😱 SECRET Sewing room CLEAN UP 🤫 2024

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Komentáře • 344

  • @joantomlin7281
    @joantomlin7281 Před 25 dny +73

    One of the sweetest things my husband said to me was," If we ever hit the lottery, I want to buy a house big enough for all your hobbies."

    • @ccreel64
      @ccreel64 Před 25 dny +3

      That’s a keeper honey. ❤

    • @linsmith2310
      @linsmith2310 Před 25 dny +4

      ❤😊 That's Correct, what a Wonderful thought, win ahead ❤😊

    • @claudiawarren6053
      @claudiawarren6053 Před 25 dny +4

      Does he have a brother who is single? (LOL)

    • @wangyun6087
      @wangyun6087 Před 24 dny +2

      What a sweet heart ❤️❤️❤️

    • @LittleMysTeries3786
      @LittleMysTeries3786 Před 22 dny +1

      In the words of of Mean Girls "The Limit Doesn't Exist" But for real, that is so sweet that he encourages your hobby rather than trying to suppress it.

  • @cindysakala9641
    @cindysakala9641 Před 25 dny +76

    NOW THAT’S A REAL SEWING ROOM! YOU MADE SO MANY OF US FEEL BETTER ABOUT OUR SEWING SPACES!

  • @bernellclifford5787
    @bernellclifford5787 Před 25 dny +33

    My favorite video EVER! I'm not the only quilter who has quilting craft boxes and bags in every room in the house. Thank you for sharing!! If I could I'd give you 10 thumbs up!!!

  • @user-cp5cp9ts6q
    @user-cp5cp9ts6q Před 25 dny +53

    You just shot to the top of my absolute favorite CZcams channel host!!! Being so extremely vulnerable is my dream, but now that you have opened yourself up I feel inspired to let people into my life. My sewing room-- actually my laundry room, dining room and guest bedroom are overrun with sewing and crafting bins, boxes and bags. I have been feeling like I need to purge all of the areas, but now am feeling like one area at a time. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for opening your sewing life and space to included all of us who struggle with organization.

    • @TheSewingChannel
      @TheSewingChannel  Před 25 dny +6

      I was hoping a lot could relate ❤️ Thank you for the kind words ❤️

    • @user-cp5cp9ts6q
      @user-cp5cp9ts6q Před 24 dny +5

      @@TheSewingChannel You're very welcome. I know how disheartening it can be when you throw yourself completely into something and no one even notices. Just a note- I started my sewing room cleaning/organizing and am about 1/3 of the way, when it's done I will then go to the other rooms mentioned before and incorporate only the necessities. Charity is getting the rest. Thanks again.

    • @bugsyfingersnapper5035
      @bugsyfingersnapper5035 Před 22 dny +1

      @@user-cp5cp9ts6q Sounds like my house. I keep wanting to clean and organize but I get overwhelmed. I really don’t want to leave such a mess for my family to get rid of so I need to do it sooner rather than later.

    • @user-cp5cp9ts6q
      @user-cp5cp9ts6q Před 21 dnem +1

      @@bugsyfingersnapper5035 Well so far, due to the great inspiration, I have managed to donate 9 medium sized boxes of crafting and sewing supplies to D.A.V store. A friend of mine has a granddaughter that is getting into crocheting so I am gifting her 3 large bags of all sorts of yarn as well as sever crochet hooks of varying sizes. My sewing doubles as a computer room for my husband so he has been overwhelmed by the size of the room now that so much space has been freed up. Good luck with your venture. I am 71 so it can be done even with limited energy. 😄

  • @myscrappinmama
    @myscrappinmama Před 25 dny +14

    I did a purge last year of my sewing and craft stuff. Second time in my adult life to do this and it was long past time. What didn’t sell at my garage sale went to the charity shop in town to live a new life in someone else’s bin for 20 years 😂

    • @daxxydog5777
      @daxxydog5777 Před 23 dny

      I think I’ve been the recipient of a few bags of that stuff, too! 😂 But I feel good when I use a vintage zipper knowing some lady saved those because they were useful and now it was finally used 😊

  • @linneyatkins6955
    @linneyatkins6955 Před 25 dny +15

    Couldn’t quit laughing when you divided up the scrap bin into those three bags. You’re hilarious!! Thoroughly enjoyed this video

