MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

A blog about my interests, which include fabric landscapes and various and assorted other artsy pursuits and sometimes known to contain mumblings of a random nature.

Monday, December 08, 2025

....into the abyss.....

 


Over the weekend I decided it was time to tackle a grande scale cleanout of my sewing room so I brought in the backhoe and set to work.  So far there are two full garbage bags and a whole bunch of recycling heading out of here.  Two bags of books and magazines heading for the library donation bin too.  

- THIS is the only kind of Christmas cactus I'd stand a prayer of keeping alive.

- I like the idea of THIS, but I definitely would make it in fleece to keep the cost down.

- Any of THESE would be a welcome gift.

- HERE is something that would be easy to make and would be very practical (and cosy!)

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16 comments:

  1. Boud8:58 AM

    It sounds like a major task in the sewing room. Amazing how it mounts up. It's going to be nicer to work in now, and easier to find what you need next. Take a bow.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings9:48 AM

      I haven't managed to get rid of as much as I'd hoped, but at least the job has refreshed my memory about what I do have.

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  2. Julierose9:09 AM

    Love that raw-edge cactus applique pattern...and great quote, too--
    good luck with your re-organization:))) hugs, Julierose

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings9:49 AM

      Thanks Julierose. Today should finish up the sewing room if all goes well.

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  3. Nann11:11 AM

    That's quite a task to tackle just before Christmas. Good for you!

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings11:13 AM

      Everything is pretty much done for Christmas so it's a good time to tackle it before I start into something new.

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  4. Linda's Relaxing Lair3:40 PM

    Kudos to you! It is a lot of work, but I bet you will feel so good when it is all done!

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings5:30 PM

      I think everything stayed neat and tidy for about an hour - and then I promptly started on a project and messed it up!

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  5. Jackie7:29 PM

    I may eventually need to take a front end loader into my sewing/craft room, but first I want to see how much I can use up over the next 5 or 6 months.

    God bless.

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings10:21 PM

      Reorganizing and putting my hands/eyes on everything made me think about new projects I can do to use some things up, so it was a good thing.

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  6. Vicki W9:37 PM

    Good for you! true cleanout of my sewing room would take over a week!

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings10:21 PM

      Methinks you have a whole lot more fabric than I do so no doubt it would take you awhile.

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  7. dianne12:46 AM

    that is a great line - pre-collecting for future creativity - bwah ha ha!!!

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  8. Gill - That British Woman7:46 PM

    I need to have a clean out in my sewing room. Well done on doing yours..........

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    1. Magpie's Mumblings10:19 PM

      I try to do a deep dive into my stash once a year and it seemed like a good time.

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