For a sewing room, it looks more like an art room. It will give you much comfort when it's back to sewing. Just found you, like the video. Reminds me how cluttered my sewing area is too, with other stuff.
It did look like an art room with that cupboard , iI didn’t realize how much art stuff I had. I can’t wait to do the next ones and to see all my sewing stuff. I’m happy you found my channel. Thanks for commenting. 😊❤️
Halfway is great! Ya, moving around is my goal in my sewing room, well plus finding things. Lol I was super happy to find my binding tool ruler. I’m really happy I never looked for it though, I would have never found it. 🤣. I just can’t wait! Thank you for watching and commenting 😊❤️
YES! I think we all go through that! After a few projects behind me, I find it gets pretty cluttered. Thanks for the inspiration!!! We built my sewing studio 5 years ago and it's amazing how much that room has grown! LOL Some good, some not...I too LOVE to look at something and think I can repurpose it, which does tend to add to the clutter. Good luck to you and enjoy your clean space!!
Thank you! I think there is a lot of us in the same boat. I can’t wait for my space to be clean. I’m really getting excited now that I’m seeing some progress . Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
Hi April. It's so hard to declutter because we've spent our hard-earned money on these items. But decluttering makes us feel better. At one time, these items brought us joy, but if you can pass them on to someone else, they can create joy for them as well. Another content creator on RUclips is Karen Brown. Her channel is called: Just get it done quilts. Every January for the past few years, she does a 21 day challenge to clean up our sewing areas. You accomplished a lot in just one hour - so bravo to you. You know what they say: How do you solve the elephant in the room, one bite at a time.
Thank you for commenting. I know her channel but I’ve never watched the challenge. I think I’ll check it out. I realized that after I finally started to let go of a few things in that video it just started to get easier. It was rough at first though for sure. I cant believe how little stuff I put back in that cabinet…..It felt really good. …I’m really looking forward to the next declutter. Thank you for watching!😊❤️
Hello, I feel for you because I am the same way,I have so much stuff, always planning to give some away but never do, I have many things in original shipping boxes that I never opened, I don't want to do a garage sale because I can't seem to sell it for few dollars when I paid a lots for some items, I even found a cricket and a Gemini unopened I am not into scrapbooking anymore I am going to try to sell one I will see, I am quite upset at myself for purchasing and not using, I think I could have bought myself a brand new car with all the money I spent, I just finished organizing my craft room but I left lots of things in the garage shelving and labels them, good luck, I know you can do.
I belong to a weekly craft group. I try to take things to other crafters in our group as I come across them. The daughter of one group member works with rehab and assisted living residents. I give the majority to her. She sends me a photo of the stuff they make every so often. Such a simple act brings so many smiles. 🙂
I love to declutter. I just cut fabric scraps today. Threw away junk, put a bunch in my donate box and feels so good. I keep a donate box in my car and add to it. When full, I run by and drop off.
Remember, the money isnt wasted when you let it go, it was wasted when you got the stuff but didnt use it. It is better to let it go to find someone who can use it 💖
That is a great point….I’m so glad you said that. I will definitely look at it that way and hopefully it will make it a little easier…thanks for sharing that.😊❤️
Good idea setting a timer and working in small increments. It is tough to do but needs to be done. I’m going to start with my ruler storage area, then move on to the books and patterns!
I got some wire baskets (3) from Target from the office supply department. They hang on the wall, usually for files and papers but I’m going to see if they’ll work for the Deb Tucker and the square up rulers so I can find them!
Thanks for the video and added inspiration! I just gifted a large garbage bag of machine embroidery thread that was gifted to me, but my machine didn't like it. I also am unloading 3 dozen pasta jars that filled my lazy susan. Up for sale is my first generation Cricut and accessories, old ceiling fan blades I'll never repurpose, a neat wooden bucket, small decorative window shutters and my grandkids' crayons, colored paper, construction paper and color books. That was about an hour of work. I also sorted the mess on my cutting table and moved it to make a path. A great way to end the weekend!
