
I have cleaned and oiled my sewing machine. Sorted out all my tools, replaced rusty bits and the tape measure my haste cut in half. All I have left now is a bedroom that I can't get into properly as I have dug out everything I had tucked away under beds, in corners etc. Who knew doing something that is so much fun could cause such chaos?
Over the next couple of weeks I will continue to explore the darkest recesses of boxes, bags and hidden bits. Some of it has been hanging around since the late 80s. I may find it hard to find the time to make and post as the first few weeks of term are always hectic, but I will make a real effort to get things moving.
I have also started a de-stashing programme. My thoughts journal is bulging, I have matched some materials with projects already and am desperately trying to control the urge to leap into something and wreck the material or my machine. I am not setting any deadlines but I fully intend to use up some of the less interesting fabrics on practice pieces, making pattern pieces etc, and to get rid of a lot of it.
Don't tell him on lawnmower duty, but as you all know, the only reason to de-stash is to make room to re-stash [:)]
I WILL make it..... lots of 'its'!!
Like the cubes! They'll be great for your new stash.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to de-stash because you never know what you might need one day! But it is essential and during the de-stash you might be inspired by what you find.
Mmmmmmm! Maybe de-stashing is being a bit hasty :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously though what do I need a 3 foot long 2 inch wide strip of pale blue polycotton for? Oh! I remember, it could become handles for something, couldn't it?
And that is how you grow a stash...