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    Old 01-26-2017, 09:18 PM
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    what a lovely piece of furniture. I would probably fold some fat quarters to fit in the drawers.
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    Old 01-27-2017, 06:02 AM
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    Oh, you were so lucky to find that! I've been hoping to find one of my own.
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    Old 01-27-2017, 07:52 AM
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    Lucky you to have acquired such a treasure! Color me green.
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    Old 01-27-2017, 08:14 AM
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    Like your ideas but I like the idea of sorting scraps by color into different drawers, too, like ragamuffin suggested.
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    Old 01-27-2017, 08:15 AM
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    luv your new find!!!
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    Old 01-27-2017, 08:19 AM
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    What a fabulous item! I have a suggestion about those drawer bottoms. If you don't want the hassle of cutting wood to fit, you might try something I saw it in a blog on updating antiques and thought was terrific.

    Cut foam core board to fit and cover it with fabric. Each time you open a drawer, but will see something cheer-y rather than just a piece of wood. One sheet of foam core will be more than enough.

    Enjoy your new find!
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    Old 01-27-2017, 09:30 AM
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    Really nice piece. If you have room on a table I would set it there so it is handy for you. Otherwise maybe mount it on a wall to keep all of your tools in. Also your FQ, like Tartan mentioned.
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    Old 01-27-2017, 10:05 AM
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    What a great find. Your ideas are wonderful. Even the fat quarters idea is great. However, I don't think you need any more ideas, because drawers have a way of filling up themselves. I don't know how they do that?
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    Old 01-27-2017, 01:06 PM
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    I love it! If it were mine, I'd be tempted to use it to keep my collection of buttons in. Each drawer could be labled as to color or type it holds. I'm gonna have to start looking for one! 😀

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    Old 01-27-2017, 02:43 PM
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    I'm jealous! I love it too. Just think of the millions of hands that have pulled those drawers. Sometimes I'd run the drawers back and forth because I could not think of what I was going to search for! Don't change all the drawers and don't change them too much. If you ever want to sell it, I am right here!
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