🎀🍄✂A HUGE Tidy Up.. whew!

[@PatSloan]

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[@noraburrows7585]

Where on the website do we enter? I don’t see anything on the site about Flowershop kit.

[@melodywalls4693]

​@@noraburrows7585 I went to several...it keeps taking me to tik toc. Nope.

[@jennystrahley927]

@@noraburrows7585 After you click on the link that Pat provided, read through the section "Grandma's Kitchen 2 and Gratitude & Grace" and you'll find the 'Read more' link for info to sign up.

[@Noodlesews]

Your hair looks so pretty. Thanks for sharing everyday life with us.

[@Noreenlee1]

My son is of the age where several of his friends are having babies. I love to make quilts for him to give as baby gifts. They are easy, and I get to use up fabric and finish quickly. I like making the bigger quilts, but sometimes the timelines for those can be discouraging. Your quilting area is so light, airy, and inviting!

[@judyprince1115]

I am so glad that you are doing this huge Tidy up. I am in the process of doing this myself. I have quilted for many. years and the fabric I have accumulated, along with. my other sewing and cross stitch and crafting has become a little overwhelming. I have come to the realization, that I'm not even sure what I have on my shelves. Plus I don't have room to buy something new because of lack of space. Sooo... I've decided like you to donate the fabric that I know I will never use along with ones that I have already used in quilts, and that I have a memory of. It is hard to let go, but when you are giving fabric to others it makes you smile. Thanks again for your suggestions.. The timing was perfect. Thanks again.

[@mamakaka73]

I love your hair like that!🤩

[@gquilter36]

I too have been quilting for over 35 years and my tastes have changed over the years. I love many of the new fabrics. I started doing Karen Brown’s declutter challenge five years ago and continue to do it with every year. I gave away more fabric than I currently have. Purged all but 4 or 5 of my quilt books. I also got rid of 98 % of my patterns, all the clothing ones and most of quilting related ones. Only kept what gives me joy. I am so happy when I go into my small sewing room. Everything has a place and is neat, it is a joy to sew in there. It’s my true happy place. To be honest with you I have not missed any of the things I have passed on to newer quilters. Thanks for the tour, Pat, love your videos.

[@Heare2Watts]

I attended my first 'trunk show' in mid-November 2024 at my local quilt shop featuring Heather Briggs of My Quilty Life and saw her lovely patterns, fabric lines, quilts made in her fabric lines--and what is coming soon this year. She is the sweetest person and very talented. I learned about her past- this beautiful pattern designer and fabric designer for Moda is a licensed building architect! WOW. She said she would be in her pink hard hat at construction sites and men would ask her 'Where is your boss?" and was shocked she was the boss! This woman who could design buildings was not treated well in a 'man's occupation." She took her talent for designing buildings and turned it into a new field--creating beautiful patterns for quilts. Her story is much more extensive, but from architect to pattern designer--to fabric designer for Moda is a huge thing. Getting a sneak peek at her new fabric line and pattern excites me for the next large project. Her fabrics are feminine, with soft colors, yet interchange from one of her lines to the next. I got to see her Flower Shop quilt. Another little tidbit about Heather, she likes to round the corners on her quilted items.

[@pauladimattei6434]

I’m in the process of doing Swedish Death Cleaning. My goal is to only have items that are meaningful to me now. I know some things that no longer bring me joy, are also things my kids would not want. So I’m sending them off to charity groups whee they might be enjoyed. I was given two quilts from my 98 year old mom. One was made by her grandmother and one by a neighbor. I captured all of the info and put that on a label. I want my kids to know that theses are the family heirloom quilts. I want less “stuff” to manage and that way my time can be spent doing the fun stuff…like sewing😊

[@denisepineda1788]

Yes, I too need to go through and re-organize my sewing space because right now it is driving me crazy!! This is probably the push I needed!!😂😂

[@Sewmena918]

Hi Pat. This is right up my alley. I think it’s so important to deep clean regularly and rid our home of things that aren’t being used. I had to go through my mother in laws hoard of stuff and I will not do that to my kids. Your situation is extra hard. You run a business and you are getting stuff you didn’t buy or even ask for. For me, I just have to think before I buy. Thanks for sharing your plan and thought process.

