tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post6487112698870243549..comments2024-03-16T09:27:18.533+01:00Comments on dutchblue: giveawaycorryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01527753889549800831noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-66464841579010791982009-10-11T11:56:22.370+02:002009-10-11T11:56:22.370+02:00hi there, all too familiar story!! I feel so much ...hi there, all too familiar story!! I feel so much the same not so long ago I got my lovly hubby to put up some wall to wall shelves- which were old doors cut inhalf and repainted- then purchased a whole stack of cheap plastic clear tubs which I placed fabric in colour coordinated and placed all along the shelves I did the same with all ribbons and threads etc. now each project is much easier!!! Hope this helps!<br />CourtneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-23977721342347184562009-10-08T17:52:20.822+02:002009-10-08T17:52:20.822+02:00Allereerst wil ik je vertellen dat ik je site een ...Allereerst wil ik je vertellen dat ik je site een der meest inspirerent vind. Vooral als Hollands meisje in het verre Amerika doen vele van je maaksels mij glimlachen. Erg leuk om zo lekker met de Nederlandse kleuren bezig te zijn. Vele groetjes vanuit VirginiaMirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240877445857950259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-42918881664047392292009-10-08T16:42:41.153+02:002009-10-08T16:42:41.153+02:00Hi, I saw a link to your blog on Berglind's bl...Hi, I saw a link to your blog on Berglind's blog, missbee.com. I really like your style. all that polkadot, florals and checks :)<br />I don't really have a sewing space, I just have one corner of the dining room table and then a few boxes in the corner that I can throw into the storage room when the dining room needs to be tidy. But to be able to, I do have to have verything in it's own place so things won't get messy, and not work on too many projects at a time. If I had my own sewing room I would have shelves with many little boxes, either see through or well marked and a special place for equipment such as scissors and trheads so they won't get lost in all the fabrics.<br />I would love to win since this type of goods is hard to find here in Iceland, but I just wanted to let you know that I love looking at your blog :)SewPolkaDothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957621980796430233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-70704409344145599232009-10-08T16:42:30.042+02:002009-10-08T16:42:30.042+02:00I have read a few of the comments, there are so ma...I have read a few of the comments, there are so many ! I don't know what to suggest, like you I have more and more fabric. I tried having all the fat quarters together in a big drawer, but then I had too many. THere is another drawer with bigger pieces of fabric. And then there are plastic boxes, ...which I need to sort out, really.<br />I think being tidy shouldn't stop you from enjoying your sewing.<br />Good luck with your sewing room makower.<br />PascalePascalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278744410478339073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-53282809230818737692009-10-08T15:15:44.539+02:002009-10-08T15:15:44.539+02:00I just make small boxes to sort things in and keep...I just make small boxes to sort things in and keep the messes separete from one and other. so in each box there is a small mess. and for scissors and such I think the best way is a wall where you hang the different stuff up. and I love to draw around them so u see what goes where.Sofisanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02694188758122555962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-62202042171454906002009-10-08T13:33:37.015+02:002009-10-08T13:33:37.015+02:00You right about the weather getting colder. I had...You right about the weather getting colder. I had to scrape the ice off my windscreen on the car this morning.<br /><br />Please count me in :o)Sew Create It - Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042708937494415876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-31181276828732388192009-10-08T12:32:29.521+02:002009-10-08T12:32:29.521+02:00My sewing room is in the same condition at the mom...My sewing room is in the same condition at the moment. Need to get in there and clean it up. I find myself going to the kitchen dept at Ikea to help organize,also the closet dept. Love those hanging shoe organizers for fat quarters,but the key for me is clear containers, if it is not I tend to forget what I have.<br />Of course if I would just put things away as I am finished with them it would help.<br />Good luck.carole annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519246836105728089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-15659749178970249622009-10-08T11:32:32.902+02:002009-10-08T11:32:32.902+02:00Good Morning - I hopped over from flickr :)
The wa...Good Morning - I hopped over from flickr :)<br />The way I organize is everything gets seperated by type of supply into a see-through plastic bin - if you have enough or use enough of one certain color you may want to seperate that into its own bin...glass jars of colorful buttons are so very pretty to look at :)<br />Since you have a beautiful cupboard for your fabric already you won't need bins for that.<br />Then I would get a basket or tin to keep your scissors, pins, measuring tape & other frequently used notions in & keep that by your sewing area...always put your scissors etc back in it when not using them & you;ll never have to hunt for them again...even if the rest of the room is untidy you'd still be able to get right to a project if you knew where your scissors were :)<br />I hope some of these ideas help!<br />Smiles, DianeM<br />aka basketblessed@yahoo.comDianeMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399920366452851491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-25606943624680338142009-10-08T08:42:00.952+02:002009-10-08T08:42:00.952+02:00Hi Corry!
