🧹🗑🧽 Day 21-Just a Few More Things - 2025 Declutter Challenge

[@budoneof15]

As always you do a great job. Now I just need to go to Day 1 and actually do the tasks instead of just watching.

[@MelanieClaire61]

feel ya..but, at least we listened and watched....

[@cleementine]

I thought I was the only one...

[@anitabrantley5202]

Me too

[@ladymurasaki26]

Not the only one.

[@patp2573]

And now I'm singing 'Do-re-mi' along with Julie Andrews "Let's start at the very beginning, it's a very good place to start" . All together now 🎵🎶🎼

[@RianaNoyes]

Thankyou. You gave me the incentive to tweak some of my storage! I removed a false panel of the vanity cabinet l use in my sewing room, and installed drawer glides within. Hubby used my measurements and made a box as my drawer. Then l screwed false panel to the box and added a knob. Now l have a shallow drawer perfect for my applique press sheets and FPP papers. Beneath that was the " black hole" of a cupboard that l couldn't access without getting on my knees, l installed a pull out set of slides to bottom and fitted it with a plywood platform with shallow side/ back pieces ( keep things from falling off) . Now it pulls out so l can see my mini bolts of backing. 🙂

[@JGC5286]

Hi Karen.i have enjoyed this so much inspiring me to declutter & resew some of my many Christmas Decs!!! Far too many that come out of loft each year decluttered! The sewing room awaits February Challenge! A disability makes life challenging & slow… but your cube timer is a winner. Thank you so much for getting me going.

[@CandiHaag]

I just found your videos today. Made the comment thanking you 3 times for the video on the color wheel. Am now a subscriber n will watch all. I just moved n lost 80% of my fabric so I don't need the decluttering yet! Thank you again❤

[@francesnesbitt8825]

Thank you, Karen, for taking the time out of your busy life to do this challenge each year. I have followed you for each one and even though I think I have gotten everything done, I still find some more to do each year. You are a wonderful teacher and inspiration. Thank you, once again, for all you do for this quilting community.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You’re very welcome 🤗🤗🤗

[@CynthiaM-g4y]

Actually got my sewing room decluttered and since I wasn't in the middle of a project, boxed everything up and got the room painted. Feels like a huge win.

[@denisehill7769]

Thank you for this year's Challenge. My sewing corner isn't ideal - it's tiny for a start - but it is a lot better organised now and I'm sure that next year will see yet more decluttering and reorganising. My aim for this year, once I've got my projects out of the way, is to tackle my very small fabric stash and actually use it. I'll be 62 this year, not ancient, but I am aware that time to get to make and wear that amazing jacket, new nightgown and finally make my William Morris bedspread is steady running down....not meant to be morbid, but is meant to give me a kick up the backside! Happy sewing :) xx

[@yoshiew05]

Karen- you must know me. I put a donation in the trunk of my car and it got a tour of two or three counties before I finally dropped them off!

[@jenniferkihano486]

That's exactly what was going through my head while watching this video, my boxes have been riding around for a few weeks now!

[@erin2535]

I felt so seen when she said that ... And also so called out! 😂😂😂

[@nancygauthier3566]

Thank you so much Karen! I didn't think I needed to do this challenge, but I'm glad I did! Well, I'm not quite finished, but getting there, I'm really into it, and I think I'll be all done by day 26. What a great concept, thank you for sharing, I really appreciate the fact that you're working so hard so you can help me. It does feel like you're doing this just for me, as your advice and everything your share seems so authentic and real (i.e. it actually works). I've also applied your organization strategies, that's why I'm not working that hard at decluttering.

[@JulieArthur-gy8nh]

Thank you Karen, I've enjoyed doing this for the first time xx

[@lafuttley7524]

Hi Karen Thank you once again for all your wonderful tips and tricks. I am still working thru a few challenges and plan to take some of those challenges to other parts of my home, ie. photo albums or boxes and dvd/cd/tapes/albums! Your ideas are just what we all need to focus, in practical terms, to make an overwhelming task far easier. Thanks again.

