It might look messy to outsiders but I know where things are. I was working inpatient and one of the other therapists asked for an article. I told him exactly where on my desk it was. I agree with the article. At one point my Dad was helping me "get things organized". It is so hard to explain that material folded and placed in boxes might look good but how do you know what you have???? When I need a project I look at the fabric separated by color and thats how I get my best ideas