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How do you plan your day and conserve energy? Are you a Spoonie?
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@kforrest As a fellow sewer and crafter, one of the things that works for me to having my different crafts organized in totes or boxes. That way it is easy to pull things out to work on without spending a lot of time getting super organized to proceed. That getting set up can be a deal breaker and deplete my energy. For example, my go-to sewing machine, an older Kenmore portable, is set up on my table with a cover over her. All I need to do is pull that cover off and ready to go. The scissors/thread/pins/markers/rulers are in a plastic tote next to my work station so just put the lid on and done. I keep a supply of bobbins wound and ready.
Don't be afraid to make adjustments as needed, for daily chores. Opening bottles and cans is getting to be more awkward, so I have found some work arounds.
Ginger
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much the same as you. i have two sewing machines out. one for heavy duty and other for regular capabilities. i try to keep the area cleared it is my dining table and i don't eat there. i use large plastic bins for materials. i was an art teacher in public schools so i have many different projects going.
i am even to teach a woman to sew.
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To gingerw —
Thank you for your detailed description of how to get tools and supplies ready for quick and easy deployment in a recurring activity.
Now that I have much less energy, I’ll need to be more disciplined about filing away routine paperwork when I’m done with it, rather than letting it pile up. Because that pile will hinder my getting started on that recurring paperwork the next time I need to.
— friedrich