[@cathys75]

Pat, this color is absolutely fabulous on you!

[@robertadesantis7532]

Since I was working on Christmas fabric. I decided to keep it all out and continue making things with these fabrics. My goal is to downsize it by half.

[@laurarowan4594]

After losing my dad...fabric buying (resale shops for bargains) and making baby quilts became a sort of therapy for me. I am overloaded and am starting to feel able to let go of some of my collection. Just have to devote some serious time to making choices about my current interests! Wish me luck! Thanks for your channel...it's truly a joy!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@louisedillard327]

I appreciate this video so much. You really spoke to me about my relationship to my fabric collection. Most of what I have I will probably never sew. I have already sent one box to Arizona through French General’s Navajo Quilt Project. Your comment about eliminating older fabric made me rethink what I want to keep. Thanks! 😊

[@PatSloan]

I'm really happy it helped you think through things.

[@darlenepalmer9837]

I decluttered my entire house. My sewing room was the last. O.MG. I rehomed bags and bags and bags of stuff from my sewing room. Still have way too much. But for now I feel good about what I did . I found new homes for everything. Now I have so much more room. Still will get more stuff gone, just later.

[@laurag8641]

Yep! I usually declutter in my sewing room and in our home right after Christmas when cleaning up the holiday decorations around the house, and the mess created from holiday sewing in my sewing room The last 3 years I have been clearing out Christmas decorations down to my favorite things. We have gone from 10 big bins to five this year. I have been decorating methodically, setting out my most favorites, picking areas where they especially fit in the spaces around the house. There is always something I don’t want to use any longer and it goes to a charity shop or someone else. I work the same way in the sewing room. It does help to refresh every so often, doesn’t it?

[@5Parkmans]

I’ve done the same thing. We moved two years ago and had a serious declutter session with all my Christmas decorations. Trashed broken items I had been keeping to “fix” someday, and donated a bunch.

[@BexfromTexas]

Your hair is so cute that length.❤ i definitely need to cull the herd!!😂 in the areas of all hobbies!!❤fun video

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

I just was given a Gammille long arm. So I will be doing some major clearing out and reorganizing.

[@wandawoodrell1414]

Thank you for sharing your thought process about culling down. Yes, i am in same kind of process. Blessings to you.

[@marshahicklin8020]

Pat, I am in the same place. What do I love. What fabric do I love. What will make me want to go into my sewing space and not feel overwhelmed. I just started go through some stuff and writing down projects by year I THINK I will do the project. Once everything is on the list. I will go through again and give away stuff. I know fabrics, projects that won't bring me joy at the moment will bring someone great joy. So it will either go as an unfinished project or I will sew it up and donate.

[@PatSloan]

You can do it! it is really nice to pare it down

[@teresamurowsky9854]

Yes, time to simplify. The older I get, the less I need. On a personal note, your hair looks great! Look forward to your videos. Also, love those bookcases for your quilts.

[@norma9317]

Right there with you!

[@patriciamay8806]

Red is your color! You look radiant today in your cozy corner . Love your hair today too!

[@kassierandall2647]

I have a back bin with fabric I don’t use anymore-I’m not fussy about my backs so I piece them with older fabrics

[@kerriwestbrook8105]

I love the new arrangement of your sewing studio and the plants behind you especially the pink flowery plant! I do need to determine which fabrics I will never use and donate to a quilting group. My hometown church makes quilts for CASA and I may contact someone there to find out if they would be interested. I love new fabric lines and always want to buy more but always feel like I need to use what I have first. Your video has inspired me to let go of some fabrics I know I will never use. Thank you!!