  • @Ronibearable
    @Ronibearable Před 25 dny +7

    Some suggestions. Because you dump everything into bins and bags, it's difficult. Loose ribbon - Get a file folder or similar, fold the ribbon as you did and tape it onto the file folder/cardboard. You can tape dozens of ribbons to one file folder. You can either tape it inside on each side, so you take it out open it and select the color, or the outside so you can see the color ... then you keep THAT in the bin. Elastic double it and loop it onto a coat hanger, again, you can store all widths and dozens of them onto one coat hanger, using the bottom and top. This can then be hung on the back of the door. For things like zippers. Get a loose leaf notebook and the super thick/strong sheet protectors. Store the zippers in the sheet protectors, by size or color etc. I use the loose leaf that stands on it's own and so you open like a book, flip the "pages" to find your zipper size/color of choice, which you have written size on the sheet protector. (you can use ziplock with sliders by poking 3 holes and using those instead of sheet protectors. This works for many things, lace, patterns, tape, etc. The sock drawer dividers that look like picket fence, (Amazon) those are fabulous in the sewing room because you can customize the size shape and height of the "box" you build and these can be made to fit fat quarters, rolls of ribbon etc.. on a shelf. I made a grid of squares that fit in a drawer for thread storage. To cut them, bend it in the spot first, then they are easy to cut. Very cheap and you can build lots of corrals for things. While I appreciate all the comments of the relieved people seeing your "jumble", I am 180 degrees from that. My sewing studio stays clean and organized ALL the time because I am one of those that can not think when surrounded by chaos. Hopefully these ideas help someone.

    • @TheSewingChannel
      @TheSewingChannel  Před 25 dny

      Thanks for all the great ideas....I appreciate you taking the time to share what works for you❤️

  • @martirichards1424
    @martirichards1424 Před 25 dny +23

    I love how real your are! When my youngest went to college I took over her bedroom as my sewing room. It is wonderful to have a dedicated sewing space. I am fortunate to have a glassed in cabinet that stores my fabric and keeps it from getting dusty. I keep the overflow in see through tubs. As I am retired, I try at the end of each week to pick up my room so it feels fresh and makes me want to be in there. Thank you for showing me that it's okay to give myself grace when I can't always do that.

    • @catfish542
      @catfish542 Před 25 dny +3

      Thank you for showing us your room mine can me messy and I refuse to feel bad about it anyway thank you

  • @nancylinnehan8765
    @nancylinnehan8765 Před 24 dny +6

    Organization is like a weight lifted off our shoulders. I find it makes me more creative , without all the clutter.

  • @nikkireynolds9514
    @nikkireynolds9514 Před 24 dny +5

    you need the “Just Get It Done” quilts January decluttering challenge. Ms. Brown will get you through this, annually.

  • @christi4169
    @christi4169 Před 25 dny +11

    I learned one big thing that I absolutely MUST have since watching this video! I need a "Sticky Bin". You're my Hero Tracy, good job!!!!

    • @TheSewingChannel
      @TheSewingChannel  Před 25 dny +4

      Sticky bin to the rescue LOL😂 It's funny how my brain works for organizing LOL😂

  • @cindysullivan1540
    @cindysullivan1540 Před 6 dny +2

    I am 73 and have been a quilter for about 20 years! I now realize I will never be able to make all my projects but I love fabric. You have inspired me to get better organized and release those things that weigh me down and could possibly bring joy to someone else! Thank you fornamgreat lesson/video!

  • @denisejameson2255
    @denisejameson2255 Před 25 dny +15

    Appreciate you sharing real quilting spaces! You rock!

  • @beckyg5489
    @beckyg5489 Před 24 dny +3

    You know what they say-- "how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!" You can do this! You are a true inspiration to us all because we can all relate to that one room we don't want to tackle!

  • @arvettadelashmit9337
    @arvettadelashmit9337 Před 25 dny +11

    My sewing room, my spare bedroom, my living room, and my library are always a mess with my sewing stuff. Thank you for showing me that I'm not the only one. I'm trying to get over Lyme disease. My mojo for everything hasn't been very good for a while now.

    • @linsmith2310
      @linsmith2310 Před 25 dny +3

      ❤😊 Healing first, been through and it never goes away, get through and get Ur rest, try too get fruits in Ur diet, it's a horrible challenge but with good guidance and making Ur Health matter, Ur the response of how U be a good food detective, what we eat and drink, or snacks matter, oh it took me hard, I ended up in hospital tube all oh I don't wish that on anyone, Keep a diary, how u feel, what u eat, times, hoe many bottles of water, that Accountability helped me, Hope this help's, Remembering too take Ur Breath, Breathe, God Bless!! Ur cleaning, crafting spaces will be there too sort in a bit!! ❤😊

    • @claudiawarren6053
      @claudiawarren6053 Před 25 dny +2

      I hope you find relief soon from that horrible Lyme disease! We are having to move for the second time in six months because of the ticks here. These are all different and carry many other diseases besides Lyme. My daughter is vulnerable to some health issues and we don't want to risk her getting more! I'm keeping you in my prayers!

