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DAY 4 BOOKS 📙📘📕 2024 Declutter Challenge

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WELCOME TO THE SEWING ROOM DECLUTTER CHALLENGE 2024. Together we are clearing out the unwanted, the unwelcome and the no longer needed to make way for 2024.
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@melissahodnett7170 7 месяцев назад

Quilting books have been so hard to part with, but I’m trying to approach it with a reality check for myself. How many quilts can I really make in my lifetime? By the look of the number of books I’ve purchased, I must have thought I was immortal. 🤦🏽‍♀️

@clarewatson4660 7 месяцев назад

I think that this might be me too 🤦🏼‍♀️

@DS-ic5ps 7 месяцев назад

I LOVE that final sentence!

@Linka43ify 7 месяцев назад

The final sentence struck a cord with me too!

@juliebenefiel5921 7 месяцев назад

I too must be immortal! But I LOVE books! It’s an addiction!

@robinbrown5256 7 месяцев назад

As you declutter your books, this is a good time to flip over the book shelves (if they are removable) to prevent the shelf from sagging and warping.

@pacaluvr7963 14 дней назад

Electronic housekeeping is important. I try to clean e-mails and photos on a monthly basis. For the photos, I always make sure that I have placed them in the proper album. But there’s a lot of pictures that I’ve taken that I just don’t need. It saves space on my phone and tablet and it also makes it easier to find things.

@Carol_Sews 7 месяцев назад

I was pretty ruthless in getting rid of books during 2023 because I wanted to move my quilting books to a smaller space. I donated the ones I no longer wanted to my local library for their used book sales. I kept only books that were instructional or that match up with my current quilting interests. I didn’t buy any books during 2023. There are so many great free patterns online that I can make do with those. Or I can come up with my own designs because I don’t make anything complicated. Plus, I have all those patterns I clipped out of the old magazines I talked about yesterday.

@mrsmac1974 7 месяцев назад

Clearing out books?!? NOOOOOOO! I can't, I simply can't.

@patp2573 7 месяцев назад

I feel your pain. Before we moved 10 years ago, I had over 600 favorite books (not all quilting, LOL, only 6 were handicrafts ) And yes I did reread them every couple of years. After the move I only have 110 of my absolutely must own books (9 of them are handicrafts).

@underthebluesky92 7 месяцев назад

Unwanted books (material, thread) show up at the guild meetings I attend, another great way to pass the clutter on.

@dcinrb8538 7 месяцев назад

Friends of the Library Found lots of out of print publications, including signed copies Years ago, I purged quilt books beyond my capabilities to my daughter's friend's mother. She had complicated, time-consuming wall quilts displayed in her home. Perfect person who could actually appreciate these near new books that I bought for $1 - $3 apiece, ($25 - $45 original price). Though I'm attached to my books, I don't feel any regrets because she loves them more. ❤

@megharmon2298 7 месяцев назад

Look for hospice thrift shops. People frequent them because it is a great way to support hospice activities for people who are passing as well as their families. The one I frequent is very well staffed with volunteers and really high quality items that generally move quckly. They love to get books of all types. I felt good about my donation to them last year.

@rachelburgener819 7 месяцев назад

Wow, I didn’t know there was such a thing😳. I think that’s a fantastic idea!!! I will certainly look for that option. All of my donations of items and shopping toooo😝 go to the County resources where they give assistance to qualified persons. I live close to 2 counties here in TN. Thank y’all it’s amazing what we can learn from each other. God’s blessings 🥰🙏🏻✝️❤️😀

@DS-ic5ps 7 месяцев назад

There are so many tv shows, videos, and online stories about "treasures" found in people's stuff or in thrift stores -- it feeds my fear that I might give away something valuable! I have to remind myself that it's just about what's valuable to me. If someone else finds it's worth something, then that's a bonus to them, and they earned it. If would still be worth nothing if it were buried in my stuff!

@megharmon2298 7 месяцев назад

I added very few books this year because I learned in last year's declutter that although the pretty pics are alluring, I only have so much time. I also have learned that while I make simpler quilts for friends and family, the quilts I want to make for me are things like farmer's wife, Dear Jane, and some challenging kaleidoscope like things. I also am very interested in FMQ (I have even taught a beginner class where I work!). I still get American Patchwork and Quilting because most of the others are modern quilts in which I have no interest. I love looking at the work there. Yesterday I spent a great deal of time trying to unsubscribe from a ton of e mails. I hope that saves me time (and temptation to buy things I don't really need!). My phone is my constant companion but I really don't want it to be boss of my time. I accepted a few Block magazines from a friend but now I think I regret the space. So they may go. This challenge is making me recognize wants vs needs as I do it every year!

