Does anyone else besides me enjoy taking the holiday decorations down almost as much as putting them up? It's probably pretty grinchy of me to admit, but I've always enjoyed a good de-cluttering session, and the post-holiday one is the grandaddy of them all. After hauling the tree to the curb, individually wrapping all the ornaments which seem to have been breeding on the tree over the last few weeks, and vacuuming up the bajillion fallen pine needles, I usually keep going and end up purging and organizing the whole house.
First up is my sewing room which has gotten pretty out of hand over the last two months. There are clothing patterns to file, a mending basket stacked high with items needing repair, and stacks of fabric to put away (and probably to re-categorize, as my color sorting system isn't really working anymore). Are you similarly inspired to clean up and start fresh? If so, check out Spoonflower's extremely tidy Sewing Studios Pinterest board. And then enter yourself into a drawing for Sew and Stow, Betty Oppenheimer's book on sewing projects to help you get organized. Just comment on this post or on the corresponding Facebook post to enter this drawing, and include your Spoonflower screen name so we can find you easily. Entries close at 7 pm EST on Tuesday, 1/10, and we'll announce a winner here on the blog on 1/11. Good luck, everyone–and best wishes for a tidy 2012! This giveaway is now closed. We'll be announcing a winner on the blog tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone who entered last week's drawing for Heather Ross' book, Weekend Sewing. The winner was Raven Jumpo (aka Ravenous) of Malaysia–congratulations, Raven!
Stephen
Entries are now closed. Winner will be announced on Wednesday.
A Facebook User
Always love feeling organized!
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Hoping to get a craft room (and bathroom) of my very own next summer…2 little boys under 8 and one big boy over 35 make it super fun but incredibly challenging to be organized. Help me! Cheers, claibalicious
Youngmi An
it’s so hard to stay organized since my collection of crafting supplies is continually growing!
Gail Goodhand
Oh, how I would love to win this book! I’m in the middle of turning an extra bedroom into a workroom (I know what a lucky person,lol). I would never have thought how hard this is until I started trying to do it!
Spoonflower name gail/buzz
Darnita Howard
Sewing projects and organization? This book is just what I need for 2012.
Karin Husty
Organization is on the TOP of my list for 2012! Would love to have this book!
Lydia Reading
This is a neat book that I would enjoy receiving. Creating organization whether in studio or kitchen or whatever in life is ALWAYS a wonderful thing, but having it done well and in lovely colors? The BEST!
Rani
I could use some help with organization this year!!! Thanks for the chance!
-Rani
(charming_birdie)
Allmythreads.blogspot.com
Getting more organised is one of my purpose for this new year. This book looks really interesting 🙂
Thank you so much for this chance to win
(lenarod8)
Kathy Shay-shapiro
My sewing room needs help!!! this would be great win.
thanks, kathy
Rosehip.wordpress.com
That book looks lovely! All my fabric is hidden in a closet, so I don’t get the visual inspiration I need to use it without taking the time to pull it out and spread it around… (beckyschnabel)
A Facebook User
I would love to have a dedicated sewing room. Instead my fabric and notions are taking over my guest bedroom! Perhaps these organization ideas also provide tips for people with limited storage space?
Helene Bustad Johannessen
I could really use some inspiration for storage… This book really look great, so I hope I’ll win!
Username: frk_bustad
Sara Lopez Sancho
I love this book. I would like to have it in my hands…
Lisa Brown
My house is a sewing mess, would love this book! 🙂
Ing Ping Howe
Sew to organize, what a bright idea. I am really curious about the book!
Elizabeth Laule
I’d kill to have a sewing room! Until I can bunk my daughters in the same room I’ll settle for my ‘nook’. Still, nooks need organization, too! Please send me some help!
Ginnie O'Farrell
Having returned to Malaysia this week from the USA with a monster stack of stash fabrics (including a couple of funky Spoonflower designs!, my cupboard is in serious need of reorganisation! This could be just the ticket…
Sewbeeit.wordpress.com
It’s funny I should read this when I should be cleaning and organizing my sewing room because guests are coming tomorrow and my poor little sewing room doubles as a extra bedroom.
Meredith O'Grady
This book covers the most exciting topic, I NEEEEED this kind of help. meredithjean
Jean Blythe
More organizing ideas sound perfect! I’m in the midst of reorganizing my sewing room. Sew much fabric and notions! lol!
Bigheartmade.blogspot.com
Oh! I need thsi book! 🙂
BigHeartMade
A Facebook User
Combining my two favorite things – sewing and organizing stuff! Yippee! ;-p
Judy of LemieuxDesigns
A Facebook User
I can use all the help I can get!
Declutter in 2012!
Spoonflower screen name: LizArti
A Facebook User
Awesome! Always need major help organizing, between kids, DH, cleaning ladies & my caregiver I need all the help I can get trying to keep track of paperwork & quilting supplies & projects.
Natasha Venzke
This would be the perfect book for me.
Shannon Kline
I have had my eye on this book. I just moved into a new apartment and now have an entire room as a dedicated sewing room rather than one corner of my bedroom. I now have more space than I know what to do with and could use some major organization. srkshannon
Mary-michael Hanbury
I think I may need this book before my shelves break! 🙂
A Facebook User
Fabulous sight and inspirations. Always interested in anything to help with organization.
Sarah Andersen
This book sounds great! I need some help in this department! : )
Michele McLean
I would love this 🙂 I need storage ideas as I live in a small house!