What does Ikea have for Sewing/Quilting/EPP? - IKEA EPP Hack at the end!
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- In today's video we take a trip to Ikea to have a look at what they sell that could be useful for sewing and quilting and for storage solutions in our sewing spaces.
This video is just for fun, not sponsored! But links to items I found are below in case you want to look them up, thank you for watching.
Susig desk mat: tinyurl.com/ywkrn5a7
Klammemacka Sewing box: tinyurl.com/39bzu5t2
Ivar Quilt ladder: tinyurl.com/yc7xuzde
Jall small ironing board: tinyurl.com/5n6zpj4n
Ovning desk organiser: tinyurl.com/4ar74rp2
Lagkapten height adjustable table: tinyurl.com/n32h54s9
Trotten trolley: tinyurl.com/2p86utwa
Sockerbit pink containers: tinyurl.com/5n854p44
Lap tray: tinyurl.com/ycevzy3e
Thorngun fleece throw: tinyurl.com/y6nuppn2
Inner cushion insert: tinyurl.com/4ws7fdba
Godmorgon box with compartments: tinyurl.com/494fzxnn
Kuggis drawer organiser: tinyurl.com/45nwwxep
Nojig small containers: tinyurl.com/3x3udw9d
Lonsas mirror: tinyurl.com/3a7nayry
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Nearly every time I've been to IKEA (not in years), I've wandered aimlessly around for three hours, gotten lost and finally left with a bag of tealights and a plant. From conversation with others, I gather I'm not alone.
Haha yes! That has definitely happened to me in the past. The amount of times I’ve realised I’ve been going round in circles 🤦🏼♀️🤣 thanks so much for watching 🌸
I think IKEA needs to issue GPS devices to navigate their facility!
I love that store. I always start out with a regular bag and end up with a cart.
If I get lost, I head for the cafe, have meatballs and a coffee and then consult the map!! Works every time!! X
The thing about storage containers that makes IKEA displays so desirable is that everything matches. Yes, you can make a display cohesive with a mismatch of baskets, but it takes talent to pull off. But putting 20 baskets all of the same line takes no effort. So measure your space and buy all that you need all at once. Because everytime I've gone back because I need one more... They're discontinued! 💖🌞🌵😷
You are so right! They do look good. Such a shame when things get discontinued isn’t it 🌸
Thanks Emma, I think you and I shop at the same branch of Ikea! I too have a mini ironing board but I added an extra layer of wadding under the cover. I use the fleece throws to back Linus quilts so no wadding needed and the children like the soft cosy feel of them. Love the idea of the mirrors.
Those are great ideas Barbara, the fleece will make the quilt so snuggly for the children. Thanks for watching 🌸
Emma, I love my mini ironing board! It's so handy when I just need to iron a small piece of something and not have to drag out the big one. I keep my little one set up on the counter in my laundry room all the time so I can zip in and zip out. Nice video! Oh...to have the funds to be totally organized ☺
I’m so glad you love your ironing board too! It is so handy, I need to use mine more! I would love to be totally organised, I’m looking around my sewing room now and it’s a disaster!🤣
I had one in my sewing room that my daughter borrowed when she was at Uni. It was great in her student flat because it hung on the back of a door. I don’t think it was used very often! 😂
I’m chairman of our guild Boutique and when you found the blanket and suggested using it as “wadding” what we call batting, I thought, how brilliant! And there were other suggestions that were also super useful. Great trip Emma, thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍
Oh thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and found some useful ideas 😊🌸
Blanket were used year ago in quilts Long before batting came around
I’ve never been to IKEA, I live in a very rural area and town is 100 miles away. I’m excited, I’m going with my son tomorrow. Thank you for the inspiration, and I’m ordering my first ever liberty fabric.
Have fun!
