If any body wants to get rid off yarn . Please make some blankets for the Boggy Creek Camp. It is a camp for ill children with their families. There is a group of You Tubers who collect blankets, they call themselves as the Boggy Blanket Brigade for example Juam the yarn addict, Nina ´s Knots Crochets, She ´s got yarn 2, The Crafty Floridian…..
I am making my first blanket for them this year. I am not a blanket maker but glad I am doing it and love the story behind the blanket and yarn that I am using for mine.
I also just had a thought - my local HS has a crochet club too - so, for anyone looking to donate, that might be an option too.. call around and see if any schools or places like YMCA have knitting or crochet clubs 😊
I'm disabled from an accident and now am on a limited income. When someone gives me yarn, it's like Christmas. Thank you to all who do it. It allows me to make gifts for my family and I love the fact that it also helps my days to have purpose.
That's wonderful!!!! I kept the images of people who will really love the yarn in the back of my mind as I was going through it. Thank you for sharing! Warms my heart! ❤️🧶📦😊
Omg i laughed so loud when you described saving things for the apocalypse 😂😂 I feel exactly the same!!! I’m glad you were able to donate the supplies to the charity :) Loved Pickle in the bloopers at the end, he stole the show ❤
I have these toughts about Apocalypse, Some major international event, etc, and I woukd be so happy to have everything I need! I feel like Covid ennhanced those anxiété toughts!!!😉
I have to admit I almost had an anxiety attack when I saw you filling the bags with yarn! What a kind and generous thing to do by donating all those items. My subscribers make fun of me for all the yarn I buy. I guess it’s a comfort thing for me. Now that you are done cleaning your space, will you come help me clean mine? PLEASE! 🦋💖🦋💖
lol I have gotten a few comments on my yarn wall too in my backdrop @CraftySue but I love my studio I built and have lots of plans focused on using my stash for next year.
This was so satisfying to see I watched it twice! Well done, and great job, Elise. In your work it’s understandable how much yarn paraphernalia you accumulate. Kudos for keeping it circulating to those who can use it! Loved this. 💛🧶
I laughed so hard when you talked about the post apocalyptic yarn shortage 😂 I don't have a stash like that, but if I did walk into a yarn hoarders house post apocalypse I think I might cry from joy at the sight of the yarn stash 😅
I knit for a charity and I'm just finishing up 20 industrial garbage bags of yarn that I got from 3 ladies doing just this sort of thing. The homeless and women's refuge that I knit blankets for have been so grateful. Well done you for making that happen.
Nice job Elise! Lightening the load and refreshing our memory is something we all need to do from time to time. Thank you for allowing us to hangout with you while you worked!
I totally understand not wanting to get rid of things. I believe the more creative you are, the harder it is. You always think of what you could make out of things!!!
This is most likely my favorite video. I think so many of us can relate. As crafters and creative people we see potential in so many things. I gave away 8 full trash bags of fabric and 5 of yarn in our last move, it’s been a year now snd my heart still hurts a bit for the fabric mainly. I know truly though I will not have the time in many many years to use it all. Still somehow there was a a physical response to letting go of precious potential. 😊 I wish I could say it was rewarding and refreshing but truly it was just necessary.
I can relate. It's so hard to let go. I think if I had just donated these supplies to any charity it would have left me a little sad. But the organization I donated to is absolutely wonderful and they are doing great work so I think that's why it felt so good (after it was all done)! 😅
@@EliseRoseCrochet very true! Only about 2 bags of mine made it to a local charity. The rest of it ended up at Goodwill. Lady I was coordinating with and ended up having surgery and we had to move within the next day or two so I had to let go of it before I was able to get the rest to her.
I feel you, girl! My ADHD doesn't make it any better... The worst thing is that I have way too much space for me and my husband to spread out and hide all the stuff that we might need again. 240m² (~2600ft²) of living space and an additional 65m² (~700ft²) of basement space for 2 people, 2 cats and a dog. And also a garden house, 2 garages full of stuff, etc Oh and good luck keeping it clean😂😘 Greetings from germany ❤
Wow! Good for you! I have a neighbor who “donated” two very large black bags of yarn to me and I’ve been using it to crochet stuff for family members. So far I’ve done two blankets for grandkids and a very large market bag for myself. Now I’m working on another blanket for a grandson as a wedding gift. 🤗😊
Congratulations on acknowledging the “hoarding” part and for doing such a thorough sort/clean! I’m very proud of you. Also been thinking of you the past 36 hrs and praying the hurricane wasn’t too devastating for you. Blessings!
Thank you so much!!! ❤️ We were spared the worst of it but our neighbors two hours west have been devastated. The images coming out of the North Carolina mountains are gut wrenching. 🙏🏻❤️🧶
How wonderful that you found a place to share your supplies with. I used to work with a textile group that made all sorts of things for a shelter for domestic abuse survivors and their children. Such a wonderful way to share ❤
Thank you for showing me I’m not the only one. Growing up in a poorer household, where we did keep everything, my house to this day is still full of stuff, just in case I need it some day. You have given me hope that it is doable, as well as making other people happy with the items I no longer need. 🥰
Impressive journey to clean out your yarn room! Wonderful that you donated everything to a good cause!!! Surely you will be an inspiration to many who find themselves in the same situation!!!!
When I was moving/downsizing, the young man who was helping me pack was happy to take yarn for making funky, funny dolls. And I loved giving it to someone who valued it!
Knitting groups not only provide items for those in need, but they provide community and support for people who might otherwise be socially isolated. As someone on disability, i am very much dependent on donated yarn, some of which I buy from op shops (thrift stores) and some I get from "buy nothing" groups. What you are doing helps people more than you realise.
My heart sorta hurt when you did this! I'm sure the charity will be thrilled with the beautiful yarns you donated. Well done! (You're not alone. I have the same thoughts "what if I need it later?")
In 2018 I had a health event that gave me a brain injury and therefore I could no longer work as an RN. Well thank god I horded my art supplies. In 2023 after learning how to crochet I decided to donate blankets and cuddle toys to the children’s hospital where my daughter works. I have a local professor here in town who donates all the yarn for it so everybody wins - The hospital - the kids - me and community member who Donates the yarn. You’re going to feel so good donating that yarn 😊
When you asked "Does anybody else feel like this?" I was like, ME!!!!! I'm trying to change my ways and let go as well (not only yarn, but all my creative stuff, lol) It's so hard when you love it so much and your passion is being creative, but when it starts crowding your mind as well as your space, that's when I try to start simplifying. Feels so good to hear someone else explaining my predicament 😂❤ I appreciate your encouragement and everything I've learned from your videos!!! 😊
Ok, I am only 23 seconds into the video and I have to say, "I LOVE how real you are!" Thank you for being confident in simply being a human and sharing that with us. 😊
I remember one of your suggestions in a previous video of yours was to only buy yarn for current projects, not to buy it just to buy it. I’ve been trying to follow that advice. It usually works. I’m doing better! Great job on your reorganization! Thanks for sharing the process!