What a great feeling. Sounds like you got rid of a ton of stuff . Wow, great job! 👏 That’s my plan is a whole house decluttering. I’m doing my sewing areas on this channel and my whole house on my Hanging With April channel. I am sooooooooo ready to live in a clutter free home and sew in a clutter free space….i’m ready to Do this ….. Thanks for your words of inspiration. 😊❤️
I am starting a "no buy" until I have my stash down to a manageable size.... once upon a time, I loved whatever materials I purchased, so I need to let them become finished projects for the recipient to love. When I no longer have enough to make a complete project, I get to shop again 😊
@@kirbymallak That sounds like a really good plan. I stopped for quite a while this year but then needed more novelty fabrics for a ton of projects I have. I got out of control for a few hauls, then I needed panels. I plan to stop again and use up a bunch of what I have. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😊❤️🧵🪡
It was really inspiring to watch you declutter, April. It is a slow process at first, but I do get into a roll. I tend to work in shorter segments, but maybe an hour like you did might be better since I can take advantage of the momentum you build up.
@@shelina_virjee thank you Shelina! I can’t wait to really just unload it….. I’m still not there, but feeling quite motivated to tackle some really hard areas soon. Welcome to my channel!!!! 😊❤️🪡🧵
I heartily sympathize with you. I also have a problem keeping too much "stuff" (ESPECIALLY fabric!), and I know how difficult it is to get rid of it. Take your time and take care of yourself. I am going through the same thing right now, and it is REALLY overwhelming. Thanks for all your videos.
Hi! For the umpteenth time I just decluttered BUT this time I did “I need”, “don’t need” , “give away” piles. It has worked so far - still need to weed through areas. What got me going SERIOUSLY WAS THAT I could Not find a quilt kit I bought to make for my graduating granddaughter! I was sewwww disappointed with myself that I I cried. I have now started it and she will get a well-earned gift from her Quilting Nana! GO DO IT, GIRL! Thanks for your sharing!!😅
Those are great tips. I had a friend’s quilt she left here for me to long arm for her, I haven’t got to it, but I panicked because it took me 10 minutes to find it the other day. Having to look for things is not fun when everything should be right in it’s own home. I really hope I can figure it out too. Thanks for sharing,😊❤️
I can relate. I have stuff I put away when I moved in this house That was in 1999. Haven't looked at it since. Also continued to get more fabric and tools.Glad I found you! Happy sorting.
It’s hard cause we save it with all good intentions, and then never use it….I’m ready to share what I don’t use. I’m still taking baby steps. Thanks for sharing that.😊❤️
What if you had some bigger vertical storage like old china cabinet or tv condole. Second hand from family or repurposed from elsewhere in your home. You can get frosted cling for the class. They hold a lot of supplies. Dressers also hold lots of fabric. Thank you for showing what a real sewing room looks like. I always have a creative tornado or clean room. Nothing inbetween. 😂
You've inspired me to continue with the major fabric-storage reorganization that I started several days ago and feel like I'll never get done - but I'm going to keep going and actually finish it!
I’m happy that you were inspired…..Fabric storage is certainly a big one to tackle. It’s probably the most noticeable one if you have open storage. You will really feel good after your done with that…Then you can just sit back and admire how pretty it is.. Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
The problem with creative people is they have many dimensions. Their head is always creating ideas for them to do. Everything I look at seems to have a purpose for me and it's very hard to get rid of stuff that I love. There's just not enough time in the day to do all the things I want to do in my lifetime😊
That was very well said and I agree with all of it. I always feel like “I love everything” right down to the teeny tiny piece of thread that I cut off and think I need to save it for something elece🤦♀️🤭😊❤️
Hi April that’s so awesome you are decluttering❤👍🤗I don’t like clutter or too much stuff🫤I throw things out all the time👍If you want to donate stuff, we volunteer at our local senior center they are always looking for craft supplies.
Hi April. This is a great series! I think I will do this along with you to get my own mess gone through and organized. Thank you for keeping me company.
😂 I am the same, I collected all my ribbon then sent almost all of it to the goodwill shop in the one ziploc bag, like a little ribbon party ... It was tough but i still got rid of it 💖
Your sewing room needs sewing stuff in those cupboards. The cupboards are happy you got rid of all the things that are not sewing based. 😊 good job! Keep it up
Decluttering is a life-time mindset. It’s not a one and done. I consider it a hobby. I have to think of it this way because I have hoarding and over buying tendencies. My mom and my sisters are all like this. It seems to be in our DNA. I keep a large, standing laundry basket in the corner of our guest room and we throw things into it EVERY week. We make many trips to the local thrift store each year. Once you start getting rid of your expensive stuff, it really make you question on what you buy in the future. Luckily my husband is not an over buyer or a hoarder so he keeps me accountable. We usually buy used stuff so it’s cheaper and easier to declutter when it’s no longer useful.
