Spring Cleaning

By now you know what a sewing fanatic I am. As a result, I have accumulated a veritable truckload of fabrics, yarns, and trims - most of which have travelled all over the world with us through various moves, gathering new companions along the way. I've decided I NEED to get it cleared out, the stuff is overtaking my home and our lives. Rather than throw it all out or just give it away, I've decided that my girls and I would use it. The only trouble is that there are so many pretty pieces, so many possibilities that it's hard to settle on what to do and where to start.

We've got to keep it simple, so we're starting with things like toddler pillows in lovely Asian fabrics and going on to use up bolts of fabrics for pretty lined blankets - not proper quilts mind you, that's not a skill I've yet managed to hone. Then we'll be knitting little hats and diaper soakers from the remainders of our yarns. Much of it will be sold at yard sales, flea markets, or online, but some of it is also set aside for donating locally.

All the fabric will be used for a good purpose - and I'll have a TIDY HOUSE!