yet. Now when she does acid etching she definitely uses all the safety precautions and we never helped with that lmao.

[@WaterNai]

So many helpful tips packed into this one comment! Thanks

[@reasonistreason]

In the UK, that's how we pronounce 'solder'! I would never have clocked it as a mispronounciation. Also, this whole project was amazing.

[@ongleterre]

I'm always confused when Americans pronounce it 'sawder' 😂

[@oberonyronwood5657]

Honestly, with the big round hat, the jewels and the dress you are giving me “German noblewoman of Saxony painted by Cranach but make it modern” vibes and I LOVE IT! Also, the rooms looks utterly adorable, congrats!

[@swiinka]

I love how your sewing room is bright and airy, but keeps historical touch at the same time. That table is a dream and I believe Mr&Mrs Donner deserve a round of applause! It's so heart-warming seeing a couple that share their life passion

[@katwrites1062]

As a British English human I see nothing at all wrong with your pronunciation of solder! Exactly how I say it 😅

[@josieofalltrades3559]

Seconding this! Sounded exactly right to me!

[@caitlinboycher8596]

I’m a “southern” American and it sounded right to me!

[@MorganDonner]

Lol, I think I normally say "sodder" but now I'm not sure 😆

[@enantiodromia7414]

I came here (from the UK) to say exactly this. You say it how we do 😁

[@Ajabagssbz]

Came here to say the same thing - the US pronunciation has always confused me!

[@eastcoastartist]

Many tailors had a very large table by the window and would literally sit on top of this table to cut out pieces. This is helpful for laying out pieces and sewing 🧵🪡

[@Elemiriel]

Morgan: "I look the least medieval" Me: "I dunno, you look pretty Joan of Arc to me..."

[@psalm91rdwlkfpgrl]

good point! she really does!

[@grudee66]

Novice nun vibe

[@zen_ccg]

I ended up using a kitchen island for my sewing table! The height was just right for me, and the overhead bar rack meant I could hang my tools easily. It has shelves on one side and open space on the other which I use for sliding in my carts and things. But I didn't get the apothecary-esque little labels and now I'm sitting here like 👀 I k e a t r I p?

[@MorganDonner]

Oooo, the overhead bar rack sounds super handy!

[@zen_ccg]

@@MorganDonner it's also super useful for attaching an overhead camera and a movable lamp so I can highlight the piece I'm working on at that exact moment, without losing table space! Just a little idea if you want to do some more top down style shots for videos :p I also hang my hair scrunchies from the rack so I can quickly tie my hair back when it's getting in the way

[@WaterNai]

Brilliant!

[@bun04y]

My sewing table is a former kitchen table that I picked up from a neighbor for free. It needed a lot of cleaning because the neighbor had let her kids do crafts on it, so after I scrubbed it up, I just taped my cardboard cutting mat to the top of it. Hubby made some "feet" to lift the table up to the height I wanted it at and then made some shelves to go under the table for my bins of notions & fabric. The bins are nice because I can just take the entire bin out to dig around to find what I'm looking for. I need to label them though.

[@Tina06019]

I put our old 3’ x 5’ solid oak kitchen table up on 5” furniture risers, and put my large fabric cutting mat on it, and my sewing machine on top of one end of the mat. Works better than any other set up I have ever had.

[@mushroomtree.clothing]

You moved to Vermont?! Squeee!!!!! Welcome, from Pittsford! The Green Mountain State is honored to have you 💚

[@diekje8728]

Curtains were used for book shelves to protect them from the elements. Sunshine will leave marks on book covers (books being incredibly expensive)

[@RadioMaven518]

I love your handmade window. The fact that it’s not perfect, in my humble opinion, is what makes it so much more special. You made that! That is absolutely astounding! I love they way you unabashedly dive into things. Stained glass and glass work has always been something I’ve wanted to learn.