@connieking9873 7 месяцев назад

Because of our move last year I purged so many books to our christian thrift store. These women are ardent crafters. I asked that they first notify their sewing groups and on my second load they took them in to the office so the women could come to see them and were sold reasonably to them.. These books and magazines went back to 1969. In those days that is how I learned. It felt good being able to help others who were in need.

@cece624 7 месяцев назад

I love quilts, undoubtedly because I grew up in a family that treasured cotton quilts and wool comforters for practical purposes and sentimental value. I’m just starting to make quilts as a retirement hobby. Consequently, I’m learning about quilting from RU-vid videos and am not collecting much paper-based information/inspiration. I own two quilting books, 10-15 quilt patterns, and no magazines-the dedicated shelf space is about three inches. Now, I must admit my love for books, particularly nonfiction ones. So….today I’m going to review all these books. There’s finite shelf space, so there could be some difficult choices ahead. 🤷‍♀️. Our local used bookstore takes donations and provides store credit for future purchases.

@poodlegirl55 7 месяцев назад

Next: My cookbooks are greater than my cooking.

@Cathy_MidwestHome_Hens 7 месяцев назад

I have a hard cover Singer sewing basics book that my mom gave to me 30 years ago. she wrote a short message in it. That I will always keep 😊

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

Of course

@ninadukette3340 7 месяцев назад

Great books.

@donnagraham2802 7 месяцев назад

I cleared out many books during the 2023 challenge. I donate all our books to a used book store whose proceeds support youth programs at our local library. Crafting books are always in high demand there. I haven't missed a thing that I let go of last year!

@Rowanstarr 7 месяцев назад

I have trouble getting rid of any book. I'm a book dragon. They are so precious to me.

@MelanieClaire61 7 месяцев назад

my mom was HS librarian, so I grew up in that Library..and still find myself really attached to books..

@annas.r.p.5835 7 месяцев назад

I donate to a Good Will and or Salvation Army that host on line sales of donated books here in the states. I had bought a lot of my books used from them so I know they will find a good home.

@jennywhiteside4760 7 месяцев назад

Oh my, this is the hard one. I know everything you suggest is sensible and correct, but my books? They are my weakness, but having said that, I have to admit that RU-vid has taken over to an extent. Give me a few hours, and I’ll procrastinate over my floor to ceiling wall of treasured memories. I promise to donate some Karen 😢

@karengale6686 7 месяцев назад

I have been in a not-quilting rut. Then yesterday, I had a text from a woman who works with foster kids. I had given her two quilts that went to girls she had or was fostering. Then later she asked for two “boy” quilts, and they wanted red and black ones. So I made those. Yesterday’s text was to tell me about a 17 year old boy who declined a quilt in the presence of two other teen boys, later texted her to ask for one to take to college. He wants purple, green and white. I pulled from my stash, and decided on a “stack and flip”. I may need more purple. While I think about it, I will catch up on my garbage, magazines, and books.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

lovely donations

@MelanieClaire61 7 месяцев назад

SweetStory!!...I'm blocked too....im just trying to breathe through/with it and not push...

@tammyanne7794 6 месяцев назад

I have about 160 quilt books to get rid of. I listed on Facebook marketplace and selling them for $1. Or 6 for $5. I've already made a few bucks. My sewing room looks less cluttered. I kept all my favorite books. Happy 🎉🎉🎉❤

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 6 месяцев назад

👏👏👏

@T1family 7 месяцев назад

I’ve only been quilting since the pandemic, so I haven’t built up a quilting library yet. With so much available online, I probably won’t need to. I do, however, have a huge book collection, so it’s time for a culling.

@jeandryja6992 7 месяцев назад

Okay I am a little slow but just went through 2 years of Block Magazines, only found 2 things I wanted to make. Yikes those were 2 expensive patterns just cancelled that subscription. Found a couple of sewing books that can go. Contacted my local quilt shop and they told of a place that might want them. Next month I need to do a scrapbooking declutter as that takes up part of my sewing space.