[@sewingonthebluff]

I can totally relate ! every couple years I get a big itch to declutter the whole house. Take different piles to different places and it’s a great feeling of a fresh new start in the same location feel ya feel ya feel ya Miss Pat.

[@GlyptoGgoGo]

I have a lot of apparel fabric. I don't sew apparel much anymore so I need to rehome that fabric. I don't have much quilting fabric yet so I'm keeping all of that.

[@pattireinwald1107]

I have been contemplating getting rid of fabrics from projects made many, many, many years ago. These are fabrics I still like but always pass over when beginning a new project in favor of newer lines. This video and comments from others validate the fact that many of us are on the same page with our thinking. Just the nudge I need to finally follow through.

[@audraervin6744]

Pat, you know I got to thinking about something! Have you ever considered the fabrics and different projects you want to consolidate to sell them on a shop site ? I know us sloanies would love to buy some of your treasures you no longer need !

[@PatSloan]

Yep I have very briefly considered that, and it is not worth my time to do that. I much prefer to pass it along to local charities

[@lindy4462]

Beautiful pattern!

[@DemiHendrickson]

Thank you for today's post, Pat! Listening to you was like hearing Me talk to Myself!! From start... 'to be honest, I really LIKE the new fabric', all the way to the end...'I just don't gravitate to pick the older fabric, except the fun novelty prints" (which I love, too)!!! I can do so much better in my space usage. I'm committed now!! You made my day, time to get busy!

[@cherylcordova8455]

I am so pumped to get going in my sewing room. My sewing area is the “formal” living room in my 20 something year old house. It has French doors on 1 wall, huge wall of windows and book case built ins on the other wall. Plus it’s an oddly shaped room! Anyways I know where I’m starting- in all the clear shoeboxes (35 of them). I have fabric that’s so old it’s probably going to be fashionable again!! But I never look in those boxes for fabric. I’m not a “scrappy” sort of person and I’ve held onto these fabrics just in case the process hits me. It hadn’t so they are going out to donation or given away. Phew! I feel better just thinking of this project! Now to turn off the tv and get off the couch!! Reading all of the comments has given me the push I desperately needed!

[@stevearney9215]

Reading about you all giving away fabric, for whatever reason, has kind of removed the guilt I feel about doing just that. Fabric is expensive and to just give it away doesn't seem right. But, it's new owner will love it as much as I did when I bought it. My tastes have changed over the past 25 years and I love this hobby. I want to use fabric that gives me joy. Thank you, Pat, for bringing up this subject. Gig from California

[@nicolepratt4188]

I am in the same boat. Hubby is retiring next year and we are moving after 30+ years in this house. We have to make decisions on every piece slowly. Glad we have time

[@debfitzgerald7390]

Organizing and reducing the amount of fabrics I have is a necessary project for the year. We’re not moving, but I am taking a small bedroom for my dedicated sewing area and I don’t want it to be messy with too much stuff. Just keep what I love and will use. I have a dear friend with memory issues and her daughters have no idea what to do with all of her fabric. It is a huge job for them. I don’t want to do that to my family.

[@sarahpearson2851]

I spent this past weekend cleaning my sewing space and pulled two huge bags of fabric that I knew I would never use. I love love my roomier and cleaner space.

[@SandyDenney-so5ms]

Thank you for the reminder to purge & reorganize. I'm inspired to get my space better organized too.

[@vickiemihelich5994]

Heather is one of my Favorite designers. Her style is so sweet ☺️

[@catherinecrawford8620]

It's something that we all need to do from time to time. Last year I donated about 50 yards of material to the local library when they had their craft and fabric sale I felt really good that I was passing things along to someone else that could use it plus it was benefiting the local library.