    • @notesfromleisa-land
      @notesfromleisa-land Před 24 dny +2

      Hope you regain your health soon.

    • @arvettadelashmit9337
      @arvettadelashmit9337 Před 24 dny +1

      @@linsmith2310 Thank you.

  • @joycemoore6949
    @joycemoore6949 Před 25 dny +4

    I would so love to come and fold all the fabric, sort and organize everything! That’s fun for me. A little OCD, but I do make it work!🤓😍

  • @joyceklebe5794
    @joyceklebe5794 Před 25 dny +6

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! My husband looks at my sewing room and shakes his head. I’ve been telling him that if you have a tidy sewing room you most likely don’t use it much. I also say that it what a creative mind looks like lol You must be a sister from an other mother lol Love it!

  • @cyn4rest
    @cyn4rest Před 24 dny +2

    I found a solution to “I have to see it to know what I have” where little odd bits are concerned: see-thru clear shoe holders that either hang or go over the door. That’s where my miscellaneous little stuff lives: glue gun and sticks, tape, pattern weights, Inktense Pens, etc.. I have another one dedicated to zippers - this has been a game changer! Best wishes to us all. You made tremendous headway today.

  • @toniconway7307
    @toniconway7307 Před 25 dny +6

    Thank you for showing the 'real' life of a sewing room. Right now, I am trying to work in a room that looks like your extra room. We have 1 more son to get moved out and then I'll have a clean room too. I have a prepared pegboard sitting in the hall because my room is so full we can't get to the walls to hang it.

    • @linsmith2310
      @linsmith2310 Před 25 dny +2

      ❤😊 Ur Awesome, Lov This Preparing Space's!! We didn't think our Daughter's were ever going too move out, college here, dating, too picky... I even had my Friend's Praying for them 3 too see they needed more space, we got a huge laugh, we came home from our 25th my 2nd marriage, from dinner just Us, and our Daughter's had samples of materials for building adding on too our house, oh we laughed, couldn't stop crying, laughing, I opened refrigerator to get a bottle of wine, and My Oldest had her invitations to her wedding finally hanging 😀 oh we had horrible thoughts running through my head... all worked out, April's fool's day joke... didn't even think of the Date!! It will happen, Best too Enjoy because now there so busy, Life's being young!! ❤😊

  • @frontofficed.burnell-power6288

    Tracy great video as always. We have always lived in a tiny house and I gave up quilting because of it after the kids came along and not having enough disposable income and space for such an expensive hobby. I live in Canada $21 per yd. I live in a city of 4 million and one tiny quilting store struggling to stay in business. Sewing takes room. During Covid I began quilting and everyone moved back home who wasn't there already and our 1100 sq ft was overwelmed. I have a double bed and all my quilting has to fit under there. Talk about not knowing what you have :) My last child moved out last week and I jumped into that room. (My husband had long ago claimed the other. When I started unpacking my fabric, he said: "just remember that room still has to be the guest room as well." We'll see....One day I showed him on videos the craft rooms American women have. Then Micheals made sense to him. Our''s is also going out of business. We have no Hobby Lobby. I am lucky I don't have these temptations otherwise, he'd be looking for a room to rent for himself :). the culture of hobbies is so addictive and they take space. It is hard to limit ourselves to just one.

  • @SharonRStudio
    @SharonRStudio Před 25 dny +4

    Wow. You are brave to show us this. Thanks for sharing. I bow to your stick-to-it-tive-ness!!! My clean out of art, craft and sewing supplies has been taking forever. I can only handle an hour or 2 at a time. It’s exhausting. You did a great job and you must feel so good.

  • @boatwidow2002
    @boatwidow2002 Před 24 dny +2

    This is the most realistic sewing room video! Great job Tracey!❤

  • @evelynguinan8769
    @evelynguinan8769 Před 25 dny +4

    I'm like that, too! When cleaning, I find something awesome and start a new project. Cant help myself!!!!

  • @TheMbrunnerable
    @TheMbrunnerable Před 25 dny +4

    An air purifier is so smart! My allergies have gotten so bad any time I’m in my sewing area and vacuuming more frequently hasn’t helped. I’ll definitely be adding an air purifier soon!

  • @BrindaOK
    @BrindaOK Před 25 dny +4

    Hi! I really enjoyed this video. I recently heard of a great project a zippered floor pouf- you make it with your scraps and then you just stuff it with all your extra scraps. Still accessible when you need them!

  • @christinej2358
    @christinej2358 Před 23 dny +1

    Well I’m glad to see that someone has a messy sew room! As many quilt as you do, you really need a second sewing room. Both looks great!

