I don't like to put fabrics in totes, I like them on shelves in plain sight much better and makes less mess when you need something. I do like sewing notions in small plastic clear boxes in order to keep them sorted according to what I want to do with them. I put my binding leftovers in a box, all of them, and then use them to bind charity quilts. Put all threads in clear plastic boxes for easy selection. Embroidery stuff in another box and thread in a special container. Sure helps to have things where you can find them.