I remember my mom going through her stuff, she found parts of a quilt she had been going to make for my brother when he was little. At the time he was grown, she told him thinking he wouldn't want it anymore because it was rocking horse appliques. He wanted it, she had to finish it for him. I think he still has it now, 30 years later. 😂

I am the same way, I have to have organized room, if I don't keep it cleaned I don't sew, so I clean when I am done for the day so that the next time I come into my room I am ready to work on a project.

Oh my gosh! The spider had me laughing so hard. I replayed it 3 times! Awesome! Made my day. Thank you Becky!

I started using the fabric I haven't used or no longer like to make kennel quilts and send to different shelters that request them.

My motto for the last year is " Pick a pile, any pile, and make it go away." Still have far more than my lifetime, ( and shopping problem) but I keep trying! God speed.

"I ended up keeping this" - that's me every time I try to declutter my sewing space :)

I’ve watched Dawn at Minimal Mom since she started and I wish I had known all of the techniques when my kids were little. I’m in my 70’s now and so happy to have less inventory at this stage of my life. I do have a large sewing studio and sew daily, but I’ve whittled down and recognize my fantasy self! I now focus on what I love to do and donated tons of crafts to my local 4-H. What peace I have to sew every day and my home stays so clean.

I think you have enough towels to make for all your friends for gifts! 🤣 I buy towels all the time too...quick easy gifts!

This was a terrific video. You would pass out if you walked into my sewing room! I could truly relate to the things you stated. I got some helpful hints from you. Thank you!

Hey look at that…an empty drawer!!!! It’s sooo hard to declutter but it feels so freeing when it’s done! Good job! Think I’ll tackle decluttering my sewing room closet :)

Wow lot of stuff lol❣️🪡✂️🧵💖💕💓❤️

Great goin', Becky!

I started cutting all my fat quarters into 10in squares, 7 1/2 inch strips and sub-cutting into 5" squares and 2 1/2" strips. Makes it SUPER easy to have my own precuts.

Becky-such an inspirational video. Love how you tell us to just take one area and just organize. I have three closets full of bins of fabric and I know I won't get it all sewn into quilts so I feel I need to follow your advice and organize and donate or toss. I know I will feel so good when I can get rid of fabrics I will never use and I can pass it on to someone that can use it. Thanks again for this wonderful video.

Great job Becky

I just got a new sewing machine and it came with more thread, now I have more thread to find place to Store it. I just got my granddaughter a old preloved machine I gave her embroidery thread ,I feel like I didn't even make a dent into my thread stash . I also cut up my scraps to 2.5 and 5in and I use them for my volunteer sewing classes. And I come up with projects that they can use it in,I was starting to make a dent into my stash when somebody donated me more fabric for the Girls Club.

It's good to know others have too many blanks to complete. Always the question is, will I ever really complete these? Love your honesty and ideas.

Thanks so much for the inspiration. I am now decluttering. I have stuff I'm no longer going to use or make. Thanks for the butt-kicking! I really enjoy your videos.

LOL My sewing room doesn’t just talk to me, it shouts at me.🤣

I have to label the drawers and areas w tape or a label maker to remember what's in them. The last time I reorganized because, as a follower of the Minimal Mom, I outgrew the space, I wrote the locations of categories in a notebook. Thank God. Life kept me out of my sewing room for weeks. I had no idea where anything was until I looked in my notebook :-)). Dawn from Minimal Mom has changed my life. My drawers and pantry have been transformed. My closet and sewing room, ehhhh, not so much yet, lol. Congrats on a great job. TY for showing you are mortal and don't have a Barney Bag to stash it all.

Becky, I enjoyed this declutter video so much. I also like your early coffee and piecing videos! Your cameras are working out great too. Nice and clear video. Thank you so much for all you share with us. So motivating! ❤

I wouldn't trust an Ikea table to put my sewing/embroidery "power tool with thread" on ever!

I did Karen Brown's Just Get it Done Quilts Declutter Challenge in January and I already have a mess in my sewing room again, it's so so easy to relapse. So, I am inspired by this!

I clean up and out my fabric cabinets on a regular bases, as that’s the spot I put as I clean up from project to projects. Clean out my fabric closets lol once a year after Christmas.

