If there ever was a ‘work in progress’ it’s keeping my fabrics, notions and paperwork in an organized fashion! When I moved into my newly renovated quilt studio just over a year ago, I stored things based on how I expected to use the space. 
Of course, how I’m actually using the space isn’t exactly the way I had planned it.
For example, my portable design wall is almost always propped up against one counter, making it awkward to access the cupboards behind it. It occurred to me recently that I’m often shifting the design wall around to get at some of the drawers and cupboards behind it.
I also realized that I’ve lost track of what is lurking at the back of some of the drawers and closet shelves. So I’ve made a drawing of the room, and I’ll make notes as I put things away. I also plan to measure the inside dimensions of every drawer, shelf and cupboard and note it on the drawing. 
Another area that needs some (!) organizing is my little office area. Note the pile of papers that need to be sorted and filed. 
I realized I put papers in a pile because it’s difficult to pull out the file folders for every paper as it arrives. To the right, is how I’d like my files to look. I think with a filing system I can more easily access, I should be able to keep up with the paper. I’d love to also have color coordinated files, but we’ll see if that works out.
So my work in progress this week is to:
- pull almost everything out of the studio, and then put it back in more logical locations
- document where I store things on my drawing
- note the measurements of the drawers, shelves and cupboards on the drawing
- create a new filing system and get those papers sorted
So wish me luck, and check back in a couple of days to see how much I’ve accomplished. I promise to do a post on Friday or Saturday showing my progress (that’s one way to motivate myself!)
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Best of luck with your big organizing job! I’m in a similar bind, so I can well appreciate all the work you’ll be doing over the next few days.
Boy do I wish you luck. Really, my space is not so bad, but I do sometimes forget where things are. I have 3 storage places because my studio is too small.
I like how your brain works: you are tackling your storage problem the same way you tackle a design problem with your quilting! You see the picture as a whole and then break it down into smaller parts. Have fun!
Oh that is definitely a constant wip around here – right now it is looking particularly bad,, as I just can’t stay motivated to organize – I’d rather sew! Good luck with your project – it will definitely be worth it!