I heard Elise say that too and have been pretty good about it EXCEPT when I go to Remainders...its an all craft supplies thrift store and they can have some fantastic yarn bargains, causing me to lose my mind. Darn it.
❤❤❤I'm not a crocheter (I was, as a kid/teen) but I'm a quilter/sewist/fabric hoarder. (I watch your videos because they bring me joy!) This video spoke to me in so many ways. Two years ago, I did the exact same purge of fabric that I had fallen out of love with. Much of it was expensive Civil War reproduction fabrics that were as I may have said, EXPENSIVE. I also had tons of WIPs, mostly quilt tops and blocks I'd made to make more tops. I wound up donating much of it, especially the quilt tops, blocks and repro fabric to Quilts of Valor and even more of it to local animal shelters, who have volunteers who sew cage pads, crate covers and blankies for the animals (animals are my biggest passion, especially CATS!! HI, MR. PICKLES!!) I felt good about myself, similar to how you felt, I think. And I do swear that although a lot of it had been hidden in closets, etc, this house DEFINITELY feels lighter!!❤❤❤
That is so wonderful!!! I'm so glad you love the kitty cats too! Both of mine are rescues and I hope to spread the love of cats through my channel. So many people don't like them and I just think if people realized how silly and wonderful they are they would adopt the kitties in shelters. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m old and I have several hobbies. I knit, crochet, make quilted ornaments, purses. I used to quilt, but not anymore. So I’ve decided to do what you’re doing. Donate, keep and pitch. You’re doing a great job.
I have to share this. When I first started quilting, my "craft" room was the ironing board in the hallway and the plastic picnic table that doubled as the dinner table. Now, my craft room has my bed, my treadmill and the internet router.
I belong to a knitting & crochet group & we receive quite a bit of donated yarn & it is all used to make items & donate the items to local charities to either give away or sell to make funds for the charity. Well done you for sorting & donating 👏👏❤️❤️🇬🇧
You've given me motivation to start my cleaning/ organization journey! When I give away my yarn, it helps to know that it will actually be used instead of just sitting in my bins. Congrats on your awesome accomplishment! ❤
You are not alone. I have supplies for all of my hobbies; crochet, embroidery, needle felting, basket weaving, quilling, sewing, diamond dot painting, drawing and painting. I really want to get it all organized. Sometimes I think I have too many hobbies, but I like to do different things at different times. I also love craft books. I hope you are safe and well after Hurricane Helene came through. Eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina got hit hard.
I think this is a common thing for us crafters😂 one of our LYS has an extra yarn wall that we can take our giveaway yarn to , or pick some up. Good job on a lovely craft room refresh☺️👍🏼
What a difference. I come from a family where rooms were cluttered, not like hoarders or anything like that, but just cluttered. So I throw things out regularly and my motto is, if I have not thought about something in 6 months it can go. I need a tidy and roomy space when I crochet, knit or sew otherwise my brain goes crazy. I am very proud of you.
I can feel overwhelmed by my yarn, and I have a small stash compard to so many. Even so, I don't enter any yarn giveaways because I get panicked at the thought of where I would put winnings. Great job on your craft room reorganization and the bountiful donation!
I just recently donated yarn to a local middle school who had a crochet club. In loved knowing young people were out there learning to do what i have loved doing since i learned at age 6
Last year I donated a giant garbage bag full of yarn to local veterans and it felt good. Recently started cleaning out my office and it’s not easy. I’ve also itemized and inventoried every skein of yarn I have and put it into notion. It was long and tedious but great that now I have a digital searchable database of all of my yarn.
Am glad you finally heard back from the organization you wanted to donate too. Your husband is a total gem helping you take out everything you wanted to donate and load into your vehicle. Have you thought of making some wearables for a local hospital (baby hats), nursing home for shawls/lap blankets or local cancer support organization? Any of these may be a good stash buster for the yarn.
Right now everything is squirreled away to make room for our son who moved in (he is here to help with my husband who had chemo for brain cancer) so I finally organized all of my yarn into those 3-section hanging things from Target and lined them up on the bottom rod of our closet. Looks so cool! I did a ruthless purge, and filled 10 kitchen bags with yarn! For a garage sale I am going to put them out: $5 a bag. No peeking!
Your crafting room was the best, but when you threw out a lot of things, it became even better because it was reminded of your inspiration❤ You are so amazing, because not everyone gives favorite things to charity🎉😊
I absolutely adore it when I see people recognizing when they have problems. Not just because we get some really juicy declutter content, but also because it's an opportunity for personal growth and maturity. It takes a lot of responsibility to acknowledge when something that you love has turned into a problem. It takes even greater maturity to do all you can to fix said problem. Kudos to you for not just brushing it under the metaphorical rug or finding more storage solutions for all your yarn as a lot tend to do. Keep up the growth, keep up the development, and you will go extremely far as a crafter and content creator.
Elise, I have to say that I’m quite proud of you by standing by your word and doing it. That probably took a lot of self control to not put any of it back. So, good for you 👍😀👍! I love the idea of donating or like one viewer said, making blankets for families in need. It’s so nice being a part of your channel where we can see others share their ideas that we can take. So, thanks for taking us along with you on this ride, and hello Mr. Pickles😊! In fact, as I’m watching you clean, I’m actually crocheting 🤭🤭. PS, your neighborhood, is so darling 😊!
Thank you for sharing! I know how hard it is to reveal these parts of ourselves. I struggle with these same issues and was talking back to the screen, "Me too!", LOL! I am originally from the Midwest, and it seems that a lot of us have this same struggle. You have inspired me to come clean, literally, lol again!
Do you forget what’s in those baskets? I did, so I made little tags and pinned them to the end using twine and little clothes pins from the dollar store.
I am in North Dakota and we have a small mission group that makes hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and more for the homeless and less fortunate. I certainly hope your charity contacts you. We work with donated yarn, because when you consider we crochet/knit approx 1500 beanies with mittens/gloves and scarves to go with them it is a blessing when people donate yarn to us!
They did get back to me and they took all the yarn and supplies! Made me so happy but they did ask if it was all my personal stash??? They couldn't believe one person would have that much! 🤣
I relate to this so much. My mom is a hoarder and it's almost impossible for her to get rid of her old stuff but when she does I'm so proud of her. I struggle a bit myself and I have to tell myself that I'm making room for new things to come or that it's going to someone who needs it more than me.
A few months ago, I filled 6 big bags full of good yarn and beautiful wool @ my stash. People had destached and gave a lot to me. I was overwhelmed, was never going to use it. No time to create. I donated to a PAWS shop in Chico, CA. They loved it!!!
