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Old 09-30-2010, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SuzanneTx
Mine is in my bedroom but I do try to keep it tidy. I'm a little OCD when it comes to clutter, can't stand it. That's why when I see the show Hoarders, I can't understand how it gets that way.

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My DH has a best friend who is a hoarder, so is his wife! They always invite us for dinner when we are in town, so we just learned to buy them dinner as we are leaving Portland. Works for us. They called the other day to tell us they painted the house, I said "Inside?!" no, just the outside. I walked in once, that was enough. Until I met them, I thought I was a slob. No wonder my DH tells people I am a neat-freak!
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Old 09-30-2010, 05:39 PM
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Great question.

My sewing area is always a mess and I've used that as an excuse for not wanting to sew. BUT recently, I don't know why exactly, I don't care if my room is a mess, I want to create, make quilts and make more quilts and finish my UFOs. I don't think I've felt this passionate about quilting, ever.

I just hope that this passionate 'madness' continues for a long long time!

warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
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Old 09-30-2010, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tlrnhi
I organized my room, now I can't find a darn thing and I don't feel comfortable in it.
So, I started a small project, pulling things out and "messing up" a little and I'm right back at home. Guess I love chaos......
Ah - a kindred spirit. I like to leave my stuff out so that I can continue where I left off, None of this boring packing up every time so that you can't get started or show any progression. It is not dirty or a mess it is merely a work in progress, and others can be tolerant of it - just as you have to be of their "foibles",
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Old 09-30-2010, 05:45 PM
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You've all heard of "man caves" for guys. Well, mine is a ladies room. I feel so comfortable there. I love the colors, everything is just where I can find it, no one else bothers me, I have a TV and music, laundry is the other side of the room, so I can be busy with tasks, plus handy for my sewing stuff. It's truly my room. I have a soft carpet for my feet (I hate hard wood for sewing!) and a little vacuum for threads. Wonderful shelves, and often a kitty to supervise me! It's VERY inviting!
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Old 09-30-2010, 05:48 PM
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My husband is away for a few weeks. My sewing area (the dining room) has managed to spread itself over 3 rooms.

I am trying to get organized. Washed and dried all my fabrics, Ironed the ones I plan to use 'soon', and have packed most of the others into see through drawers (which are laying on the dining room floor, waiting to be placed back in the plastic dresser), or a scrap bag. Also started a scrap quilt - figured as long as I was finding the scraps, I might as well put them to good use.
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Old 09-30-2010, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by doowopddbop
OK, I just had to share these great little words of wisdom from Singer on this post: Sewing Advice from a 1949 Singer Sewing Manual. Maybe it will make you smile too...

Prepare yourself mentally for sewing.

Think about what you are going to do.

Never approach sewing with a sigh or lackadaisically.

Good results are difficult when indifference predominates.

Never try to sew with a sink full of dirty dishes or beds unmade.

When there are urgent housekeeping chores, do these first so your mind is free to enjoy your sewing.

Put on a clean dress.

When you sew, make yourself as attractive as possible.

Keep a little bag full of French chalk near your sewing machine to dust your fingers at intervals.

Have your hair in order, powder and lipstick put on.

If you are constantly fearful that a visitor will drop in or your husband will come home and you will not look neatly put together, you will not enjoy your sewing as you should.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That's a hoot!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Old 09-30-2010, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I recently cleaned my sewing room and it literally paralyzed me once I stepped into the room. Couldn't do a thing in there. NOW, I am back to the chaos. Got 7 projects going simoultaneously and happy as a lark. Anyone else "enter at your own risk!" That doesn't deter honey - he has his chair in the corner and he hangs out there watching tv or reading. Me, I would be scared of the avalanche of stuff looming at the edge of the table. Brave man! lol

My husbands garage is like that - a fearsome, enter at your own risk (and it is risky!) kind of place. I stepped into the garage one night and a bunch of crap fell off its perch and hit his precious car. He heard the crap fall and yelled to me, "What did you do to my car???"

I was so "touched" by his concern, that I said, "I'm fine, thanks for asking."

Then I told him that I "moved the air" and his 'stuff' fell off whatever he had carefully balanced it on.

Of course, he apologized for his misplaced concern - but restored the 'stuff' to its former perch. Some people just don't learn...
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Old 09-30-2010, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cathyvv
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I recently cleaned my sewing room and it literally paralyzed me once I stepped into the room. Couldn't do a thing in there. NOW, I am back to the chaos. Got 7 projects going simoultaneously and happy as a lark. Anyone else "enter at your own risk!" That doesn't deter honey - he has his chair in the corner and he hangs out there watching tv or reading. Me, I would be scared of the avalanche of stuff looming at the edge of the table. Brave man! lol

My husbands garage is like that - a fearsome, enter at your own risk (and it is risky!) kind of place. I stepped into the garage one night and a bunch of crap fell off its perch and hit his precious car. He heard the crap fall and yelled to me, "What did you do to my car???"

I was so "touched" by his concern, that I said, "I'm fine, thanks for asking."

Then I told him that I "moved the air" and his 'stuff' fell off whatever he had carefully balanced it on.

Of course, he apologized for his misplaced concern - but restored the 'stuff' to its former perch. Some people just don't learn...
Jeeze, my husband has a garage just like that. I am the neat freak and he is the hoarder!!!
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Old 09-30-2010, 06:17 PM
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I don't have a sewing room, but a sewing "area"; basically half the basement.
The amount of clutter is somewhat relative to the amount of my stress. I like things tidy, but if I start a project, then have other things start to get in the way, my stress level increases and so does the clutter. A good visual, but not necessarily one I can always fix.
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Old 09-30-2010, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ChubbyBunny
Originally Posted by doowopddbop
OK, I just had to share these great little words of wisdom from Singer on this post: Sewing Advice from a 1949 Singer Sewing Manual. Maybe it will make you smile too...

Prepare yourself mentally for sewing.

Think about what you are going to do.

Never approach sewing with a sigh or lackadaisically.

Good results are difficult when indifference predominates.

Never try to sew with a sink full of dirty dishes or beds unmade.

When there are urgent housekeeping chores, do these first so your mind is free to enjoy your sewing.

Put on a clean dress.

When you sew, make yourself as attractive as possible.

Keep a little bag full of French chalk near your sewing machine to dust your fingers at intervals.

Have your hair in order, powder and lipstick put on.

If you are constantly fearful that a visitor will drop in or your husband will come home and you will not look neatly put together, you will not enjoy your sewing as you should.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That's a hoot!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Good grief!!! Did women actually follow these kinds of rules? Who the heck did Mr. Singer think he was making this stuff up!!?
Hey fellow quilters, aeren't we lucky we are the strong women of today?!!!

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