by Mary Jo
I know people who lead wonderfully uncluttered lives. They don't overbuy and if they no longer need an item, out it goes. I admire such people, but alas! I am not one of them.
An online friend used the phrase "shopping in my closet" when she told of pulling out a couple of items she'd forgotten she owned. She found a garment she needed so she didn't have to buy anything new, but the phrase resonated with me. It suggested exploding closets with mysterious and possibly dangerous depths, too much Stuff, and a meditation on Too Many Clothes and Never A Thing to Wear.
Exploding closets are a real issue since my house is not new enough to have massive walk in closets that are larger than the room I lived in my freshman year in college. (No, I'm not exaggerating. That room was turned into a broom closet in later years, I'm told.) But even if I had a giant walk-in closet, all closets are finite, so eventually there will be Too Much Stuff.
I'm neither a shopaholic nor a hoarder, though I'll admit to pack rat tendencies, and having grown up on a farm, the shadow of the Depression still looms, murmuring, "You might need that someday." Hence–exploding closets. Why? Let me count the ways!
Some categories found in my closets:
1) Clothes that are just right. They fit well, look good on me, and I wear them regularly. These are Keeper Clothes. (though not necessarily forever.) This is a small category. <G>
2) Things I've had for years that I might wear occasionally.
3) Clothes that fit fine and look all right, but for some reason, I never wear them, usually because I have other items in the same category that I like better.
4) A lot of garments that look very much alike because my tastes are consistent and I'll see and buy something I like, not realizing how similar it is to other items I own till I get home.
Side note: I didn't realize just how many burgundy tops and pairs of black knit pants I had until I dived into the closet to thin the herd. But how can I get rid of things I'll wear when the similar items I use regularly wear out? (How often do clothes actually wear out? Not too often, actually, though I once had a cobbler sneer that he threw out better shoes than mine all the time. <G>)
5) Clothes I bought because I feel like I should expand my color range, so I buy teal instead of more burgundy or burnt orange. Teal looks fine on me (the right shades of teal look fine on everyone), but I don't actually want to wear it. (Suggestion to self: don't buy something because I think I should. It won't get worn.)
6) Garments someone gave me that I don't want to wear, but I feel that I shouldn't get rid of. (There's that "should" again!)
7) Clothes I wore on some special occasion and they carry fond memories even if they haven't been worn since.
8) Clothes that might have some value if sold at a consignment shop, but finding one and hauling things is seems like so much WORK!
9) Stuff that I cannot imagine what I was thinking! But I spent good money and maybe I'll figure out something to do with those things. (I believe economists call these sunk costs, and the question is when should we cut our losses and just get rid of the blasted thing?)
These categories are off the top of my head; I'm sure there are more. <G> I did 
make a good stab at getting rid of things a couple of weeks ago. I filled up 2 or 3 black trash bags with clothes and gave them to a charity. I bought some closet fixtures that make it possible to hang several shirts or skirts or pants in tiers. Explosion seems a little less imminent.
But the real cure is to buy less. I've always questioned the mixed messages of economists who say we should buy, buy, BUY! to keep the economy going while other economists are saying we must save, save, SAVE, or we'll starve in retirement. Since I won't have much effect on the overall economy, I'll stick to working on my own closets.
One useful tip I figured out: don't sign up for emails from clothing sites, even ones you order from regularly. ESPECIALLY ones that we order from regularly, because really, who can resist a 40% OFF header on an email?
Such offers trigger the hunter/gatherer instincts and it's easy to click through and see what I could get because it would be such a great deal and if I add something else to the order, I'll get free shipping, yes! Plus there that little happy spurt of serotonin when buying something new. "UNSUBSCRIBE" is our friend. <G>
So there are my musings on exploding closets, a problem very different from the days of historical romance, when most women had only a modest handful of garments that they repaired and refurbished until the fabric gave out.
How about you? Do any of these clothing categories sound familiar? Have you discovered any great tips to keep your closets under control? Or are you one of those rare being who is naturally good at staying clutter free (and can I borrow your genes? <G>)
Mary Jo, who may write another blog about Stuff that is more general than closets.
Definitely familiar categories, but you are fortunate that you don’t also have the “things I am going to be able to fit back into someday” category, lol. I try to give decent clothes that I am no longer going to wear to abused women’s shelters but I still have way too many items in the closets!
Definitely familiar categories, but you are fortunate that you don’t also have the “things I am going to be able to fit back into someday” category, lol. I try to give decent clothes that I am no longer going to wear to abused women’s shelters but I still have way too many items in the closets!
Definitely familiar categories, but you are fortunate that you don’t also have the “things I am going to be able to fit back into someday” category, lol. I try to give decent clothes that I am no longer going to wear to abused women’s shelters but I still have way too many items in the closets!
Definitely familiar categories, but you are fortunate that you don’t also have the “things I am going to be able to fit back into someday” category, lol. I try to give decent clothes that I am no longer going to wear to abused women’s shelters but I still have way too many items in the closets!
Definitely familiar categories, but you are fortunate that you don’t also have the “things I am going to be able to fit back into someday” category, lol. I try to give decent clothes that I am no longer going to wear to abused women’s shelters but I still have way too many items in the closets!
Oh, I am definitely very similar and so are the items in my closet! I still have clothing from elementary and middle school which still fit me, though I’m far too embarrassed to ever wear then (even in private) and too much of pack rat to want to use them as rags or throw away. I buy items like spider spray and dust buster from Amazon and want to carry them throughout my life, with the mindset that I *might* have need of them later, so I should keep them in order to save money…which is unfortunately not a good mindset for a college student switching dorms every year. >.<
Oh, I am definitely very similar and so are the items in my closet! I still have clothing from elementary and middle school which still fit me, though I’m far too embarrassed to ever wear then (even in private) and too much of pack rat to want to use them as rags or throw away. I buy items like spider spray and dust buster from Amazon and want to carry them throughout my life, with the mindset that I *might* have need of them later, so I should keep them in order to save money…which is unfortunately not a good mindset for a college student switching dorms every year. >.<
Oh, I am definitely very similar and so are the items in my closet! I still have clothing from elementary and middle school which still fit me, though I’m far too embarrassed to ever wear then (even in private) and too much of pack rat to want to use them as rags or throw away. I buy items like spider spray and dust buster from Amazon and want to carry them throughout my life, with the mindset that I *might* have need of them later, so I should keep them in order to save money…which is unfortunately not a good mindset for a college student switching dorms every year. >.<
Oh, I am definitely very similar and so are the items in my closet! I still have clothing from elementary and middle school which still fit me, though I’m far too embarrassed to ever wear then (even in private) and too much of pack rat to want to use them as rags or throw away. I buy items like spider spray and dust buster from Amazon and want to carry them throughout my life, with the mindset that I *might* have need of them later, so I should keep them in order to save money…which is unfortunately not a good mindset for a college student switching dorms every year. >.<
Oh, I am definitely very similar and so are the items in my closet! I still have clothing from elementary and middle school which still fit me, though I’m far too embarrassed to ever wear then (even in private) and too much of pack rat to want to use them as rags or throw away. I buy items like spider spray and dust buster from Amazon and want to carry them throughout my life, with the mindset that I *might* have need of them later, so I should keep them in order to save money…which is unfortunately not a good mindset for a college student switching dorms every year. >.<
I’m one of those “if I’m reading or hearing about decluttering, I don’t actually have to do it” people. But I recently got such a good idea from a decluttering coach that I may actually make some inroads.
Her idea: instead of sorting stuff by Keep, Give Away, and Take Another Look Six Months From Now (as most seem to advise), simply sort into Like With Like (e.g., all blouses, all pants, all dresses) using roomy boxes to sequester categories. She suggested banana boxes from the grocery. Two lidless boxes (put a flat grocery bag in the one with the opening), nice and roomy, and can be stacked in a corner if you don’t finish the job at one go. You’re not making decisions at this point, just running on automatic.
When you finish, say, a closet, THEN you make decisions: too many of this, combine these and give them a place so you’ll know where to look for them, etc. I love it! Am I really a closet [excuse pun, please] organizer? I just may be!
I’m one of those “if I’m reading or hearing about decluttering, I don’t actually have to do it” people. But I recently got such a good idea from a decluttering coach that I may actually make some inroads.
Her idea: instead of sorting stuff by Keep, Give Away, and Take Another Look Six Months From Now (as most seem to advise), simply sort into Like With Like (e.g., all blouses, all pants, all dresses) using roomy boxes to sequester categories. She suggested banana boxes from the grocery. Two lidless boxes (put a flat grocery bag in the one with the opening), nice and roomy, and can be stacked in a corner if you don’t finish the job at one go. You’re not making decisions at this point, just running on automatic.
When you finish, say, a closet, THEN you make decisions: too many of this, combine these and give them a place so you’ll know where to look for them, etc. I love it! Am I really a closet [excuse pun, please] organizer? I just may be!
I’m one of those “if I’m reading or hearing about decluttering, I don’t actually have to do it” people. But I recently got such a good idea from a decluttering coach that I may actually make some inroads.
Her idea: instead of sorting stuff by Keep, Give Away, and Take Another Look Six Months From Now (as most seem to advise), simply sort into Like With Like (e.g., all blouses, all pants, all dresses) using roomy boxes to sequester categories. She suggested banana boxes from the grocery. Two lidless boxes (put a flat grocery bag in the one with the opening), nice and roomy, and can be stacked in a corner if you don’t finish the job at one go. You’re not making decisions at this point, just running on automatic.
When you finish, say, a closet, THEN you make decisions: too many of this, combine these and give them a place so you’ll know where to look for them, etc. I love it! Am I really a closet [excuse pun, please] organizer? I just may be!
I’m one of those “if I’m reading or hearing about decluttering, I don’t actually have to do it” people. But I recently got such a good idea from a decluttering coach that I may actually make some inroads.