No one likes to go through and get rid of their stash, but sometimes its necessary. There are lots of other crafters who will take it and use it to do good. So, bravo to you, Elise! That was a HUGE undertaking and you conquered it like a champion!
I absolutely love the little stash squirrel pin. I have a plain pennant of fabric that I DIYed to hold my pins in a way I can enjoy them as a decorative wall hanging.
I've been teaching my cousin and some of her children to crochet. She's on a very tight budget. She's asked if I have any yarn I don't want or need. So this has motivated me to do this next week to help her and her children have some to make projects. 👍
I've been doing declutter with Cas but have not done my craft room yet. When I saw your video I knew it was a sign! I'm still sitting on the floor overwhelmed lol. I have yarn and craft stuff in several areas and it's time to organize and let go. Thank you for the motivation! I hope to find someone who can use a great donation.❤
So glad you found a charity to donate to. I knit for charity groups in Australia and we love getting unused or unwanted yarn. Save the group money and the environment. Plus we get to make so many wonderful items 👍
I recently moved out of my old apt, and I'm waiting for my next place to be available for move in. In the packing process I had to throw out hundreds of dollars worth of destroyed yarn. Between bugs and dogs so much stuff was trashed. I have the ability to take my time organizing everything I bring I. To the new place and that is so calming.
I did a similar sort out of yarn a little while ago, I uncovered over 300 balls of yarn, I was quite ashamed but not that ashamed that after I tidied and reorganised some more yarn appeared in my life. Wish I had some cubbies rather than having holdalls and boxes stashed hear and there. Thanks for sharing ❤🧶
Watching this while I work through my little stash of odd skeins, they're all being made into beanies and scarves to go to a local charity. I felt like I had lost my crojo lately, so working on quick and easy projects is keeping my spirits up 😊
I am also trying to downsize my craft supplies as well. I’m inspired by Dana K White’s container concept. You can only keep as much as fits in your “container”. IE your shelves room house.
I do something like that, but with 2 Amazon gift bags. I don't buy more yarn than what fits in the 1st bag for a project or two (they're pretty big sacks, lol). After I'm done with my current project, the extra yarn gets tossed into the second Amazon bag. Once the 2nd bag is filled with extra yarn from projects after they're done, I'll do a stash busting project to empty that bag before buying yarn for the first bag. It keeps my yarn hauls small/easily transportable around my house in the sack so I can crochet in almost any room without taking up a lot of space. Hope that makes sense 😅
Thank you for your honesty! I also have hoarding tendencies and am having to go through my own supplies and yarn to get rid of what i don't need. Thanks for the motivation!
PS: I tried to show my husband this video to show him how common this is, and he shielded his eyes and said he will need therapy😂😂😂 I then had him help me get started in our own problem room which houses my yarn hoard etc and for the last 4 years has been his office as he works from home. He moved a heavy item out of the way so I could access “The closet of good intentions” which houses nearly a full boutique of gifts people gave me which are brand new, never used, as well as excessive holiday gift bags, and craft supplies. Hopefully I can sit and sort through the closet hoard to make space for some new things to occupy that closet. Thanks for the inspiration of sharing your video.
"What if you need it later?" - the same voice that I have in my head, you definitely aren't alone! Especially if it's something someone gifted me, I have a hard time parting with thoughtful gifts. Thanks for sharing this video, I have a three tiered cart that holds a lot of my craft and art supplies and it's, well, it needs a good re-do on the organization. Maybe I'll wheel it out and re-watch this video while going through it!
You have a very accepting Husband. O belong to a Knitting and Crochet group and one of my problems is saying NO to some the the great yarn that is donated. I already have one an two skeins that will become Winter hats for the homeless. I also have a great wife that keeps me in line with my hoarding tendencies . So glad for this video. Now I don't feel so bad. :)
Haha!! My husband is completely the opposite from me in that regard! He loves when I'm ready to get rid of things! 🤣 It's sooooo hard for me to let go but now it feels so good! My craft room only has supplies and projects I love!!! 🧶❤️📦😊
Thnx much for the link Elise, am in! Have a young crochet homeschooling student and she and I will really enjoy learning more together! Crochet is a wonderful skill for anyone to learn, it is for a lifetime. Even taught my own sons when they were young and they loved it.
Can't blame you (or anyone) for hoarding. Yarn piles up so fast! I've started crocheting three months ago and I'm already neck-deep in crochet stuff! 🙋
Hi Elise! My husband and I recently downsized our home and I felt your struggle. I, too, ended up donating so much yarn and so many supplies to a local nursing home. It felt good to purge, but better to share with people I know will enjoy my spoils of over shopping. 😂 You did a great job!🤗🧶
Hi Elise and right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your TH-cam channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects
Well done, Elise!! I would've been the same way..."what if I need it and gave it away?" but to add to that..."what if I can't find it again??" ACK!!!! So happy that the organization got back to you and it was timely since it gave you the 3 days to get 'er done.
Love this! For anyone looking to donate, if you're having trouble finding a group in your area that will help your yarn go to good use, try your local schools! Many art teachers (well, teachers in general) have to purchase things for their students from their own pockets and would gladly take donations of gently used yarn and other craft supplies!
Thank you for sharing this with us! As someone who was also raised in a home where keeping everything was normal, I felt this so deeply. It's very hard to let go sometimes and of some things, especially things we attach positive emotions to because it's an activity that brings us joy or comfort. You did a fantastic job! Be proud of yourself!
Thank you!! It was tough, especially right at the beginning. I felt completely overwhelmed and did NOT want to start. But now I'm so glad I did! 🧶❤️📦❤️
I feel for you! My husband, mother-in-law, and I were just speaking on this subject this morning. It literally makes me nauseous to go through the clutter. I always say to my husband “I’m allergic to dust.” 😅 Anyway, since he is not a hoarder and has no problem cleaning out the clutter without me, we stay clutter free! Btw, your room looks GREAT!!! CONGRATULATIONS 🎉
@@EliseRoseCrochet Understood. My husband and I have agreed to disagree sometimes after he gave away a vintage dollhouse I was collecting because it had been in the basement for a year…😳
My mum received end-of-life care in hospital a few months ago and was given a crochet blanket during her stay, and I saw every other patient also had hand made blankets. I thought it was beautiful, and if/when I need to destash and have the ability to make some blankets, I'll be donating some to the hospital.