[@dahlia-jane]

As a stained glass artist, I got so excited when I heard you were gonna make your own window!! You did an amazing job!!! It fits the aesthetic so well. I did gasp when you said “clean with windex” lol… like oh noooo

[@MorganDonner]

I looked up "what to clean off flux with" and apparently was lead astray! 😆

[@W2splyntr]

@dahlia, I was taught to use Bon-ami. You?

[@dahlia-jane]

@@W2splyntr Yes!!

[@becauseimafan]

@@W2splyntr OMG this explains why growing up we never had anything but Bon-ami in the house!!

[@MG-zd2ep]

@@MorganDonner was LEAD astray ahhhhhh xD

[@lore_house]

I love the almost rustic quality of the actual leaded glass. The irregularity gives it a feeling of authenticity and history. I love it.

[@caitlinboycher8596]

Also, thought the window you made looked better and more “period” than the film ones! Love!

[@lynneeie5226]

One almost wishes to break out in Thee and Thou and hast created most wonderful solar for your handwork! The windows, shelves, curtains, that mirror... AND I admit to being a wee bit green with envy over the niftiness and QUALITY of the tabletop and all those lovely labelled drawers... goodness me. Hands down, my favorite sewing room makeover EVER. Kudos and wishing you both much happiness in Vermont! (& your wardrobe.... inspiring! You are definitely my fave fashion muse these days.) Bravo and many days of happy sewing!

[@tinekejoldersma]

Books were very precious, costly, hand-painted, written with the most gorgeous religious art. Daylight and smoke from the fire should be avoided at all costs, hence the curtains

[@SeerWalker]

i feel like i should clarify that while the books shown covered with curtains in this video look to be in scribal studios (and may well be covered for protection), certainly not all books were so precious. especially with the invention of the printing press and the mass production of literature. also while light and pollution are damaging to books/paintings/drawings/etc. rembrandt’s works are also 350 years old, incredibly highly valued and kept in conservation conditions. you’re not wrong but there’s always more nuance with history :)

[@alixv8256]

When I see what 15 years in a very bright room did to my parent's DVD collection, the curtains completely made sense to me!

[@dapperknight3420]

I've always loved the apothecary-style drawers and whole aesthetic really. So it's nice to see that you went in that direction with the table.

[@jessicav2031]

"The real thing" always looks better! I love that it doesn't look too perfect. Nothing in the past had that modern exactly perfect look. Also, as an electrical engineer I can tell you that your pronunciation of 'solder' is actually not wrong, just unusual (or perhaps more British?). There is a great Canadian electronics KZbin channel where the presenter uses that same pronunciation :)

[@eileenhildreth8355]

Its also the kiwi pronunciation

[@LisaOuwersloot]

I kept on wondering what the ‘correct’ pronunciation was then, because it sounded correct to me.

[@leemasters3592]

Yeah I work in electronics in Australia and Morgan is the only American who I haven't thought why are they saying "salder" instead of solder?!

[@shevaunhandley1543]

@@leemasters3592 yep, "sol-der" here in Aus, not whatever it is most Americans say lol (I can never figure it out... "sow-der"?

[@CarmenShenk]

My Austrian pronounces it more as you do. It’s English - there are thousands of dialects, so basically there is no wrong way to say anything - only people who don’t get out much. LOL!

[@frankiapples]

Brit here, you're pronouncing solder and soldering correctly 😊. Awesome job on the leaded windows!

[@Chibihugs]

This is wonderful. What a marvelous sewing room. I love how you really made the space your own and trying new things! Medieval home makeover with the Donners! You are totally giving bad ass sword wielding lady vibes.

[@MorganDonner]

I have a few rapiers around, but I'm tempted to get something heavier

[@camillechauve1352]

@@MorganDonner I'd kill to see them

[@Chibihugs]

@@MorganDonner That would be so cool.

[@grannysquareswagonwheels2604]

I love the actual leaded glass, it looks real as opposed to the fake ones that look too perfect. The room turned out amazing!