@@HappyCamperWV I love your handle Happy Camper😊 you have some great ideas. I’m almost on another new mission on my decluttering. I do pretty good with my sewing side lately, it’s now the whole house … I’ll get there. Thanks for sharing! 😊❤️🌸🌼
I am culling my stuff, if I passed away I would not want my kids to waste months of their lives sorting my stuff. I told them to get a skip in and dump the lot. I give them anything they like now if I have it hanging around, why wait until death to give something away. My kids had to take all of their possessions once they had settled into their own homes. We are delusional thinking that we are going to use everything up.
For a sewing room, it looks more like an art room. It will give you much comfort when it's back to sewing. Just found you, like the video. Reminds me how cluttered my sewing area is too, with other stuff.
It did look like an art room with that cupboard , iI didn’t realize how much art stuff I had. I can’t wait to do the next ones and to see all my sewing stuff. I’m happy you found my channel. Thanks for commenting. 😊❤️
OMG I am so happy for you with how much you accomplished! Be kind to yourself and give yourself a big hug! Well done you!!
Awwww, thank you so much! Thats very nice of you. I really need words of encouragement right now. Thanks for watching and commenting .😊❤️
Good for you. I got half way through my decluttering, then started sewing when I could move around in there.
Halfway is great! Ya, moving around is my goal in my sewing room, well plus finding things. Lol I was super happy to find my binding tool ruler. I’m really happy I never looked for it though, I would have never found it. 🤣. I just can’t wait! Thank you for watching and commenting 😊❤️
YES! I think we all go through that! After a few projects behind me, I find it gets pretty cluttered. Thanks for the inspiration!!! We built my sewing studio 5 years ago and it's amazing how much that room has grown! LOL Some good, some not...I too LOVE to look at something and think I can repurpose it, which does tend to add to the clutter. Good luck to you and enjoy your clean space!!
Thank you! I think there is a lot of us in the same boat. I can’t wait for my space to be clean. I’m really getting excited now that I’m seeing some progress . Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
Hi April. It's so hard to declutter because we've spent our hard-earned money on these items. But decluttering makes us feel better. At one time, these items brought us joy, but if you can pass them on to someone else, they can create joy for them as well. Another content creator on RUclips is Karen Brown. Her channel is called: Just get it done quilts. Every January for the past few years, she does a 21 day challenge to clean up our sewing areas. You accomplished a lot in just one hour - so bravo to you. You know what they say: How do you solve the elephant in the room, one bite at a time.
Thank you for commenting. I know her channel but I’ve never watched the challenge. I think I’ll check it out. I realized that after I finally started to let go of a few things in that video it just started to get easier. It was rough at first though for sure. I cant believe how little stuff I put back in that cabinet…..It felt really good. …I’m really looking forward to the next declutter.
Thank you for watching!😊❤️
Hello, I feel for you because I am the same way,I have so much stuff, always planning to give some away but never do, I have many things in original shipping boxes that I never opened, I don't want to do a garage sale because I can't seem to sell it for few dollars when I paid a lots for some items, I even found a cricket and a Gemini unopened I am not into scrapbooking anymore I am going to try to sell one I will see, I am quite upset at myself for purchasing and not using, I think I could have bought myself a brand new car with all the money I spent, I just finished organizing my craft room but I left lots of things in the garage shelving and labels them, good luck, I know you can do.
I belong to a weekly craft group. I try to take things to other crafters in our group as I come across them. The daughter of one group member works with rehab and assisted living residents. I give the majority to her. She sends me a photo of the stuff they make every so often. Such a simple act brings so many smiles. 🙂
Oh that’s really nice I bet they just love getting all those supplies. I opens one drawer today and found little kits that I will never use
I decluttered my craft room last month. It feels and looks so much better.
That’s great Esther! I can’t wait…. Thanks for watching!😊❤️
I love to declutter. I just cut fabric scraps today. Threw away junk, put a bunch in my donate box and feels so good. I keep a donate box in my car and add to it. When full, I run by and drop off.