The key to ikea is to write a list or go online first to have a look. Those fleece blankets are great for homemade design boards. Those little beige containers are great drawer organisers I have similar ones in my Alex drawers next to my sewing machine for storing everything from clips to sewing machine feet. They’re really handy. I thought the wooden sewing boxes were a bit expensive too.
I didn’t think of using that for a design board, so thank you! As making a design board is on my list for this year, so I will definitely be going back for one now. Thanks so much!
That was so interesting and showed me I don't need to spend a fortune to get organised. Thanks, Emma😍
Oh I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching 😊🌸
I've never yet visited an Ikea, but now I really have to visit one, this was a great video to get me moving. Thanks
There are sew many great things at ikea, I bought a bamboo plate rack and keep all my quilting rulers in it. And one of those desk tidies for WIP, scissors, rotary cutters etc etc
That is a great idea! Thanks so much for watching 🌸
I've never lived near enough to Ikea to go to one. I've heard about them for years. This was the first peek I've had inside one. The nearest to me now is a 3 hour drive. My health doesn't allow shopping even in town anymore. Thank you for sharing.
Oh I’m sorry to hear that Anne, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and having a peek inside. They do sell online if you decided you wanted to buy something. Take care and thank you for watching
Another great video. I love Ikea but my nearest one is 3 hours away (I'm in Australia) I normally go with my sister in law and make a day of it. You've given me a lot of inspiration thanks Emma 😊 ❤❤
Thank you Carole, I’m glad you liked the video. 🌸🤗
Thank you, Emma, for taking us to IKEA! I’ve never been so it was fun to see all of the different things they offer. I appreciate all of your ideas for the sewing room ! ~Cathy
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Cathy x
Thank you for the IKEA visit Emma. My nearest store is over 100 miles away so I don’t get to visit often but I can buy online so you’ve given me some ideas 😊
Oh that is far! Thank goodness for online shopping 😊🌸
So thrilled to have found you..We have an Ikea in Denver Colorado US..not far from me. I loved your tour.."great ideas" ..I haven't been there yet because I don't need any furniture, and did not realize how many other things they have I may use..Again , thank you..Looking forward to all I will learn from you..🥰
What a nice trip to Ikea!
I use a lot of Ikea things in the sewing / crafting room.
One box in particular is my all time favorite!
It's GLIS.
It has a lid that snaps open and close, makes it good for transportation.
It ist transparent, so you can see from the outside, what's inside.
It is stackable with kind of feet and dents.
It comes in two sizes, I use them both.
For storage I use multiple Billy shelves and GLIS fits perfectly.
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That’s great to know, thank you!
Thank you Emma for the ideas. I will be a bit more creative when I go next, normally just pop along for what I need and, as you say, there are good ideas if you look for them.
Take care and look after yourself xx😊
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 😊
Genius idea for the mirrors. Thank you for including it.
You are so welcome!
Thank you Emma for an enjoyable video. So inspiring and motivating❤
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, thanks for watching 😊
Informative video. I will be heading to Ikea as soon as I decorate my sewing room.
When I lived in the UK I made a quilt from IKEA fabrics that 20 years later I still have here at home in New Zealand! What I would say is to wash their fabric well before piecing and quilting, as it’s Home Dec fabric it will shrink more than fabric sold in Quilting stores.
We don’t have Ikea yet in NZ but it’s opening soon! Can’t wait to have access again to them, looks like you enjoyed your trip!
Oh that’s exciting! Yes it was a fun trip, thanks for watching
Hurrah! A video from the UK! X Thank you!!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Loved our trip to ikea with all it’s affordable ideas . Great Job Emma 🎉
So glad you enjoyed it 😊
Great hack at the end with the mirrors. Thanks for sharing that tip.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching to the end 😊🌸
Here's my thoughts on storage containers for the sewing room... Open containers are fine for drawers, but containers for shelves should have a cover to keep dust and pet hairs away. If you must have open baskets or bins, they should have some sort of lip or ledge so they stack and so the contents doesn't get squashed. I hate seeing baskets stacked and the top ones are leaning because the contents of the one below isn't level. This doesn't happen with baskets with a stacking ledge. 💖🌞🌵😷
Great advice, thank you Suzi!🌸
Thanks for sharing these great suggestions for organizing sewing and crafting "collections" 😉
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the Ikea suggestions, and the mirror tool. Thanks Emma.
