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MargeD 04-09-2015 01:44 PM

Unfortunately I probably do not do it often enough. That said, since we downsized to an apt. my "sewing room" is part of my bedroom, so despite my good intentions of putting away things as I use them, after looking for fabrics from my stash for a project, etc., I do not do it often enough. Usually, when it gets "deep" and I can't find anything (which happens a lot) I try to make a dent, especially when I can't stand the clutter any longer. I do wish I were more organized, however, trying to put 10 pounds of "stuff" into a 5 lb. box is not easy and sometimes I believe not possible.

Carol34446 04-09-2015 02:06 PM

Would be happy to clean a sewing room, but my 6-8 sq feet doesn't leave much place to organize, so I pile UP and under. Would love a room and thought about a building but then would have to pay for running electric, ACing it and it gets hot and very humid in Central FL so would have to run it most of the time and that is not cheap.

Marge D we have the same problem, lack of space.

zennia 04-09-2015 02:28 PM

Sometimes it seems like every other day. I try to keep it neat but sometimes that just does'nt work.

nanacc 04-09-2015 05:53 PM

Reorganize???.....Is that when you have to move everything to find anything?

Edie 04-10-2015 02:36 AM


Originally Posted by FairviewFarm (Post 7157807)
I put supplies in proper place when done with each project. The room gets a thorough sorting, purging and cleaning once a year.

ME TOO!!!!!!! At least I try. Edie

PS - Boy, do I have a mess right now!!!!!!

jmoore 04-10-2015 03:20 AM

I don't have a sewing room... I use the dining room table so if we have company I have to clean up. I do store my goodies in a guest room, which I keep neat and tidy. Believe it or not, we actually get guests often.

DebbieJJ 04-10-2015 03:21 AM


Originally Posted by nanacc (Post 7159730)
Reorganize???.....Is that when you have to move everything to find anything?

HAHAHA!! Love this answer, and it's usually what I do too.....often. :D

Jingle 04-10-2015 05:42 AM

Usually I put away everything when I finish a quilt.

Vera39760 04-10-2015 07:27 AM

People enter my house through my sewing room, so it has to be kept in some order. Easter weekend my DGD helped me clean and straighten. It looks better right now than it has in a long time. She doesn't care to sew but she is a very good organizer. My son was in the Army, so I have never been able to spend more than a few days at a time with her. He retired in Feb, and is now living only 4 hours away.

PenniF 04-10-2015 07:56 AM

I knew i'd love the answers to this.....and also feel a little better about the fact that i'm not alone when it comes to a messy craft room!!


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