I keep as much as possible within reach. I have a vinal covered 2'x4' pressed board on top of 2 2-drawer file cabinets (these are great for patterns and projects on paper). On this I keep my sewing machine, small lamp, several cutglass jars with pencils, scissors, all kinds of tools, and several small baskets with threads.
There are 2 cork boards on the corner wall behind me and a 5 shelf tower for my button box, sewing basket, cd player, etc. I have many on-going projects in this small room and plenty of fabric everywhere but not within reach.
Do you think this is overkill?