You are so welcome!
Well done, Emma. Your video at Ikea was full of creative ideas. Loved it!
Oh I’m so so glad you liked it! Thanks for watching
Lovely visit to IKEA, saved my legs and sanity, as I also get tired and tetchy and come out with a bath plug or something similar that is usually the wrong size. I sometimes have had to walk through displays to cut out whole sections of the IKEA route. One thing I have seen on other vlogs is the use of IKEA quilt covers for patchwork EPP or backing. They are usually very colourful and good quality, so that’s a corner to check out on another visit, but I don’t think I will be going anytime soon.
Great tip! Thank you! I can get over tired at ikea, especially when it’s busy there! Thanks for watching
Thank you Emma very fun to watch
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching 😊
You are so sweet. Thank you for making this video! 💜
Thank you! I’m so happy you liked it 😊
i like to use vintage items most of the time for storage & i also try not to buy too much plastic, love the wood & metal ideas; thanx for the tour & inspiration
Yes, definitely good to reuse items for storage when possible. Thanks so much for watching
I really enjoy all of your videos, Emma.
You are creative and so kind & helpful! Cheers from Oregon, USA
Thank you so much!
That was great such a different but very interesting video Emma looks like a trip to IKEA is on the cards ❤
I’m so glad you liked it Lynne, thanks for watching 😊
Thank you Emma....such great ideas and who does not love a visit to Ikea....😊
Indeed! So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching
Thanks for such a good and calm video. IKEA always freaks me out so well done for staying sane.
Glad you enjoyed!
Thank you Emma for the tour of Ikea and all the wonderful ideas for our sewing rooms. When I moved into our new home I had the luxury of choosing how it was furnished. I have a wall of Billy bookcases that store my boxes of fabrics and bits and pieces, pretty ornaments and books. I found a wonderful Norden gate leg table that can fit neatly against the wall or you have a choice to lift out one leaf or two. The added bonus of drawers to add storage. I like the idea of a peg board as I think this would fit nicely behind the door and store all my cutting mats and rulers. xx
Oh that sounds wonderful, what a beautiful and well organised space. Thanks for watching 🌸
That was very interesting I didn’t know that ikea sold so much that you can find useful for the sewing room. Thank you Emma for your inspiration. Have a wonderful day 😊💞
I’m glad you liked the video Wendy, thank you!
Fascinating ideas. I’ll never look at IKEA the same way again. X
So glad you liked it Sylvia 😊🌸
Thank you for showing us around Ikea, it looks like there is going to be a trip to my nearest one, I have not been for a long time but there was a lot I of inspiration for storage which I definitely need.x
I’m so glad you liked it Irene, happy shopping!
Thanks for the tour, I bought the desk tidy and never thought to use it for EPP until now. Thankyou for the great tips.
Thanks so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed it, enjoy using the desk tidy 😊🌸
Thank you for this video, I am a quilter... We don't have IKEA in South Africa, but I am looking forward to going to one soon when I travel to Zurich and London. Will definitely get the mini ironing board ! Also love the fleece throws for batting. All the best from Cape Town.
Thanks for watching, you’ll love it when you visit, safe travels 😊
Hello there Emma
OMG what a Awsom video
The IKEA trip was so amazing
The items you pointed out are amazing and so clever I to did the peg board a couple of years ago and it’s the best I did a whole wall in peg and it’s so useful for the crafter no matter what you do and the mirror for fussy cutting that was bloody brilliant thank you 😊
Look forward to your next video thank you again
Oh I’m so glad you liked it, thanks for watching 🤗
You are a kindred spirit 😊 every store I go into (even the grocery store lol) I'm on the look out for crafting things.
