moosegirl

I use pizza boxes too! Easy to label & stack! I also number and date the boxes with an estimated completion time that corresponds to my calender: this way it is not out of sight out of mind and I can keep track of projects. Moosegirl

KR

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Originally Posted by Kathy N

I use the clear plastic shoe boxes. They stack nicely and I can see what is in them. Kroger's had them 10 for $10.00 your dollar stores have them too. They hold alot so you can put a big quilt in them in pieces. For my 12" blocks from swaps that I haven't gotten to yet I went to Joann's in the scrapbook section and found some clear plastic boxes for $4.99 before the 40% off that were made to hold your 12 x 12 paper, they work perfect. Again they are clear so it is quick and easy to see what is inside.

Could you post a photo of the 12" boxes you found at Joann's for 4.99? I just saw Artbin boxes there for 14.99....whew!....the exact same box as at Michael's for 8.99. Thanks!

featherweight

I certainly didn't find any at our JoAnns for $4.99. Maybe in another area they are, but not here. It sure is a good idea. Maybe I am looking in the wrong spot for the less expensive ones. Am wainting for the picture of one of them. Thanks

grannie cheechee

Joann's had the colored boxes like the Art boxrs for 8.99. You can still see through them they are just primary colors. They are in the school type supply aisle. Of course, all the Joann's are not set up the same. If you sue your coupons or they hasve the Art Boxes sometimes half off.

featherweight

Cool, Thank you, I will double check on my next visit.

bsktkeeper

Since I use to sell Longaberger baskets I have lots . I store my project in them. They are great for taking projects with me . Store fat 1/4 s in cd towers . as shelves adjust in hight .(can't spell) cover with long narrow plastic bags that come on body pillows. Pizza boxes are great for pieces . I line mine with a piece of batting so material doesn't slide . Dollar store and Goodwill are good place to find plastic containers .

bmorawitz

I use the clear storage boxes with the pieces that are cut,to be sewed or sewed, also the extra fabric that goes with the ufo and a photo copy of the instructions just in case it gets put away for awhile and I know that books get put away and patterns get misplaced - I do this because alot of times I am putting away things for guest who will be using the futon in the sewing room - The elimnates the fustration of spending hours looking for the fabric and instructions - this way I can just take it out and sew...

Mariah

All of previously given suggestions work for me also. Don't suppose anyone else forgets as much as often as I do.
Since time is spent figuring out where to start on a WIP, I write myself a note as to the date I last worked on it, and what needs to be done next. It really helps me.
We learned at guild not to store fabrics in plastic bags unless you leave open space so air can circulate. Someone showed a picture of a quilt which had been stored in plastic with no breathing room, and it was totally Yellow and rotted.
M.

grandme26

I thought all quilters were like this.

wildyard

Oh Mariah, you are not alone in the forgetting situation!! Quite a few of us here on the board have fibromyalgia and we spend a good bit of time wandering around in the fibrofog. We know how frustrating it is to not be able to remember the simplest things. Notes are very helpful, if we can only find where we put them. LOL. Never feel alone, here on this board, no matter what your issues, there are others of us in the same boat!!! Hugs and smiles, Linda