[@Kev_Cagle]

Haven’t finished the video yet, sure I’ll enjoy it. But I just HAVE to say bc it’s been on my mind the last couple of days. Thank you so much for the hair video. I truly hope it gets some sort of recognition bc that video is a LITERAL WORK OF ART. it needs to be screened in a room at the Tate in LNDN on a loop for the world to see. The fact that it was educational is just a bonus. The video fits every definition of the word “art”. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kimlopezinstructor2024]

And I knew exactly which one you meant just by you saying "Hair video". It's now iconic.

[@lisettegarcia]

I didn't even think of it in those terms but what you say is absolutely true! Morgan's hair clip stands shoulder to shoulder with any Nam June Paik installation. Brava.

[@KaylaTheKindOne]

I honestly felt that. the hair video is really how I found Ms. Morgan in the first place, and as someone who is usually not that much into history it was one of the most entertaining educational videos I've seen in a while

[@lulumoon9]

1. Only Morgan Donner would decide to go medieval on her sewing room! 2. Wait, WHAT??? You're a woodworker, too?!!! 3. Not to mention a leaded window glazier now - WOW!!! 4. Your sewing table hack is the best I've seen so I am DEFINITELY saving this for future sewing table reference! 5. Cute wig! I love your hero action animation with this! 6. Can't wait to see how your room evolves, and the wonderful things you'll make in there!

[@conniethingstad1070]

So I identified with many elements of this video. My daughter was in theatre and designed many sets even making fake stained glass Windows. I found her a printers desk that she stores some of her art supplies. She is in grad school now to be an Art Therapist. Enjoyed this video!.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

I add my preference for home made leaded windows. I support you in that they don't have the "precision" of thousands of times of practice, however, that leaded aesthetic is awesome! Enclosed are some spoons in the hope that you will complete the set, as I would love to see them in future videos. 🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄 I love the style of the wig. It looks so fetching on you. Are you considering wearing any of the styles you modeled in your last video as a daily style, at least for awhile? Alas, I have no good lighting suggestions. I look forward to your next video

[@kroselavy]

So nice !! I’m french and it’s always amusing when I hear people saying like you that IKEA is the cheapest option, because it literally cost waaaaay less to buy old furnitures in my country than new, considering that no one wants them

[@Eagleflyboy172]

Many years ago, my husband was stationed in Berlin. We bought two absolutely gorgeous Cherry nightstands for $7 each. To replace them would be $500 each here in the States. Still have them still love them.

[@NRoth-wq1cd]

That’s wild. Antique furniture here in the US is precious and prized!!

[@kroselavy]

@@NRoth-wq1cd that's nice because they are preserved! I've seen countless old countryside houses for sale that has been emptied of all the old furniture to be transformed into modern interiors it's really sad

[@NRoth-wq1cd]

@@kroselavy there is a series on KZbin called xoxo macenna. She is going through the process of restoring a 100 year old southern cottage. Check it out! Her & her mom are dolls. Such a fun little show.

[@kroselavy]

@@NRoth-wq1cd ouh i'm interested thank you!!

[@belindaproctor3846]

For your first activity with doing leaded glass/solder you made a very impressive looking window. I have been doing stained glass for about 30 years.When you make the additional ones you may want to use a thicker clear glass. The thinner one is easier to cut but its so fragile, environment conditions may cause stress breaks.

[@JashinsMagpie]

Such a gorgeous room!! Smol life hack for others: consider looking at local reselling sites if you're wanting IKEA furniture! You'll have differing results depending on area and time of year ofc, but a lot of students/shorter term residents use IKEA. Which usually leave a lot of people trying to sell it :)

[@mariawalker3720]

Okay. So FIRST! Your glass work, for a person with no teaching, looks PHENOMENAL. Second, I LOVE the sound of breaking glass. Third, I am obsessed with your sewing table. It looks so good! And lastly: YAS QUEEN! The hair! The amazing craft room! The joy! The satisfaction! Yaaaasssss!