Her idea: instead of sorting stuff by Keep, Give Away, and Take Another Look Six Months From Now (as most seem to advise), simply sort into Like With Like (e.g., all blouses, all pants, all dresses) using roomy boxes to sequester categories. She suggested banana boxes from the grocery. Two lidless boxes (put a flat grocery bag in the one with the opening), nice and roomy, and can be stacked in a corner if you don’t finish the job at one go. You’re not making decisions at this point, just running on automatic.
When you finish, say, a closet, THEN you make decisions: too many of this, combine these and give them a place so you’ll know where to look for them, etc. I love it! Am I really a closet [excuse pun, please] organizer? I just may be!
I’m one of those “if I’m reading or hearing about decluttering, I don’t actually have to do it” people. But I recently got such a good idea from a decluttering coach that I may actually make some inroads.
Her idea: instead of sorting stuff by Keep, Give Away, and Take Another Look Six Months From Now (as most seem to advise), simply sort into Like With Like (e.g., all blouses, all pants, all dresses) using roomy boxes to sequester categories. She suggested banana boxes from the grocery. Two lidless boxes (put a flat grocery bag in the one with the opening), nice and roomy, and can be stacked in a corner if you don’t finish the job at one go. You’re not making decisions at this point, just running on automatic.
When you finish, say, a closet, THEN you make decisions: too many of this, combine these and give them a place so you’ll know where to look for them, etc. I love it! Am I really a closet [excuse pun, please] organizer? I just may be!
Love that multi-colored skirt (?) in the last photo! I’m getting ready to do some serious decluttering of my closets in March so I will bookmark this post for inspiration. All it takes is one time for me to find something I can wear again in my stored away clothes (because I just can’t get rid of it YET) and I’m a hopeless cause when it comes to letting things go. What’s a girl to do?? And I even tell myself if I will just lose those 10 (and now 20) pounds I can chuck everything and buy a whole new wardrobe. But that hasn’t worked yet. Hmmmm….just had a thought. Maybe I should go ahead and chuck the whole closet except for 5 outfits perhaps and not allow myself to buy anything until I lose those pounds. And by the way, I am one of those people who actually do wear out clothes. I will literally love it to pieces if it’s fabric I love (like your skirt) and then save the fabric in case I can make something else out of what’s not shredded.
Love that multi-colored skirt (?) in the last photo! I’m getting ready to do some serious decluttering of my closets in March so I will bookmark this post for inspiration. All it takes is one time for me to find something I can wear again in my stored away clothes (because I just can’t get rid of it YET) and I’m a hopeless cause when it comes to letting things go. What’s a girl to do?? And I even tell myself if I will just lose those 10 (and now 20) pounds I can chuck everything and buy a whole new wardrobe. But that hasn’t worked yet. Hmmmm….just had a thought. Maybe I should go ahead and chuck the whole closet except for 5 outfits perhaps and not allow myself to buy anything until I lose those pounds. And by the way, I am one of those people who actually do wear out clothes. I will literally love it to pieces if it’s fabric I love (like your skirt) and then save the fabric in case I can make something else out of what’s not shredded.
Love that multi-colored skirt (?) in the last photo! I’m getting ready to do some serious decluttering of my closets in March so I will bookmark this post for inspiration. All it takes is one time for me to find something I can wear again in my stored away clothes (because I just can’t get rid of it YET) and I’m a hopeless cause when it comes to letting things go. What’s a girl to do?? And I even tell myself if I will just lose those 10 (and now 20) pounds I can chuck everything and buy a whole new wardrobe. But that hasn’t worked yet. Hmmmm….just had a thought. Maybe I should go ahead and chuck the whole closet except for 5 outfits perhaps and not allow myself to buy anything until I lose those pounds. And by the way, I am one of those people who actually do wear out clothes. I will literally love it to pieces if it’s fabric I love (like your skirt) and then save the fabric in case I can make something else out of what’s not shredded.
Love that multi-colored skirt (?) in the last photo! I’m getting ready to do some serious decluttering of my closets in March so I will bookmark this post for inspiration. All it takes is one time for me to find something I can wear again in my stored away clothes (because I just can’t get rid of it YET) and I’m a hopeless cause when it comes to letting things go. What’s a girl to do?? And I even tell myself if I will just lose those 10 (and now 20) pounds I can chuck everything and buy a whole new wardrobe. But that hasn’t worked yet. Hmmmm….just had a thought. Maybe I should go ahead and chuck the whole closet except for 5 outfits perhaps and not allow myself to buy anything until I lose those pounds. And by the way, I am one of those people who actually do wear out clothes. I will literally love it to pieces if it’s fabric I love (like your skirt) and then save the fabric in case I can make something else out of what’s not shredded.
Love that multi-colored skirt (?) in the last photo! I’m getting ready to do some serious decluttering of my closets in March so I will bookmark this post for inspiration. All it takes is one time for me to find something I can wear again in my stored away clothes (because I just can’t get rid of it YET) and I’m a hopeless cause when it comes to letting things go. What’s a girl to do?? And I even tell myself if I will just lose those 10 (and now 20) pounds I can chuck everything and buy a whole new wardrobe. But that hasn’t worked yet. Hmmmm….just had a thought. Maybe I should go ahead and chuck the whole closet except for 5 outfits perhaps and not allow myself to buy anything until I lose those pounds. And by the way, I am one of those people who actually do wear out clothes. I will literally love it to pieces if it’s fabric I love (like your skirt) and then save the fabric in case I can make something else out of what’s not shredded.
Take an hour and switch all your clothing hangers the so they hand the opposite way… with the hook facing out. After a season, take all those clothes with the hanger STILL FACING OUT to the donation site! If you can’t see yourself doing this from the start.. trade closets with a friend and ask them to do it for you …
Take an hour and switch all your clothing hangers the so they hand the opposite way… with the hook facing out. After a season, take all those clothes with the hanger STILL FACING OUT to the donation site! If you can’t see yourself doing this from the start.. trade closets with a friend and ask them to do it for you …
Take an hour and switch all your clothing hangers the so they hand the opposite way… with the hook facing out. After a season, take all those clothes with the hanger STILL FACING OUT to the donation site! If you can’t see yourself doing this from the start.. trade closets with a friend and ask them to do it for you …
Take an hour and switch all your clothing hangers the so they hand the opposite way… with the hook facing out. After a season, take all those clothes with the hanger STILL FACING OUT to the donation site! If you can’t see yourself doing this from the start.. trade closets with a friend and ask them to do it for you …
Take an hour and switch all your clothing hangers the so they hand the opposite way… with the hook facing out. After a season, take all those clothes with the hanger STILL FACING OUT to the donation site! If you can’t see yourself doing this from the start.. trade closets with a friend and ask them to do it for you …
Sounds like me. But I also have loads of shoes. Late last year I filled two garbage bags full of shoes and got rid of them. I now have another bag of shoes to get rid of. And. Still have shoes to get rid of. I will never wear them, but i like them. What to do?
Sounds like me. But I also have loads of shoes. Late last year I filled two garbage bags full of shoes and got rid of them. I now have another bag of shoes to get rid of. And. Still have shoes to get rid of. I will never wear them, but i like them. What to do?
Sounds like me. But I also have loads of shoes. Late last year I filled two garbage bags full of shoes and got rid of them. I now have another bag of shoes to get rid of. And. Still have shoes to get rid of. I will never wear them, but i like them. What to do?
Sounds like me. But I also have loads of shoes. Late last year I filled two garbage bags full of shoes and got rid of them. I now have another bag of shoes to get rid of. And. Still have shoes to get rid of. I will never wear them, but i like them. What to do?
Sounds like me. But I also have loads of shoes. Late last year I filled two garbage bags full of shoes and got rid of them. I now have another bag of shoes to get rid of. And. Still have shoes to get rid of. I will never wear them, but i like them. What to do?
I can really appreciate this post. I, too, have been de-cluttering since I retired. I am not a hoarder either, but I do tend to hold on to things as long as I have room to store them. Parting with my clothes was one of the hardest to do.
I had clothes in every size I have been since I was 18. I have given away some things that still had price tags on them. But one day I realized that even if I were ever able go get into a size 8 again, that doesn’t mean I should wear clothes that were fashionable 30 or 40 years ago. And who wants to see a 71 year old woman in a sleeveless, mini-skirted sun dress. That would not be a pretty sight. (smile)
I can really appreciate this post. I, too, have been de-cluttering since I retired. I am not a hoarder either, but I do tend to hold on to things as long as I have room to store them. Parting with my clothes was one of the hardest to do.
I had clothes in every size I have been since I was 18. I have given away some things that still had price tags on them. But one day I realized that even if I were ever able go get into a size 8 again, that doesn’t mean I should wear clothes that were fashionable 30 or 40 years ago. And who wants to see a 71 year old woman in a sleeveless, mini-skirted sun dress. That would not be a pretty sight. (smile)
I can really appreciate this post. I, too, have been de-cluttering since I retired. I am not a hoarder either, but I do tend to hold on to things as long as I have room to store them. Parting with my clothes was one of the hardest to do.
I had clothes in every size I have been since I was 18. I have given away some things that still had price tags on them. But one day I realized that even if I were ever able go get into a size 8 again, that doesn’t mean I should wear clothes that were fashionable 30 or 40 years ago. And who wants to see a 71 year old woman in a sleeveless, mini-skirted sun dress. That would not be a pretty sight. (smile)
I can really appreciate this post. I, too, have been de-cluttering since I retired. I am not a hoarder either, but I do tend to hold on to things as long as I have room to store them. Parting with my clothes was one of the hardest to do.
I had clothes in every size I have been since I was 18. I have given away some things that still had price tags on them. But one day I realized that even if I were ever able go get into a size 8 again, that doesn’t mean I should wear clothes that were fashionable 30 or 40 years ago. And who wants to see a 71 year old woman in a sleeveless, mini-skirted sun dress. That would not be a pretty sight. (smile)
I can really appreciate this post. I, too, have been de-cluttering since I retired. I am not a hoarder either, but I do tend to hold on to things as long as I have room to store them. Parting with my clothes was one of the hardest to do.
