I'm hauling ass this week to finally finish my re-declutter. The last time I did a declutter this BIG and went through every category all in one swooop, was during The Great Declutter of 2016. A decade later I'm doing a re-declutter by category and it's going well.
Real well.
In other news, dig my new Creative Grids 60 Degree Equilateral Triangle used for hexagons (and other shapes). It's so cool. Friday I'm getting the XL Stripology one which does a million things, like makes patches, jelly rolls and triangles at bionic speed.
But, if you wanna see how make hexagons with the 90 degree ruler seen below, here's a video from The Sewing Studio .
In other, other news, dig these flannel fat quarters from Dollar Tree. Some of the Dollar Tree fabric sucks and some doesn't. Win some. Lose some. And while I LOVE my local quilt shoppe the most, I also wanted hexagon practice flannel from Dollar Tree. For a buck twenty-five, I can hexagon my heart out before moving to the quilting fabric.
And that my Boogerbutts is all that's fit to print. Thanks for reading and I'll be back as soon as I'm done with The Great RE-Declutter of 2026.
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Love the 'sewing break' cartoon! I admire a gal who can declutter the whole house without losing heart. Can you come by when you are finished? I'll bake a cake...x K
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! Sure thing, I'll teleport right over. I do enjoy a good declutter. Especially right as spring hits here. Thanks so much for stopping by.
DeleteDear Ivy, I love the cartoon ♥️
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best, dear friend.
Thank you so much. Also, thank you for sharing your stories with us on your blog. I'm very, very happy to have found you ❤️
DeleteThe hexagons are so pretty. I hope you post photos of them when you make them!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ginny. I sure will.
DeleteSo you have had a clean up and over it now.
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to buy fabric, we only have one place that sells it down here - no choice at all.
Hi Margaret! Have you tried online quilt shoppes?
DeleteI rarely go in that store but I don't recall ever seeing fabric.
ReplyDeleteDid you really accumulate that much in the past ten years?
Hey Alex. It's not about accumulation. It's about value and usefulness of an item.
DeleteWOW a whole hour of cleaning without a sewing break. I'm impressed. The Dollar Tree fabric is good for practicing on. Better to mess up the cheap fabric than the expensive quilting fabric.
ReplyDeletelolololol. Right? A whole hour. I'm making myself giggle.
DeleteDe-Cluttering is a dangerous thing, make sure you don't throw out hubby's fav pants (underwear for the Americans!)
ReplyDeletelololololol. I will be extra careful not to toss is pants/undies.
DeleteIsn't sewing fun? Hard to walk away from, even to clean! lol
ReplyDeleteLove your photos!!
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Donna
SEW fun. Yes, it's a peaceful thing. A decade ago I gave away much of my sewing stuff that I wasn't using however, I kept the really good stuff and glad that I did. Using it now is wonderful. Happy Sewing Donna!
DeleteI am going to tackle my closet soon! It needs a major clear-out! You inspire me!
ReplyDeleteHey Marie. I did that one first myself this go! OMG - was so nice to do that. Happy cleaning out the closet!
DeleteAwesome post!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI do a lot of winnowing, so I'm definitely with you there. I didn't know my local dollar store might have fabric. I must check.
ReplyDeleteThat's true, Boud. It really comes down to that and what adds value and usefulness and what doesn't. Thank you. Yes.
DeleteOne of my Dollar Trees only has felt quarters. And then two of my other Dollar Trees have fat quarters. Both places that have them, the fabric is on a higher shelf in these little boxes. I'd love to hit a BIG Dollar Tree and see what they have.
It is though, hit or miss with some of the fabric. Though overall, happy they have it
It's amazing how 'stuff' creeps back in after a good decluttering.
ReplyDeleteHey Kathy - In a decade I've added many new hobbies. Now it's a matter of shaking things off, relooking at what adds value and usefulness and what doesn't. Feels sooooo good to be doing this again. Hope the kitten is feeling better ❤️
DeleteWe've been decluttering too. It never seems to end!
ReplyDeleteHappy hexagoning!