[@maureenabramson4224]

Hi Pat, a day late here. I am definitely right there with you. We are the same age, I'm 2 months older, but I am wanting more space and just have too many things and too many hobbies. I have so many supplies/stash of things that I have lost interest in working on the things I loved doing as it's takes too long to get together the things I need to do it. I'm at a stage where I want that space that brings calm and peace. It's not just my hobbies, although that's a big part, but things I haven't used in so long that I need to let go of and donate them so someone else can enjoy them. We can do this! Even though I have a full time job still and my husband is disabled I'm determined to stay focused . I know it will take longer than I want but as long as I keep forging ahead with this plan I will see progress which will keep me going. 🙏 So happy to be on this journey with you and the others. ❤

[@gingerhart4755]

I'm right there with you. I sew with new fabric. I need to donate the fabric I'm not motivated by. Love your videos. You're my morning coffee buddy.

[@jostauffer6637]

Love the new set up in your sewing space. And today, you look like a video for Valentines Day in your red and the backdrop. Love that angle for the videos! Happy Decluttering! Thinking good thoughts for you!

[@donnettehill3716]

We are so on the same page!.... I have one entire bedroom with fabric ( some from a friend who went into a care center) and it prevents this bedroom from being used for visitors. Then I have my sewing room that is jammed packed.... so i have been sorting all fabric and deciding what to keep and what to give away. It is a slow process, but necessary. I asked my daughter if she wanted all of my sewing stuff whenever I pass away and she said NOPE.... I will be selling or giving it all away... So, I am trying to help the process now. Keep us going as this process is slow but steady...

[@chrisbernard6811]

I’m thinking just like you.thanks for honestly sharing how you want to cull your extra fabric.

[@patriciamilovina9178]

Pat…I love your longer hair!

[@peggywatts5918]

Hello Pat, Yes, I am right there with you. I started a declutter project last year triggered by my sister signing up for a retirement place. I witnessed what she is still going through and I thought there is no way I am going to postpone my declutter process. You and I are close in age, no children and I would say on the same page from watching your videos. My declutter process has brought to light the fact that I don’t like clutter anymore. My next project is my fabric/sewing projects. Like you, I see the new fabric coming out and want to sew with that and my “stash” stays my stash. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@willebij]

Nice background! Maybe a small long quilt right of your vertical window decoration?

[@suedonarnold4192]

Trying to down size. Two steps forward one back gaining slowly. That flower shop quilt is cute

[@jennystrahley927]

Oh Pat, I definitely agree with you. I drool over new fabric lines...but I have so much fabric in my stash that I feel guilty when I think about buying more. So I've grounded myself lol. Seriously I'm working hard to just use fabric that I have when I want to start a new project (like Tula's 100 Days). I loved the fabric when I bought it. If I don't love it any more then I need to pass it on, or make donation quilts. Your Oh My Stars pattern makes a pretty quilt, and it's easy and a fast sew. I like the view with your pretty flowers behind you when you chat.

[@kassierandall2647]

That’s a great backgroung

[@aprilcravens990]

I've been thinking the same thing. Move on those fabrics & quilty things I haven't used for a year or more. Thanks for the motivation!!

[@suzannedougan4923]

Well, Pat, I had 14 tubs of fabric in a storage unit that’s two hours from my house because it’s more cost-effective and I don’t have room for all 14 where I live. Plus I probably have another five here just at the house. So last year I brought over all the fabric from my storage and you’re right a lot of it I would never use so I passed it on to a neighbor who’s a new quilter and my girls so they could resell it and earn some money. I still have more than I need and now that I’m in the last quarter of a century of life I need to decide what clothes do I really want to do? And what quilts and patterns can I let go of?

[@grmanat]

I’ve been sorting and donating some of my stuff. Do a little bit each day is my method. The plants behind you look so nice and makes me think spring!!!

