I like to think of my 'next project' collection as an investment in the future. Someday I won't be able to afford lots of fabric, or I might be unable to go shopping, something like that. So I am putting away projects like squirrels put away nuts - okay -I'm not burying them! But my opinion is, collect - collect - collect! You never know when your collecting days may come to a standstill.

I understand! I do not even get done with my current project
& my hands up picking up another project and I find myself starting that. Yesterday, I did finish fm on a small lap quilt(love it), but I had another lap quilt all sandwiched and ready to go. I also have my BOM project top pieced waiting to be finished. I was looking at the tulip bag, pattern all laid out with instructions, instead I picked up a little waste basket kit a friend gave me and now I am into that. No wonder my sewing room can't stay clean! I love the longaberger baskets, have many myself. I am thinking of putting them on ebay, some of them anyway. Build an account at the bank just for my sewing room funds, lol

As far as getting organized, I went thru my sewing room this last week and took everything out that don't belong in my sewing room. I put in his den, which sadly I have almost taken over, well it is right next to my sewing room. So now I have convinced him to buy a wardrobe for the stuff. So happy I have my own sewing room!!!!!!

I was playing in EQ5 yesterday. Always getting ideas for more stuff when I have so many that are half finished. I wonder if I should give them numbers (like someone waiting in line at the deli) and do them in some kind of order.

LOL, I have a bunch too, yet I just cant help starting new stuff!

I was looking for some solid fabric last week and realized how many quilt kits I have. Oh and tops waiting to be quilted. I'm set for while. I keep saying I won't buy any more fabric til I finish these projects. But I know I'm just kidding myself.

yes, we need to have a spot for our WIP and give them a # along writing them in a journal, date started and finally date completed!

I have mounds of stacks and ziplock and baskets full!
would not even attempt to count them!
I work on customer orders at least 5 days a week but try to give myself 1 day to sew on my projects.I am always involved in swaps and put them inorder of date to be completed!

Some of the organizing shows on tv will tell you that's exactly what you're supposed to do - Only have IN the room - What you want to do in the room (of course that's if you have the rooms to do it).

A bedroom should be only a bedroom - no computer, no tv, no kids toys, etc.

I made a list of all the 'to dos' I had...but I lost the list.

:) :) :)

Maybe I need to pull them out (or set them in a certain location (say a shelf) so I can keep better track of them.

I'm did really well yesterday - I went to 2 (yes 2) stores yesterday, fondled fabric and DID NOT BUY a single inch! Ain't ya proud!