[@beckybunke808]

Thanks, Karen! I appreciate all your efforts to put these videos together for us each year.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you Becky 🤗🤗🤗

[@DaphneWagnon]

Thank you so very much for all of your wisdom. My husband and I share a workspace. One end is his tools and work bench, along with a commercial sewing machine that he uses more than I do. The other end is my sewing area. I do not have a lot of fabric, but what I do have is stored in 7"h x 11"w x 16" l. These units stack very well, but invariably, the box I needed was at the bottom of the stack. As you were talking about making your sewing triangle user friendly, I realized that one of my biggest issues was needing to remove more than one box to get to the box I needed. Pull them out, set them down, move everything around and put it all back. Not the end of the world, but certainty not efficient. With little effort, we added more shelves. One box per shelf height. Can't tell you how much better this is! This is the third year I have done this challenge. I can honestly say it influences all of my sewing area and often other areas of my home. Your inspiration is contagious and fulfilling. Wishing you only the best in 2025.❤

[@katehenry2718]

SAme thing happens with my bins "per color". There's always three on top of the one I want to open. Shelves sound like the answer. )))

[@cindybacon663]

A big hug to thank you for doing these videos and updating them from year to year. I try throughout the year to discard and remove the unwanted. Then... as I get serious about doing this every year, I always find things to deal with and those hot spots. yikes.

[@barbaragill5703]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I now call you the Scrap Queen 😂. I Enjoy your information

[@nadinemerrick1255]

I'm starting Feb 1 and doing one day's challenge bi monthly (1st & 15th). It will take me until Dec 1. Then hopefully I can start again in 2026 and that time, keep up to the everyday challenges.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That’s a great plan!

[@jeandryja6992]

Got the room clean now I have to open the closet it will take a new 21 days to clean it out😅

[@petrak9898]

I know I haven't the time to do the work day by day...but I write every day the infos to the videos in my book. And take the time step by step to get through. Thank you for all your work and tipps ❤

[@cc83jc85]

I haven’t finished my declutter (husband is ill), but I’ve enjoyed all of your videos, thanks Karen…the funny bit was yesterday with the BATTING , that I honestly thought, it’s perfect here…no it wasn’t! And there were other things in that same drawer, so now that is very tidy, thank you so much, and …I found MORE batting elsewhere!..I’ll keep at it, 15 minutes at a time…cheers from Brisbane Australia

[@angelasteer6611]

Thank you Karen. This is my first go Declutter Challenge. I am a multi crafter, so in addition to quilting stuff I have decluttered beads, yarn, cardmaking supplies, kumihimo supplies and other general craft stuff. It feels good to see order restored to my small storage closet which also has to house my clothes. The Craft stuff was taking over. Next job use up all my scraps. Cheers, Angie in Victoria BC

[@DebbieKuhn-r2s]

Thank you! I’m still show and steady on this declutter. I’m selling patterns, embroidery items not done and a couple of books. Starting fabrics that don’t bring me joy.

[@tinavalley5363]

Thank you so much for doing this challenge. It was my 4th time . I got so much done now I have a clean area in which to sew and will probably mess up again.

[@michele6708]

I went back and did my ironing stuff and hand sewing stuff today. Tomorrow is stabilizers etc. I still need a good place to keep my project bins. I am slowly replacing the crappy bins my mom used for scrapbooking that have worn opening clasps with the good art bin bins with separate clasps and handles. They are a bit pricier but I think they will wear well. I think I will get hubby to build a custom shelf unit where I can store them.

[@patp2573]

Thank you Karen, I am just a bit behind on the challenge but will be done in a day or 2. My hardest part was weeding out the "I want to make that in the future" folder and move many into the 'I adore that but could never make it without a major health, equipment, and skills upgrades" folder 😉 I'm feeling refreshed and excited. I took your advice to heart to use it in other areas of my life 😁 which has had me designing a 21 day challenge for my 'messiest, worst jumbled, unstructured, inefficient' pastime - my genealogy research. Computer files, duplicate or edited computer files, extra files, extra info, paper files, picture boxes jumble of genealogy info. WAY too many Squirrels and Rabbit holes. I used info from other sources and your general logic of planning a workable approach (short tasks and a timer to stay on track, 'week one' cleaning - making space and choosing appropriate locations, put things away properly, 'week 2' tools- consolidating items from everywhere checking it is 'functional', finding what may be needed to work better, putting it away properly and where it is needed, 'week 3' projects - sorting, identifying tasks, prioritizing, prioritizing more, dropping ones I will never do, setting reachable goals and a short list of TOP do tasks . I'm on day 3 of that challenge. I've had to make a few tweaks to the plan already, but we'll see how it goes.