  • @lindalosier5989
    @lindalosier5989 Před 25 dny +4

    My only room is looking pretty bad right now. Thanks for sharing your little secret, I think most of us can relate!!

  • @trishbizuk5342
    @trishbizuk5342 Před 23 dny +1

    I have a HUGE secret, too! A 25ft x 60ft sewing/quilting room we planned and built in our shop on a small ranch when we relocated more than a decade ago.
    Started quilting (and building my stash and whatnots we all wind up with) back in 2001. On and off for decades as life demanded. I'm finally working on organizing as I put fabric on boards (and gleaned bolt cardboards) and sort fat quarters, endless scraps , etc. Garage sales, thrift stores and fabric gifts from non quilting friends hasn't helped lol
    I am so happy to see REAL sewing areas that are creative works in progress. Good for you to be so brave! It gives perspective to how 'making' makes messes and chaos at times.
    Thank you, thank you for your candor. It makes a difference to many who otherwise might feel shamed by their creativity zones!
    Go girl go

  • @yvonnekoppen4609
    @yvonnekoppen4609 Před 19 dny +1

    What a great idea - let ‘em move out then take over the kids bedroom so they can’t easily come back! I always said my walls were elastic 😅 and had to sell the house to shift em 🤣🤣

  • @AnitaSouthall
    @AnitaSouthall Před 22 dny +1

    Maybe I'll send you photos of my "other " sewing storage room. I'm in the process of removing everything sewing from my living room. Kids move out and hobbies move in. Then at some point you have to regain control over your environment.
    There is no shame in having supplies. It's how you choose to find peace and functionality that makes doing your projects easier.
    For anyone who has admitted to hoarding it's a lifelong battle to overcome which sometimes needs a good friend to walk this journey alongside you.
    Tracy, I have also lost my guest bedroom to my sewing supplies. It's time to get back some perspective and feel better about myself .
    One huge challenge is to never have anything on the floor that needs to be picked up. Plus learning to say no when offered donations of supplies.
    It's easy to forget that what you do can affect the people around you that you love the most. You got this!
    Thanks for your openness and honesty.
    Hugs from the Harris home in Geraldton Western Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

  • @gquilter36
    @gquilter36 Před 25 dny +3

    Tracy, my room once looked like that. Then I followed Karen Brown of Just Get it Done Quilts Decluttering challenge, now my room is neat 90% of the time and it’s a pleasure to go in and sew. Because you do tutorials I know you can’t get rid of nearly as much as we can but it can’t hurt to take a look when you have the time. Love everything you do, you are a joy to watch.

  • @jonnaosborne1832
    @jonnaosborne1832 Před 20 dny +1

    Oh, that huge pile of scraps is my idea of scrappy quilting heaven! If I were not already being crowded out of my house by scraps, I would jump on those ebay auctions. Good luck!

  • @cheryleaston6820
    @cheryleaston6820 Před 25 dny +4

    I have finally stopped saying " I might need that" if I haven't used it in 2 years its donated. Except fabric that I still love. Its nice to see someone cleaning out and getting organized. Ill be going in and stream lining very soon. Im moving my sewing room to a larger one. Great inspiration.

  • @stephanie09.11
    @stephanie09.11 Před 19 dny +1

    I love your alter ego sewing/storage room. 😂❤😂

  • @Linda-fs3ex
    @Linda-fs3ex Před 25 dny +3

    I enjoyed this videos so much. It’s real life! Tip for batting scraps: take time to measure it and pin a note to the batting with size and type. Keep a notebook with your batting that lists what size batting scraps you have by type of batting. Now when you need batting for a smaller quilt, you can easily frankenbatt it together easily.

  • @carolskooge5044
    @carolskooge5044 Před 12 dny +1

    God Bless You for showing this. It is exactly what my sewing room looks like. I’m happy to know I’m not alone. When I do clean it up, the next project I drag everything out and we are back to square one. I tell whoever enters my basement, I hope you find your way back upstairs 😅

  • @louisealley4703
    @louisealley4703 Před 25 dny +5

    Oh you lucky girl, a fortune in materials, you have every sewers dream room, but I can imagine how over whelming it is to sort! You have a mini quilting shop looks like you won’t need to purchase another anything sewing wise for the rest of your life! All sewers need another 100 years to do everything they want to do! I have a bucket list that will out do me! lol lol best of luck in your organization. Cheers Lou

  • @lynnessewimperfect825
    @lynnessewimperfect825 Před 25 dny +4

    Hi Tracy!! Wow! Now I don't feel so guilty about how messy my sewing/quilting corner is. It's more like controlled chaos but I still can't see an uncluttered spot on my sewing desk. Thank you for taking us on this journey. You're so lucky to have 2 rooms but I feel blessed to have one corner in our home office that I can use and keep things out. Now, rest and relax in your cleaned space! ~~ Lynne

