I'm making the biggest mess out of all these Civil War type fabrics. This is what one side of my cutting table looks like. Yikes!
If I'm cutting a pattern out, and I've pulled the fabrics for just that pattern, then I'm totally organized and neat. All the pieces are bagged, tagged, and the leftovers either go in a ziplock or in the scrap bin.
The problem comes in when I'm cutting just two or three squares and enough fabrics for a basket block out of each piece. Then I end up with leftovers everywhere. And I can't quite put them away yet, because I still have to cut a strip for the little 3" 9-patches.
Most of the fabrics are fat quarters. Of course, the ironing board is set up right behind me so I can press them before cutting. And a tub or two of fabrics are sitting right near my feet so I can pull out of those. It's a mess, I tell you; a total mess!
So I'm determined this weekend to not stitch at all! That's right, not one stitch!
I'm going to do a whole weekend of cutting and prepping so I can put away all this mess. Then I can stitch for a few weeks before I have to cut again.
That's my plan anyway. I'm focused. I'm determined. Nothing will deter me!!
Anyone want to go to the movies this afternoon? :)
12 comments:
Someone just like me!! Think I will share this post w/ some family members. They just don't understand that your/my mess is all a part of a creative process! I love auditioning, cutting & getting ready to make a quilt!!
We neaten up only to have it become a mess again! If you lived closer, I'd go with you to see Something Borrowed. I read the book and really want to see it but my husband is making faces and muttering, "chick flick."
yep, that definitely sounds like a good plan to me!
This is still neat....should have seen mine...it is all over the place...at my hall, my room and my doter's room....that is my take at organisation.
Vicky your determination is inspiring...never wavering from the task at hand...what time would you like me to be there for the movie? LOL! You lokk like you're having FUN!
Perfect plan. If you can get into production mode, your results are so much greater. We spend so much time taking out, putting away, taking out, etc.
Sounds like a good plan. I never seem to get out of the mess.
I'm always down for a movie, if it means distraction from cleaning!
I have the same kind of mess when cutting but I think I am happiest when surrounded by fabrics.
You consider that a mess? Really? Ha! That's neat for me! You are a mess rookie. :)
I think your mess looks just fine to me. Me thinks you're having tons of fun. :-)
I've started reorganizing again so you really don't want to see my sewing or my dining rooms. What a mess but it will be all better soon. :-)
Cynthia
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