I just moved in Nov. I used totes and my fabric was organized with the fabric boards that I think we are all using. I did use a few boxes, but I that time I was out of totes. If you save the receipts for the totes, you can use them for moving expenses on your income tax. Plus the best thing about totes, if they do get put into storage, and storage has leaks, your fabric is protected. And when they are empty, they can be stacked and used later. My sewing machine and most used things (quilting or sewing) was packed in my blazer, so they were packed and unpacked by me. I've learned that accidents happen, but it's not so bad if I do it, rather then one of the kids or a another helper helping us move. Some people just don't care and we had a couple of those in this last move. Good Luck