My best suggestion is to make labels with large letters on cardstock, then punch a hole and tie the label on the outside of the basket, box, whatever. For me the problem is locating the right container. If you put like things together (blue lace in one container) then you can get pretty specific on the label and that will save time later on. No rummaging around in five containers if all the blue lace is in one. If everything is vintage or good, don't get rid of it. Instead, spend some time organizing it into collections with detailed labels. Then you'll be able to find what you need and finish more projects.