I did the same thing at the beginning of this year, & gave all my excess yarn to the mother of a friend, who knits & crochets to raise funds for a local charity. The sheer sense of relief I found, in organising what I truly use for my crochet work, was wonderful &, almost 3/4 of a year later, I still have a few of the drawers that I use to store my yarn, empty! Lol I've not done much crocheting over the Summer Months but, with Winter nights drawing ever closer, I'm really looking forward to creating more Amigurumi over the next few months! Your craft room looks amazing by the way! X
OMG! I felt this video so much. I am in a nursing facility and we moved some of my crafting supplies to a storage unit. We moved 5 large boxes, 4 totes and several large bags. Yikes! I.really need a support group for this. Lol.
That is so generous to you to donate everything. I understand the feeling of dread when going through items, I totally have the same anxiety. But this video really helped solidify that I should do some purging and donating.
Hello Lovely Elise😊, Omg for a room that looked so pretty and quite organised, with a little bit of overflow. U pulled out so much yarn and other stuff ! 😮 That was a huge job to go thru everything. It must feel wonderful knowing where everything is and being so clean. And it looks even prettier and more organised than before😁💗. How wonderful of u to donate so much yarn and other stuff to what sounds like a fantastic charity. U r so inspiring💗. Hello to Mr Pickles and your helpful Hubby. Thank u for being real and sharing. It is very hard to get rid of stuff for lots of us. Love and prayers 💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏🧶🧶🧶
Whoever goes through my stuff when I have shuffled off this mortal coil can donate books. That weird crochet hook isn't a crochet hook. It's for making a kind of Rug. It's called "Locker Hook" - You use fabric 1-2 inch lengths, gros point 5 to inch canvas, Cotton yarn, and the hook. You pull the fabric through the holes in the canvas, run the thread through and "lock" the fabric in. I've made one rug that way and would love to make another.
My craft is a mess, such a mess that I'm overwhelmed when I even think about organizing it. Yarn is not just in the craft room. There's a basket full in my bedroom, the living room, the den, and several in the garage. And then there's the junk journal supplies, the sewing supplies, the painting supplies, the cricut supplies, the jewelry making...I need help!
I completely understand that level of anxiety. I decided to stop looking for sales on yarn and to shop in my own stash. I don't go to yarn stores anymore, unless I need an additional skein for a project. There will always be another great sale out there, and I have enough yarn to last me the rest of my life! Baby steps. One bin at a time & categorizing REALLY helped me. You can do it!👍🤑🧶🤑🧶🤗
@@rhondalea4450 I have been on a binge where I A use all the toy patterns in some booklets I have and B use my stash yarn to make them. I am not buying any yarns at the moment either.
@@rhondalea4450 we have the same name. My Lee is this. My yahoo is spelled raundalee because I couldn’t get the traditional spelling. So funny how many of us are out there. lol lol
OH MY! I went trough my yarn 2years ago but now I'm back to where I was then it is so hard to stop buying or getting rid of stuff I'm in the same spot as you, I have bins and bins of yarn I KNOW I AM NEVER GOING TO USE BUT.....Seeing you do it tells me I can do it too. I wish I could give to a place like you did ,there's no such thing where I LIVE. So cross your fingers I will be as brave as you. It is scary, but I will conquer the task and be Victorious.🙃
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If any body wants to get rid off yarn . Please make some blankets for the Boggy Creek Camp. It is a camp for ill children with their families. There is a group of You Tubers who collect blankets, they call themselves as the Boggy Blanket Brigade for example Juam the yarn addict, Nina ´s Knots Crochets, She ´s got yarn 2, The Crafty Floridian…..
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! 🧶🧶🧶
I made some 5x5 squares for them. 👍
I am making my first blanket for them this year. I am not a blanket maker but glad I am doing it and love the story behind the blanket and yarn that I am using for mine.
I also just had a thought - my local HS has a crochet club too - so, for anyone looking to donate, that might be an option too.. call around and see if any schools or places like YMCA have knitting or crochet clubs 😊
I am on my second blanket for Boggy Creek.
I felt I was a yarn “hoarder” in 2019. But when the 2020 Covid shutdown happened, I thought of myself more as “well prepared.” 😂
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Right 2020 really did justify any kind of craft hoarding.
My mom calls her yarn the insulation for the walls 😆
I'm disabled from an accident and now am on a limited income. When someone gives me yarn, it's like Christmas. Thank you to all who do it. It allows me to make gifts for my family and I love the fact that it also helps my days to have purpose.
That's wonderful!!!! I kept the images of people who will really love the yarn in the back of my mind as I was going through it. Thank you for sharing! Warms my heart! ❤️🧶📦😊
I understand
0:36 "too much yarn" - woman that is a loaded phrase we don't speak in this community.
Yes! Such LANGUAGE. LOL 😂
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That made me laugh out loud!! It’s true. 😂😂😂
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Mr. Pickle is exhausted from supervising this project😂
Omg i laughed so loud when you described saving things for the apocalypse 😂😂
I feel exactly the same!!!
I’m glad you were able to donate the supplies to the charity :)
Loved Pickle in the bloopers at the end, he stole the show ❤
Haha!! He always does!!! 🧶❤️🤣🐈
I have these toughts about Apocalypse, Some major international event, etc, and I woukd be so happy to have everything I need! I feel like Covid ennhanced those anxiété toughts!!!😉
Thank you for being so open and honest. The challenge is real and so is separation anxiety.
Yes!!!!! 😅
I have to admit I almost had an anxiety attack when I saw you filling the bags with yarn! What a kind and generous thing to do by donating all those items. My subscribers make fun of me for all the yarn I buy. I guess it’s a comfort thing for me. Now that you are done cleaning your space, will you come help me clean mine? PLEASE! 🦋💖🦋💖
Haha!!! I wish I could come help you!!! It's so therapeutic to declutter and only have a space filled with what you love! 🧶❤️📦😊
You would have a stroke if you could see my yarn hoard. Seriously. I’m not lying. It’s embarrassing.
@@the1_grammy503too funny 😂
lol I have gotten a few comments on my yarn wall too in my backdrop @CraftySue but I love my studio I built and have lots of plans focused on using my stash for next year.
This was so satisfying to see I watched it twice! Well done, and great job, Elise. In your work it’s understandable how much yarn paraphernalia you accumulate. Kudos for keeping it circulating to those who can use it! Loved this. 💛🧶
Love Mr. Pickle!!!! He is a great little mascot :)
Haha!! He's such a sweetie! ❤️
I laughed so hard when you talked about the post apocalyptic yarn shortage 😂 I don't have a stash like that, but if I did walk into a yarn hoarders house post apocalypse I think I might cry from joy at the sight of the yarn stash 😅
Hahaha!!!! I always think things like that!!! 🤣🤣🤣
13:21 Nope you are NOT the only one!!! I’m right there with ya!!😅😊❤ Motivation/Procrastination, I lack/I do…
I totally understand 🤣🤣🤣
I knit for a charity and I'm just finishing up 20 industrial garbage bags of yarn that I got from 3 ladies doing just this sort of thing. The homeless and women's refuge that I knit blankets for have been so grateful. Well done you for making that happen.