I just discovered your blog...what a won...Hi Corry!<br />I just discovered your blog...what a wonderfully warm and friendly place! <br /><br />Your giveaway looks fabulous...and how brave of you to begin the arduous task of cleaning your craft room! I feel your pain, sister. Truly I do. <br /><br />One thing I've found that helps me stay organized is the Making Memories carousel. I keep all the things I use again and again "at the ready" and on my table. That way I'm not searching for scissors for hours...<br /><br />Also, I have lots of clear containers so I can see the contents. There's no "out of sight, out of mind" with clear...also it helps me keep things tidy because you can see what's inside.<br /><br />I hope these hints are helpful to you...meanwhile, I'm going to read more of your blog!Paula Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572562635544226495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-84931132867681635882009-10-08T05:19:12.261+02:002009-10-08T05:19:12.261+02:00Creative Breathing showed some of your work on her...Creative Breathing showed some of your work on her site and I had to come see. You sew such lovely items. FOr my crafting I store things in old canning jars... blue ball jars, vintage tins and my tiny pieces get stored in an old library card catalog...it's already set up for having labels. <br />Blessings, KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349493335246465504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-55062697869042825342009-10-08T00:57:51.706+02:002009-10-08T00:57:51.706+02:00I use the same plastic see through containers that...I use the same plastic see through containers that most others use, but don't claim to be very organized about it. Hee Hee! I would love to add more scraps and buttons to my supply. You can never have too many buttons!!!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11912222251238739813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-2761691233895768822009-10-07T23:04:14.128+02:002009-10-07T23:04:14.128+02:00I always use some storage boxes for my new project...I always use some storage boxes for my new projects - Ikea has some lovely ones - and for me this works very well!<br />Tidying up in between projects really helps or (trying) to sell the house will also do the trick - LOL!<br />Good luck <br />Ineke PlatvoetInekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-47008406863526878542009-10-07T23:00:54.350+02:002009-10-07T23:00:54.350+02:00Your blog is lovely, and your fabrics are very pre...Your blog is lovely, and your fabrics are very pretty. Maybe part of the problem you are having with storage is that the cabinet you have is very low down, and you have to bend down to get at the fabrics. I think it's easier to keep the fabrics organized and to pick out the ones you need when they are at "eye level". I would get a taller cabinet, or else a second cabinet you can put on top of the one you are using now.<br />Good luck with your cleanup!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-45287357886720672972009-10-07T20:58:37.057+02:002009-10-07T20:58:37.057+02:00I use transparent plastic boxes to store my fabric...I use transparent plastic boxes to store my fabrics, buttons and ribbons plus tins for smaller things. The best way is to sew little projects like potholders, doll quilts and soft toys. Scrap quilts are also so lovely!anne from finlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-42107647151095079682009-10-07T17:23:48.655+02:002009-10-07T17:23:48.655+02:00Keep sorting through your stash and deciding if yo...Keep sorting through your stash and deciding if you really want to keep it or if you can find a new home for it! (ie another quilter's stash!) also lots of jars, drawers, boxes help for storage. I have a basket on my table for essential tools like scissors, tape measure, rotary cutter, pins etc so it doesn't get buried. but I guess if you are creative when it's untidy it doesn't matter too much - some of the best ideas come from the happy accidents of seeing 2 or more fabrics together that you didn't think would go. happy sorting xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964818940201852769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-29500517016345441192009-10-07T15:10:02.610+02:002009-10-07T15:10:02.610+02:00Hello
I would like to join your giveaway since I r...Hello<br />I would like to join your giveaway since I recently discover your blog and it becomes one of my favourites :-).I deeply like your bright joyful work.<br />To organize my fabrics I use to storage them by type and colour inside lots of piled up new and vintage card boxes; inside the boxes, sorting again some fabrics, I also tied them with different colour silk ribbons. It makes practical lovely sets!<br />I arrange my sewing notions inside vintage wooden advertising cabinets and boxes (COATS, DMC,...)with many, many useful drawers.<br />Hope it helps.<br />Hopping hear from you soon<br />CristinaCristinahttp://www.linhoealfazema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-76346889847290632942009-10-07T14:34:14.860+02:002009-10-07T14:34:14.860+02:00Hoi Corry!
