Summer Studio Tour 2024

[@LyndaHeines]

Angie, Great! Your studio turned out wonderful!

[@karenerickson6770]

Oh wow. You are always so inspiring with organizing. Gave me more great ideas for my small space.

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

Thanks Karen. it was great talking to you the other day.

[@claudebarsa9742]

Angie, I love your studio ❤️ you did an amazing job! Thanks for the tour. I miss you 🥰

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

Thanks Caude! I miss all of you too. I will be back in FL in December, so hope to see you.

[@melodyeray1821]

You should win an award for the most creative use of a space! Thanks for the suggestion of Trofast. Off to take some measurements. Thanks again!

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

Thanks @melodyeray, that is such a sweet thing to say. I am about to order another Trofast. Now that my daughter is using the space with me, we need more storage. Do I moved things around to make space for another one.

[@aidasheets4302]

Wow, Angie! Great video and awesome job setting up your studio. So happy that you got it all worked out. Can't wait to see the things that you create in your new studio. So good to see you again!

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

Thanks Aida. I'm still amazed at how well it came out. Nothing like my space back in Florida and I'm having to rethink how I do things, but it's working out great so far.

[@JenniferGreene321]

Wonderful studio, and what a deal on the Featherweight. Keeping my eyes open for one too. Could you share any tips and tricks to packing and traveling with a sewing machine?

[@deenagraham5488]

You did a fantastic job in transforming that garage space! So happy for you!

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

Thank you! And it is indeed my happy place.

[@bonnieward4760]

Angie…Bonnie Ward here…so very happy you are “back in business” with a great place to work again! Loved seeing all of your ideas & solutions. I had a wave of nostalgia during your tour…many memories of base housing during our family’s 20 years of military moves. Then after I retired from my own 20 years of civilian work, we moved up to Tarpon. I wanted to learn to quilt, but with only 500 square feet in the garage apartment we first lived in, the garage was my only option as well. I created some of my best quilts in that garage during the 9 years we lived there. . I’m sure that you will continue to create amazing art in your new studio space … and in any other space you may find yourself in during your daughter’s military career. It’s not the space but the artist using the space that counts. I love your “color story drawer”! What a great idea. Maybe when you are back in your “groove” you might think about doing a post about that drawer and how you use it in your creative practice. Just from the peek it looks like it’s full of “magic wands”. 😉

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

Ho Bonnie, how are you? Being back on a military base is different. I do love the sound of the helicopters flying over and seeing the soldiers as they go about their day. One thing I learned from all those years of moving around is to make the most of what you have. One of my best studios was a utility closed I shared with the water heater and AC unit. It was amazing what I could do in the room. I will be back in FL next month and will make the guild meeting. Hope to see you. And thanks for the video idea. I will add it to my list.

[@bonnieward4760]

I hope to see you at SDG next month Angie👍❣️ Yes…there is a “rhythm” to life on a military base like no other rhythm…on our Air Force bases it was the sound & sights of fighter jets overhead & flag raising & lowering ceremonies that brought everyone to a stop and to attention base wide as the national anthem was broadcast. I never thought I’d miss the sounds of fighter jets but after retirement we had an adjustment to the odd silence of our days for quite some time. LOL…I’m having a familiar laugh as I visualize you in that utility closet between the water heater & AC😂 Back then my supplies were just paints and canvas and later clay & pottery supplies…minimal stuff compared to what I’ve accumulated for quilting & fiber arts 🤪😉. I look forward to seeing your new fiber art journeys wherever you are😊🥰

[@howardpennpenn]

That was so grim...🥴...until you worked your magic!❤ Love the turquoise drawers!

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

Thank you. grim is the perfect description of it. Those drawers hold so much stuff!

[@CBromfield]

You really packed a punch in a space with various limitations. Kudos to you for creating an incredible creative space.

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

Thanks you such kind words. I sometimes think limitations enhances our creativity.

[@sheila3205]

❤❤❤

[@quarterhorse7845]

The old adage, "where there's a will, there's a way" holds true! You did a great job with this space. A real achievement. Favorite part- it's hard to prioritize, but I do like your tip about the children's department storage piece. That looks very handy. And I like your personal display area. Overall, you've given yourself a nice gift in an organized and useful work area.

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

So true! And I was determined to make it work.

[@aseretstudio1724]

Very nice!! Thanks for sharing.

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

And thank you for watching!

[@janicek6399]

You did an awesome job! I asked my daughter to help me find those electric outlet cables!

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

Thank you so much! There should be a link in the description.

[@rustydogtextiles1203]

Great job, can't wait to get my new space up and running.

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

I bet you can't! I hope you do a video and share it with us.

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

I'm so pleased with this transformation that I can't decide on my favorite part of the studio! I love it all. But I'd love to know what is your favorite part of the makeover. Leave me a comment below.

[@PGrice]

Wow! what a transformation you made to that garage. New studio so bright and comfortable looking. Do you make thermofax screens for others?

[@AngieEKnowlesTextileArtistry]

Thanks Pat! Looking at the before picture, I had my doubts at times. Yes, I do make thermofax screens for others. Just contact me via the form on my website.