@m.m.4645 7 месяцев назад

Today I am working as little on declutterring as yesterday with the magazines... I did not buy any new books since I decluttered books in 2023. So what I have is just a modest quantity and the way I want it. Instead I will keep on working kicking out things that have no connection to sewing in this room 😳

@keesandjohanburgers1953 7 месяцев назад

Stay away from my books - all treasured! Magazines: no problem. But all the youtube etc articles can never take the place of a book!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

You do you

@deebee3655 7 месяцев назад

I found some books which are very helpful for beginners. As I have a friend who has recently started quilting this is the perfect moment to give them away.

@theresasuttle711 7 месяцев назад

This day could last the rest of the month. I LOVE books. Books of all kinds and quilting books are no exception. I MAKE books. Stitching books, junk journals, art journals. I am an artist so art books, theory books, etc. etc etc. SO, I will do this day, but I could never be ruthless with books. The goal is to be happy, content, productive in my space right?

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

And leave a legacy 🎈

@theresasuttle711 7 месяцев назад

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts 😮

@rggebert7160 7 месяцев назад

We have a charity used bookstore in our area. Ive donated and ourchased quilting books there

@teddy-3765 7 месяцев назад

This is one of the hardest ones for me. When we built our sewing room, 20-something years ago, we knew that one entire long wall would be taken up with full height bookcases for the start of our alphabetical run of fiction books (continued in the hallway, the "office" and the spare bedroom)... which, despite periodic culls, are now overflowing the space for them. And we made the mistake of installing bookcases that are deeper, front-to-back, than your average fiction book, so there's plenty of space in frornt of the books for every shelf to accumulate clutter.... and that's before you get on to the the single bookcase for sewing-related books (our sewing is historical costume based, so this includes a lot of big art books for reference pictures too). AND the sewing room is shared so, although there is a certain amount of overlap, there are essentially the focus subjects for two people's sewing interests among those books.

@shelleyt3048 7 месяцев назад

I feel pretty good about my books because I went through them a donated a bunch this spring to a charity group that does a spring craft book and supplies sale to raise money for teaching crafts for free. I didn’t buy any new books in 2023 so this was a pretty easy one for me.

@susans2599 7 месяцев назад

Thanks! I took care of the books last yr & no new ones came in. So I can work on my 2nd quilt now, the 1st one only took 2 days start to finish. (60 x 80 quilt top)

@klynndubois6200 7 месяцев назад

I purged so much last year as well, but I’ll peek over what’s left. 😂

@patvezino1349 7 месяцев назад

is there a site for swapping books. that would be awesome for books and patterns

@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria 7 месяцев назад

Bookmooch is a great site for swapping books. I have been a member for years! I have found amazing crafting books and got rid of many books I no longer had a need for on there.

@mareimontalvo2725 7 месяцев назад

Books! This is the day where I struggle a little bit.

@osirisojeda2457 7 месяцев назад

😢

@suschi6328 7 месяцев назад

You can do it. 💪 We're in this together.

@donnahoefler2748 7 месяцев назад

Since it seems Barnes and Noble Bookstore is closing it will be harder then ever to get books or magazines. My quilt shops do not carry magazines and I like to look at and purchase magazines for inspiration instead of always having to go online. Online has become more of a chore then it is worth in most cases for me, give me a book or magazine to hold and look at. I do have limited space but would gladly give up other things instead.

@darleensanford7231 7 месяцев назад

Our Guild has a freebie table at each meeting. Anything I do not NEED anymore goes there. BUT I usually end up bringing something else home.

@MelanieClaire61 7 месяцев назад

one reason, i contemplated, joined a quilt guild last year. ive a lot to donate. lol..

@theartsypixie2771 6 месяцев назад

My new studio has stations for different hobbies, painting, quilting, beading, etc. So I asked a page I follow on Instagram if I should putting beading books at the beading station, crochet books with my yarn and hook supplies, but ultimately we decided to store all books in one area and organize them alphabetical by topic.

@denisestilling2810 7 месяцев назад

Yes…to the garage sale finds…or maybe not. 😢😢😢..must purge!

@Acelingma 7 месяцев назад

We have these great little "free" libraries in Toronto, small little boxes on people's front yards where books are deposited and are taken home by whoever feels inspired. Four years ago, while in Kelowna B.C., we found these free libraries and I picked up a free book; maybe others have them in their own cities and towns... All the best!

@tdkennedy688 6 месяцев назад

We have several of these here in our neighbourhood and they get used quite regularly. I deposited a few older quilting books after no one at my guild wanted them from our 'freebie' table and they were gone next time I checked.