That's amazing!!
I LOVE these videos! Thank you for showing us the real part of life!
Thank you!!! 🧶🧶🧶
Nice job Elise! Lightening the load and refreshing our memory is something we all need to do from time to time. Thank you for allowing us to hangout with you while you worked!
Thank you for coming along with me!! 🧶😊❤️
I totally understand not wanting to get rid of things. I believe the more creative you are, the harder it is. You always think of what you could make out of things!!!
This is most likely my favorite video. I think so many of us can relate. As crafters and creative people we see potential in so many things. I gave away 8 full trash bags of fabric and 5 of yarn in our last move, it’s been a year now snd my heart still hurts a bit for the fabric mainly. I know truly though I will not have the time in many many years to use it all. Still somehow there was a a physical response to letting go of precious potential. 😊 I wish I could say it was rewarding and refreshing but truly it was just necessary.
I can relate. It's so hard to let go. I think if I had just donated these supplies to any charity it would have left me a little sad. But the organization I donated to is absolutely wonderful and they are doing great work so I think that's why it felt so good (after it was all done)! 😅
@@EliseRoseCrochet very true! Only about 2 bags of mine made it to a local charity. The rest of it ended up at Goodwill. Lady I was coordinating with and ended up having surgery and we had to move within the next day or two so I had to let go of it before I was able to get the rest to her.
That mustard colored jumper you wear while contacting the charity really suits you. That color makes you glow.
I feel you, girl! My ADHD doesn't make it any better... The worst thing is that I have way too much space for me and my husband to spread out and hide all the stuff that we might need again. 240m² (~2600ft²) of living space and an additional 65m² (~700ft²) of basement space for 2 people, 2 cats and a dog. And also a garden house, 2 garages full of stuff, etc
Oh and good luck keeping it clean😂😘
Greetings from germany ❤
Haha!! Thank you!!! I'll need all the luck I can find! ❤️🧶📦😊
I do not know if I can finish watching….. I understand craft hoarding!!!! Enjoy your new, clean organized room!!!
Wow! Good for you! I have a neighbor who “donated” two very large black bags of yarn to me and I’ve been using it to crochet stuff for family members. So far I’ve done two blankets for grandkids and a very large market bag for myself. Now I’m working on another blanket for a grandson as a wedding gift. 🤗😊
That's wonderful! Thanks for sharing! ❤️🧶📦😊
Congratulations on acknowledging the “hoarding” part and for doing such a thorough sort/clean! I’m very proud of you. Also been thinking of you the past 36 hrs and praying the hurricane wasn’t too devastating for you. Blessings!
Thank you so much!!! ❤️ We were spared the worst of it but our neighbors two hours west have been devastated. The images coming out of the North Carolina mountains are gut wrenching. 🙏🏻❤️🧶
How wonderful that you found a place to share your supplies with. I used to work with a textile group that made all sorts of things for a shelter for domestic abuse survivors and their children. Such a wonderful way to share ❤
That's wonderful! This organization works with people who are refugees in great need and I was so happy to donate to them! ❤️🧶📦😊
Thank you for showing me I’m not the only one. Growing up in a poorer household, where we did keep everything, my house to this day is still full of stuff, just in case I need it some day.
You have given me hope that it is doable, as well as making other people happy with the items I no longer need. 🥰
You are not alone! I have a hard time letting go of so many things. There's a whole community here on TH-cam to support folks like us!
Impressive journey to clean out your yarn room! Wonderful that you donated everything to a good cause!!! Surely you will be an inspiration to many who find themselves in the same situation!!!!
When I was moving/downsizing, the young man who was helping me pack was happy to take yarn for making funky, funny dolls. And I loved giving it to someone who valued it!
Knitting groups not only provide items for those in need, but they provide community and support for people who might otherwise be socially isolated. As someone on disability, i am very much dependent on donated yarn, some of which I buy from op shops (thrift stores) and some I get from "buy nothing" groups. What you are doing helps people more than you realise.
It was wonderful to hear that I'm not alone in not 'ever' wanting to give up any of my craft books - I love them!
Great video! You accomplished a lot and it was so nice that you donated your items to a place that will use them.
It made me feel very happy that they wanted all the yarn and supplies! ❤️🧶📦😊
My heart sorta hurt when you did this! I'm sure the charity will be thrilled with the beautiful yarns you donated. Well done! (You're not alone. I have the same thoughts "what if I need it later?")
It feels sooooo good to have it all gone through! I'm so glad I did it! (Now I just have to keep it up) 🤣
In 2018 I had a health event that gave me a brain injury and therefore I could no longer work as an RN. Well thank god I horded my art supplies. In 2023 after learning how to crochet I decided to donate blankets and cuddle toys to the children’s hospital where my daughter works. I have a local professor here in town who donates all the yarn for it so everybody wins - The hospital - the kids - me and community member who Donates the yarn. You’re going to feel so good donating that yarn 😊
When you asked "Does anybody else feel like this?" I was like, ME!!!!! I'm trying to change my ways and let go as well (not only yarn, but all my creative stuff, lol) It's so hard when you love it so much and your passion is being creative, but when it starts crowding your mind as well as your space, that's when I try to start simplifying. Feels so good to hear someone else explaining my predicament 😂❤ I appreciate your encouragement and everything I've learned from your videos!!! 😊
Ok, I am only 23 seconds into the video and I have to say, "I LOVE how real you are!"
Thank you for being confident in simply being a human and sharing that with us. 😊
I remember one of your suggestions in a previous video of yours was to only buy yarn for current projects, not to buy it just to buy it. I’ve been trying to follow that advice. It usually works. I’m doing better! Great job on your reorganization! Thanks for sharing the process!
I should take my own advice!!!! 🤣📦❤️🧶
I heard Elise say that too and have been pretty good about it EXCEPT when I go to Remainders...its an all craft supplies thrift store and they can have some fantastic yarn bargains, causing me to lose my mind. Darn it.
@@peglamphier4745I hear ya.. that’s a real temptation!!
❤❤❤I'm not a crocheter (I was, as a kid/teen) but I'm a quilter/sewist/fabric hoarder. (I watch your videos because they bring me joy!) This video spoke to me in so many ways. Two years ago, I did the exact same purge of fabric that I had fallen out of love with. Much of it was expensive Civil War reproduction fabrics that were as I may have said, EXPENSIVE. I also had tons of WIPs, mostly quilt tops and blocks I'd made to make more tops. I wound up donating much of it, especially the quilt tops, blocks and repro fabric to Quilts of Valor and even more of it to local animal shelters, who have volunteers who sew cage pads, crate covers and blankies for the animals (animals are my biggest passion, especially CATS!! HI, MR. PICKLES!!) I felt good about myself, similar to how you felt, I think. And I do swear that although a lot of it had been hidden in closets, etc, this house DEFINITELY feels lighter!!❤❤❤
That is so wonderful!!! I'm so glad you love the kitty cats too! Both of mine are rescues and I hope to spread the love of cats through my channel. So many people don't like them and I just think if people realized how silly and wonderful they are they would adopt the kitties in shelters. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love how you keep it real with us. The highs and the lows. ❤
Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I’m old and I have several hobbies. I knit, crochet, make quilted ornaments, purses. I used to quilt, but not anymore. So I’ve decided to do what you’re doing. Donate, keep and pitch. You’re doing a great job.