[@micaylabirondo836]

I love your new look. Oh please play with wigs!!! Your complexion can do every shade of red hair, honey blonde, BLUE hair. A tall Marie Antoinette wig. So much fun can happen! Love your new room. Can't wait to see the rest of where you live. 🤍

[@sarahzambrana4210]

Morgan, I absolutely LOVE everything you are doing recently. It seems like you are just living your best life and I am all for it. So proud of you!

[@Cationna]

I actually don't think the foil windows look more professional. To me The Real Deal will always be more impressive and look like someone knew what they were doing. I am flabbergasted that you just went and did it.

[@magistra137]

Amazing! All of it - amazing! You and Mister Morgan Donner - amazing! I am a Medievalist wanna be and I never once said to myself, “gee, I should make a medieval looking room. It would help me study my Latin.” Nope, never occurred to me. So, be like Ms. Morgan Donner and try to shape your environment to reflect your dreams because then you will be surrounded by the Coolness you deserve.

[@FlybyStardancer]

It turned out amazing!! It’s so much fun to start with a blank space and have an idea come together! And there’s SO MUCH SPACE in the new room! And have fun with the wigs! This is probably the best time to play with all the fun wigs, since you don’t have to worry about fitting hair under them.

[@MorganDonner]

I totally agree! I fully intend to have all the false hair fun over the next few years!

[@pixelspider6454]

Love how so many of the Historical Lasses have Supporting Spouses

[@renniemei]

The little smiley face doodle returns! I don't know why, but it makes me so inordinately happy! ^.^ And congrats on the house and the room! It and the glasswork and all look so stinkin' cool!

[@MorganDonner]

Yay, thank you! Little smiley faces make me so happy too.

[@Ladyorion79]

“weeps in lost view”. I’m not going to lie, having finally moved out of an apartment where every single window was frosted, I was shouting NO!!! when the cling film came out. I’m sure you can see out of other rooms though. The leaded glass window looks awesome.

[@anna_freya]

I’m glad you said that, I’m always Team View! Get as much sun as possible in my room please 😅 but I can completely understand Morgan wanting to reduce the distractions and glare in her office /workspace!

[@W2splyntr]

Nice job with your first attempt at stained/leaded glass work. A few tips: - get a water grinder. Grinding the glass before you assemble helps to even the score lines and level the glass line. - never use windex. It bleaches your glass. Bon-ami is a glass worker's best friend. - when using lead came and not solder, there is a special paste you can get from glass supply stores which you push into the lead came seams. This secures the glass flush to the came and keeps it from rattling in the frames. Feel free to poke me if you have more questions regarding glass work!

[@MorganDonner]

Yeah, I thought about the grinder but hoped I could get on without it since it was just straight lines - I'd definately reconcidder it if I want a more shapely design in the future! I also thought about getting the cement, but figured that I could skip it since this window doesn't need to be water proof, but it probably would have been a good idea anyways. Next time!

[@BlueEyedMagpie]

Welcome to Vermont! I grew up in Central VT, just south of Montpelier. I hope you enjoy!

[@Cationna]

This literally takes my breath away. It's SO amazing that you can just?? build whatever you need?? with your own hands?? It's turned out so beautiful and inspiring and lovely.

[@LADYLARACROFT]

Her warm, sweet smile lightens the room. I share the idea that her mind must be a wonderful place.

[@KazRowe]

Your dedication to craftiness and all of your projects is so inspiring! The sewing room looks amazing, and I think the window you made looks great.

[@davidblum7125]

Lots of light, lots of storage, and lots of room. My mother, my only true standard for sewing opinions, would have loved it.

[@danariggle8038]

I love Acorn TV! 10/10 would recommend their "Farm" series, Tudor Farm, Victorian Farm, Edwardian Farm, Wartime Farm. I love them and I learn a lot.

[@marylyn5965]

You might like the Victorian Kitchen Garden, Victorian Kitchen, Victorian Flower Garden and Wartime Kitchen & Garden with Harry Dodson and Ruth Mott. Not on Acorn TV, but can be found on KZbin and DVDs.

