I Might Have a Problem

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In preparation for the first wave of houseguests, I have spent a little bit of time clearing out some space in my basement. My “guestroom” is also my sewing area and my daughter’s craft area. To make bed space it was necessary for me to remove my work table and all of the bits and pieces that have accumulated on its surface. To make my life simpler I purchased a plastic storage tub for all of the parts and pieces of my current project (I seem to go out and buy another plastic storage tub every time I’m expecting houseguests). Fabric, interfacing, pattern pieces and instructions are all neatly tucked into the tub and are stowed away for the time being. The scissors and rotary blades have been returned to my desk drawer. Thread has been organized and neatly tucked away. The remaining pile of items made me laugh. There is only one measuring tape in the photo, I know I have at least five more scatted throughout the house. My curved drafting rulers (I have several) are resting comfortably on the top of the bookshelf. In one of my desk drawers, I have an assortment of different sized squares. There are more traditional rulers in a drawer with the school supplies. And I have lost track of how many yardsticks have vanished into my husband’s workshop. The rulers in the photo are just a small sampling of the collection I have acquired in recent years. My collection is far from comprehensive--I don't own a single triangle template...or a hexagon. I’ve heard of sewists who tend to hoard fabric. I may be the only one who hoards measuring implements!