I usually have 5-6 projects going simultaneously so that there’s always something to work on to fit my current mood. Sometimes I just don’t want to think and need something simple to work on. Therefore there’s a lot of stuff out all the time. It doesn’t bother me though. I have a large room in the basement dedicated for sewing, there’s no pets to worry about, the kids are married, the grandkids have moved away, and hubby doesn’t mind my mess, so...I clean up when it gets piled high and deep and I can’t find anything!