[@mamasinthegarden7068]

'What would Ruth Goodman do?' is how I approach many things.

[@danariggle8038]

@@mamasinthegarden7068 A good philosophy! I've started saying "Make do and and mend" from watching Wartime Farm.

[@girlwheels]

"I love the evolution and the process and the continuation of things." Such a great phrase.

[@sarahlarson7797]

Love the wig! That style looks really good on you, and I love your sewing table and the leaded glass window you made. Soldering is not easy! Next time just remember solder follows the heat, so make sure you put the soldering iron where you want the solder to flow. I think you did really well for your first time!

[@altarwall]

welcome to vermont! i hope you're enjoying the leaves right now!

[@Waffilicious]

Such a beautiful room! Being a Vermonter myself, when you mentioned the “very long trip to IKEA” i made SUCH a face. It’s SUCH a trip, omg.

[@espariacreations]

I love how it’s turning out! Shelving and drawers take an inordinate amount of time to how “simple” they are. And the pretty little barrister bookcase caused an involuntary “ooh”

[@FriidaK]

Love how this turned out, and how gorgeous it look while still being highly functional! I think you may have created my dream work room🤩 also kudos to the ever awesome mr. Donner! I have a handy dandy man of my own and know the immense value such a human brings to one’s life💛 alright now I’ll go back to occupying the living room which my projects😁

[@MorganDonner]

Ahhh! Thank you! I love him so much; being super helpful is just a side-benefit :p

[@l.baughman1445]

Not just a bandsaw….a BIRTHDAY bandsaw. Way to go! Miss you here in the old hood. 😻

[@kaceywagner2705]

For soldering, you want to use the ordering iron to heat the join, then touch the solder to the heated join to melt it. You won’t get a properly strong joint by melting the solder with the iron.

[@cheriekalel9578]

And get one of those "solder sucker" thingies, as they are invaluable!

[@gregputnam7243]

Those frosted stickers actually look REALLY nice! I really like what it is doing to the light and it is something that I typically would not have picked up on but that also looks like a good privacy barrier against any noisy neighbors lol

[@gregputnam7243]

You handmade window does not really look that differently. Unless you are upclose on it, it blends real nicely to the other windows.

[@gigracer]

Love how you’ve made this space your own. It’s looking fantastic. (Also, fun fact for you: the way you pronounce solder in the video is the way it’s pronounced here in Australia - so I was trying to figure out why it wasn’t right 🤣)

[@janekokoszko7525]

It's the same in the UK too, it drives me nuts when I hear it pronounced as "sodder". Btw how would you pronounce soldier in the US?

[@kingtoph86]

@@janekokoszko7525 we pronounce “soldier” as “soldjer”, don’t I o if that’s any different from how you do.

[@anticapitalisthomedesign]

OBSESSED with your window, the tabletop & the old nails as a peg rack!!

[@rodneyferris4089]

What a wonderful room you’re creating! I just love watching your programs! Miss your lovely locks! But change is a change. Mr. Donner is a trooper. He’s so supportive! Peace and Blessings in your new home and community!

[@BranMuffin365]

I have been dealing with some health issues lately and let me tell you how comforting and uplifting your videos have been for me!

[@tdorn20000]

I'd love to see a colorful glass project (maybe just paint lol) in the last window. A lovely statement piece with your coat of arms?

[@sewmad1400]

That would be amazing! I wonder if the coloured glass would affect the light for filming and photographing though. Maybe she could do it for another window somewhere else in the house.

[@iridescentdemon]

i love the curtained shelves and leaded glass elements! very cool vibes for a creative space

[@chibikate_]

Definitely your best leaded glass work, for now 😉 I love how you've done your room so far and your table is just goals 🥰😍

[@MorganDonner]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@elizabethharris4701]

I have followed you since the video with the hair pins found in the burial site. As a history buff, I am here for everything you do!! I really love this room, the table is magnificent and that beautiful cabinet with the class door, chef's kiss!!!! Thank you for being you and sharing your spirit and wit with us!!