Hey Mari! Thanks for the Happy Hexagoning! I love that word you wrote. What fun.
DeleteHow great is it to shake things off and see what we want to keep and what we don't. I didn't finish yet, I'm way slow, but nearly there. How goes your decluttering?
Love these images
ReplyDeleteThank you. Thank you.
DeleteI seem to be in a constant decluttering. Either I have a LOT or I don't do a good job to begin with. I like the new header and the cartoon. Ivy.
ReplyDeleteThanks about the cartoon and header! Yes, it can be a lot for sure. And that's why I break it down by category. Helps keep me on track and the sewing machine, baking, photography and all other hobbies can easily pull me away. lol.
DeleteLove the header and the cartoon. You are so creative. Good luck on your clean out.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lori! Clean out going well. Done for the week. Am moving slower than planned so I'll kick back into on Monday. Happy Weekend!
DeleteGood luck, and I am doing some of the same ... cleaning ... because we have a house project coming up in April.
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Carla
Hey Carla! LOOOOVE that you're getting ahead of the game for a house project. Very, very smart ❤️
DeleteI have not seen a seam since 1959 when I ripped the dress I was making in half in home ecomincs class and got and F. How Mean she was. LOVE the shot of the flannel, and I had no idea they have flannel in Dollar Tree, of course have not been in a year. I truly do not know what a hexagon is or how to use one. What I do know is I love to come here and see how HAPPY you are with all your fun tasks, and enjoy your joy that comes out of your post each time I come...
ReplyDeleteOh no. Sorry that she was so mean. That's not fun!
DeleteThank you about the flannel shot. I'll share images of a hexagon. Honeycombs are hexagons.
Thank you so much for stopping in today!
So smart to practise on cheaper material first before moving to the good stuff!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's nice. Really having a good go of it. Thanks, Debra.
Deletehttps://youtu.be/9afLnHacFRY?si=Q0Ek00pZnFyehrja
ReplyDeleteOMG OMG OMG. I LLOOOOOOOOOOVED THIS. Thank you bunches. Perfection.
DeleteI know this (terrific) feeling! Signed, a boogerbutt, lol.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It really is. Fun to shake things off after a decade.
DeleteLooking forward to seeing what you make. I have only ever made one quilt and it was all squares.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Will share it. I tell you, I love the all squares. That's what I wanna do with some of the florals. Wishing you well on your upcoming surgery.
DeleteNow that is a cute little cartoon at the end and it is signed by none other than Ivy herself. Adorable. I did the declutter thing back in October and wow...I had no idea I had that much stuff since the last decluttering event. I'm always looking forward to see what you are doing next. Love the photos...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shug. I love to draw them. So great that you got it all done before winter. That sounds great. I'll be done right as spring starts. It is a good feeling for sure. Glad you got yours done! Woohoo!
DeleteI like your flannel banner fabric. You're spot on with dollar tree. You've done massive decluttering. I did two filling cabinet drawers. No one can tell.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Jeanie. You made me smile with the, no one can tell. I get that though. Thanks so much for stopping in.
DeleteOh how lovely that you have some practice fabric, and very pretty practice fabric at that. Very cute cartoon and congratulations on the decluttering. My decluttering is moving very slowly, but at least I am moving forward on it.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I tell you, Jackie. I go slow too. It's taken me way longer than had planned. I do also stop and make stuff so that's part of it. But I give myself some grace. I'm okay with being slow because I'm in the right direction. And if we're in the right direction, then good on both of us. Wishing you a yummy weekend.
DeleteThe flannel fabric is gorgeous! I'd be making a blanket or a coat. I am also re-decluttering, with a slightly different style. I decluttered my books shelves, but now have an extra two dozen books from a neighbour who decluttered HER bookshelves, and my method now is to read each one and then donate it to a community library.
ReplyDeleteThanks, River. I didn't get too much of this kind but blankets I make a lot of them. Used to have a blanket business back in the day when the world was flat. Would LOVE the make not a coat but something that I can wear when chilly. Though I don't have enough of these fat quatres at the moment for anything too big. Though I've been back twice to check to see if more arrived.
