tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post9013067793625881831..comments2024-03-16T02:37:47.918-05:00Comments on Fabric Mutt: How to Clean Up a Mess in 4 Easy StepsHeidi Stapleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797935137918208939noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-33820940367524246352016-01-31T16:35:10.911-06:002016-01-31T16:35:10.911-06:00Well done you! Your treasures are gorgeous and you...Well done you! Your treasures are gorgeous and your mantra is excellent.<br />I'm the widow of a hoarder, unfortunately due to my disabilities I stopped being able to use the stairs of our 3 bedroom house and this became his treasure trove.<br /> Unfortunately having no family, and my next door neighbours having mice I was in no position to do anything when the Environmental Housing department "cleared" my home. I lost many precious treasures including photos and camera memory cards in the blitz. Ironically there was not a single sign of a mouse either! I live now in a 1 bedroom flat with the terror of being in that position again even though I am not a hoarder myself. I worry if I have 3 balls of wool that it is 2 to many. Lucy W, Kent ~ Englandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464046038884365199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-69405118199948816342014-07-29T20:23:33.751-05:002014-07-29T20:23:33.751-05:00Guilty!!!
excellent read....and reminder!!!!
thank...Guilty!!!<br />excellent read....and reminder!!!!<br />thank you!!!<br />xo<br />evaevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15224744826026664447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-69896868357460381202014-06-24T16:10:36.311-05:002014-06-24T16:10:36.311-05:00Excellent & heart-warming post. Thank you for ...Excellent & heart-warming post. Thank you for sharing and for your good advice. <br />I must make your words about using fabric NOW rather than stashing it, into MY mantra! <br />I'm glad that you found some treasures to take home with you to remember your grandmother and other loved ones at their best.<br />God bless you and your family.KathleenDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15499620840532339084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-62567457979002895512014-06-23T09:27:32.970-05:002014-06-23T09:27:32.970-05:00Heidi,
What great advice. My mom just turned 95. ...Heidi,<br />What great advice. My mom just turned 95. Seven years ago we moved her out of the house in the country where she and my dad accumulated way too much 'stuff'. She is now in AZ in a very small modular home that she tries to fill continually, and I show up for visits to help my sister fight the battle with that. I have become more sensitive to the mindset of a hoarder. Last visit I lined up the nine lipsticks that were taking up space on the vanity of her tiny tiny bathroom. (as you can guess, not a whole lot of lipstick wearing going on at this point) Most with the consistency of a (very) old crayon. I pointed out which ones were good still, which ones were dry and yucky, and asked her to pick four that I could throw away. For the most part we try to make sure she keeps it under control and know that at some point it will be our job to sort. Take care, you guys did a great thing for your mom too. Bennett and Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967361562768782448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-47725968214953660182014-06-22T05:44:40.714-05:002014-06-22T05:44:40.714-05:00I'm so happy to hear you kept some treasures i...I'm so happy to hear you kept some treasures it can be so easy to loose your history amongst all the trash. But there is always a balance between treasures and clutter. <br />I love the idea of already having a place for it in mind before you allowed yourself to bring things home. <br />My mother in law suffers with "accumulating" especially bargains so I am trying to help her de clutter now so she can enjoy her space while she still has it. I am truly lucky she knows it doesn't make her happy. She told me just the other day it mad her frustrated that she was sewing outside cause she had to not cause she wanted to. Fingers crossed we can get her back into an organised sewing space soon. Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12893126547416817727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-91604728672793435002014-06-20T11:23:55.442-05:002014-06-20T11:23:55.442-05:00What a wonderful post! As difficult as that proces...What a wonderful post! As difficult as that process must have been, it is wonderful that you could work through it together as a family. Congratulations on finally getting the clean-up done! Enjoy your family treasures. They are beautiful!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10513218389854879326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-48730883749132961492014-06-19T12:12:58.357-05:002014-06-19T12:12:58.357-05:00You came home with some wonderful treasures. Thank...You came home with some wonderful treasures. Thanks you so much sharing this difficult subject. Congrats on a great finish!!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11852812231015410588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-74932330299616018462014-06-19T08:16:55.280-05:002014-06-19T08:16:55.280-05:00Excellent job and so true! My grandmother was a h...Excellent job and so true! My grandmother was a hoarder as well and her house looked just like that so I totally get what you went through! You are right though the "pattern" doesn't need to continue so that is my biggest goal this summer is to go through my entire house!!!!!Melia Mae Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400779117509061532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-26039766002291207782014-06-19T08:15:11.538-05:002014-06-19T08:15:11.538-05:00Wonderful post Heidi. I've been loving seeing ...Wonderful post Heidi. I've been loving seeing all your findings on IG. So many treasures! <br />I've been recently getting the urge to start clearing the house out, starting with the kids stuff! Though my fabric stash has gotten a touch out of hand, so maybe i should start there!nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06105529405627517496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-60390208870840015262014-06-19T06:56:12.976-05:002014-06-19T06:56:12.976-05:00Oh Heidi, I can only imagine how hard that was on ...Oh Heidi, I can only imagine how hard that was on all of you. Thank you for sharing your story and giving us all a good reminder of what's important. Also, I love that you took some of your grandmother's treasures home to be adored by you. They will be a reminder of the wonderful woman she was, even with her faults :)MaterialGirlQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830463900196106967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-64779426338650224772014-06-19T06:27:51.122-05:002014-06-19T06:27:51.122-05:00Thank you so much for your blog of today. We too h...Thank you so much for your blog of today. We too have been there, but after my mom had her stroke, my dad was very diligent in cleaning out and keeping things to a minimum. I wish I could have been there to help you - even if just to support and bring the coffee for a few breaks in between. Again, thanks for sharing!Little Quiltsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12554544123244945135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-66582766936579973032014-06-19T03:05:04.361-05:002014-06-19T03:05:04.361-05:00Thank you for sharing this. Both my grandmother a...Thank you for sharing this. Both my grandmother and grandfather are hoarders, her issues are inside the house and his are in the garage and yard, and I know that we will be doing lots of cleaning when they pass away. About 10 years ago we moved them from a bigger house to a smaller house in hopes that would help contain the hoard and get some things cleaned out. It helped, but the new house has gotten bad again. I glad you guys were able to get it cleaned out; I imagine that this is something that lots of people our age deal with and it is difficult. Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070256593329215707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-62844872744866074102014-06-18T23:51:17.455-05:002014-06-18T23:51:17.455-05:00Oh Heidi. That's so hard to deal with. I'm...Oh Heidi. That's so hard to deal with. I'm sorry for you all. It must have been really hard to go through all that stuff. Glad it's over for youCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927477648248371423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-4575066731183980702014-06-18T19:00:31.498-05:002014-06-18T19:00:31.498-05:00Thanks for your courage in sharing personal things...Thanks for your courage in sharing personal things. This gene runs in my family and I constantly check myself. Except for fabric of course. Luckily I have a small sewing room, at the front of the house. With no door. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01556541436313054809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-72443787408269296712014-06-18T17:43:58.428-05:002014-06-18T17:43:58.428-05:00Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt story. It soun...Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt story. It sounds like you had a good support system for a difficult time. I do love the typewriter and the cabinet is perfect for appreciating the gorgeous fabric while it waits to be sewn. Good for you and thank you for sharing.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802717167713661424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-41631649972734365042014-06-18T17:40:58.665-05:002014-06-18T17:40:58.665-05:00Thank you for your post. My mother is a borderlin...Thank you for your post. My mother is a borderline hoarder. I recently spent a week with her (she lives in another state from me) and have resolved to never keep anything "just because". When I got home my house seemed so minimalist! I understand the precious family mementos, but the old newspapers and plastic milk bottles??!! When it is time for her to move it will be a long hard job for my sister and I.Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907455480139667042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-19207628354282188642014-06-18T16:24:36.922-05:002014-06-18T16:24:36.922-05:00Wow, what an eye opener! Thank you so much for sha...Wow, what an eye opener! Thank you so much for sharing your story. It will surely help me cranking up my sewing machine and start working again.Kati from Kati's Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629049955792425959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-47734201231675884262014-06-18T15:15:40.950-05:002014-06-18T15:15:40.950-05:00This is a lovingly and thoughtfully written post o...This is a lovingly and thoughtfully written post on a difficult subject.Tennjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397113148008290316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-7897879635659771872014-06-18T14:57:42.984-05:002014-06-18T14:57:42.984-05:00This is a heart breaking post to read. My mother-i...This is a heart breaking post to read. My mother-in-law and her sister are both guilty of this. I admit, I get worried when my daughter, aged 7, can't seem to let go of anything, even after I've told her that it's garbage and to throw it away. While my mother-in-law is not as drastic as what you describe, and is really very clean, I know we're in for a long, hard job when it's time. Pieces of Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17354955290337509029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-24098009110747873632014-06-18T14:43:18.049-05:002014-06-18T14:43:18.049-05:00This was such a wonderful post to do, I know it ha...This was such a wonderful post to do, I know it had to be hard, but it sure does put things in perspective! My husband's grandfather handled things wonderfully after his wife of 60+ years died, he realized his days were numbered too, so he spent about a year after his wife died emptying his house, gifting things to the ones he wanted to have it, donating stuff and getting down to the bare minimum. After he passed away the family was left with very little to go through and that was truly such a gift.Marci Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936012994391674307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-62086841326279253392014-06-18T14:41:25.895-05:002014-06-18T14:41:25.895-05:00We (my husband & I) are getting towards having...We (my husband & I) are getting towards having to do this for his parents. We've tried to help a little here and there (they're still alive), but I think it will just be one big chore after my father-in-law dies. Thanks for the advice. Jess Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501026870843938879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-43533836154298088902014-06-18T14:37:18.069-05:002014-06-18T14:37:18.069-05:00Good advice and your treasures are gorgeous!Good advice and your treasures are gorgeous!Tanya Quilts in COhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11410452504665754009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-18997919477942296712014-06-18T14:22:36.405-05:002014-06-18T14:22:36.405-05:00Beautiful post and so sad, and you have learn a lo...Beautiful post and so sad, and you have learn a lot. Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us.Teresa @ Aurea's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03058539705777840452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-64046414877400679562014-06-18T14:01:52.515-05:002014-06-18T14:01:52.515-05:00Beautiful post, Heidi. Well done all of you for ha...Beautiful post, Heidi. Well done all of you for having the dedication and desire to do something that can be so emotionally taxing. I'm sure the relief you all felt on that last day made all the hard work worthwhile.Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04304171831108148800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4876056478789612969.post-65098002760040638522014-06-18T13:50:47.310-05:002014-06-18T13:50:47.310-05:00Amen to that. What a great post, thanks Heidi. I&#...Amen to that. What a great post, thanks Heidi. I've been on a mission to stop accumulating fabric for couple of months now and it feels great to actually see what I have and be able to find it - most of the time, anyway. I still have a long way to go :)Svetlanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361853417225808450noreply@blogger.com