[@SapphireLeto]

Enjoy Vermont! I lived there for several years growing up (Rutland, Ludlow and the general Burlington area) if you haven't already, I 100% endorse the Ben and Jerry's factory tour and stopping in Stowe for some cider doughnuts. :)

[@cadileigh9948]

so funny seeing all those places named when they are miles appart in England

[@mtremback3]

I was born in VT, spent my first 26 years there and LOVE it. I suggest trying sugar on snow (with a pickle), which is maple syrup on shaved ice or actual snow. So yummy!

[@geegurl25]

Girl, your hand crafter leaded glass IS professional! So freaking gorgeous!

[@InkanSpider]

Much love to you and especially your Mr Donner, he sure knows how to make magic with all the woodwork

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

I do love the new hair and I hope you enjoy your new sewing best! A fun and interesting chat to listen to and watch while I hand quilt! Thank you for sharing this!

[@autumnsphere1748]

We still have some of those circle type windows (when you were talking about the window film) in England!! (I think in the rest of the UK too). I walk past a house with a few of them every morning on the way to school and they’re so lovely.

[@xeniaplayspiano]

They're called Bullseyes and they're made by the tool used to hold the glass while it is being made. They were considered to be the 'rubbish' bit, so were cheaper and often used in pub windows, which presumably were broken with relative frequency.

[@SharmClucas]

With all the curtains and extra handy brooms and brushes, it made me think that medieval people had to worry about dust quite a bit. I don't think it's entirely a heat thing, but even if it is the curtains everywhere are visually appealing. Congrats on the lovely new sewing room! I'm officially jealous. :D

[@jac_and_the_making_of]

Loveliest saw-horse in all the lands! This room turned out so aesthetically on point and are total #goals

[@SeliahK]

There is something to be said for the life that a handmade object has. The handmade window is absolutely gorgeous. I happen to love the seams Sure, it's not perfect - it's your first one, and you're a human being - not a machine. The seams reflect that. I love the room. I have a treadle Singer stuffed up against a wall in a dining room because we just don't have the space for me to actually have a sewing or craft or hobby room. I love how much space you have here! LOL It looks great. I'd love to see that sewing room again in the future once you've gotten yourself sort of "moved in" to it. ;)

[@judithrussell9162]

As a glass maker I can’t believe how professionally you made that window as a newbie. Very impressed. And I’m just designing my new studio and now have lots of inspiration, so thanks for that!

[@titiasplantedaquariums]

I love your new sewing room, it's totally you🥰 And the wig looks cute on you. 8 months ago we moved from a cheap community rental apartment to our own house with yards. I lived in the apartment for 9 years and my sewing room was north-east facing and with overhanging walkway for the upstairs floor level. It was a dark room and now I have a south-east facing window with plenty of sunlight. When we had our first sun rays, I was so emotional seeing all that beautiful light. I even cried a bit when I told my man how beautiful that room and that light looked. A dream coming true 🥲🥰 I use a roller curtain though to keep intense sunlight out, but have it up all the way when it's cloudy or later in the day. I love my new, spacious room. I'm sure you will enjoy yours to🥰

[@terrifoster2089]

First!!! I must say I am so happy to "see" you again. Have really missed you and your videos. And I just love your new sewing room. It's fantastic! I love the windows. And that table is to die for! Bless your dear sweet husband for his assistance. It was a lot of work. I really hope see you more often now that you found your new home and are getting settled in.

[@Dreymasmith]

Having worked with lead paint for preC20th paintings and for making leadwork windows, I recommend wearing gloves while handling any lead or lead product, to minimise absorption through the skin, and drinking a glass of full cream milk after each session as it will absorb lead in the system and help it pass out (my professional teachers both recommended this). Room looks fabulous.

