Even though I'm on a mission to finish my January project for A Lovely Year of Finishes, I also wanted to tackle my scraps this month. All of my fabric stash is mostly organized but my FQ's and purchased scrap packs have been thrown into a tub that is now overflowing.
This is my scrap tub. An old roasting pan that I found at Goodwill. I love it but it is definitely not big enough. My FQ bundles have there spot but all the other ones needed a new place. Something that I could "grow" into, make everything easy to see and great on price. I also needed it to fit under my cutting table. It was getting way too cluttered under there.
"before" pics
I had several ideas that consisted of wood and wire baskets-thanks to Pinterest-- but all seemed too spendy. Especially the basket part. Then I came across these on IKEA's website. After measuring, I drove straight there and bought 2...and a rug for the family room...and drawer organizers...and :) You know how a trip to IKEA goes :) Anyway, I couldn't make them for what I paid. It's not the original wire basket look I was after but now that they are in use, I love them! I think they're perfect for my sewing space.
"after" pics
This was the first time purchasing furniture from there and assembling it myself was no problem. I love doing that kind of stuff anyway. I thought they were nice quality pine which matches the shelves I made perfect. They are fairly shallow--only about 12" deep. For large cuts of fabric they may not work but are perfect for FQ's and smaller scraps. I chose to organize by color.
And this is just one chest. The other holds some fabric I'm in the middle of using for a QAL, zippers and embroidery supplies. So I still have room to grow. I might even get 2 more for the other side.
Now I think I might pull a few pieces to start a new project.
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Looking good!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think so too.
DeleteThere is something very scrummy about a stack of fabric!
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