Where I Sew – Kay Whitt of Serendipity Studio

Hi! I am Kay Whitt, designer of Serendipity Studio patterns. This is the studio where I create my designs. I love my space, especially my custom built sewing table and work island! My husband and I built the island. I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to spread my work out on its surface! It even has a hidden slot underneath the top on one side so I can store my rotary mat. An added bonus is the overhang on one side with the stools so I can sit and work from time to time.

Kay’s Links: Website, Blog, Facebook, Patterns at Pink Chalk Fabrics

Where I Sew is a month long celebration of the spaces we create in. Add your sewing room to the tour!

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60 Responses to Where I Sew – Kay Whitt of Serendipity Studio
  1. Beth T.
    July 16, 2011 | 12:25 am

    You two made the island? Is there no end to your talents? I’m impressed…and reminding myself to be thankful that my sweetheart has ceded the dining room table to me. :)

    • Kay Whitt
      July 16, 2011 | 12:51 pm

      Yes, we started with a VERY basic cabinet structure from Home Depot and worked it over, adding the beadboard and lots of other custom details. I decided to paint it with cheap old flat latex (even the countertop) and distress it a bit since I knew it would be a workhorse for me. Now I can go in and touch up with paint and a bit of sandpaper whenever I need to.

  2. marg
    July 16, 2011 | 1:20 am

    HI Kathy, I’m loving this series so thank you so much :-)

  3. Claire
    July 16, 2011 | 1:35 am

    Ooh, that is the prettiest studio I have ever seen! Love seeing where people create – it’s inspiring me to go and sort out my sewing room!!

  4. jen
    July 16, 2011 | 3:52 am

    Awesome!

  5. Cathy
    July 16, 2011 | 3:53 am

    All I can say is, WOW!! What a beautiful room, maybe I should be rethinking my sewing room!!

  6. Sequana
    July 16, 2011 | 4:25 am

    Every time I see one of these in the series, it makes me feel worse about my own space. I REALLY need to start tarting it up.

    Of course, every one of these talented people have really cleaned up for the shoot. :) Maybe if I just did that, I’d feel better, huh?

    • Kay Whitt
      July 16, 2011 | 12:45 pm

      I SO cleaned for the photos! I wish it looked this way all the time, believe me!!

  7. Krystina
    July 16, 2011 | 5:01 am

    The island is wonderful! Can’t believe you made it, it fantastic!

  8. Jenniffier
    July 16, 2011 | 8:38 am

    What a wonderful space! I wish mine looked something like that!

  9. Shannon
    July 16, 2011 | 8:41 am

    An island to stand and cut/draft and pin at would be lovely.

  10. DianeH
    July 16, 2011 | 9:10 am

    I want an island instead I have the guest bed. Need to figure this out! Lovely sewing area.

    • Kay Whitt
      July 16, 2011 | 12:46 pm

      That’s exactly what this room was before we converted it to my studio. I spent a lot of years bending over a bed to cut things out. My back and shoulders have thanked me time and time again for getting rid of that bed.

  11. Jeanell
    July 16, 2011 | 9:26 am

    Beautiful studio! I think I will plan a redecorate soon.

  12. Crystal Wonitoy
    July 16, 2011 | 9:38 am

    I am in love with this sewing room! So many great ideas, and I adore the window valance!

  13. Joyce Martin
    July 16, 2011 | 10:11 am

    What a beautiful space. I love the colors.

  14. Vicki K
    July 16, 2011 | 10:19 am

    Such a happy happy space! If I entered that room, she may have to check my handbag for that chair as I would be compelled to take it…

    • Kay Whitt
      July 16, 2011 | 12:47 pm

      Glad you like my chair! It is a roller office chair from Office Depot that I slipcovered. Then you can’t see its generic office ugliness…all the support and pretty too!

  15. Shelley C
    July 16, 2011 | 10:34 am

    What a wonderful and cheery nook! Love the polka dots and yellow/red combos zing!

  16. Carol Y
    July 16, 2011 | 10:52 am

    I think this space comes closest to my dream studio – very nice! I love the idea for a slot to store your cutting mat.

  17. Brigitte
    July 16, 2011 | 11:38 am

    Hi Kay, how great your sewing studio looks! It’s totally you. It was so nice to have you as a neighbor at Quilt Market and now to see where you create all your beautiful things. Greetings to Keith also!

    • Kay Whitt
      July 16, 2011 | 12:48 pm

      Thanks Brigitte! You were a very nice neighbor as well. Hope to see you in the fall at market. Regards to Martin!

  18. Rachel
    July 16, 2011 | 11:50 am

    Beautiful room! I wouldn’t expect anything less from Kay Whitt; her work is amazing!

  19. Denise
    July 16, 2011 | 12:19 pm

    No wonder so much talent comes forth from you – your beautiful sewing room is brimming with creativity! My daughter and I love our sewing patterns – she just finished sewing the tunic dress.
    Thanks for sharing your talents!