[@SimpleDesertRose]

That turned out so amazing. I really love your table. I have goals now. For candle like fixtures I highly recommend employing the use of mirrors behind electric candles. That way you are reflecting the light into the room. You could also use hurricane lamps with mirrors but you said you wanted candles. You might also want to make a chandelier that you can attach some flame shaped light bulbs too to give it more of a candle like vibe. Or even get some electric candles to install. Over all your new sewing room looks Ah-mazing!

[@heatherz181]

Are you kidding!!! That leaded glass window is incredible!!!! Thanks for taking us on the building adventure. Love from Saskatchewan.

[@MrFilipFabulous]

I love the medieval touch to this room, it really gives it so much charm, and talk about aesthetics! This IS sewing room goals !

[@spearbun]

Girl YES THE WIG IS AMAZING! I wear wigs all the time. It’s the best way to protect your hair while still experimenting with color & style. Plus helps grow out short hair cuts without going through the awkward length phases.

[@LostTillUreFound]

My heart is so happy seeing a space that is truly curated to suit the owner's wants and needs. That's truly the kind of life goals I aspire to achieve. Also congrats on finding a home and settling into your new state. So much change must be so refreshing!!!

[@katielewisquilting]

I have a 10’ window in my studio and wanted the curtains to rest outside the frame to keep as much light as possible. I needed an 11’ 4” rod. I picked up 1/2” galvanized steel conduit pipe - 10’ long - from Home Depot and another smaller pipe to cut the remaining length I needed with a hacksaw, used a coupling to combine them, and pick up rod brackets in the curtain rod section. Works perfectly and very cost effective!

[@dragonmakr2159]

“Keyhole hangers”!! That’s what they’re called! I’ve been searching for them for years, but didn’t have the name. LOL Love watching your work space come together. I’ll be moving next year, and you’ve given me some ideas for my own work room.

[@michelleheidler983]

I saw the video and thought "oooh a costuber I don't know yet! Wait.....Morgan?!" I don't think I've ever seen you with your hair like that. Lovely!

[@snugglepuppydesign]

Thank you thank you! I too will be moving east soon and will be making my dream sewing room in our basement. Loved all your ideas! Our house is a 1770's replica! I'd better get busy looking at period pictures!

[@tamieckert4548]

Windows and curtains,Beautiful start.Now more room to expand w/more helpful furniture pieces

[@Koboldmensch]

There are a bunch of hacks out there to fake the look of an apothacery cabinet on an Ikea closet! With a bit of wood, you should be able to do that on your kallax just fine :)

[@crystilmurch5659]

This is the first genuinely inspiring craft room I have seen. Way to go meshing the aesthetic with the practical. The table is freaking awesome!

[@andgordo558]

Your room looks fantastic! I love that you wanted leaded glass windows so you just made them yourself. That’s the kind of “why not do the thing?” vibe I love about this channel!

[@alexandria3583]

the TABLE!!! UGH I LOVE IT!!! the room looks fantastic so far, i want to STORAGE.

[@kevinhynes2971]

Love the countertop, so much work gone into it! And I have to say, the wig certainly has a Xena-esque look to it - am definitely sensing a Lucy Lawless theme here! ;)

[@MaritsColourfulAdventures]

Yes to ALL the medieval aesthetics! You did such a beautiful job with the windows 😍

[@LaynaPimentel]

How I've missed you, Morgan. What a lovely job and progress you're making in your new space.

[@blktauna]

Welcome to the East Kingdom! I hope to see you at an event in the future. Your room looks awesome.

[@manicantsettleonausername6789]

I absolutely love that you included the whole prcoess and all the mistakes you made along the way, it's a really great way to learn what doesn't work as well as what does. Also I'm so glad you ended up with a sewing room you're happy with!

[@merrittgates8653]

Omg! A fellow Vermonter! I work at a florist and this summer we traveled to New England Renaissance faires making and selling fresh flower crowns 😸 I love this room 💕