    • @TheSewingChannel
      @TheSewingChannel  Před 25 dny +3

      No rest now LOL it's time to make another quilt...which of course means....the mess starts over...lol🤣

  • @vivianjones9130
    @vivianjones9130 Před 25 dny +5

    Congratulations Tracy on your organized room. Mine is awful and it does get overwhelming to try to organize and straighten it up. Sometimes I will look at it and walk out. I know what projects that I have started and which ones that I need to work on. I feel you lady, so happy for you. ❤❤

    • @suzanne529
      @suzanne529 Před 25 dny

      I do the "look at it and walk out", too. It's too much to think about!

  • @wandawalker4191
    @wandawalker4191 Před 22 dny +1

    I wondered where you put the stuff from your mom 😉. I have a nice-sized sewing room, but my rule is that if my stuff doesn't fit in that closet - when the room is tidy - I can't buy any more.
    Very well done, Tracy!! Thx for your honesty!

  • @susanschell8558
    @susanschell8558 Před 20 dny +1

    Oh Man! I would have a very difficult time doing this. I have adult ADHD and "squirrel!" I can't keep focused on one project.....but I know once I pick something up...don't just put it down.....put it in its place! I would have to have a timer set or I'd get lost and very frustrated. You are our hero for attempting this.

  • @MartyLawless-kh2jd
    @MartyLawless-kh2jd Před 25 dny +4

    so glad I am not the only one who doesn't press and perfectly fold my fabric. like you, I don't have time for it.

  • @juliechao3638
    @juliechao3638 Před 22 dny +1

    I'm cleaning up my sewing room right now as well after watching how Quilting with Tiffany organizes her scraps..😊

  • @debbiewhite3270
    @debbiewhite3270 Před 23 dny +1

    Fabulous job!! I remember when Just Get it Done Quilts counted how much yardage she had. OMG! I felt so much better about myself. This too was cathartic. TY

  • @KristianaW
    @KristianaW Před 23 dny +1

    Haha now I don’t feel so bad cause that’s what my craftroom looks like currently on a daily basis …. I’ll have to show my husband I’m not the only one 😂😂😂

  • @beckyspencer1458
    @beckyspencer1458 Před 25 dny +4

    Do not feel bad. I have the same!

  • @ingridhunt7841
    @ingridhunt7841 Před 24 dny

    About 2 months ago I sat in the middle of the floor in my sewing room and I was BRUTAL. I weeded out fabric like a mad woman. After it was all done after 2 days, I felt fantastic. Now after a project I make precuts out of all my scraps and put them away ready for use

  • @kimhanback1302
    @kimhanback1302 Před 25 dny +2

    Honey, all crafters have a dirty little secret like this room. It's alright because it's just part of it. I did clean up my craft room last week and got all my books up on shelves and got rid of yarn because I just don't care for crocheting much anymore. I've got to find someone who wants 3 13 gallon bags of yarn. 😂

    • @linsmith2310
      @linsmith2310 Před 25 dny +1

      ❤😊 Try asking Seniors Center, or Community Seniors Centers, being on fixed income, just a thought and what a blessing U would be too Another, good luck!! 1 hv a room full of yarn too, all gifted, I'm Blessed ❤😊

  • @gingerpahos1386
    @gingerpahos1386 Před 23 dny +1

    Yeh! I’m with you. Having company today and they will likely want to see the whole house and the truth will be revealed!

  • @krisheld4496
    @krisheld4496 Před 25 dny +3

    You saved me today. I was just sitting here in my comfortable chair. Just so ready to give up. My 2 sewing rooms are a big mess. I keep trying and trying and nothing works. And BAM you appear out of nowhere and please know you have helped me immensely. I actually went in my room and started to dig in. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!

    • @claudiawarren6053
      @claudiawarren6053 Před 25 dny +1

      Good for you! Tracy is an angel!

    • @krisheld4496
      @krisheld4496 Před 24 dny

      @@claudiawarren6053 indeed she is. I watch her all the time but never seen her do a video like this. I mean I really really needed this video at this time. It was a BLESSING

    • @TheSewingChannel
      @TheSewingChannel  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank you both for the kind words. I struggled a bit on this video...but It makes my heart happy to know that it helped you get motivated ❤️

  • @SierraNovemberKilo
    @SierraNovemberKilo Před 25 dny +5

    Nice to see the reality! Epic clear up.