  20. Lisa Grubenhoff
    July 16, 2011 | 1:06 pm

    Gone are the days from when you hid your fabric under the guest bed and in the bottom drawers of the dresser.

    Looks great, wish I had a space that was all mine.

  21. Simone
    July 16, 2011 | 1:38 pm

    What a great place to be!
    How I wished my space looked like that!

  22. Isabelle
    July 16, 2011 | 1:46 pm

    What a charming studio! Very much akin to the spirit of Kay’s work. I love your designs, Kay :)

  23. Becky
    July 16, 2011 | 1:47 pm

    That’s the cleanest sewing room I have ever seen! What a gorgeous bright and happy room!

  24. Kim McM
    July 16, 2011 | 2:21 pm

    I am really enjoying the opportunity to see other people’s sewing spaces. Very inspirational, and interesting how each person’s space reflects their personality.

  25. Annie
    July 16, 2011 | 3:19 pm

    Fantastic space to create in…and I love what you did with your walls!

  26. Jennifer
    July 16, 2011 | 4:34 pm

    What a gorgeous space! So much light, and space, and inspiring design everywhere you look! Someday…

  27. blop
    July 16, 2011 | 4:41 pm

    Love your studio, especially the chair cover…gotta make one of those, it is so fresh!! Red/white polka dots are another personal fav of mine, too!!

  28. LeAnn
    July 16, 2011 | 6:28 pm

    I am SEW jealous!! Beautiful sewing studio. So bright and cheery.

  29. Ginger
    July 16, 2011 | 6:28 pm

    Love Kay’s studio. It looks so pretty and inviting. And your chair would look perfect in my sewing room. I may have to borrow your slip cover idea.

  30. Mabel Martinez
    July 16, 2011 | 7:19 pm

    Beautiful Studio; congrats!!!

  31. Debbie St.Germain
    July 16, 2011 | 7:58 pm

    I have to say, Kay’s space is my favorite so far. It is so creative and I would truly be inspired to create in her room.

    Debbie

  32. Katrina H
    July 16, 2011 | 11:21 pm

    What a beautiful space!

  33. Dorothy Streit
    July 17, 2011 | 2:16 pm

    Sure looks different from the original bedroon. Now you have everything in the same room right at your fingertips. It is truly a seamstresses dream come true…..D

    • Kay Whitt
      July 19, 2011 | 10:36 am

      So true! Wish you could have a space just like it.

  34. Atsuko
    July 17, 2011 | 8:25 pm

    What a bright cheery workspace! I love that you made the island yourself; I’d like to learn a little basic woodworking one of these days.

  35. MVEMother
    July 18, 2011 | 7:08 am

    I really love this, everywhere you look there is inspiration! Definitely the kinda place I could create!

  36. Stephanie C.
    July 18, 2011 | 9:42 am

    This is amazing! Who wouldn’t want a space like this for themselves?!

  37. Nouveau Stitch
    July 18, 2011 | 11:35 am

    So glad to see your sewing studio! That island is perfect!

    Ellen

    • Kay Whitt
      July 19, 2011 | 10:37 am

      Thanks, Ellen! That is truly a compliment coming from you. I love what you have done at your home!! It is very inspiring.

  38. Sara
    July 19, 2011 | 6:23 am

    The curtain valence is darling!

  39. erica k
    July 19, 2011 | 7:46 am

    Wow, that island is impressive! I love your room!

  40. SewLindaAnn
    July 19, 2011 | 8:03 am

    Another amazing, inspiration woman in the field! I love her patterns, books and everything she makes. The room is fabulous, love the dotty chair.

  41. Brenda E.
    July 19, 2011 | 8:20 am

    I love the creamy color on your walls! Just wondering if you can share the paint color as I am looking to paint my room soon. Thanks!!

    • Kay Whitt
      July 19, 2011 | 10:35 am

      It is actually a soft yellow. I painted the space years ago, so I don’t know if Glidden still has the color name the same, but at the time it was called Cornsilk.

      • Brenda E.
        July 19, 2011 | 7:06 pm

        Thank you! I will check that out. Beautiful! I love the island, too and hope to enlist my husband in such a project this fall. Did you start out with base cabinets?

  42. Evelene Sterling
    July 20, 2011 | 7:40 pm

    Okay I just want to visit and have a nice cup of lemonade and watch her create!

  43. Alison
    July 23, 2011 | 4:35 am

    Yours is my absolute favorite! “SEW” my style!

  44. Maxine
    August 1, 2011 | 5:47 am

    Wow, that just looks like such an inspiring room! I was thrilled to see that your chair is just a plain old office chair under that cover. I have one I’d really like to cover like that – any tips? I’m still learning so be gentle :)

  45. Shanna @ Queen of the Castles
    August 1, 2011 | 10:06 pm

    I am in LOVE with your space! Any chance you would share the plans for either the island or the table? I’d love them both! :D your valance is ADORABLE!!!

  46. Michelle
    August 5, 2011 | 2:24 pm

    How cute is that room? Adorable! I may use those oh,so very cute valances as an inspiration for my room!

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