I had clothes in every size I have been since I was 18. I have given away some things that still had price tags on them. But one day I realized that even if I were ever able go get into a size 8 again, that doesn’t mean I should wear clothes that were fashionable 30 or 40 years ago. And who wants to see a 71 year old woman in a sleeveless, mini-skirted sun dress. That would not be a pretty sight. (smile)
I like your burgundy color palette. I’ve got a lot of reds, burgundies, maroons, too, also hot pinks and purples. For some reason very little blue or green or yellow. And lots of neutral clothes like white, gray and black, for work. I don’t have all of your categories, but I’ve got different ones, especially since I’ve semi-retired: office wear for the type of job I’ll never have again(I did give away most of my business suits, but kept one “just in case”). And then there’s the clothes that are too bothersome to wear, because they need to be dry-cleaned or hand-washed.
You did remind me that I’ve been meaning to go through my closet and get rid of all the high heels I’ll never wear again.
But the floor of my closet is mainly filled with a couple of boxes and bags of my “keeper” books. That way they’re handy if it’s late at night and I can’t sleep and need to read something soothing with no surprises.
I like your burgundy color palette. I’ve got a lot of reds, burgundies, maroons, too, also hot pinks and purples. For some reason very little blue or green or yellow. And lots of neutral clothes like white, gray and black, for work. I don’t have all of your categories, but I’ve got different ones, especially since I’ve semi-retired: office wear for the type of job I’ll never have again(I did give away most of my business suits, but kept one “just in case”). And then there’s the clothes that are too bothersome to wear, because they need to be dry-cleaned or hand-washed.
You did remind me that I’ve been meaning to go through my closet and get rid of all the high heels I’ll never wear again.
But the floor of my closet is mainly filled with a couple of boxes and bags of my “keeper” books. That way they’re handy if it’s late at night and I can’t sleep and need to read something soothing with no surprises.
I like your burgundy color palette. I’ve got a lot of reds, burgundies, maroons, too, also hot pinks and purples. For some reason very little blue or green or yellow. And lots of neutral clothes like white, gray and black, for work. I don’t have all of your categories, but I’ve got different ones, especially since I’ve semi-retired: office wear for the type of job I’ll never have again(I did give away most of my business suits, but kept one “just in case”). And then there’s the clothes that are too bothersome to wear, because they need to be dry-cleaned or hand-washed.
You did remind me that I’ve been meaning to go through my closet and get rid of all the high heels I’ll never wear again.
But the floor of my closet is mainly filled with a couple of boxes and bags of my “keeper” books. That way they’re handy if it’s late at night and I can’t sleep and need to read something soothing with no surprises.
I like your burgundy color palette. I’ve got a lot of reds, burgundies, maroons, too, also hot pinks and purples. For some reason very little blue or green or yellow. And lots of neutral clothes like white, gray and black, for work. I don’t have all of your categories, but I’ve got different ones, especially since I’ve semi-retired: office wear for the type of job I’ll never have again(I did give away most of my business suits, but kept one “just in case”). And then there’s the clothes that are too bothersome to wear, because they need to be dry-cleaned or hand-washed.
You did remind me that I’ve been meaning to go through my closet and get rid of all the high heels I’ll never wear again.
But the floor of my closet is mainly filled with a couple of boxes and bags of my “keeper” books. That way they’re handy if it’s late at night and I can’t sleep and need to read something soothing with no surprises.
I like your burgundy color palette. I’ve got a lot of reds, burgundies, maroons, too, also hot pinks and purples. For some reason very little blue or green or yellow. And lots of neutral clothes like white, gray and black, for work. I don’t have all of your categories, but I’ve got different ones, especially since I’ve semi-retired: office wear for the type of job I’ll never have again(I did give away most of my business suits, but kept one “just in case”). And then there’s the clothes that are too bothersome to wear, because they need to be dry-cleaned or hand-washed.
You did remind me that I’ve been meaning to go through my closet and get rid of all the high heels I’ll never wear again.
But the floor of my closet is mainly filled with a couple of boxes and bags of my “keeper” books. That way they’re handy if it’s late at night and I can’t sleep and need to read something soothing with no surprises.
ELF, that’s another good and common category. It’s hard to get rid of something one loves when just a few pounds will make it wearable again….. *G*
ELF, that’s another good and common category. It’s hard to get rid of something one loves when just a few pounds will make it wearable again….. *G*
ELF, that’s another good and common category. It’s hard to get rid of something one loves when just a few pounds will make it wearable again….. *G*
ELF, that’s another good and common category. It’s hard to get rid of something one loves when just a few pounds will make it wearable again….. *G*
ELF, that’s another good and common category. It’s hard to get rid of something one loves when just a few pounds will make it wearable again….. *G*
Mary Chen–
OUCH on the switching dorms every year! I remember that period of my life very well. And the devil with keeping things because we -might- need them is because it’s legitimate. Toss some practical item like that and sure as God made little green apples, you’ll need it next month!
Mary Chen–
OUCH on the switching dorms every year! I remember that period of my life very well. And the devil with keeping things because we -might- need them is because it’s legitimate. Toss some practical item like that and sure as God made little green apples, you’ll need it next month!
Mary Chen–
OUCH on the switching dorms every year! I remember that period of my life very well. And the devil with keeping things because we -might- need them is because it’s legitimate. Toss some practical item like that and sure as God made little green apples, you’ll need it next month!
Mary Chen–
OUCH on the switching dorms every year! I remember that period of my life very well. And the devil with keeping things because we -might- need them is because it’s legitimate. Toss some practical item like that and sure as God made little green apples, you’ll need it next month!
Mary Chen–
OUCH on the switching dorms every year! I remember that period of my life very well. And the devil with keeping things because we -might- need them is because it’s legitimate. Toss some practical item like that and sure as God made little green apples, you’ll need it next month!
++I’m one of those “if I’m reading or hearing about decluttering, I don’t actually have to do it” people. ++
LOL! I love that, Mary M. That’s a good tip about clearing things out by category, though. Looking at all the shirts at once would make it easier to decide which are worth keeping. Maybe I should give that a try….
++I’m one of those “if I’m reading or hearing about decluttering, I don’t actually have to do it” people. ++
LOL! I love that, Mary M. That’s a good tip about clearing things out by category, though. Looking at all the shirts at once would make it easier to decide which are worth keeping. Maybe I should give that a try….
++I’m one of those “if I’m reading or hearing about decluttering, I don’t actually have to do it” people. ++
LOL! I love that, Mary M. That’s a good tip about clearing things out by category, though. Looking at all the shirts at once would make it easier to decide which are worth keeping. Maybe I should give that a try….
++I’m one of those “if I’m reading or hearing about decluttering, I don’t actually have to do it” people. ++
LOL! I love that, Mary M. That’s a good tip about clearing things out by category, though. Looking at all the shirts at once would make it easier to decide which are worth keeping. Maybe I should give that a try….
++I’m one of those “if I’m reading or hearing about decluttering, I don’t actually have to do it” people. ++
LOL! I love that, Mary M. That’s a good tip about clearing things out by category, though. Looking at all the shirts at once would make it easier to decide which are worth keeping. Maybe I should give that a try….
Cathy–
This won’t help with your closet problem, but the multicolored skirt is from Travelsmith, and it’s a great, flouncy skirt. *G* But your idea of paring down to a handful of outlets–things that you love–is well worth considering. The empty closet space would be an invitation to new possibilities.
Cathy–
This won’t help with your closet problem, but the multicolored skirt is from Travelsmith, and it’s a great, flouncy skirt. *G* But your idea of paring down to a handful of outlets–things that you love–is well worth considering. The empty closet space would be an invitation to new possibilities.
Cathy–
This won’t help with your closet problem, but the multicolored skirt is from Travelsmith, and it’s a great, flouncy skirt. *G* But your idea of paring down to a handful of outlets–things that you love–is well worth considering. The empty closet space would be an invitation to new possibilities.
Cathy–
This won’t help with your closet problem, but the multicolored skirt is from Travelsmith, and it’s a great, flouncy skirt. *G* But your idea of paring down to a handful of outlets–things that you love–is well worth considering. The empty closet space would be an invitation to new possibilities.
Cathy–
This won’t help with your closet problem, but the multicolored skirt is from Travelsmith, and it’s a great, flouncy skirt. *G* But your idea of paring down to a handful of outlets–things that you love–is well worth considering. The empty closet space would be an invitation to new possibilities.
Kate Sparks, that’s BRILLIANT! It would really zero in on the question of what is actually worn.
Kate Sparks, that’s BRILLIANT! It would really zero in on the question of what is actually worn.
Kate Sparks, that’s BRILLIANT! It would really zero in on the question of what is actually worn.
Kate Sparks, that’s BRILLIANT! It would really zero in on the question of what is actually worn.
Kate Sparks, that’s BRILLIANT! It would really zero in on the question of what is actually worn.
Jenny–
Shoe people are a definite category of people, and they’re your tribe. *G* It’s hard to let go of things to which we’re emotionally attached. Would it help to imagine the shoes flying to people who will wear and cherish them? Worth some visualizing time, maybe.
Jenny–
Shoe people are a definite category of people, and they’re your tribe. *G* It’s hard to let go of things to which we’re emotionally attached. Would it help to imagine the shoes flying to people who will wear and cherish them? Worth some visualizing time, maybe.
Jenny–
Shoe people are a definite category of people, and they’re your tribe. *G* It’s hard to let go of things to which we’re emotionally attached. Would it help to imagine the shoes flying to people who will wear and cherish them? Worth some visualizing time, maybe.
