tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028034539470622344.post4858481440671567801..comments2024-03-28T14:33:23.769-04:00Comments on Crazy Quilter on a Bike!: Success for declutteringElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654762599199404214noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028034539470622344.post-11611906599716687282022-07-24T12:23:29.292-04:002022-07-24T12:23:29.292-04:00I really believe that you have to create chaos bef...I really believe that you have to create chaos before you can enjoy calm and order. It doesn't matter what you are organizing and tidying, you have to empty, sort, handle each item, make a decision and put everything back that you either want or need, in a logical, organized manner. It can be a kitchen cupboard or a stack of fabric. I really think you have hit the nail on the head this time using your upstairs as your sorting and staging area. A work space is essential and you can work as much as you have the time or motivation to do so and walk away without having the disaster 'in your face'. Moving everything from your office or other location is giving you your steps so really, you are being physically as well as mentally active. It always amazes me how many steps I get when doing housework, organizing and tidying. Nothing more satisfying than an empty shelf, box, or space and even better, is the day you get rid of the recycling and donations. I always think I am fairly organized in my quilting areas but now you have me thinking about some of my drawers of 'stuff'. I can usually find what I am looking for quickly... a place for everything and everything in its' place! But, I also believe that you should 'touch' everything in your home at least once a year... clothes, shoes, boots, jackets, and then all of your quilting supplies. Always exceptions, like my neat and tidy hand applique box... don't do it any more, probably won't, but it is all in one small container, labeled! Rosyquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02477872396324659586noreply@blogger.com