When I first took up crochet I didn't have any stitch markers, I didn't even know stitch markers existed. It wasn't long before I knew about them and I learnt the value of using stitch markers, aka stitch savers. That first frustrating experience of when a project accidentally unravels because there's nothing holding onto the stitch to stop it coming undone or your crochet circle grows in ways it isn't supposed to and the worth of this tiny tool became obvious very quickly. But there are so many styles of stitch marker to choose from, locking, circle, coil-less, plastic, safety pins, thread, 3D printed... does it really make a difference which one you use? Is it just how pretty they are? I walk you through a dozen different stitch markers from items you have lying around your home to the fancy artisan styles. I share with you what features to look for and those that don't really hold up to the task.
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I totally agree! It's the small things that we tend to overlook and they create the big things! I love being able to clear out broken items or the things I don't use anymore. If they are large enough, I sell them on Craigslist!
ReplyDeleteIt's great when you can get a bit of spare cash for what is just clutter in your home.
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ReplyDeleteI have been decluttering too. It seems to be the thing to do in blog land!!
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Deb
I guess bloggers and creative types are a bit prone to clutter, it gives us something to blog about =D
DeleteOh my goodness, I need to read this regularly to remember! I may use that ribbon someday...paper clips are useful (even though I could never use all the ones I have!). So silly!! I hate wasting but it wastes my time dealing with it all. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's incredible how much time it wastes! It's so easy to think it will be useful, I'm trying to remember I'd rather spend the time it would take to look after this stuff to be doing other things. You're right, it really is silly of us to hold onto it. Lets give it all to goodwill for someone else to enjoy :o)
DeleteGood challenge... it is easy to hang on to things "just in case".... sometimes that is okay, sometimes not... either way there is so much we should get rid of... and starting with the little things sounds like a good idea. :)
ReplyDeleteIndividually they all seem to be okay to hold onto, it's when it all adds up to whole lot that it's not I suppose.
DeleteThis is something I'm working on as well. I hold on to things "just in case". I have been holding onto a lot of scraps of things, some that are even too small to use.
ReplyDeleteThat's me too. It's crazy and I want to live for now instead of just in case. I've been much better at not holding onto those little scraps of things as I declutter and realise how much time it is taking me to sort through them all. That is time that could be better spent elsewhere.
DeleteAbsolutely! We're moving a lot right now and all of those little things I would normally save just end up taking much-needed car space!
ReplyDeleteWe haven't got much storage in our house and there's just no-where to keep the extra's. It's even harder when your moving. I've actually been asking myself 'what if we moved, would I take this?' as a way to figure out if I should get rid of stuff or not.
DeleteThese are always great to have around. I'm starting a little stash too.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Such crafty things you've got goin' on here, but also such a great reminder for life in general.
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What do you mean clutter is not useful?? You are having another fever and fit. Lie down immediately with a cold cloth on your head! lol
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you and all your progress.
WTG!!
I think this may have been the last things I decluttered from the sewing room. I really need to get it together and face in there again, it's almost warm enough to head in there. Perhaps a little lay down first...
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