Love this thread and all the advice given! I also found if I keep the clutter down and tidy up the area periodically, it does help to relax you as you do your quilt work. I recently gave my area a MUCH NEEDED vacuuming (not a "I promise to do a better job the next time type"
). I took things off the floor where possible, such as storage bins, floor mats, bags, etc. This time I decided to put back fewer items where possible and donate the excess to my guild for its silent auction next month. Wow, did it make a difference!