It’s so fun isn’t it! Always good to see what can be useful for crafting 😊🌸
Really helpful for a beginner such as myself. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I love IKEA and any excuse to go there is good for me!! X
What a brilliant idea for wadding! 😀 I'm definitely going to pick up some of those blankets next time I visit IKEA. Great video, lots of inspiration, thanks Emma ☺️.
I’m so glad you liked it!
Some great ideas there, Emma! I especially like the Ovning children’s desk organiser which I think I may purchase next time I go to Ikea 💐
So glad you liked it! I think it would be great for any hand sewing project 😊🌸
Great video Emma, thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Great video Emma … loved all your ideas …. I could spend DAYS in ikea, and they are definitely a crafters/ sewers life saver when it comes to functional furniture and storage ideas 💖💖
So true! Thanks for watching
The little pink tubs are the perfect size to store dress patterns. I have them inside a cupboard on a shelf and the patterns can be seen easily as they stand up in the box. You could label each box also.
That is a great idea Sue!
Hey Emma again . Love your ideas for Ikia , you never know wat a store would have to help you will storage etc . Love the mirror idea because I've been pricing them and yes they are expensive . Thanks again take care , keep safe .❤
I’m so glad you enjoyed this video and that you like the mirror idea, I’m excited to try it out more. Thanks for watching 😊
Hello! So nice to see you. I love IKEA
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for watching 😊🌸
Thank you for the quilting ideas,will look for them in our cdn stores,
Wonderful!
Thank u for the tip. It’s a brilliant idea with the mirror. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼
I’m so happy you liked it!😊
Lovely tour🤗 Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching Elizabeth
I've not been to Ikea for a long time, I do love it though, so huge thanks for the outing. Kids desk tidy for EPP is a great idea, and all those lovely tidy boxes, it would be great for the option of clear lids, very dusty in the city so I need them.
I’m so glad you liked the video! Yes lids are important, I was thinking of the pink ones for scraps that I’m always dipping in and out of but anything I store away has to have a lid too. Thanks so much for watching 🤗
I hadn't though of Ikea in terms of sewing storage but I like the thought...and they are quite cheap on the smaller items. It was fun to see what they had and now I want to go to the one here which is probably only a 25 minute drive.
I love your ironing board cover, so pretty!
You keep us 'Sew" inspired and encouraged! Still with your calm and soothing approach, thank you!🥰
Oh thank you Mel! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, I enjoyed making it. Take care and thanks for watching 😊🌸
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Great fun video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lovely to see you again.Hope your a little better than you have been. Really enjoyed our trip with you to idea. Helpful tips given. Thank you. Take care.
Thank you Karen, I’ve been feeling better and better particularly over the last three weeks, I just hope it lasts. Thanks for watching, I hope you are well 🌸
@@emmajonesvintagesewingbox did they ever find out what was making you feel so poorly. Bless you it’s not nice. Have a lot going on myself health wise at the mo, so I know how it brings you down. Take care go steady and let’s hope it keeps improving for you.x ex nurse so happy to talk if you ever need it.
Great video as usual!
Thank you! I appreciate that 🤗
Thanks Emma. Nice video. 😊
Thank you! 😃
Thank you for the video about IKEA. I hadn’t even thought about all the storage pieces. I didn’t realize the had fabrics. I’m going to have to make a point to go and see what I can find, too!