  • @janetshannon4175
    @janetshannon4175 Před 14 dny +1

    Bravo 🎉!!!! I'm a saver of sewing and quilting paraphernalia that has moved with me from place to place. Sometimes, we have to face all of it and get real with ourselves . I can truly relate to the feeling of being weighed down and overwhelmed by my sewing room. It can reduce creativity for me.
    I appreciate your organizing endeavor! ❤

  • @meacadwell
    @meacadwell Před 22 dny +1

    I found that cleaning up as I go, and doing a thorough cleaning after each large project (like a quilt), helps me not have the situation your second sewing room has...otherwise my sewing studio would look the same as yours!

  • @sherrizelinawagner390
    @sherrizelinawagner390 Před 23 dny +1

    We just moved. Trying to organize my sewing stuff. I also work from home and I know I’m going to overflow into the office too! Thank you. You are not alone!

  • @maxiedoodle
    @maxiedoodle Před 23 dny +1

    You are SO REAL ❤️
    Thanks for letting us into your adventure.

  • @hildiborkowski4436
    @hildiborkowski4436 Před 22 dny +1

    I’m glad I’m not the only one!!!! 😂😂😂. Thanks so much for showing us this reality…. It makes me feel good to know that I’m not the only pack rat. 😂😂

  • @TheQuiltingLunchLady
    @TheQuiltingLunchLady Před 23 dny +1

    It’s interesting all the organizational differences we all have. Baggies of stuff organized or not gives me anxiety. For me it’s over stimulating visually. So smaller bins (not shoe size, about double that) where things are clearly labeled makes me stay more organized and limits what fits. If I find a bin becomes full, it’s time to donate. Usually one quick visual check tells me if things are more than two years old, then in the donation bag it goes. This episode made me want to go reorganize again! But I will wait as there are other areas in my home more in need of organizing. Thanks for taking us on this journey and being honest, it’s scary opening up to others online through your channel. But what really happened, by filming yourself and sharing with us, it was like you were talking to your best friend while FaceTiming which is always fun to do when you want to chat and work, it makes the time fly!! I have used that before! Thanks again!!

  • @rosehixon2790
    @rosehixon2790 Před 13 dny +2

    ❤ Way to go! It took great care, reached film. That’s fair room and put it on video for the world to see. I need to do something like that so I too can be accountable. I am extremely impressed for the amount of work you get done and still be able to take time to clear that room. Congratulations.

  • @jenniferricker4207
    @jenniferricker4207 Před 23 dny +1

    Oh Tracy! Thanks for sharing what our real sewing rooms look like! Mine does anyway! You're a breath of fresh air! Maybe this will kick me into gear on cleaning mine.... Someday

  • @juliechao3638
    @juliechao3638 Před 22 dny +1

    I'll be happy to take any rainbow fabrics you have off your hands for a price. Much love. ❤

  • @JeanMcDoniel
    @JeanMcDoniel Před 25 dny +1

    Tracy, all of us quilting sisters have rooms that look like yours at some time or another. Please don't feel bad.

  • @sandidew3033
    @sandidew3033 Před 22 dny +1

    The running joke in our family is the whole house is my sewing room! I have a small area in the back room where I store most of my crafts that is best described as organized chaos. I use the dining room and living room as a craft room as well.😂🤣😂
    Thank you sooooo much for sharing this!!!

  • @roseannecarratkinson4271

    I have my fabric sorted by color by designer. I built shelves and bought four 9-cubes. I have ornament stackable storage containers for my strips and a separate container for 2 1/2" strips, squares (nothing bigger than 2 1/2"), orphan blocks and my left overs of hst's. I have 2 boot boxes that I have sorted by color, just selvages. When I reorganized my sewing room, it was a scary mess. I always fold my fabric and put it in its place when I am done cutting from it. I only have 1 shelf that is flannels only. I need to show a picture of what my studio looks like. I made an 8 x 8 design wall. I made my big board ironing board and I made my cutting table. My sewing machine sits on top of a huge "L" shaped desk.

  • @deniseb9171
    @deniseb9171 Před 25 dny +4

    REAL Life, Tracy!! Thanks for sharing 😅

  • @barbarameehan113
    @barbarameehan113 Před 22 dny +1

    Thank you for sharing your "as is" room. I don't feel alone.😀😁

  • @quiltycatlady108
    @quiltycatlady108 Před 4 dny +1

    I think you should use those fancy zippers from your Mum to make a kuspuk. They would look divine!

  • @margaretchristy6724
    @margaretchristy6724 Před 3 dny +1

    My brother-in-law describes it as the “every horizontal surface” syndrome. Meaning every horizontal surface is piled with stuff.

