We must be sisters.. My sewing/computer room is only 18 x 25, and I have a little Siamese/Mix (1 yr old) I have boxes piled upon boxes, that she loves to climb upon..(yes, they fall down) I have too many other interests, so I can't get to my sewing machine whenever I want.. I need to clean my living room also, (& "Florida room") When I see material, or knitting yarn that I like, I purchase it... but at my age, it's hard to keep track..(I'm a widow since 1992) so there is no one to complain..I have very little company (wonder why??) and I need more than 24 hrs in a day.. We must be related... I only hope I can live long enough to make more little gowns, and blouses for myself, quilts for family & friends... etc.. I'm not a hoarder.. I'm a collector.. why? I give away 98% of what I knit or crochet, ditto with my sewing... Pray for me, I need it. Diana..