That’s awesome! I like the box in the car idea too. I think I’ll try that. Thanks for watching.😊❤️
Wow that’s what I need to do❤❤❤😂😂😂
I’m so ready to get going on it. I can’t wait to see how much I can get rid of. Thank you for watching! 😊❤️
Remember, the money isnt wasted when you let it go, it was wasted when you got the stuff but didnt use it. It is better to let it go to find someone who can use it 💖
That is a great point….I’m so glad you said that. I will definitely look at it that way and hopefully it will make it a little easier…thanks for sharing that.😊❤️
Good idea setting a timer and working in small increments. It is tough to do but needs to be done. I’m going to start with my ruler storage area, then move on to the books and patterns!
Yes that one hour seems to be working best for me.How do you store your rulers? 😊❤️
I got some wire baskets (3) from Target from the office supply department. They hang on the wall, usually for files and papers but I’m going to see if they’ll work for the Deb Tucker and the square up rulers so I can find them!
Thanks for the video and added inspiration! I just gifted a large garbage bag of machine embroidery thread that was gifted to me, but my machine didn't like it. I also am unloading 3 dozen pasta jars that filled my lazy susan. Up for sale is my first generation Cricut and accessories, old ceiling fan blades I'll never repurpose, a neat wooden bucket, small decorative window shutters and my grandkids' crayons, colored paper, construction paper and color books. That was about an hour of work. I also sorted the mess on my cutting table and moved it to make a path. A great way to end the weekend!
What a great feeling. Sounds like you got rid of a ton of stuff . Wow, great job! 👏 That’s my plan is a whole house decluttering. I’m doing my sewing areas on this channel and my whole house on my Hanging With April channel. I am sooooooooo ready to live in a clutter free home and sew in a clutter free space….i’m ready to Do this ….. Thanks for your words of inspiration. 😊❤️
This was so inspirational for me! Loved your tips and momentum, once you got started!! 😊
Thank you, glad you liked it!😊❤️🪡🧵
I am starting a "no buy" until I have my stash down to a manageable size.... once upon a time, I loved whatever materials I purchased, so I need to let them become finished projects for the recipient to love. When I no longer have enough to make a complete project, I get to shop again 😊
@@kirbymallak That sounds like a really good plan. I stopped for quite a while this year but then needed more novelty fabrics for a ton of projects I have. I got out of control for a few hauls, then I needed panels. I plan to stop again and use up a bunch of what I have. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😊❤️🧵🪡
It was really inspiring to watch you declutter, April. It is a slow process at first, but I do get into a roll. I tend to work in shorter segments, but maybe an hour like you did might be better since I can take advantage of the momentum you build up.
@@shelina_virjee thank you Shelina!
I can’t wait to really just unload it….. I’m still not there, but feeling quite motivated to tackle some really hard areas soon. Welcome to my channel!!!! 😊❤️🪡🧵
I heartily sympathize with you. I also have a problem keeping too much "stuff" (ESPECIALLY fabric!), and I know how difficult it is to get rid of it. Take your time and take care of yourself. I am going through the same thing right now, and it is REALLY overwhelming. Thanks for all your videos.
Ditto here! 💖
Hi! For the umpteenth time I just decluttered BUT this time I did “I need”, “don’t need” , “give away” piles. It has worked so far - still need to weed through areas. What got me going SERIOUSLY WAS THAT I could Not find a quilt kit I bought to make for my graduating granddaughter! I was sewwww disappointed with myself that I I cried. I have now started it and she will get a well-earned gift from her Quilting Nana! GO DO IT, GIRL! Thanks for your sharing!!😅
Those are great tips. I had a friend’s quilt she left here for me to long arm for her, I haven’t got to it, but I panicked because it took me 10 minutes to find it the other day. Having to look for things is not fun when everything should be right in it’s own home. I really hope I can figure it out too. Thanks for sharing,😊❤️
I can relate. I have stuff I put away when I moved in this house That was in 1999. Haven't looked at it since. Also continued to get more fabric and tools.Glad I found you! Happy sorting.
It’s hard cause we save it with all good intentions, and then never use it….I’m ready to share what I don’t use. I’m still taking baby steps. Thanks for sharing that.😊❤️
I totally understand! My room is terribly crowded with fabric and things I am sure I need
I’m thinking that I like the not so squishy room. Which means, less stuff = less squishy …….Lol …..Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
Great video!
