It is one of the reasons that I love having the attic room - I can go up there, start a project, allow chaos to have its way and then when I have run out of time pop downstairs and close the hatch. No one sees it and I can just re-start exactly where I left off. Of course this does have its downfall when my husband pops up to the attic to find something and I jump up in horror - 'don't look up there'
But as much as chaos seems to be attracted to me while I am creating there is something truly wonderful about having a good clear out. Tidying everything away - clearing up the scraps from the last project and packing up elastic, ribbons and threads. There is definitely truth in the saying 'tidy house, tidy mind' or in this case 'tidy room, tidy mind'
So this morning I decided that before heading off to work I would avoid the temptation to start another new project and instead I would have a re-organize. I headed up and started sorting. I have to confess I really enjoyed myself - it was definitely much overdue and I can't believe that one person can drop so many pins on the floor - but all in all I loved it.
I found some odds and ends of fabric that had been buried by new purchases - I'm now excited to try to make something with them.
I discovered a half finished skirt that I had begun to make from a pillowcase I rescued from a house clearance a year or so ago. This is now part of my to do list for this week to complete!
Plus I am fully set up with a clean and clear attic room and hopefully next time I arrive to sit down and sew my mind will be flooded with inspiration.
This tidy up has also made me realize I need to invest in some low shelves or crates to store my crafty books and ever growing stash of fabric as my few boxes just aren't cutting it anymore. I shall keep my eyes peeled on free cycle and the charity shops for a bargain.
All in all a productive and happy day so far :)
