I love all the helpful hints. This one is for Deb Watkins. I used to use a little trash bin right under my sewing machine until I saw one of these at the quilt guild I go to. I made one for myself (without a pattern) and I just love it. I also made one for my "pin cushion swap buddy". Not knowing the best thing to weigh it down with, I put a handful of pennies on the bottom and put polyfil on top of it. Not really professional, but I just love it