When I think of something, I'll be sure to let you know. :D

I use used dryer sheets for foundation peicing.
Flower pots for storing rolled fat quarters.
I have an old stereo cabinet that my dh turned into a changing table when we were fostering. It is now great for storing my baskets of "things" and my fabric!
I use an old file cabinet to store small items that I have made for crafts fairs.

A friend on the QB sent me a daily med keeper for the storage of bobbins, works great. I use three of them and the area left I keep various sewing stuff in.

I have several pretty flower pots for cutters and scissors and snips to be within easy reach, I use chop sticks, and I save all the little cups that coffee creamer comes in to use for fray block when I applique. Then just toss them. I love that clothespin tip and will use that right away, I'm tired of singed fingers too.

How do you use the coffee creamer cups for fray block in applique?

Did you know you can wash the Swifter cloths and re-use them? Discovered this by accident when one turned up in the dryer!

I cut up old towels to use in my Swiffer and just serge the edges. Then I don't have to spend money on the replacement cloths and I can wash them.

Someone earlier on this topic was using a dish drainrack for storing their cutting rulers.

I went to Fred Meyers and bought a nice dark chromed $10 dish drainrack to store mine in. Oh my! What a wonderful idea. I can place several rulers in each slot for a dish and I store all of my little ones in the silverware tray. It is right next to my cutting mat. In the past I have always looked around to place my ruler down in between adjusting fabric or doing something else. Now I know exactly where to put and where it is when I am ready to cut again.

Also, I have been using the plastic see thru containers that packs of Crystal Lite come in. I have one set up for my portable embroidery with the necessry threads, small scissor snips, needle and my needle threader (which I seem to need now a days. I have another one for my eraseable marker pens, tweezers, seam ripper, etc. Very handy. The snap on lid stays on quite nicely.

Oh yeah, the grip on handle on the ruler in the photo is from Harbor Freight. Really a lot less expensive than in Joanne's or Quilting shops.

[quote=SewExtreme]Someone earlier on this topic was using a dish drainrack for storing their cutting rulers.
I went to Fred Meyers and bought a nice dark chromed $10 dish drainrack to store mine in. Oh my! What a wonderful idea. I can place several rulers in each slot for a dish and I store all of my little ones in the silverware tray. It is right next to my cutting mat. In the past I have always looked around to place my ruler down in between adjusting fabric or doing something else. Now I know exactly where to put and where it is when I am ready to cut again.quote]

I looked very closely at your dishrack - ruler holder and think it's a wonderful idea! Kudos to the person who came up with this!
I'm going to get one today. It will eliminate all the different things I now use that sit on top of my cutting table sopping up space :-) Everything that's now stored in several containers will simply be placed in the one rack. Thanks a million!! 8-)

Thanks Bev. I don't know how well the photo turned out but I have about 15 rulers in the main part of the rack and another 6 small ones in the untensil holder. I absolutely love it. The dark chrome makes it look stylish also, kinda like it was made for such a use.

The original poster had a terrific idea. :-D