AJuff Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Where can i find a nice sewing basket/box that doesn't make me look like a granny? Something young and practical looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I used to think Hobbycraft had the best selection, when we lived near one.....sadly none near us here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Ajuff I use one of those sets of plastic drawers on wheels - much more practical than a traditional sewing box, more modern, (and I can hide much more in it ) Similar to this (mine is wider so my sewing machine sits on top of it and it has some smaller drawers at the top with boxes inside for bits and bobs) Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Have a look here http://www.artandcraftworld.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=tote&gclid=COL3w_WNw5oCFUpM5QodDVDhrw I love the purple ones! or herehttp://www.artbin.com/ Lots of storage ideas. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 OH bought one for me at Christmas years ago. It came from John Lewis, is a sort of padded box with red teddy bear fabric on the outside. Not grannyish at all. At the moment my old teddies are sitting on top of it because I now have a huge sewing station downstairs and my patchwork equipment has taken over another cupboard - actually it's a right old mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 Wow what fab links to some wonderful ideas for sewing box/basket. I love the tote bags as they would fit in the bottom of the bench where I intend to store it! Thanks everyone what would i do without you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I use a big box usually for tools. It has lots of little compartments to put the threads, pins etc and I can get my upholstery stuff in the bottom too. As its nice a sturdy, I can put my sewing machine on the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I bought a mothercare baby box at a car boot sale and everyone looked at me for buying it - I assured them it was for my sewing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thank you for that. I have just purchased a lilac Johnstons baby box as it just fits the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I started off with a Mothercare Baby Box - circa 1972 - after I no longer needed it for my children and I still have that with all the general, everyday, stuff in it. I also have the same sort of drawer unit as Snowy to keep more bits and pieces in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Snap Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I have a room It has a chest of drawers filled with my stuff, an entire divan base filled with fabric and a wardrobe with everything that doesn't fit in either place. And I have a fabric stash under my bed. Must consolidate when I move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I'm having a big clean up, I took a before picture with the aim of an after one looking but I may not get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Watch your stashes of fabric under beds etc as I have just had a moth scare but caught it I hope just in time before the dreaded grubs got my clothes - result was all our clothes from the wardrobe washed and ironed and hanging in the spare room at the moment as scared to put them back for a week!!! Also affects under bed storage so make sure you have suitable moth repellent under the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
