Originally Posted by QuiltE

I have a desk organizer that lets you stand file folders in, in a couple of sections, with cubby holes in the front. The file sections ikeep my longer/larger rulers. Front section shorter, so the 6-1/2" and smaller ones go there nicely. In front again are three more cubby's for pencils and scratch pads. One has my two rotary cutters, another some odds and ends of tools, and the middle one has my calculator.

Another re-purposed item is one of those brass newspaper holders you keep at the fireplace. Solid and heavy and great for holding pattern books.