[@michellem8284]

I downsized 8 years ago from a 3000 sq ft home into a 1600 sq ft condo. Now, 8 years later, I'm busting at the seams. I retired 2 months ago, and now have time for decluttering. I started today with my sewing space 😊

[@lizgarrity5939]

I am in the process of down sizing as well and am going to paint everything white or a light cream. I have a lot of dark wood and I want to brighten things up so my quilt library can shine. I will definitely be calling a junk truck to get rid of excess stuff and giving things to my kids, nieces and nephews now with their stories in tact. For example, giving my niece who collects records, my mother's 78 lp's from the 1940's. Start that purging and sorting now so anything you give to family has a living and memorable history.

[@diannplatt-roberts8692]

New year, new thoughts about fabric. Yes, I have many of the same thoughts. Use what I have, don’t buy more. However, today in mail I received a box from a friend with a huge amount of fabric. Christmas came again!!!

[@GrandmaPatty49]

That color shirt looks great on you. Goes great with your glasses, too.

[@sandybecker245]

I have an Excel spreadsheet of 10 quilts and as many small projects I will be working on this year. Some sitting in project bins already for a year, hence the spreadsheet to get them done. I do NOT need any new fabric to complete these items, except background fabric for 2 quilts (Im waiting for a sale to buy the yardage). The project bins are full of the required fabrics and still my drawers are also full of unasigned fabrics. I know I will buy more fabric this year, however I'm determined it can only be for a planned 2026 item. We will see how I go 🤣

[@sherimcgill5139]

I love your backdrop for the video today, very cheery!

[@KathleenQuilter]

I need to clean out my doll collection. I have porcelain dolls, a cabinet full of them! I've downsized my house twice due to moving, but dolls always went with me.

[@sherylphipps6382]

I am right there with you, Pat! My sewing room storage isn’t huge, so I am taking a hard look at everything. I’ve been going through my fabrics and have come to the conclusion if I have used a particular one in one or two quilts, chances are I’m not going to use it again in another one, so I am really purging older fabrics. I’m trying to buy more wisely in the fact of when getting new fabric and making a project with it, trying not to have a whole bunch of leftover. I like your new arrangement in your sewing room!

[@cindyc7868]

After almost 2 years I am enjoying making quilt tops again! I donated lots of fabrics and other quilting supplies I just didn't use. It was freeing to rid of the stuff. Now I have what I use and I love spending time in my sewing room and even better, I enjoy creating again. Good Luck with your tackle Tuesday even if it takes a few extra days.

[@Derf56]

Pat - thanks for the motivation! I AM MOVING, and need to majorly declutter. We are going from 1800 sq ft to 800 sq ft. 😮 I am having a very tough time paring down fabric, and love your idea of thinking about which fabrics I gravitate towards. I’m off to start working with that idea in mind.

[@michellerutkowski6858]

I am still a fairly new quilter (only 3 years in) so I do not have a big stash of stuff, but I have to do big cull downs with my teaching/school stuff. It can be hard to do at first, then it feels so good when you clean it out.

[@gwencutt6653]

Thank you Pat. I’ve been culling fabric one piece at a time but I’m going to tackle my stash too. I also realize that I love to use new fabric. My sewing area is small so am looking forward to less stuff.

[@PAB-tt9ik]

I am decluttering too! You have incourage me to redesign my sewing room. I got a new big sewing machine and i'm trying to fit it in the same space with my accuquilt. Ugh what a challenge. I have fabric I'm Done with, but I'm having a hard time knowing what to do with it. I don't have any people to sew with except on line. I thought about cutting the fabric into 2 1/2 inch squares but then I'm still saving it. If I just get rid of it it would free me up. Thanks for helping me through this process.

[@cindywedeking5027]

Your hair is very pretty!

[@zelphiaellerson6283]

Recently moved to a lovely, much smaller house. I've been downsizing for three years!!! It's almost to the point where I can breathe and have some creative fun!

[@stevenbeggs983]

I also am thinking your way, I want to work with you new fabrics. Been cleaning and down sizing some.

[@jnutcurl]

I’m downsizing in space 😀

[@Craftythrifter]

We are going to downsize sometime this year. I started by painting two spare rooms. That really got me motivated cuz they are so clean , tidy and clutter free. Good luck paring down you will be so happy to do it!

