I'm retired too, and have way too many UFOs. When I need to change what I'm working on, I neatly fold and put out of sight. Unfinished tops hang on one side of the closet, blocks go in the UFO drawer of the dresser that's in the closet. Fabrics for projects not started are folded and together in the future projects drawer. I still usually end up with a couple of things in my workspace that I'm actually working on. Right now I have a quilt panel and blocks on my design wall, a wall hanging needing quilted next to my DSM, an embroidery panel next to the embroidery machine, and new plans/designs next to the computer. I couldn't handle any more being out. I don't get anything done if my space is too cluttered.