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!
Could really do with some organisation here…and more space! 🙂 koshakee
I would absolutely love to win this book….so many things….so little space!!
it’s definitely organize o’clock here
Organization (especially in my sewing room) is on my to do list this month. I definitely need a push.
username: littlekahootz
This looks like a book I need!
(robyriker)
Let’s get tidy! Yay 🙂
Hey, couldn’t we all use some organization? I am getting a new sitting/sewing/craft room so sign me up!
I live in a home with not a single closet, yet am a bit of a fabric and craft supplies hoarder. Bet I could put that book to good use…
NB_Design.
If this was a contest where the photo of the messiest sewing area won – I sadly would win. This book is perfect for many sewing enthusiasts, like myself.
Matthea of TheBoerWar
Great book. Great contest. corinnevail
That seems like exactly what I need! I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for this one. pond_ripple@hotmail.com
Wow what a beautiful fabulous book. Some of these things are on my to-sew list! zoebrench.
Definitely need to get organised this year…
sazzra
I could use some ideas to get this space better organized…and nicer looking too!
djacolik
getting organised? is it a magic book? ;D
mariao
Organization, what’s that? The concept is so foreign to me I had to look it up and wow it sounds wonderful. Yes please by all means count me in for a chance at that magic book!
Karendel
You should see the sad state of my art/craft space … I really need the organizing inspiration!!
Jennartdesigns
My nickname used to be “Messy Missy”…I’m still pretty disorganized but I am so satisfied when I finally take the time to organize everything and everything is clean and tidy. I could use some more organization in my life, for sure.
username: auntiethesis
I’m literally drooling over that book – we make wall pockets in the spirit of sew and stow; don’t make me any tidier but I just love things to put stuff in! Would LOVE a copy x
Catherine
(Catty47)
Need all the organizing I can get- annabella1
I have far too much fabric and way too little space. Definitely need this book to help me out with organising it all!
I could certainly do with some organization this year! SteampunkSeamstress
I am getting ready to move to a smaller home, so any organization ideas are great right now!
(jacquerose)
i’d love great storage ideas — just beginning a long overdue sorting/purging!
My darling daughters have turned my sewing room into an utter disaster this Winter break, making awesome handmade gifts, but whew, it needs help! There are stray pins in scary places.
getting organized is my top new years resolution, and I need help seriously lol!!
My sewing room is in 5 different rooms right now. It needs to be in one place and functional! I would love some ways to organize it and get back to sewing!
Just new to sewing and this would provide inspiration for SEW… many projects!!
What an inspiring post! My studio is in chaos after all the holiday rush. Love the Pinterest page too. I’d love to win the book! my spoonflower name: needlebook
Two of us share a craft room. We need this book.
I am in need of organizing!
Out with the old so there’s room for the new!
LauraHughes at charter dot net
This book could change my life.
This is a great book, I would love to sew some of the storage ideas.
(lilyart)
What great sewing room inspiration. It makes me almost want to face the hole that is my craft space!
(yellowmums)
looks great, i could do with the help…
Great post. Goodness knows I need to do some serious organising and tidying after the usual pre Christmas messing up of my otherwise obsessively organised stash.
Not grinchy at all, I think the majority of us feel that way about picking up after the holidays! Nice way to start the New Year!
I would love this 🙂 I need storage ideas as I live in a small house!
This book sounds great! I need some help in this department! : )
Fabulous sight and inspirations. Always interested in anything to help with organization.
I think I may need this book before my shelves break! 🙂
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
This would be the perfect book for me.
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.
I can use all the help I can get!
Declutter in 2012!
Spoonflower screen name: LizArti
Combining my two favorite things – sewing and organizing stuff! Yippee! ;-p
Judy of LemieuxDesigns
Oh! I need thsi book! 🙂
BigHeartMade
More organizing ideas sound perfect! I’m in the midst of reorganizing my sewing room. Sew much fabric and notions! lol!
This book covers the most exciting topic, I NEEEEED this kind of help. meredithjean
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.
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…
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!
Sew to organize, what a bright idea. I am really curious about the book!
My house is a sewing mess, would love this book! 🙂
I love this book. I would like to have it in my hands…
I could really use some inspiration for storage… This book really look great, so I hope I’ll win!
Username: frk_bustad
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?
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)
My sewing room needs help!!! this would be great win.
thanks, kathy
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)
I could use some help with organization this year!!! Thanks for the chance!
-Rani
(charming_birdie)
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!
Organization is on the TOP of my list for 2012! Would love to have this book!
Sewing projects and organization? This book is just what I need for 2012.
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
it’s so hard to stay organized since my collection of crafting supplies is continually growing!
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
Always love feeling organized!
Entries are now closed. Winner will be announced on Wednesday.