[@honormohr7700]

Karen, thank you! I feel ready for 2025!

[@jacquipaper]

I am not a fabric quilter, I craft with paper. I have loved and appreciated this series of videos, and your tips and ideas are very pertant to my craft, and I'm sure other hobbyists. I loved the of timer and reward. An annual rolling programme to declutter reacquaints ourselves with our stash and replenishes our crafty mojo. I also think it helps in our confidence and pride in ourselves where we're didn't know healing was needed. All round, this was a very worthwhile process, and most enjoyable. Thank you.

[@jeanniesmith3405]

Thank you for giving me a map for my declutter journey as I take steps to reclaim my sewing room a step at a time. My 21 days may take more like 2 months or 21 weeks, whatever it takes but I'm showing progress with every step. Because I avoid driving in the winter my boxes full of Goodwill donations won't be out of the house until maybe April but at least they are boxed up outside of my sewing area and being added to every day. And I can see the road ahead. Still haven't found my teacup pincushion though@

[@Craftythrifter]

Unfortunately I got waylaid only a couple of days in however I’m not giving up. Now that I’m back will pick up where I left off. Thanks for all your hard work and yes! It’s amazing that there’s still decluttering to do after several years of doing the challenge. But new things came in and sometimes it takes a couple of years to realize you don’t need it or to just let go. Looking forward to finishing this year and will try again next year too!

[@GayLynnC]

I’m not totally finished but I do have so much more space than when I started. I’m going to miss the daily challenge. It has been very rewarding..thank you

[@HeatherG-qg5px]

You could do a lottery style challenge each week. Make notes with things you want to try or need a push on like working with really bright or dark colors, paper piecing, hand stitching or free motion. Aim for small home decor items or baby/charity sizes.

[@GayLynnC]

@@HeatherG-qg5px that’s a good idea. My main goal is 30 minutes organizing then 30 minutes a day sewing. S far that is working. I’m almost done just don’t want to quit this close to the finish line. 😀

[@thelmamay7550]

Thanks so much for this challenge. I will be working on my Mt. Scrapemore for the rest of the year.

[@margaretlewis2289]

Thank you Karen for today’s video. It’s really cold here for us and I was thinking I prefer to lie on the couch and contemplate my navel and nap even though I started doing some scrap management work yesterday. You’ve motivated be to get it done. Love your channel. And I am strongly considering the Indonesia trip in Oct.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Indonesia is over half full. It’s going to be such an adventure

[@anitaznoy2807]

THANKS again for doing this

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍

[@janetwesterfeld2088]

Our quilt guild did a decluder of sorts. In early October I was watching the news. This was just a couple days after Hurricane Helena hit North Carolina. We did a hurricane relief project. Asking for fabrics form each of our fabric sash. A great abundance of fabrics were donated. A new, but easy pattern was developed. We started making kits, and the sewing began. Some members searched thete finished quilts. Outer guilds in the area donated to our big project. When all was said and done, we had collected 114 quilts ready to ship on the day after Thanksgiving. It was fun and stressful at the same time.

[@suzannelilly3081]

Thanks again! A successful 4th year for me ❤

[@cherieiduke1723]

Just got rid of another big box of magazines. Facebook free site for my county. I'm happy they will be looked at and she is thrilled to have them. I probably got rid of 30 pounds of books and magazines. Went through some old cross stitch magazines and have a future home for them too

[@laurastratton8614]

That's impressive

[@suehunt5896]

Emjoyed this so much. Have got rid of a lot of stuff either out or donated. Thanks so much.

[@Madeline-n5r]

🎉❤I've been watching you past since you started,

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you 😊

[@Madeline-n5r]

Also love your video on what to do with scraps, ,I've got way to many scraps less than 2",, ,just toss into a big bag, donate to senior centers..

[@Madeline-n5r]

Also love those decluttering challenge..