[@taribramlett7279]

Hi Pat! I totally loved this video! I am in the purging mode, too. My room is only 9 x 10, but I love it. Looking around in here some knickknacks were my Gram's and are not sewing related that can be moved out. First, I need to clear out the bedroom where the kids stay when visiting (which is only once or twice a year). I also need to donate a lot of books! Thanks for the nudge to get started :)

[@debdoyon2980]

I feel the same way about my fabric stash I’d like to get rid of so much of it and just buy new for each project. But……don’t tell my hubby! 😆

[@julianneflagg4973]

I did a big fabric purge a couple years ago... Also books and patterns. It was so freeing.. like a huge weight was lifted. Last year I moved out 15 old UFO. It was amazing. So I started this year with 8 quilts to machine quilt and 6 quilts to bind. It's been amazing for me, very freeing... Like letting go of emotional baggage. Lol.

[@beaglebake]

Congratulations!! That’s not easy to do!

[@tinanelson4325]

Specking for myself as I've gotten older, I'm finding that a clutter home bothers me. In the last few years, I've either donated or tossed out things. One year, with the help of my sister, I had my very first yard sale. Was able to get rid of a lot of stuff. Simplifying my life has helped with anxiety. Declutter is my word for 2025.

[@vikkivanveldhuizen2290]

My sewing room is very small. We moved to our current home at a time where I could hardly walk. In fact all I could do was sit and point where boxes had to go. I have a lot of things in the lower level of our home. After two knee replacements, I hope to be able to move things and reorganize. Funny, I have been finding unfinished projects in bins - so far ten of them that I completed. 😊

[@pampeterson3092]

I like the term down sizing in place. I am being very project specific this year with my fabric purchase and also working on finishing up a lot of WIPs. After I “catch up”. I want to go through my boxes of fabric and cull it. It does feel good to move things on to other people and lighten the load. Good luck Pat

[@carmenbailey1560]

Pat I hear you, it come to a point in life when what we thought we needed become excessive. I’ve already started decluttering, but not with the sewing things . I’ve made a promise to myself use what I have, that will be hard to handle. Pat your morning setup looked amazing, thanks for sharing. 👍❤️😊

[@janettelucas348]

Pat that color looks so good on you. Hugs

[@kathyknit6147]

I really enjoyed this video. I just finished organizing and taking inventory of my fabric,but now that I've seen this, I really want to go through and look at everything again. I think we all hang onto things we don't need or use anymore . 😊

[@carmenmaldonado2982]

I’m thinking I need to do that as soon I totally recover from a knee replacement. I do have a lot of fabrics.

[@maryjacobs7046]

I, too, am downsizing in place. You are an inspiration!

[@penelopecarpenter5166]

I have a Janome memory craft,love it

[@carmenmaldonado2982]

Great advice. Thank you

[@nece58]

I made a quilt for our 3 children and 1 daughter in love for Christmas It was fun to design and make all 4 of them!

[@angelameredith5105]

I started this new year decluttering my sewing and craft space. I did a big declutter and organizing-I spent about a week, and I’m very glad I did it. It helped me also see all the patterns and fabric I already own; kind of like shopping in my own home. I started a big project list. My closet was a big task; and I reorganized and put in a new shelving unit, so now the closet looks so much better and I can find what I need. Happy decluttering to you, and I hope it goes well. Take breaks when you need it!

[@GrandmaPatty49]

I have a Janome Professional M7 . I do have a small Brother Project Runway model for if I go to a class. Love Janome brand which used to be New Home.

[@carmenbailey1560]

I have that Janome Continental M7 as well, bought it in 2018. My husband built into a cabinet love it.