I inherited about a quarter of my mom’s stash when she passed. I could have taken it all, but the thought of more stuff in my sewing room made my brain explode. I’m one that if there are stacks of pretty fabric in my eyesight, I’ll spend the day staring at it in awe and never actually make anything. My solution is storing everything in legal sized filing cabinets. That way it’s sort of a pleasant surprise when I open a drawer to pull fabric.

Thank you Becky!!! It helps to know that we all struggle with decluttering!

Yes give the totes to goodwill they love them?

Ok so you are so real 😊, You have inspired me to go organize my stash, scraps and stuff 😮

I’m so proud of your efforts today! Good job! I just finished a new sewing machine cover from my scrap bin. It really made a beautiful one. I really needed it to protect it from dust even though I sew nearly every day. I hope to make a matching pad to put my machine on. You’ve really inspired me. Recently I purchased a shelf system from Amazon and it really helped de clutter. I have a ton of books and reference materials and I was able to consolidate that mess out of several boxes and sewing books that were scattered all over the place. What a relief!

My daughter helps me, thank God. She’s merciless when it comes to decluttering. While I was still working full time, I had zero time to sew. 10-12 hour days left me exhausted. I got 4 granddaughters in 4 years so my weekends were spent seeing them. But I kept buying. Almost 3 years of forced Covid retirement later, and I’m realizing I’d need 3 lifetimes to make everything I’ve bought over the years. It’s got to go. I have kits out the wazoo. I don’t have enough years left on earth for all of this stuff. And now I’m getting into bag making. I’d love to sell some of it, but most of it just needs to go to Goodwill cause I’m tired of looking at it. I haven’t made quilts for the grandgirls yet (ages 5-7 now) but I have all of this juvenile fabric that I bought, with the best intentions of course😂. Well, now my son and daughter in law *surprise!* are pregnant with another girl, due next month. Heck, I haven’t even made the wedding quilts yet and both my son and daughter are getting ready to celebrate their 9th wedding anniversaries (they got married in the same year, 4 months apart, and the babies started coming the next year🤯) I have to be ruthless with my decluttering. Some, I’d like to donate to French General’s Navajo Project. If you haven’t heard of it, check it out! They take machines, fabric and notions👍

Moving my studio end of the month so it’s time for a shake down!

I will say that your declutter has inspired me to get moving on the projects I have before I lose the desire of the fabrics I have already quick so they aren’t antiques. 😃

That is what my stash and my UFO's say to me....... pick me! Work with me!! 🤣 I am inspired. Sewing on an almost UFO now, and thinking about how to organize the others so they don't have to be so loud.

I enjoyed watching that. I have ten times more than that and I really need to do the same….cheers from New Zealand

Ohhhh, girl, you just convicted me:*sees a keyfob video* “Ooohhh, craft fair!” Do I ever do craft fairs???? NOOOOO!!!!! Lol

Thanks for the inspiration! I am going thru my house, one room per week, and decluttering. However, my sewing studio will take several weeks! My husband's uncle just died and he was a hoarder. What a mess he left for the family. This has affected me deeply. I am thinking about what MY kids will have to go thru when I pass. How is your new dog doing??

I use the exact same bin for my blanks

Always nice to watch how others declutter. TFS

I love Dana. And also Clutterbug - Cas

I so enjoy watching your videos.. thank you for all that you do and the information you give to everyone 🤗

Best video I have ever seen you do. 😍😍

Becky. Wow I needed that kick in the back side. I am anxious to get started slowly to spring clean/declutter. Thank you.

It is so hard to get rid of stuff I bought ages ago. I have my own store.

Oh Miss Becky, you spoke to my inner procrastinator 😅. I’ve been avoiding my sewing area because of it. I decided this morning to make quilt kits for fabric I don’t feel inspired from anymore. When school is over the “fun” will begin 😬

Two. Great minds think alike. I watch minimal mom as well. I love her and I have cleaned everything but my craft room. I really have a hard time going through that. I hardly have anything in my home anymore. That doesn’t have a meaning for a purpose and cleaning is a breeze and the comfort that you feel from it is just beyond words love everything you do love everything they do. Thanks again.

I’m halfway through every craft I own. It feels good. But the UFO list is growing.