@cathysargent4400 7 месяцев назад

Decluttered quilting books last year. Im hanging on to my quilt, sewing, and pattern books. I bought a bookcase to help store my rulers and tools. Craft Magazines, ugh! I know that I have too many. So that will be my focus.

@jwall6006 7 месяцев назад

I kept only the the 2 photo books of photos of my finished quilts, and the original art of the appliquéd blocks. I collect Steinbach nutcrackers, there was a book about those. I had enough space for 3 metal boxes of buttons. I love buttons. I’ve always thought a quilt with buttons on it. Has anyone ever done that?

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

I have seen art quilts with buttons

@barbartsweden 7 месяцев назад

I saw a quilt in a local guild show with an appliqué of a big jar/Culligan jug tipped, and buttons sewn to fill the space in the bottom 1/2 of that. It was really fun to see! Self designed, and I can’t seem to add a photo to my reply, so you will have to start from scratch if you want to make it.

@jwall6006 7 месяцев назад

I’m so glad I’m ok with this idea. Sometimes my ideas aren’t doable😁

@suschi6328 7 месяцев назад

Naive me thought I could skip the magazine and book decluttering because I'm pretty organised... 😇 About 10 pounds of books, magazines, sheet protectors and printed patterns later, I know that I'm not. @JustGetItDoneQuilts Karen, you are a wise woman. 😅 BTW my oldest magazine was from 1997.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

sometimes the clutter is hiding in plain sight

@loismarch8343 7 месяцев назад

I have about 4-5 shelves in a bookcase full of quilting books. Obviously I am a book lover and I have donated every so often , a couple I could part with but the worst part is I could spend more hours than I have energy trying to decide.

@marionbarber984 7 месяцев назад

I was reminded by another Karen fan about used books stores will accept craft books. Thank you! I forgot about these stores.

@debquilt 7 месяцев назад

Time to say goodbye to applique and long arm books. Don't do either anymore.

@beckypeacock631 7 месяцев назад

My books are keepers at the moment, given that a lot of them are technique ones that I refer to a lot. I do purge them from time to time, as I feel I need to, though.

@sherriejohnson508 7 месяцев назад

Yes I have gotten rid of my books. Go to the library

@carenfitzpatrick7197 7 месяцев назад

Thought I was clear, but I still weeded out a stack that is literally 2 feet tall! Thanks for the inspiration!

@scrappyquilter8741 7 месяцев назад

I’m cleaning my ears out. I thought you said magazines and books, so I did that yesterday. 😂 So I was a free woman today and cut up and organized scraps, I’m sure they will grow overnight and no progress will be noticed. Books and magazines will be shared with quilting groups and leftovers are going to the library. Ready for tomorrow. 😀

@stitchengramie 7 месяцев назад

I don't have many hard copies of books. This will not be hard for me. The ones I have I have planned on keeping..

@lauriemullins8140 7 месяцев назад

This ia hard for me as I love my craft books. Most I have bought online used or from a sale. I love the "eye candy" it provides with the colorful pictures and Ideas. I do go through them at least once a year and only save the ones I continue to look at. CONFESSION: I just ordered 3 or was that 4 used ones from Ebay this week. My Happy New Year to myself. Mini quilts and an embroidery book. I only spent around $12 - isnt that a good deal!

@user-ym9il3np9z 7 месяцев назад

This is what I dread, I love books and can find a reason to keep them

@trishagoodwin4069 7 месяцев назад

I try to go through the books a few times a year and take some to the charity shop. I taught textile design for many years, so have many books on different areas of textiles, weaving, embroidery, conceptual textiles, and so on. I feel these are a part of me, although, to be honest, I never look at them much now in retirement. My problem is, because I live a long way from any quilt or book shops (in Scottish highlands) I buy books I fancy on Amazon, so find when they come, they are often not as interesting as I thought. I try to return them immediately if so, but not every one, as I feel Amazon may cut me off if I do! This is more about hope over experience (as my husband says) as I always feel there might be some great ideas I am missing. Hence, the clear outs several times a year, because few books actually contain anything new or excitingly different.

@rrmother3748 7 месяцев назад

Scottish Highlands?!? My goodness, I do envy you! I’m of Scot ancestry but have never been to Scotland itself. It’s on my bucket list!

