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Moving a sewing studio is no small task. I’m currently in the thick of it, packing up boxes filled with fabrics, plastic containers brimming with buttons, beads, buckles, and all the little notions that keep my creative projects alive. The studio is moving to a new place, and with the new year comes fresh energy and new projects. But before I can dive into those, I have to tackle the challenge of moving my sewing machines, especially my overlock, serger machines.

If you find yourself juggling multiple sewing, quilting, or upcycling projects, here are some tips that might help in finding focus: Group projects by color or theme to create visual focus Set small, achievable goals for each project to maintain momentum Keep your workspace organized with easy access to materials Allow yourself breaks to step away and refresh your mind Use different techniques to suit your mood or time available

I often find myself staring at the clock, wondering how time slips away so quickly. There are so many projects waiting for my attention: tutorials to create, samples to sew, video lessons to film, classes to plan and a whole new line of  wearable patchwork quilted fashion tutorials in the works and not enough hours in the day. The wearables will be made from upcycled clothing, so no one has to draft or follow a pattern. It’s exciting, but the to-do list feels endless.

When I finish a sewing project, I almost always end up with fabric remnants. These small pieces are too good to toss, so I save them for future projects. Recently, after making a patchwork tunic, I found myself with some leftover patchwork fabric. At the same time, I spotted a piece of t-shirt fabric in a coordinating color in my stash. That sparked an idea: why not combine these two fabrics to create a new garment? The result was a cozy patchwork shirt with a cowl neck and l