Thank you! Love the idea of starting with just one corner and proceeding from there. There are so many good tips you’ve shared. Love your videos!

My sewing room talks to me too and it's so rewarding when you do finish that unfinished item.

Just found you and subscribed :) i have that same exact black photo frame that's in the corner of your desk 😊 great video! Good job!!

i have had the best time at lunch watching this declutter. Will have to finish at home tonight. Love all your comments and they made me laugh. Glad to know I am not out there by myself!!!

Wood quilt hangers can hold bathroom hand towels or kitchen towels

Wow, what timing. You are so right. Unproductive!!! I’m beginning to think that I’m not a person that sews but a person who collects fabric !!! I’m trying the same thing. Funny I spent yesterday cleaning my room. Lots got tossed. If not I offer a lot of stuff on my local free Facebook page. So far I haven’t had any regrets ! This week I got rid of a large black constructor bag of flannel. Full pieces and scraps.

Don't be surprised when your quilt friends make cute things from your donations. My friends made the cutest quilts from my orphan projects. 😂😅

Gosh are you speaking my language. I not only embroider. quilt and have for may years make Mardi Gras Costumes. I have toooooo much stuff. I am going to follow up with the two people you mentioned and try and follow in your footsteps... I know this will be very cathartic when I am done.

Taking a break from doing what you are doing. My daughter got me a camper to make a sewing room. I have boxes, basket, and plastic tubs to do thru. Did I mention I have been sewing for more than 70 years? Well it's back to work.

Thanks for doing this, I will follow your tips and start on my sewing room!

Girl you did a tough job! I need to reorganize my three drawer like yours, but I need new ones... Mine were hand me around ones that are about used up. I'm on the look for a dresser that will fit in that spot. You have to be in the right frame of mind to do the job. Great job!! Now to work on mine...lol

Great video!

Perfect timing!!! I just went through o a quilter estate sale tge last two Saturdays. The first Saturday I found $220 worth of goodies. Went back yesterday not needing anything, but was able to find $240 more!! But when they had a darling, expensive music box for $3, and the small triangular iron with stand for $3, what was I supposed to do? Lol. I needed a major redo of my sewing/laundry room and guest bedroom/fabric storage room. But now it is imperative!! Lol. Looking forward to the adventure. Take care and thank you!!

It took me days to talk myself into cleaning up my fabric but I'm glad I did. A lot of my fabric I cut all down to 10" and 5". Donated a lot. I cleaned 12 bins down to 5 bins. I love making quilts and machine embroidery. I kept some 1 yards of fabric. I patted myself on the back. I give you hands down praise. That was a lot of work.

That's exactly what I've been doing for the last week. I'm decluttering/rearranging/organizing my sewing room. For me the most time consuming part was the discussions I had with myself on donating or keep 😂 I must say as I'm coming to the finish line What a great improvement I've made 😊👍 I'm very pleased with my progress the room is more spacious and inviting and not cluttered. So proud of you 🎉👏 great progress 💖

I’d go one step further and get my label maker out so I could know what’s in the drawers! Loved watching this!

Thank you ! You truly are a motivator! My sewing room is such a hot mess I’m surprised it doesn’t self combust….. I think I will go clean out something!

The first time I watched you. I started going through my quilting and craft room today. You mentioned the KZfaq channels I watch for decluttering and organizing. (I’m a ladybug.) Thank you for encouraging me to keep going in a difficult area for me to do.

Oh my gosh! I was just cracking up about the quilts that were started for your grandkids, and now they're too old for them....I have had the same problem with baby quilts for my grandkids and have reluctantly gotten rid of the fabrics (donated or sold) after they got too old or too big. I did manage to finish twin size quilts for them a few years back though.

Awe inspiring. Thank you.

I am surprised you had room to out your blanks away. That is my issue. I have to many nice-keepable things and not enough room in the same place!

Great job, went through my sewing room after Christmas and now I love to go in there with everything neat and organized

I am at the place where I can't bring in without something else going out. Even fabric. Sad part? I leave for Paducha this morning. lol.

I totally agree with you about not being productive when my room is a mess. Gotta clean it out at least once a year.

Loved watching you declutter, I do that often too!

