Guest Alte Veste Academy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I have all my embroidery and quilting supplies in a plastic drawer system in my closet and that's fine for those things. For my new venture into sewing clothes and household doodads, I would really like a great big sewing basket that I can grab and easily move from room to room. I don't have a designated sewing space so I hand sew on the couch and backyard swing and machine sew on our dining room table. Does anyone know of the perfect big sewing basket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I am using a fishing box. Threads, etc. are in the compartments for lures, etc. Look in the sporting goods section of Walmart or Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in NH Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I bought one at Christmas time. I was in need of the largest one I could get. This is what I found. I love it! http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewing/Suzys-Extra-Large-Square-Sewing-Basket/3291158/product.html Hopefully that link works. I found it very hard to find much out there these days. I hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I do a tackle box too. It's perfect and portable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I have an old, hard cosmetics carry on luggage case (I think they called them train cases). It has depth, a tray at the top, and is bump proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I bought one at Christmas time. I was in need of the largest one I could get. This is what I found. I love it!http://www.overstock.com/Crafts-Sewing/Suzys-Extra-Large-Square-Sewing-Basket/3291158/product.html Hopefully that link works. I found it very hard to find much out there these days. I hope this helps. I like this one. It is similar to mine, but bigger. I found mine years ago on sale at JoAnn Fabric. I recognize the very practicality of the fishing box, but I could never look at it in my family room. I love to see embroidery and sewing sitting in a large basket with a handle. If you have a lot of items I would consider a two handle wicker laundry basket. I'm of the mind, that if it is in a basket it can be left out and considered decoration. :) Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alte Veste Academy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I don't know why a tackle box never occurred to me, especially since we keep all our medicine in a locked metal toolbox. I would consider a tackle box (and it would definitely be a better price) but my husband's grandmother actually sent me a check for my birthday specifically because she heard of my yearning for a sewing basket. I only feel authorized to spend the money on the genuine article, you know? Plus, they're so pretty. Jennifer, thanks for the link. That one looks great and I was surprised to see sewing baskets on Overstock! I actually puttered around a bit just now and found a medium one that matches my bedroom decor so I got it. If I outgrow it, I can hand it down to my daughter and upgrade. Jo, I agree completely in the principle of baskets as decoration. With all my littles, I have always loved to see their toys in big baskets when they're in the living room. I love IKEA for all those big, beautiful baskets! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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