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Downsizing, To Move or Not to Move? That is the Question
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Well - This discussion prompted me to keep going. I just gave my sewing room a "first look" and emptied a large box that has been waiting for attention since we returned from Texas, pulled out an extra sewing machine I know I will never use again to "free cycle" through a neighborhood group, and made room to begin sorting/purging fabrics. That should keep me busy for a day or two. Today, unprompted, my husband cleared out a couple dozen never-worn t-shirts from his bureau, and says he will look in the closet as well. There is an advantage to spending 1/2 of each year in 400 square feet - one becomes very aware of controlling stuff!
I also noticed my daughters have failed to reclaim their left-behind possessions from the family room as I requested this summer. I'll remind them once more, then discard or donate.
Sue
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Hi Sue,
You posted giving sewing machine away. Some senior centers accept them, and give them to an in need senior who sews. Same with left over material.
I was a big knitter back in the days. When I quit knitting all supplies went to the senior center, and everything was put to good use.
You. and husband live in 400 sq.feet, did you mean 1,400?
Are you in a mobile home?
I’m on a SLOW ROLL today. Doing laundry, and clearing papers out. My goal is to empty entire rooms out. It’s a chore for sure.
Glad your husband is doing his part, but I’m sure he will hold onto his college books.
Funcountess
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@sueinmn I have a love-hate relationship with sewing machines! I have two older Kenmores and I always head towards sewing machine ads on Facebook or Craigslist. But why do I need more than the two? This is coming from somebody who used to have 11 old machines! When we moved here all of my fabric was sorted by color, into bins and stacked. We traded the neighbors a steel Shelf unit 4 an armoire, so now all my fabric is in that armoire. Except for the Browns and Southwest Fabrics. I need to start sewing more donation quilts, and use this fabric up. It will feel good to organize and see what you truly have. I couldn't believe how many pairs of scissors I have!
My husband has increased his inventory of hand tools since we moved here, and brought much in the way of hardware with him. It has come in handy as he rebuilds things, so it's hard to complain about that. But we both released a lot of things before and during the move, and had little sentimental value to things. There is no need for some of the clothes that we had. But I did keep the heavier jackets! He affectionately tells his son that he is setting quite a nice workshop for him when he has passed.
Ginger