Where is the mess? All I see is creativity!

I'd like to think that if I weren't working, my space would be a lot neater since I'd have more time to spend in it and on it. Of course, I won't be able to test this theory until I retire.

I am working on a few projects right now at the same time and it's been such a pleasure to be able to grab all the fabrics I need and just get to it. I don't have as much as any shop I've ever been to and don't plan on accumulating that much but I do have a healthy stash. Since I work hard at that job, and since I am not extravagant in any area of my life, buying fabric from time to time makes me happy.

I am trying to organize my space so that my good friend can come over and knit while I sew or knit. I have a comfy chair ready for her but need to get a bit more done. She is very laid back and supportive so thankfully it won't have to be neat as a pin for her to feel comfortable.

I went to a workshop once where the presenter said that some people just feel more comfortable with a nest of their stuff around them and that they also like to see their stuff. I think I'm one of those and while I admire those who can be neat as can be, I don't think we are all wired that way.

I suppose it may look a little neater than some, but I've waited years for this room, and since I have room for stuff, it's neater

I am not a neatnick but can't deal with a lot of chaos either. I travel 250 miles every few weeks to take care of my mom. Mostly, she likes the company. Before I leave I straighten my sewing room so it is ready to go when I get back and so my husband can use his corner of the room in comfort. I share with him. He has 3' of a 12' table to do his photo stuff on the computer. He doesn't really mind when I am in creative mode and have pulled things out. We recently purchased a freezer and had to put it in the sewing room. It has become my design wall. I did have to move the ironing board to the guest room across the hall. I have a fold out cutting table so I keep a large area of the floor clear so I can use it when needed. I only completely unfold it when I am pinning a quilt, half up is plenty of space to cut. I have utility shelves (inexpensive)covered with a curtain for my fabric. It is accessible but neat. I have seen some good storage ideas here for tools so will probably do some of those to get better use of my space.

GOTTA LOVE IT!

Well.. so much for my finishing my quilting room make-over anytime soon.

Friday morning I did a number on my left hand.
Long story short - a glass shattered in my hand while taking it from the table to the sink.
One trip to the ER, a sliced artery, and 20 stitches later...

I'll see a hand surgeon this week and my stitches come out either Friday or the following Monday.

Oh.. did I mention... I'm LEFT handed?

Just keeps getting better, doesn't it? :thumbup:

So sorry... Hope you have a speedy recovery.

Funny you mention that... when I got home from the ER..
I removed ALL glassware from the cabinet.
That evening I replaced them with the clear acrylic type glasses!

No need to learn that lesson twice. ;-)
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Thank you all for your thoughts and encouragement.


The bandages came off this evening and although rather gory, I am able to touch my thumb to all fingers! YEA!!!
Strength will probably be the biggest concern. :thumbup:

I guess with all of our stuff it is hard to be neat. Here is my sewing room or at least part of it.