[@Addysfearless]

The addition of hot spots this year was great. I still think there should be extended goals about planning or setting reevaluation checks or something. A mid-year reminder mini challenge might be fun.

[@lindamorrison2758]

2:17 thanks Karen. That was very helpful. I would take a picture of mine that I thought I have decluttered... yet it is not

[@TheSchkings]

I think I've watched every day, but have not yet started. However, your encouragement and reading others' comments has got me motivated. My sewing/office/craft/library/hangout room is in dire need of a re-vamp, and you give me a great framework to think through it all without getting overwhelmed! On the bright side, in the fall I'd finally pulled out and donated (to our neighborhood elementary school, and to Goodwill) craft and office supplies that I was never going to use -- it took many years to come to that realization. That donation was supposed to be the start of the Big Re-Vamp, but as you said, slow and steady wins the race!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That is great. Remember it is a journey!

[@simonegarfield4730]

Thank you so much Karen for setting me up for another great start to the year. My space is now such a joy to be in and sew. I hope you get to sit back and relax after all the hard work you put in to do these daily videos. ❤

[@laurastratton8614]

Thanks Karen. It's been fun! I loved "talking" with the other quilters while decluttering.

[@deborahthomas3186]

Hi, thank you so much for the declutter challenge. I enjoy your channel very much. I got rid of a lot of old thread. Thread on wooden spools that belonged either to my mom or grandma. Some still had a label of 5 or 35 cents! Can you believe it! I’m 72. I’m saving the wood spools. Ideas on what to do with them? Debbie from NC

[@bettybierema7255]

Thank you Karen for all your hard work and honesty throughout this challenge. I watch every year, pick some of the things that I can do while I wait for my craft room to get finished (using it as storage right not). It's so nice to see the changes others have made in their spaces. So inspiring!

[@HappyCamperWV]

Decluttering my mind is the best part!!

[@AnitaDistel-uw3gd]

Thank you for the motivation and encouragement. I had already done many of the tasks, but found it difficult to proceed while also trying to sew a project. I am now sewing on four projects with a end date coming up quickly. Two are for a baby shower in February, the other two are to finish and gift the projects. I have several other projects I need to finish before June. I feel a lot of stress, but will set the timer each day and make progress on them rather than curl up and read (my go to when I am stressed). Thanks again!

[@laurajerbi9818]

Omg…..30 assorte size buns with fabric and patterns and sooooo many started projects from my mom…I did clean up and put all my hobbies neatly away for the holidays….in this new year, I am going to tackle many of the things my mom started…. She will be 89…..and I retired at age 65 two months ago!

[@BarbPipkorn]

I volunteer at a thrift store and we have a huge bin where unusable clothing or bedding, and any textiles we get that mIght be too small to put out, all goes into that bin for recycling. Some goes to third world countries, and some gets cut up into rags and the rest gets chopped up to get recycled (maybe mixed with plastics to make those reusable shopping bags) It’s a great way to donate that stuff you don’t want. Just be sure to check with the store first because if they don’t do that, then it is garbage if they can’t use it and they have to pay to get rid of it. All of our proceeds go to our local food bank.

[@rhondacarpenter1848]

Thanks Karen! First declutter year in the books 😊

[@gabriellab3368]

Thank you, I have watched every video. I like it best that you keep it short and sweet.mi also like that because the video is short I can replay it easily when I get stuck on a decluttering task.

[@marciahowe9555]

LOL. What, putting them in your trunk doesn't qualify as getting them out of the house?? Guess I am busted!

[@martialbers3486]

KAREN - how did you know?!! I had to take a 20-minute timer to declutter my car! It's all off to some new homes. Thanks, again, Karen, had a blast this year participating in the challenge!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@megharmon2298]

I definitely thought not much to do. Wrong. I have been weeding out long held things that I just never will get to, magazines, patterns etc. I grabbed a drawer full of orphan blocks and put them all together. It sounds awful but I make these as quilts for when family quilts. They are fireside or beach quilts. I make sure everybody knows they are to USED. We'll this year I have enough for two. They are going to a homeless shelter. Although I have lots of things I would like to make for me, I am deciding it is time I used up those strips I cut from scraps and I will make quilts for hospice or another charity. I have mostly scraps in my sewing room. I am going to stop taking them from others until I get the amount down. I will always make scrap quilts but the output has to get more even with input! I am going to try some of Karen's scrap busting quilts for chatity projects. I feel less burdened ... again. I work best in a neat, organized space and I have never had a terrible mess, but I do not like overflowing drawers and shelf space. In these times of ever increasing expense, it is time to use up what I have and buy less patterns and fabric. I wish you all joy, good health and many blessings every day!!