  • @kaystanley5354
    @kaystanley5354 Před 25 dny +3

    I have 3 rooms I work in. 2 are bad. Just work on it and it will help you know what you have and then where you want it. Good luck

  • @cindyhuber5555
    @cindyhuber5555 Před 23 dny +1

    I love your Pensacola Christian college t-shirt you're wearing. Thank you so much for showing us how you're doing it. My sewing room is much messier and bigger than yours. I should clean mine. You're giving me some energy to do so.😊

  • @brendamc3535
    @brendamc3535 Před 22 dny +1

    What a job well done!!! Good for you! Glad it was you instead of me, tho. LOLOL Good luck on your 99 cent scrap sale!

  • @barbarawiedrich9699
    @barbarawiedrich9699 Před 25 dny +3

    You make me laugh. I thought I had a lot of "stuff" not!!! I put my batting in the closet, I know it's there, just don't need to see it, but I'm with you, I need to see what fabrics I have. Can't make a plan if it's not all in view. thank you oh so much for sharing your time, talent and honesty with me. I duplicated your scrap wall of fame, not shame. I'm thinking about making another for the zippers, straps, batting scraps, ribbon, yarn etc. Might be an option I've been tossing around in my head.

  • @linsmith2310
    @linsmith2310 Před 25 dny +2

    ❤😊 Honestly Ur Too Sweet, the way U were talking I was saying a Prayers for U, that's really not too bad!! Oh my goodness I hv 3 bedrooms, storage rooms, laundry room, my crafting has gotten out of hand, I hv too be organized all old totes, my Hubby's and I went too Walmart to purchase maybe 6 new totes, bins, for working projects, oh my goodness prices and so thin could not believe how cheaply made!! I will keep what I have and work with them... Ur both rooms are not horribly there working rooms, Lov Ur Efforts 😉 My Hubby's put some small boards on wll for Me for my little lite weighted thing, i lov them i slide my little thin bins, totes on them, i see U hv wall space, just a Suggestion 😉 Keep Rocking Life Beautifully ❤😊

  • @charlotteamodeo3031
    @charlotteamodeo3031 Před 22 dny +1

    You are inspiring me to organize more and get rid of stuff I will probably never use. I am glad it's not just me having stuff unsorted. I did manage to organize most of my zippers, ribbons, strapping etc. in bins and placed them on a book shelf with labels. It's extremely hard for me to organize anything in a small apartment. I have stashes everywhere and it's a pain trying to find something I need. I don't have a sewing room and sometimes procrastinate on getting stuff out for a project and then having to put it away again so I can have a chair to watch a movie. I all so have a piles of yarn that I crochet and knit with and it takes up a lot of room. I wish I could shut door and leave it for the next day to start on a project again.

  • @pamgomes5683
    @pamgomes5683 Před 24 dny +1

    I think most of us who sew are the same way. All our stuff just kinda overflows. When the kids leave you gotta do something with the empty rooms, right? I have a “craft” room, a sewing room and an overflow room that’s the “guest room.” Good thing there’s no more rooms in my house!!! LOL😂

  • @sandracomeau3082
    @sandracomeau3082 Před 24 dny +1

    Thank you for sharing an honest and real sewing room

  • @ChristineKrannich
    @ChristineKrannich Před 22 dny +1

    My plan on zippers is to use up all the size 4.5 (byAnnie) zippers I have then only buy the large rolls of white and black from Wawak then cover them with coordinating fabric so I don’t have to deal with colors any longer. If someone wants a special zipper, they can pay for it.
    My strapping all has labels on them with the length remaining marked. Same with zipper tape. I need to sort everything fast - I’m moving sometime soon and have no idea when or how much space I will have. Yikes.
    Here’s yet another plea/request for a tutorial on that Quiltmas quilt. I absolutely loved it.

  • @vickihoffman3360
    @vickihoffman3360 Před 24 dny +1

    You get an AMAZING amount done. I’m much slower. Here’s my problem….I do this sorting/arranging after each project. It gives me the thinking time to decide what is next!

  • @anncantlin9710
    @anncantlin9710 Před 23 dny +1

    I use plastic shoe box size containers , label them which keeps everything organized.your shelving would look great, and easy to access your stuff🤪

  • @Luke-cq8fz
    @Luke-cq8fz Před 25 dny +1

    Thank you for being honest and real my sewing room is the same and I know this video will help many of us not be so hard on ourselves! God bless you!🕊️

  • @anitamartin7639
    @anitamartin7639 Před 25 dny +1

    You are so sweet , and funny. I can relate to your second sewing room.

  • @benettemcneill984
    @benettemcneill984 Před 14 dny +1

    The zippers. Lol. I can relate.

