Originally Posted by SharBear

Use the Fly Lady method. Set a timer for 15 minutes and get one of your "to do's" done. Then reward yourself with 30 minutes of sewing - but you have to use the timer for that too!! 15 / 30 /15 /30 - next thing you know - much of what was cluttering you up will be done and you'll have had guilt free sewing time!