What are we organizing today (2017)?
05-03-2018, 01:15 PM
#501
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Posts: 84
Originally Posted by zozee
This space looks great. I know what you mean by "not finished." I think every sewing space is constantly evolving. Mine is about due for another clean-out. I like your tidy stacked Iris bins. Are they not top-heavy, though?
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05-03-2018, 01:28 PM
#503
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 84
Originally Posted by rryder
Now I need to get back to my decluttering mission. Time to go look for something to throw away, donate or sell...
Wish me luck...
Rob
Speaking from the experience of selling a house and having to clear out 20+ years of accumulated clutter...a few years ago I can say that making and keeping a space calm is a constant battle.
Mantra: "Every day, give something away" (even if it winds up in recycle)...
After the downsize, I've gotten used to living smaller and free-er, and I couldn't be happier with the sewing corner space I created...
Thats It I Quilt
05-03-2018, 03:35 PM
#504
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,724
Originally Posted by rryder
Sillysusan- every little bit helps. Keep it up and you’ll get those stacks tamed!
yesterday I threw out a bunch of stuff (actually put it in the recycle bin) and also put some books in the donate box. Didn’t get and entire shelf cleared off, but it was a groundbreaking moment for me to decide that I am not going to re-read every book that Faulkner wrote- Ikve been hanging on to these books for 40 years thinking I’d like to re-read them some day- that means I’ve moved them to 7 different houses... it felt good to decide to let them go.
today I am going to look through my gardening and DIY books to see if there are some I am ready to part with.
Rob
yesterday I threw out a bunch of stuff (actually put it in the recycle bin) and also put some books in the donate box. Didn’t get and entire shelf cleared off, but it was a groundbreaking moment for me to decide that I am not going to re-read every book that Faulkner wrote- Ikve been hanging on to these books for 40 years thinking I’d like to re-read them some day- that means I’ve moved them to 7 different houses... it felt good to decide to let them go.
today I am going to look through my gardening and DIY books to see if there are some I am ready to part with.
Rob
05-18-2018, 06:33 AM
#507
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southwest
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Holey Moley.....I've always thought I was organized and tidy, especially when it comes to sewing and quilting. I just took a look at my sewing room and it looks like a tornado hit it and added some things I didn't realize I had! I'm in the middle of sewing a quilt top.....but, I'm finding I have to move things from one side of the cutting table to the other side just to get things trimmed. So.........everyone......what's on your cutting table right now? I'm trying to figure out if I have too much stuff on the surface right now and what "should" I have on there. I continually encroach on my cutting table surface and now realize it's not working with all the stuff on it.
Here's what is on it right now (which is way too much). Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
The table is 60" long by 40" wide.
In the corner (where it L's to my sewing table) is the little television on a lazy-susan.
Cutting mats cover the complete surface of the table.
A little pink organizer thing on a stand that holds my reading glasses, paper-cutting scissors, small magnifying glass and miscellaneous things in the main compartment.
A metal heart-shaped basket that holds small batting pieces for wiping up machine oil, a bottle of Synthropol, small bottle of hand lotion and the 2 tv remotes.
One circle pin cushion that my mother made.
A wool pin cushion that was my mother's.
At the back of the table - small basket with fake flowers in it (yup you guessed it......was my mother's).
A wooden box made of old yardsticks (my father-in-laws) that holds miscellaneous strips of fabric that I've categorized into little containers by size.
A circle paperweight, a marble paperweight.
The rotary cutter holder (green thing from Nancy's notions) - holds 45 and 60 rotary cutters, Klutz glove and has a hold for a pencil.
Whatever rulers I have out for cutting the specific piece I'm working on.
That's it.....the rulers are on my sewing table in the "L".
There are little shelves on both sides of the cutting table and they have what I use daily.....marking pencils, paper for doing my "math", machine oil, bobbins, etc. (Those shelves are pretty well used and organized).
I just need help on the surface of the cutting table. What's on top of your cutting table? I need suggestions, guidance and inspiration. Thanks!
Here's what is on it right now (which is way too much). Any helpful suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
The table is 60" long by 40" wide.
In the corner (where it L's to my sewing table) is the little television on a lazy-susan.
Cutting mats cover the complete surface of the table.
A little pink organizer thing on a stand that holds my reading glasses, paper-cutting scissors, small magnifying glass and miscellaneous things in the main compartment.
A metal heart-shaped basket that holds small batting pieces for wiping up machine oil, a bottle of Synthropol, small bottle of hand lotion and the 2 tv remotes.
One circle pin cushion that my mother made.
A wool pin cushion that was my mother's.
At the back of the table - small basket with fake flowers in it (yup you guessed it......was my mother's).
A wooden box made of old yardsticks (my father-in-laws) that holds miscellaneous strips of fabric that I've categorized into little containers by size.
A circle paperweight, a marble paperweight.
The rotary cutter holder (green thing from Nancy's notions) - holds 45 and 60 rotary cutters, Klutz glove and has a hold for a pencil.
Whatever rulers I have out for cutting the specific piece I'm working on.
That's it.....the rulers are on my sewing table in the "L".
There are little shelves on both sides of the cutting table and they have what I use daily.....marking pencils, paper for doing my "math", machine oil, bobbins, etc. (Those shelves are pretty well used and organized).
I just need help on the surface of the cutting table. What's on top of your cutting table? I need suggestions, guidance and inspiration. Thanks!
05-18-2018, 09:28 AM
#508
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,827
This is too funny. Yep, there's always something on my cutting table, too. Right now:
1. A quilt that needs to be put away,
2. Pair of pants that needs to be hemmed
3. Roll of masking tape
4. 1 lg ruler
5. Book I've been using
6. Scraps of fabric I'm trying to decide what to do with.
Yesterday, my post surgery cast was replaced on my right hand. Have more use of my fingers. Another week & quilting will resume.
1. A quilt that needs to be put away,
2. Pair of pants that needs to be hemmed
3. Roll of masking tape
4. 1 lg ruler
5. Book I've been using
6. Scraps of fabric I'm trying to decide what to do with.
Yesterday, my post surgery cast was replaced on my right hand. Have more use of my fingers. Another week & quilting will resume.
05-19-2018, 04:13 AM
#509
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 2,414
Originally Posted by petthefabric
This is too funny. Yep, there's always something on my cutting table, too. Right now:
1. A quilt that needs to be put away,
2. Pair of pants that needs to be hemmed
3. Roll of masking tape
4. 1 lg ruler
5. Book I've been using
6. Scraps of fabric I'm trying to decide what to do with.
Yesterday, my post surgery cast was replaced on my right hand. Have more use of my fingers. Another week & quilting will resume.
1. A quilt that needs to be put away,
2. Pair of pants that needs to be hemmed
3. Roll of masking tape
4. 1 lg ruler
5. Book I've been using
6. Scraps of fabric I'm trying to decide what to do with.
Yesterday, my post surgery cast was replaced on my right hand. Have more use of my fingers. Another week & quilting will resume.
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