Jenny–
Shoe people are a definite category of people, and they’re your tribe. *G* It’s hard to let go of things to which we’re emotionally attached. Would it help to imagine the shoes flying to people who will wear and cherish them? Worth some visualizing time, maybe.
Jenny–
Shoe people are a definite category of people, and they’re your tribe. *G* It’s hard to let go of things to which we’re emotionally attached. Would it help to imagine the shoes flying to people who will wear and cherish them? Worth some visualizing time, maybe.
Mary T, I’m with you on the mini-skirts of my youth. *G* I moved around a lot in younger years which helped keep the amount of Stuff down, but I’ve lived in this house for years now,so inventory control is a real issue. As long as you have the space to store sometime of the things that carry fond memories, you don’t really have a problem. So maybe keep one mini, and send the rest off to delight some current 18 years old?
Mary T, I’m with you on the mini-skirts of my youth. *G* I moved around a lot in younger years which helped keep the amount of Stuff down, but I’ve lived in this house for years now,so inventory control is a real issue. As long as you have the space to store sometime of the things that carry fond memories, you don’t really have a problem. So maybe keep one mini, and send the rest off to delight some current 18 years old?
Mary T, I’m with you on the mini-skirts of my youth. *G* I moved around a lot in younger years which helped keep the amount of Stuff down, but I’ve lived in this house for years now,so inventory control is a real issue. As long as you have the space to store sometime of the things that carry fond memories, you don’t really have a problem. So maybe keep one mini, and send the rest off to delight some current 18 years old?
Mary T, I’m with you on the mini-skirts of my youth. *G* I moved around a lot in younger years which helped keep the amount of Stuff down, but I’ve lived in this house for years now,so inventory control is a real issue. As long as you have the space to store sometime of the things that carry fond memories, you don’t really have a problem. So maybe keep one mini, and send the rest off to delight some current 18 years old?
Mary T, I’m with you on the mini-skirts of my youth. *G* I moved around a lot in younger years which helped keep the amount of Stuff down, but I’ve lived in this house for years now,so inventory control is a real issue. As long as you have the space to store sometime of the things that carry fond memories, you don’t really have a problem. So maybe keep one mini, and send the rest off to delight some current 18 years old?
Karin–
You remind me that one whole category I forgot was work clothes, or in my case, conference clothes, when I have to look like a successsful author rather than a bag lady. *G* And those clothes never wear out because I don’t wear them enough! It absolutely makes sense to keep one office type outfit, because you will almost certainly need it at some point.
As for having keeper books close to hand–doesn’t everyone? *G*
Karin–
You remind me that one whole category I forgot was work clothes, or in my case, conference clothes, when I have to look like a successsful author rather than a bag lady. *G* And those clothes never wear out because I don’t wear them enough! It absolutely makes sense to keep one office type outfit, because you will almost certainly need it at some point.
As for having keeper books close to hand–doesn’t everyone? *G*
Karin–
You remind me that one whole category I forgot was work clothes, or in my case, conference clothes, when I have to look like a successsful author rather than a bag lady. *G* And those clothes never wear out because I don’t wear them enough! It absolutely makes sense to keep one office type outfit, because you will almost certainly need it at some point.
As for having keeper books close to hand–doesn’t everyone? *G*
Karin–
You remind me that one whole category I forgot was work clothes, or in my case, conference clothes, when I have to look like a successsful author rather than a bag lady. *G* And those clothes never wear out because I don’t wear them enough! It absolutely makes sense to keep one office type outfit, because you will almost certainly need it at some point.
As for having keeper books close to hand–doesn’t everyone? *G*
Karin–
You remind me that one whole category I forgot was work clothes, or in my case, conference clothes, when I have to look like a successsful author rather than a bag lady. *G* And those clothes never wear out because I don’t wear them enough! It absolutely makes sense to keep one office type outfit, because you will almost certainly need it at some point.
As for having keeper books close to hand–doesn’t everyone? *G*
I declutter in spurts (usually right after New Year’s Day) and I’m at it again. I’ve had to deal with big messes after various relatives died, and it’s not fun. So I’m trying not to make a problem for whomever gets the job of disposing of my stuff, not that I’m planning on departing any time soon! One suggestion for category 7 in your list: take a photo of the outfit, caption it, and then get rid of the item. In fact, you may already have pictures of yourself in the outfit if you wore it for a special occasion that was photographed.
I declutter in spurts (usually right after New Year’s Day) and I’m at it again. I’ve had to deal with big messes after various relatives died, and it’s not fun. So I’m trying not to make a problem for whomever gets the job of disposing of my stuff, not that I’m planning on departing any time soon! One suggestion for category 7 in your list: take a photo of the outfit, caption it, and then get rid of the item. In fact, you may already have pictures of yourself in the outfit if you wore it for a special occasion that was photographed.
I declutter in spurts (usually right after New Year’s Day) and I’m at it again. I’ve had to deal with big messes after various relatives died, and it’s not fun. So I’m trying not to make a problem for whomever gets the job of disposing of my stuff, not that I’m planning on departing any time soon! One suggestion for category 7 in your list: take a photo of the outfit, caption it, and then get rid of the item. In fact, you may already have pictures of yourself in the outfit if you wore it for a special occasion that was photographed.
I declutter in spurts (usually right after New Year’s Day) and I’m at it again. I’ve had to deal with big messes after various relatives died, and it’s not fun. So I’m trying not to make a problem for whomever gets the job of disposing of my stuff, not that I’m planning on departing any time soon! One suggestion for category 7 in your list: take a photo of the outfit, caption it, and then get rid of the item. In fact, you may already have pictures of yourself in the outfit if you wore it for a special occasion that was photographed.
I declutter in spurts (usually right after New Year’s Day) and I’m at it again. I’ve had to deal with big messes after various relatives died, and it’s not fun. So I’m trying not to make a problem for whomever gets the job of disposing of my stuff, not that I’m planning on departing any time soon! One suggestion for category 7 in your list: take a photo of the outfit, caption it, and then get rid of the item. In fact, you may already have pictures of yourself in the outfit if you wore it for a special occasion that was photographed.
I definitely need to do some decluttering. But since we are talking closets and clothes, perhaps someone will have a tip for me. When my mother died, I took a lot of her stuff into my house–and not just clothes, but we’ll keep to clothes for the moment. She was two inches shorter than I am, but for some reason some of her clothes fit–my favorite winter coat was her coat. BUT I am now the owner of a mink coat AND a mink stole (not a stolen mink!). My mother really wanted that mink coat and it sort of fits me, but should I wear it? I did wear it to my father’s funeral in her honor (she predeceased him) but since then it’s been hanging in my closet. BUT more importantly, what in the world should I do with this mink stole? Can I get it made into a hat or something?
I definitely need to do some decluttering. But since we are talking closets and clothes, perhaps someone will have a tip for me. When my mother died, I took a lot of her stuff into my house–and not just clothes, but we’ll keep to clothes for the moment. She was two inches shorter than I am, but for some reason some of her clothes fit–my favorite winter coat was her coat. BUT I am now the owner of a mink coat AND a mink stole (not a stolen mink!). My mother really wanted that mink coat and it sort of fits me, but should I wear it? I did wear it to my father’s funeral in her honor (she predeceased him) but since then it’s been hanging in my closet. BUT more importantly, what in the world should I do with this mink stole? Can I get it made into a hat or something?
I definitely need to do some decluttering. But since we are talking closets and clothes, perhaps someone will have a tip for me. When my mother died, I took a lot of her stuff into my house–and not just clothes, but we’ll keep to clothes for the moment. She was two inches shorter than I am, but for some reason some of her clothes fit–my favorite winter coat was her coat. BUT I am now the owner of a mink coat AND a mink stole (not a stolen mink!). My mother really wanted that mink coat and it sort of fits me, but should I wear it? I did wear it to my father’s funeral in her honor (she predeceased him) but since then it’s been hanging in my closet. BUT more importantly, what in the world should I do with this mink stole? Can I get it made into a hat or something?
I definitely need to do some decluttering. But since we are talking closets and clothes, perhaps someone will have a tip for me. When my mother died, I took a lot of her stuff into my house–and not just clothes, but we’ll keep to clothes for the moment. She was two inches shorter than I am, but for some reason some of her clothes fit–my favorite winter coat was her coat. BUT I am now the owner of a mink coat AND a mink stole (not a stolen mink!). My mother really wanted that mink coat and it sort of fits me, but should I wear it? I did wear it to my father’s funeral in her honor (she predeceased him) but since then it’s been hanging in my closet. BUT more importantly, what in the world should I do with this mink stole? Can I get it made into a hat or something?
I definitely need to do some decluttering. But since we are talking closets and clothes, perhaps someone will have a tip for me. When my mother died, I took a lot of her stuff into my house–and not just clothes, but we’ll keep to clothes for the moment. She was two inches shorter than I am, but for some reason some of her clothes fit–my favorite winter coat was her coat. BUT I am now the owner of a mink coat AND a mink stole (not a stolen mink!). My mother really wanted that mink coat and it sort of fits me, but should I wear it? I did wear it to my father’s funeral in her honor (she predeceased him) but since then it’s been hanging in my closet. BUT more importantly, what in the world should I do with this mink stole? Can I get it made into a hat or something?
There is an old New England saying my Missouri Ancestors (of southern and European descent) loved to say: “Use it up, wear it, out, make it do, do without.” I DON’t think the New Englanders did much “do without” — they expanded “make it do” into repurposing, and thereby invented something that would work, rather than do without.
This mindset is as good for clothes closets as it is for any other category of things. The trap is “make it do” since it’s the ultimate excuse for keeping things.
I like the idea someone posted: gathering clothes by type and then sorting through types.
And I DO wear out clothes. When the holes can’t be mended the clothes go into the rag bag.
The quoted New England saying has a counterpart that may help this organization: “A place for everything and everything in it’s place.” We’re spurred to closet reorganization because we’re running out of “A place for everything.”
