Yesterday was a long day. I’d have rather spent it sewing outside, but once I got started, I didn’t want to stop until I’d reached a certain point. Today, I’ll clean up the remaining bits from yesterday’s flurry of activity and enjoy some sewing time. What is my ultimate goal for doing all this?
Create an inviting and uncluttered sewing space where I can joyfully create with maximum efficiency.
Sounds like a vision or mission statement doesn’t it? Simply put:
- I want to enjoy my space and be able to host others to craft/sew with me.
- I want students and guests to be able to locate materials and resources independently.
- I want a system in place so I can utilize sew with friend days and BYOP retreats to keep things progressing toward my goals. (This will also help me pack quickly so I can go sew!)
- I want to reduce/use up enough fabric so I can finally get rid of the plastic 6 drawer chest on wheels.
- I want to remove items that no longer add value or bring me joy. Share those resources with others who will enjoy them or directly benefit from them. (Less stash = easier move at some point in the future, too!)
I now have my own custom-made 2024 Quilty Project Planner, a decently organized sewing space and plan in place to continue refining my space in the coming weeks. After listening to our community service partners speak at Friday’s guild meeting, charity quilts will be a priority for me in 2024. It’s a win-win. I can experiment with smaller versions of quilts I want to make, use up my stash and improve my machine quilting skills while DFACS gets more quilts to distribute to the ever-increasing number of kids under its care. Meals on Wheels will also get more themed placemats from me, as well. Those are fun to make!
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