The Best Storage for Quilting Notions

Keeping fabric in a basket allows you to move it next to you when you're ready to use it.

Quilting is a hobby that requires a fair amount of space to work in. No matter the size of your work area, it's likely that you can always use some more storage space and reduce the clutter. There are some great storage solutions that will help you stay organized and maximize your work space. The best quilting notion storage ideas make your supplies easy to see and access.

Clear Storage Bins

One of the best ways to organize items is to arrange things in clear storage bins. Your items will be easy to see, will stay clean and dry, and are easy to move. Depending on your space, you can choose stacking bins, bins that can slide under a bed or table, or a clear rolling cart that has bin-like storage drawers. Organize fabrics in one, patterns in another, and scissors, cutters and rulers in another. Label bins clearly with a marker to make locating items quick and easy. Artbin's Super Stachel Double Deep clear bin is ideal for quilters because it comes with moveable dividers, allowing you to make six custom-sized compartments. This bin is also ideal for storing already cut quilt pieces to keep them arranged in the order to be sewn.

Peg Boards

Peg boards maximize storage space by using wall space. Hang a peg board at eye level and arrange hooks on the board to hang items. Use straight hooks for threads and spools, and curved hooks for scissors and seam ripper. If you have a spare chip clip, you can clip it to patterns, and hang it on a hook on the peg board. This arrangement makes it easy to find thread colors, and keeps scissors and other tools from getting lost in a pile of clutter or a junk drawer. The Dream World Northwest Sewing Room Storage System is a wall-mounted storage rack with similar features to a peg board.

Baskets and Totes

Baskets and totes are easy for on-the-go quilters. Supplies can be taken with you or kept up on a shelf without getting cluttered. Baskets with flat bottoms are good for organizing patterns by type, or storing fabrics by color. Stand patterns upright in a basket to make them easy to flip through. Fold fabrics and store them side by side in a basket so you can easily view your assortment. The Creative Options Double Decker Rolling Tote has room for a small sewing machine and storage for all your supplies.

Drawer Organizers

Drawer organizers with small divided compartments are ideal for storing pins, needles, bobbins and embroidery floss. Simple silverware dividers work well in a shallow drawer. Colonial Needle makes a folding pack that has several small clear slots for storage. This organizer works well in a drawer, or for quilters who take their project on the go. Small organizers are best for needles and pins because they are harder to find in large containers.

References

• Organized Home: Sew Organized
• All People Quilt: Sewing Room Storage and Organization Products

Resources

• Better Homes and Gardens: A Bold Quilt Room