There is an old New England saying my Missouri Ancestors (of southern and European descent) loved to say: “Use it up, wear it, out, make it do, do without.” I DON’t think the New Englanders did much “do without” — they expanded “make it do” into repurposing, and thereby invented something that would work, rather than do without.
This mindset is as good for clothes closets as it is for any other category of things. The trap is “make it do” since it’s the ultimate excuse for keeping things.
I like the idea someone posted: gathering clothes by type and then sorting through types.
And I DO wear out clothes. When the holes can’t be mended the clothes go into the rag bag.
The quoted New England saying has a counterpart that may help this organization: “A place for everything and everything in it’s place.” We’re spurred to closet reorganization because we’re running out of “A place for everything.”
There is an old New England saying my Missouri Ancestors (of southern and European descent) loved to say: “Use it up, wear it, out, make it do, do without.” I DON’t think the New Englanders did much “do without” — they expanded “make it do” into repurposing, and thereby invented something that would work, rather than do without.
This mindset is as good for clothes closets as it is for any other category of things. The trap is “make it do” since it’s the ultimate excuse for keeping things.
I like the idea someone posted: gathering clothes by type and then sorting through types.
And I DO wear out clothes. When the holes can’t be mended the clothes go into the rag bag.
The quoted New England saying has a counterpart that may help this organization: “A place for everything and everything in it’s place.” We’re spurred to closet reorganization because we’re running out of “A place for everything.”
There is an old New England saying my Missouri Ancestors (of southern and European descent) loved to say: “Use it up, wear it, out, make it do, do without.” I DON’t think the New Englanders did much “do without” — they expanded “make it do” into repurposing, and thereby invented something that would work, rather than do without.
This mindset is as good for clothes closets as it is for any other category of things. The trap is “make it do” since it’s the ultimate excuse for keeping things.
I like the idea someone posted: gathering clothes by type and then sorting through types.
And I DO wear out clothes. When the holes can’t be mended the clothes go into the rag bag.
The quoted New England saying has a counterpart that may help this organization: “A place for everything and everything in it’s place.” We’re spurred to closet reorganization because we’re running out of “A place for everything.”
There is an old New England saying my Missouri Ancestors (of southern and European descent) loved to say: “Use it up, wear it, out, make it do, do without.” I DON’t think the New Englanders did much “do without” — they expanded “make it do” into repurposing, and thereby invented something that would work, rather than do without.
This mindset is as good for clothes closets as it is for any other category of things. The trap is “make it do” since it’s the ultimate excuse for keeping things.
I like the idea someone posted: gathering clothes by type and then sorting through types.
And I DO wear out clothes. When the holes can’t be mended the clothes go into the rag bag.
The quoted New England saying has a counterpart that may help this organization: “A place for everything and everything in it’s place.” We’re spurred to closet reorganization because we’re running out of “A place for everything.”
Oh, ha! Your words resonate all to loudly with me, Mary Jo! Your categories are perfect. (my biggest one is “Okay I haven’t worn this in ages, but I might, and one never knows when you will be in desperate need of a (fill in the blank.) That is my frugal Swiss blood bubbling through my brain. So even though my new digs has a fabulous walk-in closet . . .it’s getting stuffed.
Slinking off to add “weed clothes” to the To Do List
Oh, ha! Your words resonate all to loudly with me, Mary Jo! Your categories are perfect. (my biggest one is “Okay I haven’t worn this in ages, but I might, and one never knows when you will be in desperate need of a (fill in the blank.) That is my frugal Swiss blood bubbling through my brain. So even though my new digs has a fabulous walk-in closet . . .it’s getting stuffed.
Slinking off to add “weed clothes” to the To Do List
Oh, ha! Your words resonate all to loudly with me, Mary Jo! Your categories are perfect. (my biggest one is “Okay I haven’t worn this in ages, but I might, and one never knows when you will be in desperate need of a (fill in the blank.) That is my frugal Swiss blood bubbling through my brain. So even though my new digs has a fabulous walk-in closet . . .it’s getting stuffed.
Slinking off to add “weed clothes” to the To Do List
Oh, ha! Your words resonate all to loudly with me, Mary Jo! Your categories are perfect. (my biggest one is “Okay I haven’t worn this in ages, but I might, and one never knows when you will be in desperate need of a (fill in the blank.) That is my frugal Swiss blood bubbling through my brain. So even though my new digs has a fabulous walk-in closet . . .it’s getting stuffed.
Slinking off to add “weed clothes” to the To Do List
Oh, ha! Your words resonate all to loudly with me, Mary Jo! Your categories are perfect. (my biggest one is “Okay I haven’t worn this in ages, but I might, and one never knows when you will be in desperate need of a (fill in the blank.) That is my frugal Swiss blood bubbling through my brain. So even though my new digs has a fabulous walk-in closet . . .it’s getting stuffed.
Slinking off to add “weed clothes” to the To Do List
I recently bought The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing after hearing so many good things. I personally have mixed feelings about the book. It’s a short easy read, but I’m not sure how much I’ll apply into my own life except for the section on clothing but we’ll see. The author speaks of keeping only things that give you pleasure. Clothes are the first step. She says to gather every article of clothing that you own (laundry being an exception) and go through each item one by one. You can do subcategories of tops, bottoms, etc. Does it make you happy or serve a useful, ongoing purpose? Otherwise you may get caught up in thinking of how much you spent on an item or that you’ve only worn it once. If it doesn’t bring pleasure, thank the item for the purpose it did serve, even if it’s just because you liked the color, and discard it. She also suggests starting with off-season clothes rather the current season so that you don’t start thinking that you’ll have nothing to wear. I thought I had done a good job of donating two trash bags worth of clothes this summer, but I much more work to be done. I can’t remember the last time I wore half of the clothes I own so what good are they doing me except taking up valuable space? This will be my weekend project.
I recently bought The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing after hearing so many good things. I personally have mixed feelings about the book. It’s a short easy read, but I’m not sure how much I’ll apply into my own life except for the section on clothing but we’ll see. The author speaks of keeping only things that give you pleasure. Clothes are the first step. She says to gather every article of clothing that you own (laundry being an exception) and go through each item one by one. You can do subcategories of tops, bottoms, etc. Does it make you happy or serve a useful, ongoing purpose? Otherwise you may get caught up in thinking of how much you spent on an item or that you’ve only worn it once. If it doesn’t bring pleasure, thank the item for the purpose it did serve, even if it’s just because you liked the color, and discard it. She also suggests starting with off-season clothes rather the current season so that you don’t start thinking that you’ll have nothing to wear. I thought I had done a good job of donating two trash bags worth of clothes this summer, but I much more work to be done. I can’t remember the last time I wore half of the clothes I own so what good are they doing me except taking up valuable space? This will be my weekend project.
I recently bought The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing after hearing so many good things. I personally have mixed feelings about the book. It’s a short easy read, but I’m not sure how much I’ll apply into my own life except for the section on clothing but we’ll see. The author speaks of keeping only things that give you pleasure. Clothes are the first step. She says to gather every article of clothing that you own (laundry being an exception) and go through each item one by one. You can do subcategories of tops, bottoms, etc. Does it make you happy or serve a useful, ongoing purpose? Otherwise you may get caught up in thinking of how much you spent on an item or that you’ve only worn it once. If it doesn’t bring pleasure, thank the item for the purpose it did serve, even if it’s just because you liked the color, and discard it. She also suggests starting with off-season clothes rather the current season so that you don’t start thinking that you’ll have nothing to wear. I thought I had done a good job of donating two trash bags worth of clothes this summer, but I much more work to be done. I can’t remember the last time I wore half of the clothes I own so what good are they doing me except taking up valuable space? This will be my weekend project.
I recently bought The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing after hearing so many good things. I personally have mixed feelings about the book. It’s a short easy read, but I’m not sure how much I’ll apply into my own life except for the section on clothing but we’ll see. The author speaks of keeping only things that give you pleasure. Clothes are the first step. She says to gather every article of clothing that you own (laundry being an exception) and go through each item one by one. You can do subcategories of tops, bottoms, etc. Does it make you happy or serve a useful, ongoing purpose? Otherwise you may get caught up in thinking of how much you spent on an item or that you’ve only worn it once. If it doesn’t bring pleasure, thank the item for the purpose it did serve, even if it’s just because you liked the color, and discard it. She also suggests starting with off-season clothes rather the current season so that you don’t start thinking that you’ll have nothing to wear. I thought I had done a good job of donating two trash bags worth of clothes this summer, but I much more work to be done. I can’t remember the last time I wore half of the clothes I own so what good are they doing me except taking up valuable space? This will be my weekend project.
I recently bought The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing after hearing so many good things. I personally have mixed feelings about the book. It’s a short easy read, but I’m not sure how much I’ll apply into my own life except for the section on clothing but we’ll see. The author speaks of keeping only things that give you pleasure. Clothes are the first step. She says to gather every article of clothing that you own (laundry being an exception) and go through each item one by one. You can do subcategories of tops, bottoms, etc. Does it make you happy or serve a useful, ongoing purpose? Otherwise you may get caught up in thinking of how much you spent on an item or that you’ve only worn it once. If it doesn’t bring pleasure, thank the item for the purpose it did serve, even if it’s just because you liked the color, and discard it. She also suggests starting with off-season clothes rather the current season so that you don’t start thinking that you’ll have nothing to wear. I thought I had done a good job of donating two trash bags worth of clothes this summer, but I much more work to be done. I can’t remember the last time I wore half of the clothes I own so what good are they doing me except taking up valuable space? This will be my weekend project.
That’s a good idea about the picture, Linda S. I have a three piece outfit in this category that I’ll never wear again. But there are pictures.
There is something in the quiet days of January that makes it seem like a good time for closet clearing!
That’s a good idea about the picture, Linda S. I have a three piece outfit in this category that I’ll never wear again. But there are pictures.