I have to share this. When I first started quilting, my "craft" room was the ironing board in the hallway and the plastic picnic table that doubled as the dinner table. Now, my craft room has my bed, my treadmill and the internet router.
I belong to a knitting & crochet group & we receive quite a bit of donated yarn & it is all used to make items & donate the items to local charities to either give away or sell to make funds for the charity. Well done you for sorting & donating 👏👏❤️❤️🇬🇧
Recall the charity! Someone probably forgot. Lucky people who will receive the yarn and extra stuff.😊💖 Great job!
I finally got in touch with them and they took it all!! 🧶❤️📦😊
4:23 So PROUD of YOU!!!👏👍
Thank you!!!!! ☺️
All of your yarn donations are going to make lots of people so happy! And, just look at your beautiful organized craft room❤️
You've given me motivation to start my cleaning/ organization journey! When I give away my yarn, it helps to know that it will actually be used instead of just sitting in my bins. Congrats on your awesome accomplishment! ❤
Exactly! I knew this was the motivation I needed!! 🧶❤️📦😊
Thank you!! 🧶❤️📦😊
You are not alone. I have supplies for all of my hobbies; crochet, embroidery, needle felting, basket weaving, quilling, sewing, diamond dot painting, drawing and painting. I really want to get it all organized. Sometimes I think I have too many hobbies, but I like to do different things at different times. I also love craft books. I hope you are safe and well after Hurricane Helene came through. Eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina got hit hard.
I think this is a common thing for us crafters😂 one of our LYS has an extra yarn wall that we can take our giveaway yarn to , or pick some up. Good job on a lovely craft room refresh☺️👍🏼
Now that's a great idea!!! 🧶🧶🧶
What a difference. I come from a family where rooms were cluttered, not like hoarders or anything like that, but just cluttered. So I throw things out regularly and my motto is, if I have not thought about something in 6 months it can go. I need a tidy and roomy space when I crochet, knit or sew otherwise my brain goes crazy. I am very proud of you.
Thank you so much!!! 🧶❤️📦☺️
I can feel overwhelmed by my yarn, and I have a small stash compard to so many. Even so, I don't enter any yarn giveaways because I get panicked at the thought of where I would put winnings. Great job on your craft room reorganization and the bountiful donation!
I just recently donated yarn to a local middle school who had a crochet club. In loved knowing young people were out there learning to do what i have loved doing since i learned at age 6
Last year I donated a giant garbage bag full of yarn to local veterans and it felt good. Recently started cleaning out my office and it’s not easy. I’ve also itemized and inventoried every skein of yarn I have and put it into notion. It was long and tedious but great that now I have a digital searchable database of all of my yarn.
Am glad you finally heard back from the organization you wanted to donate too. Your husband is a total gem helping you take out everything you wanted to donate and load into your vehicle. Have you thought of making some wearables for a local hospital (baby hats), nursing home for shawls/lap blankets or local cancer support organization? Any of these may be a good stash buster for the yarn.
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing! 🧶❤️📦😊
Right now everything is squirreled away to make room for our son who moved in (he is here to help with my husband who had chemo for brain cancer) so I finally organized all of my yarn into those 3-section hanging things from Target and lined them up on the bottom rod of our closet. Looks so cool! I did a ruthless purge, and filled 10 kitchen bags with yarn! For a garage sale I am going to put them out: $5 a bag. No peeking!
Your crafting room was the best, but when you threw out a lot of things, it became even better because it was reminded of your inspiration❤ You are so amazing, because not everyone gives favorite things to charity🎉😊
Thank you!!! My craft room is now full of only the things I love and knowing that the yarn and supplies will be used makes me so happy!! 🧶❤️📦😊
I absolutely adore it when I see people recognizing when they have problems. Not just because we get some really juicy declutter content, but also because it's an opportunity for personal growth and maturity. It takes a lot of responsibility to acknowledge when something that you love has turned into a problem. It takes even greater maturity to do all you can to fix said problem. Kudos to you for not just brushing it under the metaphorical rug or finding more storage solutions for all your yarn as a lot tend to do. Keep up the growth, keep up the development, and you will go extremely far as a crafter and content creator.
Awww! Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your kind words! 🧶❤️📦😊
Elise, I have to say that I’m quite proud of you by standing by your word and doing it. That probably took a lot of self control to not put any of it back. So, good for you 👍😀👍! I love the idea of donating or like one viewer said, making blankets for families in need. It’s so nice being a part of your channel where we can see others share their ideas that we can take. So, thanks for taking us along with you on this ride, and hello Mr. Pickles😊! In fact, as I’m watching you clean, I’m actually crocheting 🤭🤭. PS, your neighborhood, is so darling 😊!
Thank you for sharing! I know how hard it is to reveal these parts of ourselves. I struggle with these same issues and was talking back to the screen, "Me too!", LOL! I am originally from the Midwest, and it seems that a lot of us have this same struggle. You have inspired me to come clean, literally, lol again!
Haha!! Love the pun!! It really does feel so good to get it all cleaned out!! 🧶❤️📦😊
Do you forget what’s in those baskets? I did, so I made little tags and pinned them to the end using twine and little clothes pins from the dollar store.
Yes!!!! When it's out of sight it's out of mind! ❤️🧶📦😊
I am in North Dakota and we have a small mission group that makes hats, mittens, gloves, scarves and more for the homeless and less fortunate. I certainly hope your charity contacts you. We work with donated yarn, because when you consider we crochet/knit approx 1500 beanies with mittens/gloves and scarves to go with them it is a blessing when people donate yarn to us!
They did get back to me and they took all the yarn and supplies! Made me so happy but they did ask if it was all my personal stash??? They couldn't believe one person would have that much! 🤣
I relate to this so much. My mom is a hoarder and it's almost impossible for her to get rid of her old stuff but when she does I'm so proud of her. I struggle a bit myself and I have to tell myself that I'm making room for new things to come or that it's going to someone who needs it more than me.
Yes! My stepdad was a hoarder and seeing him struggle helps me to let things go but it's still difficult. I want to keep everything! 🤣
A few months ago, I filled 6 big bags full of good yarn and beautiful wool @ my stash.