[@diane19456]

Hi

[@armetalister2634]

I hear you! I have so much fabric, UFO’s, & want to downsize. It takes a-lot of time & thought. Plus the cost of Quilting has gone way up. I need to learn! I’ll get it done! Sure we can!! ❤

[@beaglebake]

Go Pat go! I also get in the “big tidy up” mode at least once a year and it always feels so good. Totally agree with you - when you’re feeling it, that’s the time to work!

[@Madeline-n5r]

🎉

[@lynniep1905]

I'm working on decluttering my home to make more space for me. My sister lived with me until she passed away. She had so much "stuff". Especially kitchen and storage stuff I'll never used or need. I don't have my dedicated sewing room yet as it needs to be painted so I want to get that done first. Everything you've done so far looks great.

[@melril32000]

Oh my goodness!!! This definitely resonates with me. My sewing room is a small bedroom and I have a cutting/storage table, 2 rolling carts with fabric and everything else. My sewing machine is on a custom table my husband built for me. Plus I have an eight foot longarm frame for my Grace Q’nique machine. To say it is cramped would be a huge understatement. I’m not sure I know where to start but thank you for the gentle push💕

[@lizgarrity5939]

Second post on fabric. I have been a quilter since 2019 and have collected a lot of fabric - OMG! Too much as each new line is like a dog seeing the same squirrel for the first time. Over the last 5 years, I have really honed in on my favorites and have donated a majority of it to donation centers or friends. The good stuff I plan to sell on my Etsy shop. One thing that I love is quilts with a lot white background so I buy 15 yard bolts. They are easy to store (laundry basket bin) and much cheaper by the bolt. I am now keeping my collections to fat 1/4 bundles or layer cakes with my bolts of background fabric. Hope this helps!

[@denisefredette2456]

Inspiring! My fabric choices have changed over the years and I have cleaned out multiple times and usually do more after each project. After a move and moving my mom in ( combining 3 large sewing rooms into 2 smaller) I'm still trying to find a better arrangement. After today's discussion, I really need to do more "cleaning out" and keep "what brings me joy." Thank you Pat for the inspiration.

[@maryjacobs7046]

I enjoy seeing your plants.

[@carolp1581]

I just reorganized most of my fabric by color, and it is visible, even if I have to open a door to see them. Except for my 30's fabric. I enjoy using them and like them all together sorted by color groups on a rolling rack. We have worked hard to downsize for "that day". But, I also am enjoying my larger extra sewing room space and will use it until I can't or we/I HAVE to move. The key for me is I HAVE to see most things, or I forget I have them or where I put them. I have inherited a LOT of sewing stuff, so that does need some purging: notions, scissors, etc... I do still sew garments, but need to purge and only keep the patterns that I will really use. Most of my "extra scraps" I use for charity baby quilts,...

[@CindyOgilvie]

People ask me why I keep more of the things I make (some quilts but many knitted and crocheted items). I realized that I just really enjoy, and need, the process of creating things. I like sending the finished items off to 'live out their destiny ' rather than languishing in my closet.

[@joankelly34]

The endless downsizing! As with most quilters, I have more projects than I can ever finish. Your realization that you love sewing with new fabrics and fabric lines put into words what I feel, too. I guess that is why I have so many projects. New fabric collections inspire me! I will join you in your downsizing! On another note.... as you gave us the tour of your many projects, you took us thru your dining room. Your ginger plant caught me eye, especially the light above it. Is that a grow light? Would you be so kind as to provide information about it? My children gave me a Meyer lemon tree for Christmas! It needs 6 hours of direct sunlight which I do not have. Your light seems slim, not taking up much room. Perhaps it would solve my problem, too. Thank you for your daily, well... threes days a week...inspiration!

[@karenohman5849]

This is making me think of what I really use. Recently moved and I thought we downsized but we didn’t downsize enough. Now I’m going to do what you are doing. Thanks for your advice and suggestions. It really helped. ❤

[@cecilianavarro8343]

What a great reminder of how grateful I am of the abundance of fabric … and you’re so right- time to let go of those that I usually skip over when choosing fabrics for a project…