I used to sew in the corner of the dining room and leave my mess there. I told my husband I only cleaned up for special company. (not very often). I had to clean up every year for a Christmas party. Now I have a bedroom all to myself, upstairs I can go up there alone most times. I feel very fortunate to have a room totally to myself for sewing. It is very therapeutic to go up there and sew to my hearts content. If we have company I just close and sometimes lock the door.