DeleteGreat job on the books. That's a fun category to declutter. That's neat that you're going to read them all. I hope that works for you. It sounds like a big job but it also sounds like a fun one too! Very cool. Thanks for sharing that with us and Happy Reading.
It looks like you are going to have fun. And good for you to get so much cleaning done and not take a sewing break. I am really impressed. And like your new fabric too. :) Have a great rest of your week.
ReplyDeletelol. Today I started with the sewing break. Just to be sure I could fit it in. Like eating dessert first. Wishing you a wonderful and creative weekend.
DeleteWell . . . I've done some sorting, I wouldn't call it de-cluttering but I'm pleased with it :)
ReplyDeleteYour Great RE-Declutter of 2026 sounds very business-like.
I do like the look of the fabric in your header photograph and your cartoon made me smile :)
Enjoy the rest of your week.
All the best Jan
Thanks, Jan. Loved the yellow flowers on your post!
DeleteYes, I tell you. I actually really do mean business as I'm rather logical about how I move from category to category and then breaking them down. Rather fun too.
Wishing you a wonderful and yummy weekend.
Wow! Impressive Ivy! Pretty fabric and a lovely photo. Your cartoons always make me smile.
ReplyDeleteMuch thanks, Denise! Really great to see you today. Hope the squirrels and birdies are out this weekend for you!
DeleteThanks Ivy, we cleaned everything off the deck because of the weather but hopefully they will be back soon. Happy weekend to you too :)
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Deletegotta' love dollar tree!! i have gotten great cotton yarn there for making washcloths!! pretty fabrics, at our dollar stores, it is always hit or miss!!
ReplyDeleteVery, very cool on the cotton yarn washcloths. That's what I'm doing with the cotton fabric. Plus reusable makeup remover pads and napkins. We barely at all use paper towels anymore. What a savings! Agree, DT is for sure a hit or miss. I see that in the fat quarters. For sure.
DeleteHow wise to practice on cheap fabric first. What would we do without Dollar Stores?
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, love me a discount store.
DeleteThe Banner is beautiful. I put my minifigure away for a bit for another thing that is going on. LOL, I used to collect fabric and hunt all the scrap bins for sewing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Val. And congrats on the new pup!!!!!!
DeleteWhat kind did you like to collect?
A decade ago I gave away much of my sewing stuff but thankfully, kept the really, really good stuff.
Akkk ... what happened to my comment???
ReplyDeleteI love your post and how creative you are. Good thinking to get the cheaper fabric to practice on.
Oh DeClutter... man, I sure need to do that but its going to be one drawer or closet at a time. eBay is presenting a massive clutter in our home, but we gotta do what we gotta do !!!
Have a great weekend.
Sue
Hi Sue! I looked in spam and didn't see a comment but I tell you. There is one blog and when I go to comment, the page always, always jumps and my comment, I dunno where it goes. So weird.
DeleteI get that. I started with the closet/draw/clothes this go around. Took me awhile, I am slow at it but that's okay if it takes awhile. At least the direction is going the right way.
Here's to decluttering!!!!!
Good to hear your de-cluttering is going well. It takes time for sure, but it's so worth it. I like that red flannel fabric. It's such a talent when one sews. My mom was a great seamstress and sewed many of my clothes growing up. Happy March, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is going well. Taking the next two days off. Thought maybe I'd be done by today but that darn sewing machine kept calling.
DeleteLove that your mom made your clothes. How cool is that?
Happy March ❤️
I didn't understand most of that! I hate sewing I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, Liz. Hate is a STRONG word. Hope you have fun day!
DeleteLove your new header and your cute little Ivy cartoon character at the end of the post. De-clutter is a major undertaking but once it's done, aahhh it feels so good!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judee! I agree. Feels sooooo good. Thanks for stopping in and taking a look. Happy New Week!
DeleteSo that's what you've been up to. I love a good decluttering!
ReplyDeleteHey Gina! I've been posting each Wednesday but yeah, decluttering. Took the weekend off to play. Thanks for stopping in. Happy New Week!
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