My craft room is always in a state of declutter because I only have room for so much and I have a designated place for everything. I so can relate with what you are doing. Good luck and I know you will feel “free & lighter” once you finish. ❤️

Boy, this topic hits a lot of us. So glad you shared with all of us. I clean up a closet and it feels so good. My husband doesn't understand this process so I'm going to help him clean out too.

Another great video Becky! Can’t wait til our next cruise!! Take care!

Great video. A little bit is hard for me because I get distracted and end up all over the place. The mountain is always too big for me then I walk away. I'll do better.

I've STARTED decluttering, found two black plastic leaf bags full of scraps I have saved ever since I started quilting, and it's only the beginning, thanks for a very helpful tutorial as usual.

Hi Becky. Isn't it amazing how much we find that we had forgotten about? I found some fabric the other day I didn't realize I had--I bought it 15 yrs ago! Don't forget to recycle your paper garbage and boxes to help Mother Earth. ~~ Lynne

Nooo, don’t send it to me!!! 😂😂😂-I am on my mission too!!!!

I have done a lot of the decluttering already, but it is a constant process. I have a couple of boxes that I keep near my sewing room to put my donated things in. My rule is if I put it in, I can't take it out. However, my daughter regularly "shops" in my donation box.

Thank you for always being such an inspiration... I love those 3 drawer containers. I use mine for my embroidery supplies. But I can think of a few places I need to review. If I have a drawer with room in it.. its to easy to put something in there and forget about it. I am going to conquer those drawers of mine. 😄

Oh my, that makes me feel better because I am not alone. I collected fabrics to make an I spy quilt. The cell phones on one of the fabrics have antennas sticking up on them like the really old phones. Kids would not have any idea what they are!

I have one of those tables. I literally got it out of their clearance section and absolutely love it!

Great job, gives me incentive ❤️

Thanks for inspiration! I am doing it!

Spider web fabric for Halloween

Ahhh! I’m doing this right now too! I did a hard go through last year and put all of my “too hard to decides” into a tote that now if I haven’t gotten into the tote to get it in the last year it makes the re-evaluation easier but whew! It’s tough 🥵

I LOVE THIS! I love you! I need to seriously do this! I thought I was the only one who had piles and piles of STUFF!

Really a motivating video. Yes I could use a purge. Funny I have that same curved table and the sterolite storage container which is full 😅. Thanks for sharing your time and inspiration

Watching this I don't feel so bad about all the supplies I have "just in case" ....

Great video, Becky. Most of my "stuff" is fairly organized but it could be better so thanks for taking the time to do this!

Yes! My rooms talk to me too!😀 I like your idea of keeping what will fit in the space you have, it seems a simple enough idea but for a crafter …not always easy to stick to. However my sewing room is almost screaming at me to declutter at the moment so thats what I’ll do before I start any more projects. Gonna feel so good after 😊

I was cleaning some stuff like you. I happened to turn tv on today and found you decluttering and I thank you I felt so much better with my maze.

Head back to Alaska in a few weeks. I started going through sewing items but didn’t get it done. Watching you I’m getting pumped to get going. Have a great day!

This was good for me to see. I have a great space But like you there is stuff that's been around for a long time. Sewing rooms are difficult to organize and keep it organized because every tiny piece seems to have potential. Plus my brain can come up with so many different things to make. Anna calls it " lab puppy brain"🤣 Thank you Becky you are inspiring, as always.

I done this myself and took me 3 days because I moved things around and organized as I put it back. It feels so good

I just finished binding four quilts in my room that made a big difference. I’ve got four more smaller donation quilts to bind. That has helped a lot. But now I’m behind on my calico garden. Lol

Two words: Bug Spray. Hire quarterly professionals to do. = No Bugs!

Thank you!! I am going to declutter too.Whoa what was I thinking when I went a spending spree😮

I decluttered everything I could before I started on the sewing items. It’s taking longer than everything else, but I can’t stand working in a crowded space so I’m keeping on with it. Funny thing is I have a big room and lots of cupboards but I filled it to overflowing. Keep going it is fun

Omg! I can so relate to you. I have more fabric and patterns than I'll ever use....I spent the last weekend going through my stash of yarn...I have decided to donate 3 huge bags to a friend who does crochet blankets for the homeless...now if I could only bear to part with the other 10 boxes of yarn 😂