[@gregconniepryor255]

Great job as usual. Thank you for giving us direction to get this done!

[@caroleejacobsen1665]

Thank you so much, Karen. This is my 1st year doing your challenge. I will need to revisit a couple of days, but I found your methods easy to follow and understand. Some were harder to implement (getting rid of fabric I thought I needed!), but I'm getting there. Thank you again!!

[@taxibella]

thank you, Karen, I did a bunch last year and this year was much easier. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊

[@barbaradrentlaw597]

I am hoping to get started soon. Illness has a way of delaying things.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

The videos will be there when you need them

[@susanbaker8023]

Thanks for the inspiration. I'm not to the finish line yet . However like you said, slow and steady. My sewing area is already in better shape. Take care.

[@JackieWilliamson-k8j]

Thank you Karen I am new to the challenge this year. I love your videos and can't stop watching them. I am new to quilting and have learned a lot from you. Love watching your travel videos also. ☺️

[@scrappyquilter8741]

I thought last year I had riddled myself of the unwanted. Surprise surprise I found more this year. Maybe by next year I’ll truly be organized . Now to get my longarm fixed and back to working on my tops. Thank you Karen.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Funny how it happens. 🤗

[@connielorenz8329]

Thank you for another great declutter. I’m a 3rd year declutterred and am a week behind due to a quilt retreat. Today I will tackle fabric and finding homes for quilts I have made. I love how “real” you are.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I hope that you had a great retreat

[@sandychristofferson4808]

Thank you so much! This has been wonderful and so inspiring. I have my sewing room back and functional again! When I started, I could not even use my sewing machine, because there was so much piled on top of the table that it was discouraging. Now it is clear and clean and everything is put away and a lot of things moved out. I have my table now facing the window so I can look outside when I am sewing. I feel very good about getting this space cleaned up and ready to go.

[@gailg129]

Thank you for this series! I have made progress, some painful, some very freeing! I'll probably need to do it each year for a while, until I'm ready to get rid of some things that didn't make it out this year. All your advice about donations, selling, etc. have been so helpful! You talked about things I might never have thought of, such are rotary cutters and scissors 😊

[@debbielong1168]

I love these challenges! Thank you for all you do!!

[@maryannn.1108]

Thank you, Karen. I completed my first declutter and gained valuable tips that I can apply to the rest of the house!

[@TheNandemom]

I am not a quilter, but this has helped me organize my sewing and crafting space. Did this last year and helped me. I am starting late this year, but am looking forward to dining this this year.

[@candygrubisic]

I always find it funny that from year to year, some years feel more like a "purge" year than others lol. I have too many different "crafts" I that like to do so these sorts of challenges keep all my things nice and organized and under control :)

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s like layers of a onion

[@angelakohler165]

Thank you, Karen, for sharing this journey. I still have work to do, but I've made a dent. Love watching you and learning. Have a nice day. ❤

[@pattycramer1560]

Thank you so much for motivating me to do something!! I have a beautifully organized pantry and I'm liking day 1!!! LOL

[@BethNeutze]

Thank you, Karen, for doing this. It's my first year. Although I've accomplished a lot, I have lots more to do. I'm trying to balance the sorting with doing. My biggest aha was recognizing the crafting I no longer do and letting go of the kits and tools that I have. It's a freeing feeling. I've even finished two quilt tops while doing the challenge. I've also learned to stop wherever I'm feeling overwhelmed and changing tasks. I've accomplished more since the beginning of the year than I've done in months. I've appreciated the likes and kind comments along the way. God bless you all on your own journey.😊

[@dianeduplissis4567]

I have done this with you for five years and was surprised to find I ended up with several bags of patterns, books and fabric to donate! Thanks for the push to cheat them out of my space (and head)!