Oh I’m so glad you liked the video!😊
Thank you very much for the Ikea tips!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching 😊
Hello Emma! What a lovely idea to get us thinking a bit laterally when it comes to setting up craft spaces! I haven’t been to Ikea for years but your episode most definitely got me inspired and I can see a little trip coming up during my next week off! However, beforehand I shall have my mini break in Ironbridge, ahahah! 🪡🧵🌸
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and I’m super excited about Saturday, I’m just packing everything now, can’t wait to see you!🤗
I need to visit IKEA 😂 in all of my 55 years I have never been! I'm actually going to be getting my sewing room back in a few months (son is finally leaving home 🎉 😮) and I have already started thinking about how I want it to look. You have definitely given me some ideas here. I like the little ironing board but I have a wool pressing mat so I'm not sure I would actually use it 🤔 I like the idea of using the blanket as wadding too. Very cost-effective, I may try this with my qayg as there can be quite a bit of waste with that. Lovely video as always Emma ❤
Oh that is exciting Julie! Yes it would be a great idea for the qayg. Have fun planning your sewing room x
The Skubb fabric box set is a great fabric storage buy. The rectangle and small square boxes are ideal for storing fat quarters and half metres. I also love the premade cushion covers - I sew EPP motifs on the front - great if you don't have enough spoons to make a cushion cover but want to finish a project.
Love that idea! Genius! Thanks for sharing 🤗
Hi Emma. Great video. I have the IKEA ironing board attached to the top of the IKEA trolly. My husband hinged it so I can store things under it and all my ironing equipment (spray bottles, sewing hams, sleeve board, etc) fit on the shelves underneath. I simply roll it over to my work area and iron. It stores nicely in the corner when not in use.
Omg that sounds amazing! What a brilliant set up! What a great husband! Thanks for watching 😊🌸
Super video I want dash off to Cardiff now. I have loads of bits that I have collected over the years they have just get better. My whole sewing is based on ikea. That ladder is a must so can’t to visit thank you . 😀
I’m so glad you liked the video! Have fun at IKEA 😊🌸
Great ideas and I love IKEA. I have a bought a few useful things there for organizing my sewing space. I put all my spools of thread by colour in glass canisters (or mason jars) and I keep all my fat quarters in the TJOG storage boxes (they look like shoe boxes).
Ooo great ideas! I bet they look pretty stored like that. Thanks for watching!🌸
I have all my projects in clear boxes A4size with lids from IKEA. It keeps them separate, away from dust and I can see what’s in them. After watching Emma’s video at new year about organising your projects I feel a lot more in control of them and my space ( shared with our family….) Thanks Emma
Oh I’m so glad to hear this! Thank you so much 🤗
Great ideas! I keep all my epp stuff in a Mala from IKEA. It's a portable art supply carrier/lap desk in the kid's section.
Great tip!
Really useful. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you so much for sharing 😊
Thanks for watching!
I don’t have ikea near me but you have great ideas. Nice presentation. Liked and subscribed!❤🇺🇸
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! Welcome to the community
Thank you for so much great information in a very short time! I loved what you shared in your video. I’m just getting into Lucy Boston, so the mirrors would be ideal. I’ll look at the link you mentioned. Thanks again.:)🩷
So glad you found the video useful, have fun with your Lucy Boston quilt, it’s a lovely project 🌸
I don't have an ikea in my area but it was nice to see what they have and the idea you shared
Thank you! Glad you liked it 😊
Thank you Emma interesting to see from another persons perspective
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really loved the IKEA tour. The one where I live is too confusing to get to. One has to enter heavy traffic flow onto the major multiple lane bridge highway and, that has so many tentacled off-ramps before and after even getting on the bridge - I've given up in frustration. So I do appreciate your tour. I might give it another attempt and check it off my bucket list, lol.
Oh that sounds so complex! I would definitely struggle with that. Hope you can manage to get to it one day, thank you for watching 🌸
I just got back my 1st Kaleidoscope Quilt from the Long Armer & love the affect. She used dragonfly pattern & my quilt back is a dragonfly design. I have to bind it now. Next I'll make a tee-shirt quilt in honor of my later sister Angel & hopefully have an Angel pattern of quilting.
They sound like very special projects and very beautiful
Thank you!
Great tips. Wish I had an IKEA nearby.
