I only had one sure idea when we had the new studio built, and that was this back wall.
The four closet doors (two sets of two) slide all the way from one side of the room to the other. The amount of crap supplies those two closets house is amazing! I keep trying to whittle it down. Anyway, I also wanted the doors to serve as a design wall when quilting and that worked out pretty well, too.
(non-quilters: a design wall is covered in flannel so you can just toss your cotton quilt squares up on it when planning out the design of your quilt). I just put velcro on the sides of two outer doors (they're on the same track) and velcro on two ends of a piece of flannel and put it up when needed. Maybe it'd make more sense if I threw some quilt blocks up there...next time I'm using it I'll take a pic.
My really really favorite part of this back wall, the whole room, really; is my little homage to artsy craftsy people I have come across.
I at first wanted it to be like Monica's fantabulous 'ironing station' and clearly I fell way short. First of all, what was I thinking when I only made it three feet wide? Oh, I know. I was thinking I needed closets to hide crap supplies, so I guess even this 36" section is a sacrifice. I did buy a little 30" table top ironing board to squeeze in there 
I also set it up to be a little shipping station for etsy sales. Looks cute enough, but still; not big enough to be practical.
Really what it is is a showcase for some wonderful pieces I've bought from etsy sellers and received from friends.
And a couple things I made, too. I won't list all the awesome artists and crafters represented here, but if you have any questions just ask!
My mother's here this week and we're hanging out in the studio sewing (one can only shop so much!) so no more pictures for now. Have a great day!
What a gorgeous little collection of inspiration!! Love it as well as the gorgeous background color! I have tried to send you a couple of emails re the "Once Upon a Tme" quilt but they keep bouncing back (your server doesnt like me!!) so will paste some of it here......
The patterns for "Once Upon a Time" have been released already but being a block of the month it does sometimes take a while for the shops to make a sample etc before they start advertising it etc etc. I know that treasured threads in the US have stocked the BOM already, I think they mention it on this blog entry
http://www.treasuredthreadsonline.com/quiltshop/2008/09/more-new-patterns.html Otherwise I can also give you details of an Aussie company that is kitting it up as a monthly BOM using the exacy fabrics I did but it may be costly with postage I think to the US.
After Quilt Market I hope that there will be more companies that will stock it in in the US so if you want to wait until after that feel free. Another idea is to bug your local patchwork store to stock it in ;-], I am sure if you managed that we would love you
forever!!!
Hope this helps and hope you are having an amazing week =]
Posted by: Melly | October 03, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Funnn funnn funnnn!!!
Loving it to bits!!
Happy Summer my friend!! We are still living outta cardboard boxes! I totally thought this move would land me in the looney bin! I do see a light at the end of the tunnel though. ;)
Hope you are doing great..enjoying the summer!!!!
Miss ya!
xoxo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | July 16, 2008 at 11:12 AM
I am in awe! Lovely lovely job, my friend! And is that the Bits n' Pieces collage I swaped with you on the wall? WOW! It's way cool to see it there. The gorgeous one your made for me is in a place of honor on my studio wall too!~~~XXOO, Beth
Posted by: elizabeth holcombe | July 07, 2008 at 04:20 AM
That is an adorable nook! What great inspiration.
Posted by: Ele at A bit of Pink Heaven | July 06, 2008 at 09:16 PM
I love it! I love the turquoise walls!
Posted by: Karin@creativechaos | July 06, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Hi Jen. What a lovely idea and your collections is fantastic! Hello from me as your cupcake swapper too
Posted by: Rachelmp | July 04, 2008 at 03:05 AM
I'm drooling over that paint color! Maybe for my bedroom? I'm honored to have so many things hanging in your nook! I could have sworn you told me one of them was a gift for someone else:) Have a great weekend Jen!
Tracy
Posted by: Tracy Nuskey-Dodson | July 03, 2008 at 04:22 PM
I love your blog!
Denise Fontaine Nantasket Beach Mass
Posted by: Denise Fontaine | July 02, 2008 at 03:13 PM
Jen---my friend Karen knows your friend Monica.....small world keeps getting smaller with 6 degrees of separation or something like that. Love the knook or nook or..........I'd better stop and go to bed. Have fun with your mom!
Posted by: BrendaLou | July 01, 2008 at 09:58 PM
Super cool Jen , I'm pea green!
Posted by: pam | July 01, 2008 at 05:22 PM
NOW... not KNOW. Yeesh. I fall short in the spelling department to. I mean, two. D'oi... TOO.
Posted by: happy zombie | July 01, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Oh Jen, oh Jen, oh Jen, OH JEN! I love your nook, just love it. I could sit in a chair smack dab in front of it and just look at your goodies all day. I'd have to have hand restraints though. Touch. Touch. Touch. Tiz I know who has fallen short!!!
I love your choice of aqua paint too. Yummiest aqua I've ever seen!
Posted by: happy zombie | July 01, 2008 at 11:10 AM
I'm thrilled to be represented in your inspiration nook!
It's just lovely...i'm way jealous.
xo
di
Posted by: Diane Duda | July 01, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Totally diggin' the inspirational nook! I just want to move into your studio!!
Posted by: Tammy | July 01, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Love your cool space. The color is great and the banners are so way cooooool hanging above. So much fun stuff to look at!!
Posted by: Cheryl | July 01, 2008 at 06:14 AM
Very inspiring! I love the kitty kat klock. The nook is filled with some wonderful pieces. Just a brilliant idea. Susan
Posted by: susans at black eyed susans kitchen | June 30, 2008 at 07:37 PM
That is not crap sister----- that is awesome fodder for inspiration! :)
ENjoy your time with your Mom, I'm jealous as can be!!
Posted by: tina | June 30, 2008 at 05:07 PM
I could stare at this nook for hours! Love it!
Posted by: Doe | June 30, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Jen I love it and a few photos in and I noticed the lights! I love them! Noticed the pillow:)
Posted by: dawn | June 30, 2008 at 01:53 PM
What a great area Jen. I love it all and especially that blue color. I wanna see more of the place. I know it's wonderful!
Posted by: sharon | June 30, 2008 at 01:34 PM
What a great creative space you have....I love the banner and the little pink wrought iron shelf in your "space" is darling...
Posted by: Nancy | June 30, 2008 at 01:06 PM
What a darling little nook. Its decorated so cute. And the design wall idea is fab.
Posted by: Nanette | June 30, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Ooh -- I love the pictures! And your banner is cool, too, by the way...
Posted by: Valerie | June 30, 2008 at 09:48 AM