Thank you so much, and thank you for commenting. I really love to hear from everyone. 😊❤️
What if you had some bigger vertical storage like old china cabinet or tv condole. Second hand from family or repurposed from elsewhere in your home. You can get frosted cling for the class. They hold a lot of supplies. Dressers also hold lots of fabric. Thank you for showing what a real sewing room looks like. I always have a creative tornado or clean room. Nothing inbetween. 😂
Thanks for all the ideas they all sound great. Thank you for watching. 😊❤️
You've inspired me to continue with the major fabric-storage reorganization that I started several days ago and feel like I'll never get done - but I'm going to keep going and actually finish it!
I’m happy that you were inspired…..Fabric storage is certainly a big one to tackle. It’s probably the most noticeable one if you have open storage. You will really feel good after your done with that…Then you can just sit back and admire how pretty it is.. Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
Ps satisfying before and after, wow you did great!!
Thank you!😊❤️
Just found you and subbed.
I feel your pain. My sewing/art room is the same.
Hope I can be as brave as you.
The problem with creative people is they have many dimensions. Their head is always creating ideas for them to do. Everything I look at seems to have a purpose for me and it's very hard to get rid of stuff that I love. There's just not enough time in the day to do all the things I want to do in my lifetime😊
That was very well said and I agree with all of it. I always feel like “I love everything” right down to the teeny tiny piece of thread that I cut off and think I need to save it for something elece🤦♀️🤭😊❤️
Hi April that’s so awesome you are decluttering❤👍🤗I don’t like clutter or too much stuff🫤I throw things out all the time👍If you want to donate stuff, we volunteer at our local senior center they are always looking for craft supplies.
Hi Jo that’s a great idea. I didn’t even think of that, but will check into it. I know they have one in each of my surrounding town’s. Thank you!😊❤️
Hi April. This is a great series! I think I will do this along with you to get my own mess gone through and organized. Thank you for keeping me company.
😂 I am the same, I collected all my ribbon then sent almost all of it to the goodwill shop in the one ziploc bag, like a little ribbon party ... It was tough but i still got rid of it 💖
That is awesome ! 👏 I still have all my ribbon to go through too… I bet it feels so good to have all that gone😊❤️
Your sewing room needs sewing stuff in those cupboards. The cupboards are happy you got rid of all the things that are not sewing based. 😊 good job! Keep it up
Lol that is true. One down and it feels so good. Thanks for watching!❤️😊
Decluttering is a life-time mindset. It’s not a one and done. I consider it a hobby. I have to think of it this way because I have hoarding and over buying tendencies. My mom and my sisters are all like this. It seems to be in our DNA. I keep a large, standing laundry basket in the corner of our guest room and we throw things into it EVERY week. We make many trips to the local thrift store each year. Once you start getting rid of your expensive stuff, it really make you question on what you buy in the future. Luckily my husband is not an over buyer or a hoarder so he keeps me accountable. We usually buy used stuff so it’s cheaper and easier to declutter when it’s no longer useful.
@@HappyCamperWV I love your handle Happy Camper😊 you have some great ideas. I’m almost on another new mission on my decluttering. I do pretty good with my sewing side lately, it’s now the whole house … I’ll get there. Thanks for sharing! 😊❤️🌸🌼
Mine is the same way
I’m really hoping that I can do everything that I say, I think I can. I know it will feel so good…..Thank you for watching! 😊❤️
I am culling my stuff, if I passed away I would not want my kids to waste months of their lives sorting my stuff. I told them to get a skip in and dump the lot. I give them anything they like now if I have it hanging around, why wait until death to give something away. My kids had to take all of their possessions once they had settled into their own homes. We are delusional thinking that we are going to use everything up.
Good idea and I agree. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊❤️
Donate to churches/day cares,etc.
Great ideas. Thank you! Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
Obviously you haven’t used anything in those bottom cabinets so off it goes..
Yes, that is exactly right. I can’t wait to have empty shelves and spaces around here . Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
Throw 30 year old stuff away. U will be glad u did👍
Subscribed! You can do it!
Thank you for subscribing and your encouraging words..😊❤️
😮big garbage bag and start pitching.. 😂
I love that.! That’s exactly what I need to do…Thanks for watching! 😊❤️
Check out Karen Brown at Just Get it Done Quilts for her Declutter Challenge series. Some awesome tips & strategies that may help
I will check that out. Thank you so much for commenting! I need all the help I can get…..😊❤️