I usually keep my decorations up until right after the new year, but this year I just wanted to get back to normal so everything came down and was packed yesterday. Today, I will put it all in the attic and be done with it until next year. I, too, want to start sewing and would not be able to do it with the idea of having to clean all that up over my head. Now it's done and after a quiet night with hubby bringing in the New Year, I can get up tomorrow and head to the sewing room. Happy New Year everyone.