I just made a sewing caddy using an 8 by 11 plastic picture frame--acrylic that stands up by itself. Covered it with prequilted fabric for convenience sake, used some scraps to make two pockets, although most of my friends used three pockets. It holds scissors, rotary cutter, ripper, paint brush for cleaning, markers, screw driver, etc. Pins and needles have temporary homes in the quilted fabric. froggyintexas