Originally Posted by RedGarnet222

I am always on the lookout for organizers for my collections of quilting and sewing items. When I see a container or organizer that will work better than what I have in my room, I buy it.

One tip I think helped me get started on my projects faster, is to put all the needed thread, special size needle, and pattern or what ever all together in a large zip lock and store it with the fabric I bought to complete it. I have a couple of those plastic drawer organizers that have complete containers as drawers. You just pull it out, and get it done, or go to the class. Then I know I have everthing right there and spend less time rooting around searching.

I also keep a notepad in my purse with the list of fabric or threads, whatever I need when I am in town. That way I don't forget it in the store. (I tend to get overwhelmed in a quilt store, so many pretty things in there!) LoL!

OK just one more ... I made myself a mid calf sewing apron. I found myself at the front door signing the ups delivery slip covered with snippets of fabric and thread. Not a pretty site. When I leave the room I slip off the apron off and it tames the threads through the house trail.