There is something in the quiet days of January that makes it seem like a good time for closet clearing!
That’s a good idea about the picture, Linda S. I have a three piece outfit in this category that I’ll never wear again. But there are pictures.
There is something in the quiet days of January that makes it seem like a good time for closet clearing!
That’s a good idea about the picture, Linda S. I have a three piece outfit in this category that I’ll never wear again. But there are pictures.
There is something in the quiet days of January that makes it seem like a good time for closet clearing!
That’s a good idea about the picture, Linda S. I have a three piece outfit in this category that I’ll never wear again. But there are pictures.
There is something in the quiet days of January that makes it seem like a good time for closet clearing!
Sally–
I think having the stole remade into a hat is a great idea. You’ll think of your mother whenever you wear it, and this weather is a reminder of how useful a warm hat is! Plus, how many writers go to places where they can wear a mink stole? *G* While a hat is seriously useful.
Sally–
I think having the stole remade into a hat is a great idea. You’ll think of your mother whenever you wear it, and this weather is a reminder of how useful a warm hat is! Plus, how many writers go to places where they can wear a mink stole? *G* While a hat is seriously useful.
Sally–
I think having the stole remade into a hat is a great idea. You’ll think of your mother whenever you wear it, and this weather is a reminder of how useful a warm hat is! Plus, how many writers go to places where they can wear a mink stole? *G* While a hat is seriously useful.
Sally–
I think having the stole remade into a hat is a great idea. You’ll think of your mother whenever you wear it, and this weather is a reminder of how useful a warm hat is! Plus, how many writers go to places where they can wear a mink stole? *G* While a hat is seriously useful.
Sally–
I think having the stole remade into a hat is a great idea. You’ll think of your mother whenever you wear it, and this weather is a reminder of how useful a warm hat is! Plus, how many writers go to places where they can wear a mink stole? *G* While a hat is seriously useful.
“Use it up, wear it, out, make it do, do without.”
Sue McCormick, I’ve always liked that saying also, though it does rather encourage hanging on to things. I’m a big fan of repurposing. (One woman’s trash is a another woman’s treasure, after all!)
As you say, when one runs out of places to put things, it’s time to start tossing!
“Use it up, wear it, out, make it do, do without.”
Sue McCormick, I’ve always liked that saying also, though it does rather encourage hanging on to things. I’m a big fan of repurposing. (One woman’s trash is a another woman’s treasure, after all!)
As you say, when one runs out of places to put things, it’s time to start tossing!
“Use it up, wear it, out, make it do, do without.”
Sue McCormick, I’ve always liked that saying also, though it does rather encourage hanging on to things. I’m a big fan of repurposing. (One woman’s trash is a another woman’s treasure, after all!)
As you say, when one runs out of places to put things, it’s time to start tossing!
“Use it up, wear it, out, make it do, do without.”
Sue McCormick, I’ve always liked that saying also, though it does rather encourage hanging on to things. I’m a big fan of repurposing. (One woman’s trash is a another woman’s treasure, after all!)
As you say, when one runs out of places to put things, it’s time to start tossing!
“Use it up, wear it, out, make it do, do without.”
Sue McCormick, I’ve always liked that saying also, though it does rather encourage hanging on to things. I’m a big fan of repurposing. (One woman’s trash is a another woman’s treasure, after all!)
As you say, when one runs out of places to put things, it’s time to start tossing!
The trouble is that frugality is generally a good thing! But when the fabulous walk-in closet disappears, it’s time to Take Steps!
The trouble is that frugality is generally a good thing! But when the fabulous walk-in closet disappears, it’s time to Take Steps!
The trouble is that frugality is generally a good thing! But when the fabulous walk-in closet disappears, it’s time to Take Steps!
The trouble is that frugality is generally a good thing! But when the fabulous walk-in closet disappears, it’s time to Take Steps!
The trouble is that frugality is generally a good thing! But when the fabulous walk-in closet disappears, it’s time to Take Steps!
Carrie T, good luck with the weekend decluttering project! I did a spate of it between Christmas and New Year’s and I’m not sure when the urge will strike again. *G* I’ve heard a lot about the Marie Kondo book and it seems to be useful to a lot of people, but I’m not sure it would speak to me. IT sounds like a simplified version of feng shui, which I’ve used some. Simplifying is generally good for the soul.
Carrie T, good luck with the weekend decluttering project! I did a spate of it between Christmas and New Year’s and I’m not sure when the urge will strike again. *G* I’ve heard a lot about the Marie Kondo book and it seems to be useful to a lot of people, but I’m not sure it would speak to me. IT sounds like a simplified version of feng shui, which I’ve used some. Simplifying is generally good for the soul.
Carrie T, good luck with the weekend decluttering project! I did a spate of it between Christmas and New Year’s and I’m not sure when the urge will strike again. *G* I’ve heard a lot about the Marie Kondo book and it seems to be useful to a lot of people, but I’m not sure it would speak to me. IT sounds like a simplified version of feng shui, which I’ve used some. Simplifying is generally good for the soul.
Carrie T, good luck with the weekend decluttering project! I did a spate of it between Christmas and New Year’s and I’m not sure when the urge will strike again. *G* I’ve heard a lot about the Marie Kondo book and it seems to be useful to a lot of people, but I’m not sure it would speak to me. IT sounds like a simplified version of feng shui, which I’ve used some. Simplifying is generally good for the soul.
Carrie T, good luck with the weekend decluttering project! I did a spate of it between Christmas and New Year’s and I’m not sure when the urge will strike again. *G* I’ve heard a lot about the Marie Kondo book and it seems to be useful to a lot of people, but I’m not sure it would speak to me. IT sounds like a simplified version of feng shui, which I’ve used some. Simplifying is generally good for the soul.
Indeed! Practicality must trump frugality!
Indeed! Practicality must trump frugality!
Indeed! Practicality must trump frugality!
Indeed! Practicality must trump frugality!
Indeed! Practicality must trump frugality!
I was a teenager when my mother passed away, so I didn’t keep anything, the styles were too old for me. I never imagined I would grow into wanting to wear a Chanel suit or a hat with a little veil, or the type of handbag the Queen carries. Now I wish I had kept a few of her things. You could also have the stole made into a collar and cuffs for a coat, or even a little throw pillow.
I was a teenager when my mother passed away, so I didn’t keep anything, the styles were too old for me. I never imagined I would grow into wanting to wear a Chanel suit or a hat with a little veil, or the type of handbag the Queen carries. Now I wish I had kept a few of her things. You could also have the stole made into a collar and cuffs for a coat, or even a little throw pillow.
I was a teenager when my mother passed away, so I didn’t keep anything, the styles were too old for me. I never imagined I would grow into wanting to wear a Chanel suit or a hat with a little veil, or the type of handbag the Queen carries. Now I wish I had kept a few of her things. You could also have the stole made into a collar and cuffs for a coat, or even a little throw pillow.
I was a teenager when my mother passed away, so I didn’t keep anything, the styles were too old for me. I never imagined I would grow into wanting to wear a Chanel suit or a hat with a little veil, or the type of handbag the Queen carries. Now I wish I had kept a few of her things. You could also have the stole made into a collar and cuffs for a coat, or even a little throw pillow.
I was a teenager when my mother passed away, so I didn’t keep anything, the styles were too old for me. I never imagined I would grow into wanting to wear a Chanel suit or a hat with a little veil, or the type of handbag the Queen carries. Now I wish I had kept a few of her things. You could also have the stole made into a collar and cuffs for a coat, or even a little throw pillow.
Lots of good ideas! But where would I take a stole to have it made into a hat or a pillow do you think?
And so sorry you were so young when your mom passed away, Karin. I was in my early 50s. I wouldn’t say we were extremely close–no daily phone calls. That wasn’t our thing. But I really came to admire her more as I aged and I still miss her and wish I could ask her questions and get her opinions about things.
Lots of good ideas! But where would I take a stole to have it made into a hat or a pillow do you think?
And so sorry you were so young when your mom passed away, Karin. I was in my early 50s. I wouldn’t say we were extremely close–no daily phone calls. That wasn’t our thing. But I really came to admire her more as I aged and I still miss her and wish I could ask her questions and get her opinions about things.
Lots of good ideas! But where would I take a stole to have it made into a hat or a pillow do you think?
And so sorry you were so young when your mom passed away, Karin. I was in my early 50s. I wouldn’t say we were extremely close–no daily phone calls. That wasn’t our thing. But I really came to admire her more as I aged and I still miss her and wish I could ask her questions and get her opinions about things.
Lots of good ideas! But where would I take a stole to have it made into a hat or a pillow do you think?
And so sorry you were so young when your mom passed away, Karin. I was in my early 50s. I wouldn’t say we were extremely close–no daily phone calls. That wasn’t our thing. But I really came to admire her more as I aged and I still miss her and wish I could ask her questions and get her opinions about things.
Lots of good ideas! But where would I take a stole to have it made into a hat or a pillow do you think?
And so sorry you were so young when your mom passed away, Karin. I was in my early 50s. I wouldn’t say we were extremely close–no daily phone calls. That wasn’t our thing. But I really came to admire her more as I aged and I still miss her and wish I could ask her questions and get her opinions about things.
Yes!! My largest category besides, “Someone gave it to me and do you know how much it would cost new?!” 😀
My downfall are Consignment and Used Clothing stores! And friends who for some weird reason decide that as I’m not as “Large” as they are and my height hasn’t changed, then I must still fit “tiny” clothes ( was never THAT tiny! Perception is everything obviously!). Ummm…hello? Gave birth twice and I’m over 50 with a MUCH slower metabolism now! Will never EVER be that “tiny” again. But you’re very sweet to think that of me! (and make me have to actually say that out loud…sigh)
But I periodically purge at least 2 bags (large green garbage bags) from time to time to keep the explosion (sort of!) under control.