  • @christinacurrypoore7628
    @christinacurrypoore7628 Před 11 dny +1

    hey I LOVE YOU FOR BEING REAL !!!my sewing room looks like that except everything is in styrafoam containers with lids, to keep cat fur from contaminating my material i sew for people with allergies. pool noodles ascraps n boxes all around with a large kindergarden table from a local school. but thank you for your honesty

  • @suzanne529
    @suzanne529 Před 25 dny +3

    Your second sewing room before pic looks just like my sewing room right now!!! I started laughing when you were grabbing handfuls of scraps for the eBay bags!

  • @bonniewalker5225
    @bonniewalker5225 Před 25 dny +2

    Thanks . You sure know how to make me feel better. It's so hard to be totally neat with so much going on. I'm all in one large room so my stuff is always right in my face. lol

  • @wandawalker4191
    @wandawalker4191 Před 22 dny +1

    I LOVE the 2 gallon bags from DT...use them for so many things.

  • @michellefrazier7499
    @michellefrazier7499 Před 25 dny +1

    My kids call my sewing studio a fabric store:) I am continually moving and organizing my stuff.
    One thing you can do with that wash away embroidery interfacing is use it like scrap tape for crumb piecing. Just make sure you use a dry iron. Ask me how I know:)

  • @melanietannertaylor0401
    @melanietannertaylor0401 Před 22 dny +1

    Tracy im watching you when i just moved & have ALOT of stuff ( sewing) to sort & put up myself !! Good Luck with your cleaning. ❤

  • @garykline4761
    @garykline4761 Před 24 dny

    I love this video so much. I'm going to show it to all my friends that make comments about my sewing room. You are a true quilter. My hero

  • @EOgma
    @EOgma Před 19 dny +1

    LOL So funny! We all have spaces like that. I thought all your scraps were in those color organized bags in your filming room. We all have fabric everywhere sometimes.

  • @babsgilbert518
    @babsgilbert518 Před 22 dny +1

    Thank you!!! At least you can walk through both of your sewing rooms. I have 2 rooms also, and over 20 large totes of fabric in the garage, but I can't walk though that whole area either. I find myself spreading out my work and not putting away leftovers when projects are done. Thank you for making me face up and try to improve. You beat me on the zippers, but I can't part with them.😂

  • @patmckenzie704
    @patmckenzie704 Před 22 dny +1

    I would suggest labeling all the zipper bags before putting bins. Then maybe make a paper label to tape to bin to list all the zipper bags in that particular bin. Store bins on shelves with labels showing. Makes my life easier. Enjoyed your show. First time viewer

  • @pamstrong8709
    @pamstrong8709 Před 20 dny +1

    No judgment here Tracy...I have a room like that too! I thought everyone did! As for "awful fabric"...I cut mine into strips and crumbs to fill dog beds for the local shelter.

  • @lauraoneal5146
    @lauraoneal5146 Před 25 dny

    TRACY GET OUT OF MY ROOM!!!🤣🤣🤣 Oh girl we are twins!!👯I soooo love how REAL you are!💙🪡🧵Much love, Laura ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @TerryKitchens-dr9cf
    @TerryKitchens-dr9cf Před 25 dny +2

    😂 I wish I had 2 rooms! My sewing room is upstairs and it doesn't have enough storage. It's all good Tracy, mine looks like that sometimes too!

  • @connieclark3562
    @connieclark3562 Před 16 dny +1

    Gosh I LOVED this video. I really enjoy cleaning and organizing videos and I NEEDED this for quilting! I really identify with your piles, and you are a great example and inspiration for me to work on my sewing room! Thank you! I love listening to your stream of consciousness talk as you think through what to do with it all. You are amazing and so relatable!!❤❤❤

  • @cyn4rest
    @cyn4rest Před 24 dny +1

    Congratulations! You just accomplished a super task. I need - desperately- to do this also. For me, assigning categories is the most difficult. Putting “like things” together sounds simple but in reality it is very difficult - especially for those items that fit several “categories”. Sigh. Thanks for the inspiration; I’ll keep trying. Thanks for sharing your process.

  • @dvenezue1a
    @dvenezue1a Před 25 dny +1

    You got me cleaning up my sewing room a little. Thanks. Just what i needed.

  • @seamstrahnancy8693
    @seamstrahnancy8693 Před 6 dny +1

    I sew clothing. My sewing room looks like that sometimes. Most of the time l walk in and turn around. I’m glad l’m not the only one. Thanks!

  • @heidilogic8566
    @heidilogic8566 Před 18 dny +1

    Thank you for sharing!! Looks like my sewing room and I appreciate you sharing.❤❤❤

  • @pjacksreads536
    @pjacksreads536 Před 16 dny +1

    Enjoyed watching this. Thanks for sharing. Glad you were able to get through them all.