@trishagoodwin4069 7 месяцев назад

Do please come and visit! I was born and brought up in England, but my father was a Scot and my mother Irish. We moved here on retirement, my husband has relatives nearby. The scenery and people are lovely, but I do miss shops, quilt shows and proper transport links, four hours to get to the nearest city; we are so far north in the UK, we are closer to Norway than London!@@rrmother3748

@kanona0115 7 месяцев назад

Caught up on the challenge last night, had time for my UFO as well. Today will be a freebie since I didn’t buy any new books and they are secluded to their space I assigned them years ago. Yay! More progress is coming!

@conniekline9881 7 месяцев назад

I love books and I struggle with getting rid of any of them, but maybe I know more now and can be a better judge of what I will use and what I won’t, then I will donate them.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

Just think of how many times that you have actually used them

@janicelindsey937 7 месяцев назад

I took a Quick Look through my magazines and books and just thought, yes that’s pretty but would I ever make it? If no, then it left my space. 😊

@conniekirby851 7 месяцев назад

Thanks again 😊

@marionbarber984 7 месяцев назад

But wait...I'm not done with the magazines yet. I did put several in the recycle bin. I counted to three, and dumped them in. I haven't bought books for a couple of years. I have given a couple away at the quilt guild's "free table" at our monthly meetings. Last year another member brought in a big stack of magazines. They were still there at the end of the meeting. .Our library used to take donations, but is holding off for awhile. Maybe if i sneak over in the cover of darkness and tiptoe over to the book return slot?

@osirisojeda2457 7 месяцев назад

😅

@cleementine 7 месяцев назад

I find used book stores love craft books, and one that I frequent will give cash or store credit for them.

@tracygreenlee9860 7 месяцев назад

Once again, thanks to moving several times, books are the first to get culled. I haven't bought books in a long time. So many patterns are freely available, that now I have to clear my computer's bookshelf! :)

@elainelear4982 7 месяцев назад

I have been donating craft books through last year. I will keep doing this in 2024.( my basement is my stash area- too big!!)

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

And out of sight…

@Pippi-Longstocking 7 месяцев назад

I was so hoping to do this challenge in 2024 but alas everything is still in boxes. I’ll be following along after the fact.

@karenbennett3662 7 месяцев назад

I too cannot do this yet since my sewing room is still packed with boxes after a year in this space. But two surgeries, Covid, a stress fracture in my foot while working full time, well let’s just say I’ve been busy🤭.

@cathylombard964 7 месяцев назад

I thought I had gotten rid of all my books during the challenge two years ago. Well, I found one that I no longer needed and will donate it to someone who might need it. 🤗

@tlolovestats 7 месяцев назад

I'm good w day 4 too

@rrmother3748 7 месяцев назад

Oh this is a hard one! I am a book addict and have two entire bookshelves filled to the brim with nothing but crafting books. 😬 And that’s after a massive purge last summer!

@BlessingsfromNorthIdaho 7 месяцев назад

I have only bought 1 book since I cleaned mine out last year. I do have a sneaky feeling I’m ready to let go of some of those too.❤

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

you're peeling back another layer

@carolynstapley6281 7 месяцев назад

Hello Karen.Last year, I did a cull of my books last year.. I kept some of my books on the back of my desk. I purchased 4 books this year. I bought a heavy duty book shelf. I now have more space on my desk which I now can use as a cutting station.

@peggygunderson5578 7 месяцев назад

I definitely need to go through my books. Thanks for reminding us.

@barbaralazier8352 7 месяцев назад

I gave away lots last year but I will give more away this year

@juliemorrison4348 7 месяцев назад

Easy one today. I didn't add to my collection last year.

@lindamasson3094 7 месяцев назад

Karen, this is an off topic question, but some time ago one of your sponsors was a mattress company. I can't find the video in which you mentioned it and I'd be interested in reviewing that brand, which you talked about favorably. Thanks, Linda... love your channel.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

Birch Living

@sharonfeatherstone8219 7 месяцев назад

Im behind on the challenge, but am planning my catch up. Unfortunately Christmas declutter and clean up ended up with things being stuffed back in my sewing room yesterday. I’m happy that I did some preliminary clean up before that happened, so it isn’t tragic like other years. I do think I am ready to get rid of magazines!

@Sewwithdebee 7 месяцев назад

Our Rotary Club takes donations for their book sale, I only keep books that I really refer to

@erinpennington9716 7 месяцев назад

Great advice!

