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Plastic Storage Boxes for 12 1/2 " squares

Old 03-09-2012, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Barb in Louisiana View Post
I love the ones from JoAnn's. They are about 14 x 14 x 4. The 40% off 13.99 (more for colors) makes them affordable at $8.40. They are big enough to hold all the fabric (except backing & sometimes that too) for a complete lap project & the finished blocks. Great for travel because of the handles. The fabric & blocks do slide to the end if you hold by the handle. They, also, stack very nicely. I haven't tried the ones from Michael's or Hobby Lobby so can't comment on them. Wal Mart has some good ones, but most don't have handles, or are too deep. I have used some of the shallow ones for holding the project, but move to the JoAnn boxes when I start sewing.

http://www.joann.com/artbin-super-sa...2-6E75F2A5E1BC
These are the ones I use...I like them because they have handles. Use a coupon!
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Old 03-09-2012, 11:44 AM
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The ArtBin Super Satchels are what I use for holding up to 12 inch blocks. I actually prefer them to the Iris brand, since they have a nice handle and better latches. I usually buy them at JoAnns when they have the 1/2 off storage sale. They also stack better than the Iris brand.

They have 3 depths: a really shallow one (Slim), the regular one (3 1/2"), and the "Double Deep" (6 1/2"). I use the regular one and the "Double Deep," especially love Double Deep for holding a whole project (blocks, backing, and pattern).

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Old 03-09-2012, 12:22 PM
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These are the ones from Walmart I like:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-...Specifications
Maybe a little bigger than you are looking for. Love that I can easily take the cover off, and different sizes of them stack very well. I use these as storage bins for fabric, but they would work well for block storage too. Our local Walmart has them displayed with the other storage bins.
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Old 03-09-2012, 12:49 PM
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I love the ones from Joann's. They stack, travel and are overall just great. I have them in lots of colors. Makes my sewing room colorful and sometimes I can even remember what color has which project! I think you will love them.
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Old 03-09-2012, 01:46 PM
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I purchased this set from Joann's with a 50% off coupon. And I have a few extra cases. I store my WIPS that are currently being worked in these. They hold pretty much a whole project. I love them. Definitely hold out for coupons.

http://www.joann.com/iris-scrapbooking-cart/xprd74098/
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I purchased this set from Joann's with a 50% off coupon. And I have a few extra cases. I store my WIPS that are currently being worked in these. They hold pretty much a whole project. I love them. Definitely hold out for coupons.

http://www.joann.com/iris-scrapbooking-cart/xprd74098/
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Old 03-09-2012, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dotcomdtcm View Post
Has anyone found flat boxes that hold our BOMs? The ones at Michaels are just a little too small!
I would like clear plastic, not too deep, at least 13" square. TY
I have found that pizza boxes (new) work well for quilt blocks. I purchase them from local pizza place. I also use them for my templates which helps keep them flat. They have the small, med., and large boxes and I am sure cheaper than other plastic boxes and they stack very well on top of my cabinets. Mary
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I also use the scrapbooking containers. LOVE THEM!!
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There is no snooze button on a hungry cat!

Thanks for the laugh, Showmama! I have four and you are sooo right! They have no concept of "day off," either.
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Maybe this is what you want sure is cheaper than the others.http://www.joann.com/12x12-protect-n...ox/xprd881677/
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