Yes!! My largest category besides, “Someone gave it to me and do you know how much it would cost new?!” 😀
My downfall are Consignment and Used Clothing stores! And friends who for some weird reason decide that as I’m not as “Large” as they are and my height hasn’t changed, then I must still fit “tiny” clothes ( was never THAT tiny! Perception is everything obviously!). Ummm…hello? Gave birth twice and I’m over 50 with a MUCH slower metabolism now! Will never EVER be that “tiny” again. But you’re very sweet to think that of me! (and make me have to actually say that out loud…sigh)
But I periodically purge at least 2 bags (large green garbage bags) from time to time to keep the explosion (sort of!) under control.
Yes!! My largest category besides, “Someone gave it to me and do you know how much it would cost new?!” 😀
My downfall are Consignment and Used Clothing stores! And friends who for some weird reason decide that as I’m not as “Large” as they are and my height hasn’t changed, then I must still fit “tiny” clothes ( was never THAT tiny! Perception is everything obviously!). Ummm…hello? Gave birth twice and I’m over 50 with a MUCH slower metabolism now! Will never EVER be that “tiny” again. But you’re very sweet to think that of me! (and make me have to actually say that out loud…sigh)
But I periodically purge at least 2 bags (large green garbage bags) from time to time to keep the explosion (sort of!) under control.
Yes!! My largest category besides, “Someone gave it to me and do you know how much it would cost new?!” 😀
My downfall are Consignment and Used Clothing stores! And friends who for some weird reason decide that as I’m not as “Large” as they are and my height hasn’t changed, then I must still fit “tiny” clothes ( was never THAT tiny! Perception is everything obviously!). Ummm…hello? Gave birth twice and I’m over 50 with a MUCH slower metabolism now! Will never EVER be that “tiny” again. But you’re very sweet to think that of me! (and make me have to actually say that out loud…sigh)
But I periodically purge at least 2 bags (large green garbage bags) from time to time to keep the explosion (sort of!) under control.
Yes!! My largest category besides, “Someone gave it to me and do you know how much it would cost new?!” 😀
My downfall are Consignment and Used Clothing stores! And friends who for some weird reason decide that as I’m not as “Large” as they are and my height hasn’t changed, then I must still fit “tiny” clothes ( was never THAT tiny! Perception is everything obviously!). Ummm…hello? Gave birth twice and I’m over 50 with a MUCH slower metabolism now! Will never EVER be that “tiny” again. But you’re very sweet to think that of me! (and make me have to actually say that out loud…sigh)
But I periodically purge at least 2 bags (large green garbage bags) from time to time to keep the explosion (sort of!) under control.
It’s a classic time of year to declutter, isn’t it? I’m doing the same — or at least trying to do the same. I’m a terrible pack-rat, though. But am loving some of these suggestions. And your wardrobe with all those lovely textures and the burgundy and gold looks rich and gorgeous, Mary Jo. As for teal? Give it to me 😉
It’s a classic time of year to declutter, isn’t it? I’m doing the same — or at least trying to do the same. I’m a terrible pack-rat, though. But am loving some of these suggestions. And your wardrobe with all those lovely textures and the burgundy and gold looks rich and gorgeous, Mary Jo. As for teal? Give it to me 😉
It’s a classic time of year to declutter, isn’t it? I’m doing the same — or at least trying to do the same. I’m a terrible pack-rat, though. But am loving some of these suggestions. And your wardrobe with all those lovely textures and the burgundy and gold looks rich and gorgeous, Mary Jo. As for teal? Give it to me 😉
It’s a classic time of year to declutter, isn’t it? I’m doing the same — or at least trying to do the same. I’m a terrible pack-rat, though. But am loving some of these suggestions. And your wardrobe with all those lovely textures and the burgundy and gold looks rich and gorgeous, Mary Jo. As for teal? Give it to me 😉
It’s a classic time of year to declutter, isn’t it? I’m doing the same — or at least trying to do the same. I’m a terrible pack-rat, though. But am loving some of these suggestions. And your wardrobe with all those lovely textures and the burgundy and gold looks rich and gorgeous, Mary Jo. As for teal? Give it to me 😉
One category you missed:”a colour which I love and look good in but is out of fashion and can’t be found new”. For me, emerald green/jade / belongs under this heading. About a decade ago, I reduced in size and discovered I could not find my green! So recently I have bought and squirreled away, even in a size down, just in case. I buy classic clothes, so have no problem keeping and wearing again years later. When something such as a hacking jacket is available, I might buy several either new or off eBay. My solution to closets is to buy coloured totes (one for summer and a second for winter) . I pack complete outfits into those totes, and haul out one or two each season – colour- coordinated and ready to go.
One brake on buying clothes is the recent swoon in the loonie – going from par to the USD to minus 1/3 means that shopping online is simply not a prospect; one thinks VERY carefully about each purchase.
MY problem is a 2 generation stash of material and hundreds of patterns; I still believe I will eventually use them but may recognize as a mid-senior that even if I sewed for the whole year, I would be unlikely to make a dent in nor to actually wear what I made.
One category you missed:”a colour which I love and look good in but is out of fashion and can’t be found new”. For me, emerald green/jade / belongs under this heading. About a decade ago, I reduced in size and discovered I could not find my green! So recently I have bought and squirreled away, even in a size down, just in case. I buy classic clothes, so have no problem keeping and wearing again years later. When something such as a hacking jacket is available, I might buy several either new or off eBay. My solution to closets is to buy coloured totes (one for summer and a second for winter) . I pack complete outfits into those totes, and haul out one or two each season – colour- coordinated and ready to go.
One brake on buying clothes is the recent swoon in the loonie – going from par to the USD to minus 1/3 means that shopping online is simply not a prospect; one thinks VERY carefully about each purchase.
MY problem is a 2 generation stash of material and hundreds of patterns; I still believe I will eventually use them but may recognize as a mid-senior that even if I sewed for the whole year, I would be unlikely to make a dent in nor to actually wear what I made.
One category you missed:”a colour which I love and look good in but is out of fashion and can’t be found new”. For me, emerald green/jade / belongs under this heading. About a decade ago, I reduced in size and discovered I could not find my green! So recently I have bought and squirreled away, even in a size down, just in case. I buy classic clothes, so have no problem keeping and wearing again years later. When something such as a hacking jacket is available, I might buy several either new or off eBay. My solution to closets is to buy coloured totes (one for summer and a second for winter) . I pack complete outfits into those totes, and haul out one or two each season – colour- coordinated and ready to go.
One brake on buying clothes is the recent swoon in the loonie – going from par to the USD to minus 1/3 means that shopping online is simply not a prospect; one thinks VERY carefully about each purchase.
MY problem is a 2 generation stash of material and hundreds of patterns; I still believe I will eventually use them but may recognize as a mid-senior that even if I sewed for the whole year, I would be unlikely to make a dent in nor to actually wear what I made.
One category you missed:”a colour which I love and look good in but is out of fashion and can’t be found new”. For me, emerald green/jade / belongs under this heading. About a decade ago, I reduced in size and discovered I could not find my green! So recently I have bought and squirreled away, even in a size down, just in case. I buy classic clothes, so have no problem keeping and wearing again years later. When something such as a hacking jacket is available, I might buy several either new or off eBay. My solution to closets is to buy coloured totes (one for summer and a second for winter) . I pack complete outfits into those totes, and haul out one or two each season – colour- coordinated and ready to go.
One brake on buying clothes is the recent swoon in the loonie – going from par to the USD to minus 1/3 means that shopping online is simply not a prospect; one thinks VERY carefully about each purchase.
MY problem is a 2 generation stash of material and hundreds of patterns; I still believe I will eventually use them but may recognize as a mid-senior that even if I sewed for the whole year, I would be unlikely to make a dent in nor to actually wear what I made.
One category you missed:”a colour which I love and look good in but is out of fashion and can’t be found new”. For me, emerald green/jade / belongs under this heading. About a decade ago, I reduced in size and discovered I could not find my green! So recently I have bought and squirreled away, even in a size down, just in case. I buy classic clothes, so have no problem keeping and wearing again years later. When something such as a hacking jacket is available, I might buy several either new or off eBay. My solution to closets is to buy coloured totes (one for summer and a second for winter) . I pack complete outfits into those totes, and haul out one or two each season – colour- coordinated and ready to go.
One brake on buying clothes is the recent swoon in the loonie – going from par to the USD to minus 1/3 means that shopping online is simply not a prospect; one thinks VERY carefully about each purchase.
MY problem is a 2 generation stash of material and hundreds of patterns; I still believe I will eventually use them but may recognize as a mid-senior that even if I sewed for the whole year, I would be unlikely to make a dent in nor to actually wear what I made.
I’m moving. Decluttering. Yes. Need to do a lot of it in the next three weeks. So I’m on a blog and Facebook, thinking about tossing stuff out. A friend once told me when I’m debating about something to put it in the throw out / recycle pile to sing “Please release me, let me go…”
I’m moving. Decluttering. Yes. Need to do a lot of it in the next three weeks. So I’m on a blog and Facebook, thinking about tossing stuff out. A friend once told me when I’m debating about something to put it in the throw out / recycle pile to sing “Please release me, let me go…”
I’m moving. Decluttering. Yes. Need to do a lot of it in the next three weeks. So I’m on a blog and Facebook, thinking about tossing stuff out. A friend once told me when I’m debating about something to put it in the throw out / recycle pile to sing “Please release me, let me go…”
I’m moving. Decluttering. Yes. Need to do a lot of it in the next three weeks. So I’m on a blog and Facebook, thinking about tossing stuff out. A friend once told me when I’m debating about something to put it in the throw out / recycle pile to sing “Please release me, let me go…”
I’m moving. Decluttering. Yes. Need to do a lot of it in the next three weeks. So I’m on a blog and Facebook, thinking about tossing stuff out. A friend once told me when I’m debating about something to put it in the throw out / recycle pile to sing “Please release me, let me go…”
Let’s correct that last sentence: I would be unlikely to make a dent in that pile nor actually wear what I have made.
