The first task is to make a list of all your projects. She encourages you to include all types of projects. I have many, many flimsies waiting to be quilted. My list has all sewing items for now. The list begins with my projects that are in pieces followed by quilt tops I want to gift. I will continue the list as my plans change but for now this list will serve the purpose of being able to participate in some challenges that are part of groups I belong to.
The second task is to deal with the scrap pile. I’ve been doing pretty well keeping these sorted and made a good run at using them last year and the year before. I didn’t really have to do much with this one so I went into my sewing room and sewed with some 1.5 strips and pieces i had cut. I have an inspired by photo and have started the 25 patches.
Day three has you cleaning out a closet. I’ve done all that with regard to my sewing stuff. So I’m doing my own interpretation. I have tubs that I’ve sorted various width strips into. They’ve been living on my sewing room floor. I’ve spent the past few days thinking about where I want their home to be. My options were my shelves in my sewing room or in my stash room. If I keep them in my sewing room I will have to rehire my UFOs that are in pieces. It took me a few days of thinking about it and my strip bins will live in the stash room.
I like these prompts. They usually lead me to improving something in my setup. Things I’ve been meaning to work on but never seem to get around to.
If you need a decluttering challenge look up Karen Browns, from Just Get It Done, Declutter Challenge. This one is a months worth of prompts and can really be applied to any area of your home.
Hope you’re having a good start to your year.
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