[@constancepeterson6156]

Okay, I have most everything that belongs together, in containers. Like layer cakes, strips, project I want to make,etc. I still haven’t got my sewing table cleared off. I had to get rid of stuff and organizing items to have room for put the stuff covering my table away. I still have at least two weeks to go before I can work in my studio. But every day I do something. I have been overwhelmed with all I have. I am not buying any more fabric or patterns until I can finish four quilt backs. The fronts have been done for years. My after quilts are holding up finishing the quilt. I decided I am not going to make After Quilts for awhile after finish these four. I love making After Quilts. I feel really creative with my after quilts. But my grandchildren will be adults waiting for elementary school quilts, if don’t prioritize my projects. Thanks for the challenge it is helping.

[@cathyerrion18]

Thanks for sharing your ideas...🎉

[@jocelynkemp5105]

Thanks so much Karen. My year starts so well following your decluttering suggestions. This year, my efforts were much more comprehensive -fine tuning some of the steps I couldn't do fully in earlier years. I'll be a day or two to finish off my fabric sort but the load has been lifted. One thing I did differently this year was when I looked at my ufos (last year there were 72) I didn't take a count but picked a few that could or should be tackled first. Will see how it goes. Hope you enjoy your sewing this year too.

[@TrinaGordon-fz3lf]

Thank you so much, Karen, for all the time and energy you’ve put into this challenge. Sure do appreciate your challenging me to ask myself the questions needed to get the decluttering done!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You're very welcome

[@TheInappropriateQuilterZaza]

I have some reorganising to do but I’ve decluttered, it’s a case of swapping around where things are stored. My fabric is sorted as are my threads, notions etc. I’ve got fabric and yarn to go to our local monthly green market where all the money made goes back into community groups and all my craft supplies I no longer want are going to the local brownies. (Junior version of girl guides) It actually made getting rid of them much easier than donating to a charity shop or throwing in the garbage because they won’t take opened craft supplies.

[@susanreynolds4688]

Thank you, Karen. Just thank you.

[@dawnupperman524]

Thank you so much for this challenge. I was able to apply your suggestions to my other crafts as well!

[@snortloohoo]

I love the declutter challenge. Thanks for all you do! If I could subscribe again I would ❤

[@sharifitzgerald9211]

Yet again you have taken me through a journey with good and bad days. My work space looks and more importantly feels amazing. I now have a laundry basket of scraps that require ironing and cutting, which is left over from the scrap day I ironed and cut. I will be taking it in spurts, which I learned from you is doable for a task that is overwhelming. It will take another week for me, but I have a plan! Thank you for this annual clearing out. I think there is little to do and then as I get into it I realize I don't keep up as well as I thought. The other benefit is at least once a year my shelves are cleared and cleaned well. My projects and inspirations are in a notebook and I will be making plans on a calendar for getting them done. I did part with an unfinished project that I just kept putting back in the closet. Because of your questions to ask, the main one for me was do I want to finish it, I was painfully able to donate the small top that needed an detailed border. The project was packaged along with its many pieces and pattern and has been delivered to Goodwill. Until next year, after scrap handling, I will do my best to keep it up a bit better than I have been. YOU ARE FABULOUS to carry us through this process annually. Many, many thanks.

[@SamIAm38386]

Lol isnt driving your donations around in your trunk for a few months a time-honored tradition? 😂

[@erin2535]

My people! I found y'all! 😂🎉❤ LoL one time I got a flat tyre with donations in the boot and back seat. It was so annoying unloading everything onto the ground to change the tyre. Ugh! Never again!

[@SuzQuilts-8415]

Thanks Karen. This is my first declutter challenge and it really helps. It's funny that we need "permission" to destash some of our items. I had half a dozen table runners/wall hangings that went to a new home. I probably had them a minimum of 10 years. They were never going to get to the top of the list so out the door they went. Very freeing and made a friend happy too. Thanks again. Suzanne from Florida

[@sidniemacias126]

Thank you ! ❤

[@MaryPender-v2h]

Karen, you have been a great motivator. This has been my fifth year doing the challenge. I still have a little work to do but I have a plan for going forward. Thanks.

[@wendyjsmith5224]

Awesome 21 days!

