Originally Posted by rocklady
I organized a while back and couldn't find a pattern for several weeks. I can find things better when unorganized (messy). I do have a coffee filter for the threads and little scraps so they don't end up on the floor. I've learned to put away pincushions when I leave or the kitties carry them downstairs. I sew on the kitchen table and cut on the dining room table. No nice sewing room like some of you. Mine was taken over by computers and printers.
At least you have a dining room. Gave mine up when we downsized from 12 rooms to 6. Two bedrooms, a very small den/TV room kitchen and living room, as well as my little bit of heaven room.