People had destached and gave a lot to me. I was overwhelmed, was never going to use it. No time to create.
I donated to a PAWS shop in Chico, CA. They loved it!!!
No one likes to go through and get rid of their stash, but sometimes its necessary. There are lots of other crafters who will take it and use it to do good. So, bravo to you, Elise! That was a HUGE undertaking and you conquered it like a champion!
I absolutely love the little stash squirrel pin. I have a plain pennant of fabric that I DIYed to hold my pins in a way I can enjoy them as a decorative wall hanging.
It's sooo cute! 🐿️
I've been teaching my cousin and some of her children to crochet. She's on a very tight budget. She's asked if I have any yarn I don't want or need. So this has motivated me to do this next week to help her and her children have some to make projects. 👍
I recently got introduced to your channel by the TH-cam's algorithm and your videos are. so. GOOD!
I’m so impressed by you, wow! Great job! Now I have to get started, maybe tomorrow 😂
You can do it!!! It feels great! 🧶📦❤️😊
Congratulations ! You did good. Wish I could do that. I dust & rearrange then end up putting most of it back. 🤦🏻♀️ hugs
Haha! I had been doing that for years and it had gotten out of control! 😅🧶❤️📦
I've been doing declutter with Cas but have not done my craft room yet. When I saw your video I knew it was a sign! I'm still sitting on the floor overwhelmed lol. I have yarn and craft stuff in several areas and it's time to organize and let go. Thank you for the motivation! I hope to find someone who can use a great donation.❤
I love the Clutter Bug!!!! She's amazing and a huge inspiration for me! You got this and you'll feel so good when it's done! 🧶❤️📦😊
So glad you found a charity to donate to. I knit for charity groups in Australia and we love getting unused or unwanted yarn. Save the group money and the environment. Plus we get to make so many wonderful items 👍
Yes!!! 🙌 I was so excited to donate to this organization!! They couldn't believe it was all my personal stash, lol! 😝
Thank you for being so generous with your belongings, and blessing others.
I recently moved out of my old apt, and I'm waiting for my next place to be available for move in. In the packing process I had to throw out hundreds of dollars worth of destroyed yarn. Between bugs and dogs so much stuff was trashed. I have the ability to take my time organizing everything I bring I. To the new place and that is so calming.
I did a similar sort out of yarn a little while ago, I uncovered over 300 balls of yarn, I was quite ashamed but not that ashamed that after I tidied and reorganised some more yarn appeared in my life. Wish I had some cubbies rather than having holdalls and boxes stashed hear and there. Thanks for sharing ❤🧶
Watching this while I work through my little stash of odd skeins, they're all being made into beanies and scarves to go to a local charity. I felt like I had lost my crojo lately, so working on quick and easy projects is keeping my spirits up 😊
That's wonderful!!! Sounds like you have a good plan! 🧶🧶🧶
Yes we are with you. Everyone who declutters says Oh I might need this someday.
The struggle is real! 🧶🧶🧶
That's so cool that you were able to donate so much to the charity! I'm sure all of it will be used and loved and so appreciated!
They were surprised that it was all from my own personal stash! 🤣📦❤️🧶
I am also trying to downsize my craft supplies as well. I’m inspired by Dana K White’s container concept. You can only keep as much as fits in your “container”. IE your shelves room house.
Oooh! I love that! That's a very good way to look at it! 🧶❤️📦
I do something like that, but with 2 Amazon gift bags. I don't buy more yarn than what fits in the 1st bag for a project or two (they're pretty big sacks, lol). After I'm done with my current project, the extra yarn gets tossed into the second Amazon bag.
Once the 2nd bag is filled with extra yarn from projects after they're done, I'll do a stash busting project to empty that bag before buying yarn for the first bag.
It keeps my yarn hauls small/easily transportable around my house in the sack so I can crochet in almost any room without taking up a lot of space.
Hope that makes sense 😅
Now you have space to buy more yarn 😅. Love your channel ❤. I always watch it .
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Thank you for your honesty! I also have hoarding tendencies and am having to go through my own supplies and yarn to get rid of what i don't need. Thanks for the motivation!
You are so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
LOL!! True Craft Room Confessions! I need to show my husband this to show him how common this is. ❤❤❤
PS: I tried to show my husband this video to show him how common this is, and he shielded his eyes and said he will need therapy😂😂😂 I then had him help me get started in our own problem room which houses my yarn hoard etc and for the last 4 years has been his office as he works from home. He moved a heavy item out of the way so I could access “The closet of good intentions” which houses nearly a full boutique of gifts people gave me which are brand new, never used, as well as excessive holiday gift bags, and craft supplies. Hopefully I can sit and sort through the closet hoard to make space for some new things to occupy that closet. Thanks for the inspiration of sharing your video.
Hahaha!!! It's definitely not just you!! 🤣📦❤️🧶
"What if you need it later?" - the same voice that I have in my head, you definitely aren't alone! Especially if it's something someone gifted me, I have a hard time parting with thoughtful gifts. Thanks for sharing this video, I have a three tiered cart that holds a lot of my craft and art supplies and it's, well, it needs a good re-do on the organization. Maybe I'll wheel it out and re-watch this video while going through it!
Congratulations on your recent yarn reduction! It's a huge relief to let go of something I was never going to use.
You have a very accepting Husband. O belong to a Knitting and Crochet group and one of my problems is saying NO to some the the great yarn that is donated. I already have one an two skeins that will become Winter hats for the homeless. I also have a great wife that keeps me in line with my hoarding tendencies . So glad for this video. Now I don't feel so bad. :)
Haha!! My husband is completely the opposite from me in that regard! He loves when I'm ready to get rid of things! 🤣 It's sooooo hard for me to let go but now it feels so good! My craft room only has supplies and projects I love!!! 🧶❤️📦😊
Thnx much for the link Elise, am in! Have a young crochet homeschooling student and she and I will really enjoy learning more together! Crochet is a wonderful skill for anyone to learn, it is for a lifetime. Even taught my own sons when they were young and they loved it.
Can't blame you (or anyone) for hoarding. Yarn piles up so fast! I've started crocheting three months ago and I'm already neck-deep in crochet stuff! 🙋
Haha!!! It happens quickly!! 🧶❤️📦🤣
Hi Elise! My husband and I recently downsized our home and I felt your struggle. I, too, ended up donating so much yarn and so many supplies to a local nursing home. It felt good to purge, but better to share with people I know will enjoy my spoils of over shopping. 😂 You did a great job!🤗🧶
Yes!!! Knowing all these supplies would go to a good home made me feel so happy! ❤️🧶🙌
Hi Elise and right now I am working on my cottage core mosaic blanket and granny squares blanket and butterfly mosaic blanket and I love your channel and your videos and if you keep making videos I will keep watching them and what is your favorite crochet project to work on right now and favorite types of yarn to used when crocheting and keep up the great work on your TH-cam channel and keep up the great work on your crochet projects
Thank you so much, Samantha! I just finished a knitted shawl and now I'm working on my new amigurumi design! ❤️🧶😊
Well done, Elise!! I would've been the same way..."what if I need it and gave it away?" but to add to that..."what if I can't find it again??" ACK!!!! So happy that the organization got back to you and it was timely since it gave you the 3 days to get 'er done.