I wouldn't want anyone to see my se...Hoi Corry!<br />I wouldn't want anyone to see my sewing room right now, as I am in the midst of organizing myself!<br />One thing that has helped me a lot is making a home for everything: all cutting tools, and rulers together. I have used kitchen utensil holders for scissors and cutters and those plate-holders for my rulers. All threads by kind in glass storage jars. (Great way to recycle). smaller jars hold bobbins, ribbon, buttons left-over binding. And boxes hold fat-quarters by colour and themes. I label the boxes clearly so I can find what I need. all scraps are boxed by size and colour in old shoeboxes covered in that colour fabric and I hang larger pieces of fabric after washing and ironing from the selvage edge on pant hangers (those with the clips). I store all my templates in a filing box with dividers and instructions in binders.<br />I hope there is something here that might be of help for you. <br />And just know that creativity always is born out of trying to put order to chaos! at least in my house, :)<br />vValentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212523427936081626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-9921346077401564432009-10-07T13:13:42.435+02:002009-10-07T13:13:42.435+02:00Hoi
Net als vele andren gebruik ik doorzichtige do...Hoi<br />Net als vele andren gebruik ik doorzichtige dozen ( Hema) en per doos 1 kleur lapjes. Om mijn borduurgaren netjes te houden heb ik van oude wijnkisten garenkisten gemaakt, door precies even breed als het vak kaartjes te knippen. De kinderen hebben ( vrijwillig!!) geholpen alles netjes op de kaartjes te winden ( goed klusje voor de a.s. herfstvakantie?). Op tafel staat een pot waar ik scharen, potloden e.d. in parkeer.<br />Succes!Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255593142845290669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-16587953036342040912009-10-07T12:51:47.778+02:002009-10-07T12:51:47.778+02:00Really creative people are always messy. But I do ...Really creative people are always messy. But I do understand. I love it, when my studio is tidy. <br />I love your Blog. <br /><br />BabsBabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550850673468838482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-76970047114180157802009-10-07T11:45:59.633+02:002009-10-07T11:45:59.633+02:00Shelves, shelves and, did I mention shelves??? LOL...Shelves, shelves and, did I mention shelves??? LOL! I just added more to my quilt studio. A girl can never have enough storage. A stash diet is just what the doctor ordered. I have enough stuff to start a shop so I have been on a stash diet for two years. It is not only helping but is making me appreciate what I already have once again.<br /><br />Hugs ~<br />HeidiHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060822757546401667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-85685346911577499912009-10-07T07:21:16.047+02:002009-10-07T07:21:16.047+02:00Hello,good luck with the tidying up. I try to wash...Hello,good luck with the tidying up. I try to wash and iron material as soon as I get it. Then it is stored away. I have a tinr for buttons,one for zips,elastics and so on. Sometimes the room may look untidy but at least I know where the main items I need are. I always keep my sewing and over locker instruction books handy. You never know when you are going to need them.Bev Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779873950474515819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-19338795310905558292009-10-07T02:06:36.740+02:002009-10-07T02:06:36.740+02:00Here are my organizing strategies that helps sort ...Here are my organizing strategies that helps sort out my mess. Hope it can be of help.<br /><br />1. I organize fabric stash based on color, pattern etc so it's easy for me to find the fabric i need. I store my fabrics in those large plastic bins with wheels so I can lug them anywhere in the house if i need to craft in the loungeroom, kitchen etc. <br /><br />2. I store craft sewing supplies in transparent plastic/glass jars with labels.<br /><br />3. I put craft supplies back to their proper places immediately after using. That saves me lots of clean up time afterwards.Christy Amularhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403312758174743447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-26584369066032239072009-10-07T01:44:31.417+02:002009-10-07T01:44:31.417+02:00A place for everything. That's my motto. I...A place for everything. That's my motto. I'm the type of person who, when I do a craft project such as decoupage, I have to immediately clean everything up. Just a compulsive part of me. I can't create in chaos. I have to have order. My garden room is my computer room, craft room, and where I spend my time room. So everything has to be cleaned up or it isn't functional!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-69572506987392228312009-10-06T22:20:38.387+02:002009-10-06T22:20:38.387+02:00The word doesn't sound very nice but it's ...The word doesn't sound very nice but it's DISCIPLINE! Or put it another way. I ask myself: what is worse? And as I hate untidy rooms because I can't start a new project I just start tidying up. Nothing new really! But I do love all you do to provoke that mess. I have lots of fun going through your posts so I beg you to continue the way you have started!Claudia/Ompompalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15480820181886586055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1851715065591492723.post-86954477346163442272009-10-06T22:18:01.744+02:002009-10-06T22:18:01.744+02:00Oh no! I would love to win your giveaway, but I ca...Oh no! I would love to win your giveaway, but I can't help LOL. My space is always a mess, whenever I tidy it up, I find forgotten projects that I pull out and then suddenly need to do again - this means more mess!<br />I know giving away bits and pieces of things you will never use is a good way to start working on tidying things up.sewkalicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134564334653563342noreply@blogger.com