Preparation for Disruption

Changes in our lives can come surprisingly rapidly ( those recent multi-million dollar Powerball lottery winners are feeling that impact) or develop slowly, erratically, sort of like my sewing skills over almost two decades.  Putting our Florida home up for sale is definitely in the second category.  Every week we're doing projects or arranging for home repairs to be done.  We've put off a flooring decision in two rooms for almost ten years so now our procrastination means a little bit of a rush as we prepare to move all the furniture out in preparation for workmen late next week.  What that means is that my sewing room will be out of commission for a week or so....and that the wonderful cutting table that I've enjoyed for these years will be gone after that, to be replaced by a bedroom staging set up.  Fortunately I'll be keeping my sewing machines in place, of course neater and more staged....actually covered and tidied up each day (now that will be a change.)  The "extra" machines, fabric and patterns are already packed up in the storage unit.  
All of this preparation explains why I haven't been sewing this past week but I have been cutting out sewing projects at a rather manic pace.  I need sewing projects to keep me happy and sane when other things around me aren't in my control.  Here's what I've stashed for sewing in the future months:

A new to me McCalls cardi to try, several Jalie twist tops and one dress version, an Ottobre knit top and another silk chiffon Vogue 1291

A few Magic Pencil skirts and three Style Arc Elle pants along with  a Vogue bias top and Kwik Sew swirl-y skirt

A Vogue 8699 merino knit top to wear up north in January and a Simplicity 2364 lace and slinky combo dress

I figure once we go on the market, I can sit and sew and put away projects rather easily and quickly since they are already cut out.  In the meantime, thanks for your good luck wishes.  We have not sold a home in 28 years and even then my former company bought our little CA place as part of my relocation package.  I'm reciting the little engine mantra, "I think I can...I think I can..." as we go through this process.  I'm so grateful for the support and encouragement I get from in person and virtual friends.  I get so much inspiration when I see the accomplishments of other bloggers who manage complicated, challenging lives and retain their good humor and positive outlooks.  Here's hoping that