because he comes by it honestly. like my son, i am comfortable with a layer of mess, a bit of clutter, a stack here and there. beneath the surface clutter i am organized. my thread is kept in plastic boxes, organized by color and thread type. my fabrics are folded and stored by color or theme in plastic bins. i can actually close the lids on most of them. the frequently used rulers are on a peg board at the end of my cutting table; those used less often are stored in a drawer. i know the location of each ruler and can find it quickly when needed. books are 