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Downsizing, To Move or Not to Move? That is the Question

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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.
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Without the Brother machine I'm giving away, I will have 4 in MN & 1 in TX - but I do use all of them, so don't feel bad about it. My quilting fabrics are well-organized by type & color in shallow bins. I have to admit 400 + masks and 2 quilts this Spring & Summer have not made a noticeable dent in the supply, even though I have not bought fabric all year - so I'm on a fabric diet for a while yet! Planning 2 t-shirt quilt Christmas gifts using fabric I already have on hand will be my next challenge.
My other fabrics date back to my working days & the times of costuming belly dancers. Not doing either any longer, it is time to part company with that which I will never use. (Some I saved thinking I might have little granddaughters, but I got my precious boys instead.) I belong to a Textile group and the American Sewing Guild, so my treasures will easily find new homes. Maybe that will gain me enough space to set up a dedicated painting area - right now I have to put all sewing stuff away & cover the cutting table every time I want to paint, so I don't do it often.
Sue