Lighting, good big cutting surface and a good big ironing surface are my top items. Then a good TV, and my computer come in next. I used a used dresser and made my own ironing surface on top. I store my FQ's in the drawers and have one drawer for my secret pal stash. I then purchased the plastic clear shoe boxes when they were 10/$10 at Krogers and keep all of my projects in process in them. Joann's sells in the scrapbooking section clear 12x12 boxes for paper for $4.99 and they are usually 40% off. I use those to store blocks for past and upcoming swaps.