Thanks for all the great ideas. I only have two more work days before retirement! I'll be starting on my sewing area then. First, I have to clear most everything out of it (garage sale, probably) and give it a good cleaning. I have a huge space (size of a three car garage), but it has no closets. I have shelves and tables, but nothing else. I'm really looking forward to this.
I have some of those stacking plastic drawer things that I can empty out and try.
Thanks for the reminder that stuff needs to be on shelves, not stacked.
I've already bought some comic boards, so I have a starting place.
I have 5 big totes of quilting fabric (they are heavy!) + my I spy fabric which is in 4 smaller totes and then one of those large shallow totes full of oddball silks, linens and the like. I think those things would make great sachets. I have lots of quilt possibilities, as well. Most are calico, so are going in quilts or to donation.
Lots of big changes are coming in my life, so I have lots of room to experiment.
Thanks again for helping me think this through.
bkay