Wednesday, 21 January 2015

Too early for Spring cleaning?

Since the New Year I have been itching to get my sewing room tidied. Firstly, I wanted to go through a few bits and pieces that had got a bit untidy (only a bit.... anyone who knows me will know I don't really do 'untidy'!!) and secondly, at Christmas I had a few really nice sewing-related presents that I needed to make space for.

I have a had great time sorting through old magazines and other essential items and given my sewing space a really good clean.  It has been like Spring cleaning except that officially it is too early to call it 'Spring'!  I found a space on my wall to hang a pretty little Abigail Mill calendar that my sister bought me. It is just perfect for writing all those sewing deadlines on!!

Next I made room for a really cute sewing machine ornament that a good friend of mine sent me. I really love this vintage style machine which has a clever little compartment to hide a few bits of sewing paraphernalia inside.

I sorted through all my books and rehoused them to make use of these cute little owl book ends which my mum gave me and, last but not least, I also needed to make room for a new embroidery thread cabinet which my husband bought me (after he received a VERY big hint what I might like!)



It was a wonderful present and I don't think I will be needing to buy any more embroidery thread any time soon!



It took me ages to sort out all the threads into their compartments (all according the the colour chart of course!)



I was also able to put all the threads that I already had in there too.  All beautifully organised just how I like things!!


 Now I have it all sorted, I really feel ready to tackle all those sewing projects I've promised myself to complete in 2015!
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  1. bn21 January 2015 at 11:59

    Christine, I particularly liked your thread cabinet, now that is the correct way to store threads. Lucky you.

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    1. Christine B21 January 2015 at 14:30

      Hello Brenda! I do feel very lucky! I was very pleased with the cabinet. I had been dropping hints for a while but in the end I had to be very direct and leave an open catalogue with the one I wanted circled!! That did the trick! :) x

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  2. Martina21 January 2015 at 12:57

    Oh womderful stuff and so organised. Well done! And i wish you a lot of fun stitching those treasures up.

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    1. Christine B21 January 2015 at 14:31

      Thank you Martina! No excuse not to do lots of sewing this year!! :) x

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  3. Linda21 January 2015 at 19:12

    What a beautiful chest! I love it. Your calendar and owls and sewing machine are just too cute. I know how you feel about being organized - it really is part of the creative process for some of us. ;)

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    1. Christine B21 January 2015 at 22:36

      Hello Linda! Thank you! I love being organised and, I have really enjoyed sorting out my sewing space to accommodate all my new possessions! :) xx

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  4. Janet Pring21 January 2015 at 19:59

    It all looks very neat and organised, so when you say it was a bit untidy, do you mean one piece of thread was out of place?? :) xx

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    1. Christine B21 January 2015 at 22:37

      Hello Janet! Well it was just a couple of things... some people may not have even noticed they were untidy! :) xx

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  5. Steffi22 January 2015 at 07:18

    Liebe Christine,
    du hast ja sehr schöne Schätze, ganz besonders gut gefallen mir, dein Nähgarn Schränkchen und die kleine Nähmaschine!! Am aufräumen bin ich momentan auch, nur kommen bei mir nicht so schöne Dinge hervor.
    Liebe Grüße
    Steffi

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    1. Christine B22 January 2015 at 10:37

      Hello Steffi! Thank you! I think I was extremely lucky to receive such wonderful gifts! Good luck with your cleaning! :) x

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  6. Dawn22 January 2015 at 11:29

    Love your cleanup and all those lovely trinkets you received. Your cabinet is a treasure and your threads are perfectly organized - are you sure there is not a bit of OCD there?? Good for you, I should give Mark a hint or two as well.

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    1. Christine B22 January 2015 at 12:35

      Thank you Dawn! Nothing wrong with a bit of OCD!! Just love being organised :) xx

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  7. Christine M3 February 2015 at 20:29

    What a beautiful cabinet to store all your threads.

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    1. Christine B3 February 2015 at 22:08

      Hello Christine! Thank you! I think I am very lucky to have it! :) x

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