@jeane.2722 7 месяцев назад

thx

@brookeinmaine 7 месяцев назад

I 🧡 your wall-paper-covered magazine holders

@anndaily9872 7 месяцев назад

I just called my City Library, they too 25 pounds of my books to find homes for ❤️❤️❤️

@carolynforehand3490 7 месяцев назад

I think I have the same dictionary in my book collection 😊

@mojosbigsticks 7 месяцев назад

Book question: how do I stop my oh-so-kind family buying me quilting and craft books? I've told them, straight out, but for Christmas my sister gave me a five lovely quilt books she'd picked up in charity shops, 'just in case i found them useful'. So well meant, but driving me mad!

@stephaniebrokaw7555 7 месяцев назад

My feeling is you thank her for them and then do as you wish with them. If they don’t make the cut they go right out the door in the donation box.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

If you want to hit the point home. Hand them right back. But if you want to avoid her feelings being hurt, quietly drop them off at your local shop

@mojosbigsticks 7 месяцев назад

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Oh I would love that! If I had the courage just to hand them right back - that thought has made my day.

@m.rommiemclane14 7 месяцев назад

Looking at my knitting books too😂

@gwynwellliver4489 7 месяцев назад

I can't do it today, but I do plan on sharing some of my books with a new quilter. She'll be ready in March, so the declutter challenge will work well to share materials out to her.

@julietownsend1869 7 месяцев назад

Every year this gets easier because I have done it from the beginning and really think about what to bring in because of your challenge. Thank you! I do have a feeling when I head up to my studio to go through them again 1/2 of what is left will go as well! Great series, thank you!!!

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

👍

@stitchengramie 7 месяцев назад

Ebay and Amazon are also a good way to sell your unwanted quilt books.

@nadmustillo8765 7 месяцев назад

Hi Karen. Always great tips and suggestions. Any chance I can get more info on the garage sale your guild puts on? You have mentioned this before and it’s something I would like to propose to my guild but wanted to understand how this is set up. Thank you for all the knowledge and tips you continue to so generously share.

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

Everyone brings what they no longer need. Fabric is sold by the pound. The remainder is given to a community group

@nadmustillo8765 7 месяцев назад

Thank you@@JustGetitDoneQuilts

@tonistevens2253 7 месяцев назад

I wouldn’t recycle books unless they are falling apart. Donate them to a thrift store.

@livingweirdestherc6644 7 месяцев назад

I only have a few books as I am new to sewing but I don’t need them all

@miriamcavani9263 7 месяцев назад

Lots of great points. Thanks

@ccreel64 7 месяцев назад

Hmmm… books… I don’t have many quilting books, so I’ll start with them, then go to my personal library and purge my knitting books since I stopped knitting. Thank you for the reminder. 🤗

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

I cleared out my knitting books last year.

@paulinemensah3623 7 месяцев назад

I desperately want that Farmers wife sampler book if you are selling it :-) I’m close by too lol. I use mostly internet inspiration and patterns so I have very few books thank goodness lol

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

Toronto Modern Quilt guild is having a garage sale at the end of the month and it will be in it. Come join in the fun

@beckyezra1 7 месяцев назад

thankyou for this series!!! bless.

@klynndubois6200 7 месяцев назад

Last year I was able to part with over 2/3 of my books and magazines. We’ll see what happens this year 😂

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

We find another layer

@klynndubois6200 7 месяцев назад

This year it was more about the random papers stuffed within the shelf. Why do I do that?!😂😂😂

@marilyngandhi8571 3 месяца назад

❤❤❤

@ahostv00 7 месяцев назад

Karen are you selling any of your books online?

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

Not my books but I will have some fabric

@budoneof15 7 месяцев назад

I don’t own very many books so today will be easy unless if this means binders. I have binders of patterns and embroidery patterns. Is today I go through that?

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

Tomorrow is patterns

@elizabethzierke4733 7 месяцев назад

Thought this was easy BUT have to let go of 20 yr old never going to use again book. Get a grip self 😢

@JustGetitDoneQuilts 7 месяцев назад

I know. My Kaffe book was like that.

@Sewmena918 7 месяцев назад

I don’t buy many books, so this will be an easy day.

@karenwerts2331 7 месяцев назад

@Craftythrifter 7 месяцев назад

I got rid of a bunch of books last year so I thought I was golden but! Then I realized that I got a bunch more…always at thrift shops or book sales but still. Ugh. Need to work on that hobby too. 🫠

@wayfarinstranger2444 7 месяцев назад

I keep a binder with my favorite magazine projects. Organized by types, baby quilts, table runners, etc. That way I do not hold on to the whole magazine, just what I need.