Not a bad idea. I think a tackle box would be a tad too large for me, unless they make pretty small ones. I use a plastic box that is about 6" wide, 3" long, and 1.5" deep. It's the perfect size for me, I use it for handwork and I don't need much more than extra needles, two or three bobbins with different colored thread, some small scissors, and a thimble.