Ah sorry you haven’t got one near you Marilyn, I hope you get to go to one, one day. Thanks for watching 🌸
Ikea is one of my favorite stores for storage solutions. Thanks for taking us along. I need to look for the mini ironing board.
Thanks for watching! You’ll love the mini ironing board I’m sure 🌸
Loved all your ideas. Did you know that the fleece throw can be pinned to a wall and your patchwork pieces will just adhere to it so you can get an idea of placement. It is also great as wadding although there is no shrinkage 😊
Yes that’s a great idea! A design wall is on my to make list for this year 😊
Thanks!
Mirror trick a good one.
So glad you like it Lynette!😊😊
My sewing table is an IKEA island top that In purchased legs for separately elsewhere, it's great! I have lots of room, on one side are my sewing machines (serger and regular machine) and I cut and pin on the other side
That sounds like a great set up!
I LOVE your name. Beautiful, one of my great aunts was also named Emma. 💜
Thank you so much!
My mini ironing board is for sleeves, so it's even smaller. It hangs on a hook in the hall cupboard for years at a time, untouched, apart from a dust now and then, but when you need it, it's just the job.
Oh that sounds perfect and so useful! Thanks for watching 🌸
Thank you Emma. I love IKEA😄 but sadly don't have one close. ☹️How the devil did you go round IKEA and only spend £2.50!!!!?🤪. Think the blanket idea is fant! Take care and stay safe🤗
Haha I know! I had much restraint! But I will be going back I’m sure 🤣 thanks for watching 🌸
How fun! I'd love to visit an IKEA❤️
Ikea has some great storage ideas. I don't think the US Ikeas have fabric though (some of our products are different). That mini ironing board would be nice. we don't have much need for one, besides learning to sew.
Great ideas Emma 🎉
Thank you!! 😊
Emma, I don't think you need to worry about wasting fabric whilst fussy cutting to make fantastic hexi flowers because you love the miniature sizes (like 1/4"). And there's always a small scrap to fit those miniature sizes. 💖🌞🌵😷
Yes that’s true, I did think that when I was watching the video back, so maybe I will give fussy cutting a try. Thank you Suzi 😊🌸
@@emmajonesvintagesewingboxJen from Shabby Fabrics shows that if you use a rotary to cut your shapes... you get windows in your yardage without "tunnels" destroying your yardage. Tula Pink marks around her template and snips into the cutting line, to make the windows, keeping the yardage as whole as possible. 💖🌞🌵😷
I really hope you look into Jinny Beyer’s work for how she uses those mirrors. Her work is absolutely incredible.
Never heard of her but I will look her up, thank you!
Hi Emma, Liked your inspirational trip to IKEA! I must have a visit there! Lots of sewing goodies to be had and aren't those pegboards fab?! I attached one to a wheeled trolley to make a craft station after seeing it done online. It works great. I also like the "Mala" portable drawing case from Ikea's children's section which I use a lot! It has inside pockets for supplies and a hard surface on the outside, which acts as a desk. The whole thing zippers closed, so it's perfect to projects on the go! Happy sewing! 😊 ❤🧵
Oh I think I know the one you mean, I think my son has it, is it red? It’s really great. Thanks so much for watching Karen 🌸
@emmajonesvintagesewingbox Yes, it is the red one, and it has a carrying handle too! 😊
I love the fabric that you showed at the end with the mirrors. Is it Liberty?
Yes it is, it’s called Lodden 😊🌸
Nice video, and although I am not in England, I'm in the USA, think I can get the things i liked. Fabric is no longer available in the US sadly, because I bought quite a bit when it was...
Thanks so much for watching 😊
Thanks
Thank you so so much! That’s very kind of you and very much appreciated 🤗
@emmajonesvintagesewingbox 1st creator I've thanked. You're amazing. Thank you so much for all your videos they are fabulous. Love from London x
Oh gosh, that really means a lot 🤗 thank you 🌸
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