Its that time of the year. So many things happening at once. I'm making some feeble attempts at getting back into the swing of things but I'm a little hampered.

I have 2500 books where my fabric stash is situated….just one box of 24 books is 15 kg, so I can't shift them without help… I just have to be patient.

I can't work in a less than tidy studio, so after finishing the Christmas shopping today I cleaned like a woman possessed. Now I'm happy.

I purchased some super containers for projects from IKEA today.

I like the flat breathable containers with a zip lid to prevent dust and bugs getting in.

I love IKEA, but it seems each time I go back to buy more of the same thing, its disappeared from the shelves and finally they have re-introduced the containers. Works in progress (other than the Bayeux) can now be stored tidily and cleanly rather than sit on the table awaiting construction.

I have all my quilts stored in these bags, but this is the first time I've used them for WIP. Why didn't I think of that before.?