Boston1954

I am thinking about getting a fishing tackle box to be my kit when I quilt at church on Tuesdays.

I am wondering if any of you have one, and is it worth it? Just now I have a little box with a snap on top, but whenever I want something from the bottom, I have to take out just about everything else to get to it.

Jackie Spencer

I have used a tackle box for years for all my Crazy Quilting stuff. Embroidery Floss, Silk Ribbon, all the different needles, beads, charms. I love it. Has worked very well for me.

jmoore

I think a tackle box is a great idea if you can find one that fits your needs. I use one for my cake decorating supplies (tips, bags and food coloring). I think I need one for some of my sewing accessories.

RST

I use a wooden artist's supply chest -- about the same size as a tackle box, but the configuration works better for my needs. There's a removable tray on the top for tools, then the lower portion has sections you can configure to fit your needs or leave open. It's a nice solution for me.

FroggyinTexas

Iuse a plastic box recommended by a young man in the fishing department at Wal Mart. He told me that his grandmother, who is a quilter, uses that box. It has several compartments but does not lift like the tackle box. They are slim enough to fit into my sewing machine cabinet drawers. I bought three to stack and they are in constant use--and for under $5 each. The tackle box looks great. froggyintexas

dakotamaid

What a great idea! I could use 2 or 3 of those. Thanks for the hint.

Peckish

Not a bad idea. I think a tackle box would be a tad too large for me, unless they make pretty small ones. I use a plastic box that is about 6" wide, 3" long, and 1.5" deep. It's the perfect size for me, I use it for handwork and I don't need much more than extra needles, two or three bobbins with different colored thread, some small scissors, and a thimble.

sewingsuz

I think the tackle box is a great idea. There is also a makeup box like that at walmart. It is pink and also light blue. That also would work.

CanoePam

I use a small tackle box for my traveling sewing supplies, and I have done so for years. Mine has a lift out tray and a larger compartment on the bottom. I love it since it is easy to carry and waterproof. Lots cheaper than something equivalent at the sewing store.

Pam

GailG

I used a tackle box for my art supplies when I painted. Now I use one (not the same one) for my cake decorating supplies. I've never thought of getting one for my quilting tools. Good idea!