I understand how things can pile up and before you know it there is no space left for you. Over the years I have learned to clean as I go and nothing comes into my sewing room until something goes out. I am still overburdened with fabric from 20 years of collecting. The batting is also a space eater.
As along as I can keep my cutting table, ironing table and sewing table cleared off, I can still work!
It is a never ending battle.
peace