tree, lights, decorations all packed away for 11 months....have reclaimed my ironing table and tackled underneath..
found 7 shoeboxes with fabric but no lids in sight...hmm now where could they go? with 340 square feet, not many places to hide....did manage to fling one, the slide out type, in the process.
while spaghetti sauce simmers, working on the tumblers. plan is to use up the ones i've cut, since the goal was to bust stash.
now that i can "motor" to the library, can reserve things more easily....my name came up on this new book and scooted down to get it....have read all the others...like meeting up with old friends...
except for monday shopping shuttle, trapped all week waiting on replacement keys...good time for serious housework....or maybe not? everyone knows, housework only comes before sewing in the dictionary....LOL! have a good day....me i'm praying for sunshine!
All sounds wonderful. Sure wish you could come to my house and help me organize.
ReplyDeleteThe Kaffe tumbler quilt is going to be a stunner!
Sharon M
thanks...you'd hate me then...i'm ruthless...LOL
DeleteI'm in full clean out/organize/ throw out mode! It feels good!
ReplyDeletealways does...streamlines my sewing fun
DeleteOne of my goals this year is to reunite lids and boxes. I have about 15 parts with no matches right now.
ReplyDeleteluck to both of us!
DeleteI will have to check out that book.
ReplyDeleteGreat organizing, Jo.
Sorry, I meant Grace.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are able to get things done!
ReplyDeleteme too swooze...happy new year!
DeleteLots of organising going on at your place.
ReplyDeletealways lou...with a smallish space it's a must
DeleteDo you want to pop over to my place and get it sorted out once you’re done? All looking good. I hope your keys arrive soon.
ReplyDeleteas it's sunny there, glad to...LOL!
DeleteI love your photo of the snow! I;m glad to pack away Christmas and just focus on sewing. You seem to be doing that too! Have a great day and hope you find everything you want!
ReplyDeletei actually miss the snow a bit...esp when the sun shines as it's so bright everywhere...
DeleteI so enjoyed the Mitford books but I haven't kept up. Thanks for the notice of the new one. I like to get ALL the holiday things put away at one time.
ReplyDeletei am into it about 100 pgs and don't think it's quite as good as the others...but time will tell...
ReplyDeleteYour diligent cleaning and organizing inspires me. It remains to be seen if it actually motivates me. LOL
ReplyDeleteI really love the original Mitford books, and have read the series at least three times. I haven't read any of the ones since, because the "Father Tim" book that came after the original series didn't sit well with me. But maybe I need to give the other Mitford books a try.
this one was a slow start but better as i got into it...in an interview she admitted to writer's block for a long time...i think her daughter's death was a catalyst for this one and indeed it seems to have a more sombre tone...
DeleteHowdy! I hopped over from Far Side's blog. Your 'name' caught my eye, as I am also a quilter. I laughed about the shoeboxes. I so often wonder what happens to the tops of all of our bins. There must be some sort of thief around!!
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ReplyDeleteAs always, Christmas came down and everything was stashed on January 6th. Same stuff, same hiding places, why does it seem to take longer each year? ;) I'm not aware of this Jan Karon title, you'll need to do a review. A friend gave me a copy of "The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip" which I am finding very good, although
ReplyDeleteI have only just begun. I'll report back later.
ReplyDeletei thought the karon book was good but not as the others...i think it was a cathartic project after her daughter's death and she simply wasn't quite in the groove...
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