Exactly!!! Now that it's done I don't miss any of it! Plus I'm thrilled to think about the people who will enjoy the supplies! 🧶❤️📦😊
@@EliseRoseCrochet You've definitely been a blessing for sure!!🥰
Love this! For anyone looking to donate, if you're having trouble finding a group in your area that will help your yarn go to good use, try your local schools! Many art teachers (well, teachers in general) have to purchase things for their students from their own pockets and would gladly take donations of gently used yarn and other craft supplies!
This is wonderful information! Thank you for sharing!! 🧶❤️😊
Thank you for sharing this with us! As someone who was also raised in a home where keeping everything was normal, I felt this so deeply. It's very hard to let go sometimes and of some things, especially things we attach positive emotions to because it's an activity that brings us joy or comfort. You did a fantastic job! Be proud of yourself!
Elise I'm so proud of you!!! I know that was tough to do in some ways!!!🌻🥰
Thank you!! It was tough, especially right at the beginning. I felt completely overwhelmed and did NOT want to start. But now I'm so glad I did! 🧶❤️📦❤️
I feel for you! My husband, mother-in-law, and I were just speaking on this subject this morning. It literally makes me nauseous to go through the clutter. I always say to my husband “I’m allergic to dust.” 😅 Anyway, since he is not a hoarder and has no problem cleaning out the clutter without me, we stay clutter free! Btw, your room looks GREAT!!! CONGRATULATIONS 🎉
I'm such a control freak that thinking about someone else deciding those things for me makes me cuckoo!!! 😜
@@EliseRoseCrochet Understood. My husband and I have agreed to disagree sometimes after he gave away a vintage dollhouse I was collecting because it had been in the basement for a year…😳
My mum received end-of-life care in hospital a few months ago and was given a crochet blanket during her stay, and I saw every other patient also had hand made blankets. I thought it was beautiful, and if/when I need to destash and have the ability to make some blankets, I'll be donating some to the hospital.
I did the same thing at the beginning of this year, & gave all my excess yarn to the mother of a friend, who knits & crochets to raise funds for a local charity.
The sheer sense of relief I found, in organising what I truly use for my crochet work, was wonderful &, almost 3/4 of a year later, I still have a few of the drawers that I use to store my yarn, empty! Lol
I've not done much crocheting over the Summer Months but, with Winter nights drawing ever closer, I'm really looking forward to creating more Amigurumi over the next few months!
Your craft room looks amazing by the way! X
Thank you!! It really is a relief to have it all sorted and gone through! ❤️🧶📦😊
Mr Pickle jumping into all the open baskets and shelves 💯 😻
He's so cute!! 🧶❤️🐈
@@EliseRoseCrochet so cute! I think they have a sixth sense that alerts them whenever a new cozy nook becomes available 🥰 🐈
I SOOOOOOO needed to see you this morning! Now I just need to make myself get started-thank you!!!
Getting started is the hardest part! I found that once I knew where I was going to donate the items I felt so much more motivation! ❤️🧶😊📦
OMG! I felt this video so much. I am in a nursing facility and we moved some of my crafting supplies to a storage unit. We moved 5 large boxes, 4 totes and several large bags. Yikes! I.really need a support group for this. Lol.
Bless your heart!!!! ❤️ Sending you all my thoughts and warm wishes! 💌
@@EliseRoseCrochet 🥰
Creative chaos! Love it
Always!!! 🤣🤣🤣
That is so generous to you to donate everything. I understand the feeling of dread when going through items, I totally have the same anxiety. But this video really helped solidify that I should do some purging and donating.
It feels so good to have it done! I think I have anxiety about making decisions and that causes me to feel paralyzed! 🧶❤️📦😊
Hello Lovely Elise😊, Omg for a room that looked so pretty and quite organised, with a little bit of overflow. U pulled out so much yarn and other stuff ! 😮 That was a huge job to go thru everything. It must feel wonderful knowing where everything is and being so clean. And it looks even prettier and more organised than before😁💗. How wonderful of u to donate so much yarn and other stuff to what sounds like a fantastic charity. U r so inspiring💗. Hello to Mr Pickles and your helpful Hubby. Thank u for being real and sharing. It is very hard to get rid of stuff for lots of us. Love and prayers 💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏🧶🧶🧶
Whoever goes through my stuff when I have shuffled off this mortal coil can donate books. That weird crochet hook isn't a crochet hook. It's for making a kind of Rug. It's called "Locker Hook" - You use fabric 1-2 inch lengths, gros point 5 to inch canvas, Cotton yarn, and the hook. You pull the fabric through the holes in the canvas, run the thread through and "lock" the fabric in. I've made one rug that way and would love to make another.
My craft is a mess, such a mess that I'm overwhelmed when I even think about organizing it. Yarn is not just in the craft room. There's a basket full in my bedroom, the living room, the den, and several in the garage. And then there's the junk journal supplies, the sewing supplies, the painting supplies, the cricut supplies, the jewelry making...I need help!
I totally get it! Have you ever watched The Clutter Bug TH-cam channel? She has great ideas for decluttering! I regularly watch her channel!! 🧶🧶🧶
I completely understand that level of anxiety. I decided to stop looking for sales on yarn and to shop in my own stash. I don't go to yarn stores anymore, unless I need an additional skein for a project. There will always be another great sale out there, and I have enough yarn to last me the rest of my life! Baby steps. One bin at a time & categorizing REALLY helped me. You can do it!👍🤑🧶🤑🧶🤗
Same❤
@@rhondalea4450 I have been on a binge where I A use all the toy patterns in some booklets I have and B use my stash yarn to make them. I am not buying any yarns at the moment either.
@@rhondalea4450 we have the same name. My Lee is this. My yahoo is spelled raundalee because I couldn’t get the traditional spelling. So funny how many of us are out there. lol lol
OH MY! I went trough my yarn 2years ago but now I'm back to where I was then it is so hard to stop buying or getting rid of stuff I'm in the same spot as you, I have bins and bins of yarn I KNOW I AM NEVER GOING TO USE BUT.....Seeing you do it tells me I can do it too. I wish I could give to a place like you did ,there's no such thing where I LIVE. So cross your fingers I will be as brave as you. It is scary, but I will conquer the task and be Victorious.🙃