I'm a vintage kind of girl as well, I use the old jars, tins, baskets, etc. but I also use old leather suitcases to store projects in my sewing area. I am constantly picking them up at yard sales for $1 or $2, they hold very large pieces. You just have to be careful sometimes people stored them in musty areas and no amount of airing or lysol will get rid of that odor and you sure don't want to pass it to your project. I also collect vintage hat boxes which can hold trim pieces and a cat very nicely. I like storage to be interesting as well as functional. Good luck with your organization.