I bought it in two sizes...So far I've used them for a catchall (pencil, seam ripper etc.), and as a small flower holder (just put a little vase inside and then put the flowers in it.) But my favorite use was to put a l a little tissue paper in the bottom and then put a tub of cream cheese in it to serve muffins to my quilt bee. Top of tub was level with top of thimble....Right now, I have one holding a collection of fall leaves (fall comes late to Texas).