Let’s correct that last sentence: I would be unlikely to make a dent in that pile nor actually wear what I have made.
Let’s correct that last sentence: I would be unlikely to make a dent in that pile nor actually wear what I have made.
Let’s correct that last sentence: I would be unlikely to make a dent in that pile nor actually wear what I have made.
Let’s correct that last sentence: I would be unlikely to make a dent in that pile nor actually wear what I have made.
I have another category : clothes that used to fit me and were favourites that I hope to fit into again even though they are now hopelessly out of date! These clothes sit in the back with the special occasion clothes, and taunt me when I open my closet door.
I have another category : clothes that used to fit me and were favourites that I hope to fit into again even though they are now hopelessly out of date! These clothes sit in the back with the special occasion clothes, and taunt me when I open my closet door.
I have another category : clothes that used to fit me and were favourites that I hope to fit into again even though they are now hopelessly out of date! These clothes sit in the back with the special occasion clothes, and taunt me when I open my closet door.
I have another category : clothes that used to fit me and were favourites that I hope to fit into again even though they are now hopelessly out of date! These clothes sit in the back with the special occasion clothes, and taunt me when I open my closet door.
I have another category : clothes that used to fit me and were favourites that I hope to fit into again even though they are now hopelessly out of date! These clothes sit in the back with the special occasion clothes, and taunt me when I open my closet door.
Anne, I’ll see if I have any spare teals to bring to Las Vegas. *G* IT’s a great color, I’m just not drawn to wear it. That upper image is mostly my conference wardrobe so yes, rich looking!
In the deep midwinter is a good time for decluttering in the US. Is the energy similar in Oz even though it’s high summer?
Anne, I’ll see if I have any spare teals to bring to Las Vegas. *G* IT’s a great color, I’m just not drawn to wear it. That upper image is mostly my conference wardrobe so yes, rich looking!
In the deep midwinter is a good time for decluttering in the US. Is the energy similar in Oz even though it’s high summer?
Anne, I’ll see if I have any spare teals to bring to Las Vegas. *G* IT’s a great color, I’m just not drawn to wear it. That upper image is mostly my conference wardrobe so yes, rich looking!
In the deep midwinter is a good time for decluttering in the US. Is the energy similar in Oz even though it’s high summer?
Anne, I’ll see if I have any spare teals to bring to Las Vegas. *G* IT’s a great color, I’m just not drawn to wear it. That upper image is mostly my conference wardrobe so yes, rich looking!
In the deep midwinter is a good time for decluttering in the US. Is the energy similar in Oz even though it’s high summer?
Anne, I’ll see if I have any spare teals to bring to Las Vegas. *G* IT’s a great color, I’m just not drawn to wear it. That upper image is mostly my conference wardrobe so yes, rich looking!
In the deep midwinter is a good time for decluttering in the US. Is the energy similar in Oz even though it’s high summer?
Mary Jane, agreed about how awful it is when favorite colors go out of fashion! I’ve been known to buy multiples of something I love also. I’m not a fashionista, so I can wear the same things indefinitely, and mostly I sit by the computer, so repeating myself isn’t a problem. *G*
Currency fluctuations do mess up the online shopping, though. Makes more sense to shop inside Canada. As for the beautiful fabrics–that’s not an easy one to solve!
Mary Jane, agreed about how awful it is when favorite colors go out of fashion! I’ve been known to buy multiples of something I love also. I’m not a fashionista, so I can wear the same things indefinitely, and mostly I sit by the computer, so repeating myself isn’t a problem. *G*
Currency fluctuations do mess up the online shopping, though. Makes more sense to shop inside Canada. As for the beautiful fabrics–that’s not an easy one to solve!
Mary Jane, agreed about how awful it is when favorite colors go out of fashion! I’ve been known to buy multiples of something I love also. I’m not a fashionista, so I can wear the same things indefinitely, and mostly I sit by the computer, so repeating myself isn’t a problem. *G*
Currency fluctuations do mess up the online shopping, though. Makes more sense to shop inside Canada. As for the beautiful fabrics–that’s not an easy one to solve!
Mary Jane, agreed about how awful it is when favorite colors go out of fashion! I’ve been known to buy multiples of something I love also. I’m not a fashionista, so I can wear the same things indefinitely, and mostly I sit by the computer, so repeating myself isn’t a problem. *G*
Currency fluctuations do mess up the online shopping, though. Makes more sense to shop inside Canada. As for the beautiful fabrics–that’s not an easy one to solve!
Mary Jane, agreed about how awful it is when favorite colors go out of fashion! I’ve been known to buy multiples of something I love also. I’m not a fashionista, so I can wear the same things indefinitely, and mostly I sit by the computer, so repeating myself isn’t a problem. *G*
Currency fluctuations do mess up the online shopping, though. Makes more sense to shop inside Canada. As for the beautiful fabrics–that’s not an easy one to solve!
LOL, Shannon! I really like that idea. *G*
LOL, Shannon! I really like that idea. *G*
LOL, Shannon! I really like that idea. *G*
LOL, Shannon! I really like that idea. *G*
LOL, Shannon! I really like that idea. *G*
Are there any schools that still have sewing classes and might appreciate donate fabric? It does seem like the piles of material are more burden than promise now.
Are there any schools that still have sewing classes and might appreciate donate fabric? It does seem like the piles of material are more burden than promise now.
Are there any schools that still have sewing classes and might appreciate donate fabric? It does seem like the piles of material are more burden than promise now.
Are there any schools that still have sewing classes and might appreciate donate fabric? It does seem like the piles of material are more burden than promise now.
Are there any schools that still have sewing classes and might appreciate donate fabric? It does seem like the piles of material are more burden than promise now.
Jana–
It’s a sad, sad thing when our closets sneer at us! Maybe a few disposal threats on your part would silence them???
Jana–
It’s a sad, sad thing when our closets sneer at us! Maybe a few disposal threats on your part would silence them???
Jana–
It’s a sad, sad thing when our closets sneer at us! Maybe a few disposal threats on your part would silence them???
Jana–
It’s a sad, sad thing when our closets sneer at us! Maybe a few disposal threats on your part would silence them???
Jana–
It’s a sad, sad thing when our closets sneer at us! Maybe a few disposal threats on your part would silence them???
Well, I’m thinking that a couple of coating fabrics could be turned into throws or blankets!
My late mother had a double-S curve of her spine, so fitting took forever, and I found so many patterns cut out and not finished because the fit was not right. I donated those to the local quilting group – 5 whole quilts were the result!
Well, I’m thinking that a couple of coating fabrics could be turned into throws or blankets!
My late mother had a double-S curve of her spine, so fitting took forever, and I found so many patterns cut out and not finished because the fit was not right. I donated those to the local quilting group – 5 whole quilts were the result!
Well, I’m thinking that a couple of coating fabrics could be turned into throws or blankets!
My late mother had a double-S curve of her spine, so fitting took forever, and I found so many patterns cut out and not finished because the fit was not right. I donated those to the local quilting group – 5 whole quilts were the result!
Well, I’m thinking that a couple of coating fabrics could be turned into throws or blankets!
My late mother had a double-S curve of her spine, so fitting took forever, and I found so many patterns cut out and not finished because the fit was not right. I donated those to the local quilting group – 5 whole quilts were the result!
Well, I’m thinking that a couple of coating fabrics could be turned into throws or blankets!
My late mother had a double-S curve of her spine, so fitting took forever, and I found so many patterns cut out and not finished because the fit was not right. I donated those to the local quilting group – 5 whole quilts were the result!
Karen, isn’t it nice to be perceived as petite? It’s the next best thing to -being- petite. *G* It’s sounds like you’re doing a good job of keeping the closets navigable.
Karen, isn’t it nice to be perceived as petite? It’s the next best thing to -being- petite. *G* It’s sounds like you’re doing a good job of keeping the closets navigable.
Karen, isn’t it nice to be perceived as petite? It’s the next best thing to -being- petite. *G* It’s sounds like you’re doing a good job of keeping the closets navigable.
Karen, isn’t it nice to be perceived as petite? It’s the next best thing to -being- petite. *G* It’s sounds like you’re doing a good job of keeping the closets navigable.
Karen, isn’t it nice to be perceived as petite? It’s the next best thing to -being- petite. *G* It’s sounds like you’re doing a good job of keeping the closets navigable.
Blankets, quilts–EXCELLENT! Handy, and they use up a lot of yardage. *G*
Blankets, quilts–EXCELLENT! Handy, and they use up a lot of yardage. *G*
Blankets, quilts–EXCELLENT! Handy, and they use up a lot of yardage. *G*
Blankets, quilts–EXCELLENT! Handy, and they use up a lot of yardage. *G*
Blankets, quilts–EXCELLENT! Handy, and they use up a lot of yardage. *G*
I think its a new year-holiday kind of thing to do, regardless of the season.
And you dont need to drag teal things across the country for me — youll have enough to pack, Im sure — but thanks for the thought.
I think its a new year-holiday kind of thing to do, regardless of the season.
And you dont need to drag teal things across the country for me — youll have enough to pack, Im sure — but thanks for the thought.
I think its a new year-holiday kind of thing to do, regardless of the season.
And you dont need to drag teal things across the country for me — youll have enough to pack, Im sure — but thanks for the thought.
I think its a new year-holiday kind of thing to do, regardless of the season.
And you dont need to drag teal things across the country for me — youll have enough to pack, Im sure — but thanks for the thought.
I think its a new year-holiday kind of thing to do, regardless of the season.
And you dont need to drag teal things across the country for me — youll have enough to pack, Im sure — but thanks for the thought.
To a furrier, if you can find one!
To a furrier, if you can find one!
To a furrier, if you can find one!
To a furrier, if you can find one!
To a furrier, if you can find one!