[@elainepowney1411]

Karen, I throughly enjoy your videos. Last year I followed each video very closely but this year I mostly tidied my sewing areas. I mostly worked on organizing my fabric so I can make decisions as to what I will actually use in projects. I try to use up my fabric in making “comfort quilts “ which I donate. Good work! So enjoyable. Keep going!

[@shelleyt3048]

Thank you for this challenge Karen. I have participated for (I think) 3 years now, and this year I got the most out of the challenge. I will be keeping it in mind as I go throughout the year pulling things off my shelves, putting others on my shelves and when I am tempted to put something back where it doesn’t below I believe I will hear Karen’s voice saying that “like goes with like”. That should help keep my craft and sewing space in much better shape over the year. Your sewing space looks so much clearer and organized Karen, looks like the challenge helped you too. Thanks again.

[@denisetown7448]

Thank you so much for the challenge. This was my second year and I still enjoyed it. I had some “free” days as I didn’t collect much in the last year and everything was surprisingly still well organized

[@janabrown9779]

Thanks so much. I’m about 5 days behind but I’m getting there. I did this last year so this year’s not quite so hard. I’m finding I’m going to be able to get rid of some fabric scraps I’ve saved but don’t love. So I can give them to a friend who makes dog beds for pet shelters. She uses those scraps to stuff them.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are not behind 🤗 Steady will get you to the end

[@sonyamah5444]

Year 5 for me! And every year i benefit, I feel like I am finally getting it done! I have completed many UFOs, organized fabric to the point where I can see it all, and decluttered…. I love to walk into my sewing area where I can sit and sew and just enjoy the process!! Thank you again and again and again. I still have some hotspots, but i will be there for year 6!

[@pywagner]

Thank you for being such an inspiration, Karen! I have been watching your videos for years and though I haven't yet executed on every declutter day, I'm more motivated to do so. You've helped me get more organized as well with the way you store/organize your quilting items. Hope you get more subscribers and reach your goal!🤞

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you so much.

[@cyn4rest]

I’m far from done but I am moving forward - forward feels good. Thanks, Karen. You’re an inspiration! ❤

[@delwyngraham4033]

Thanks again for your motivation Karen😊

[@katherinethomas2131]

Love you and the Declutter Challenge!

[@Mab5]

Thanks so much, Karen and team, for the great tips! You provide a wonderful channel for sewists and quilters, alike. See you at the next sewing circle!

[@karencrawford6099]

I have totally reorganized my sewing room and its contents. Thank u. I spent yesterday afternoon going thru my fabric and making choices! I actually have a donation box to send to Helping Hand. I finished one ufo , have another in my to-go bag for class, and I started a new project using a charm pack I received for Christmas plus 2 I already had. I have all the blocks made and am ready to sew together to make the top. I am very determined to use from my stash this year. Only buying if necessary to complete a project. Ty from one Karen to another. 😊.

[@YvonneRiffil]

Thank you Karen for leading us through this challenge...and thanks everyone for their participation. I have learned a lot this year from suggestions and how others view the process. Happy quilting....

[@maggiehallinan1771]

Yay Day 21 for some…but not me! I’ve been sick the past three weeks so I’m just getting started! 😁 Thanks for this declutter series Karen! Hope to see you at QuiltCon in a few weeks! ❤

[@Sybil_Detard]

I like these videos, they give me hope for a potential future of de-cluttering practice. Currently, and it works for now, my practice for getting things done is avoidance. I avoid X by doing Y, I avoid A and B by doing D and F. I actually get a lot done this way, just not necessarily what I am "supposed" to be doing. It's all in my brain, anyway, and I have no one other than myself telling me what needs to be done. I hope by writing this down that my avoidance homunculus does not see it and decide to stop working.

[@libbywheat213]

I watched prior years' declutter challenges with some smugness. I didn't need it. Well, this year, I did it with one exception. (I tee-totally working with batting!) How do I feel at the end of the challenge? Proud of myself, yes. But humbled. And I found a forgotten treasure. Thank you.

[@annettecanonica5220]

Oh my gosh Karen. I love your videos and thought I was subscribed! Your presentations & personality are an inspiration. Thank you for all you put into your channel.