what a lovely piece of furniture. I would probably fold some fat quarters to fit in the drawers.

Oh, you were so lucky to find that! I've been hoping to find one of my own.

Lucky you to have acquired such a treasure! Color me green.

Like your ideas but I like the idea of sorting scraps by color into different drawers, too, like ragamuffin suggested.

luv your new find!!!

What a fabulous item! I have a suggestion about those drawer bottoms. If you don't want the hassle of cutting wood to fit, you might try something I saw it in a blog on updating antiques and thought was terrific.

Cut foam core board to fit and cover it with fabric. Each time you open a drawer, but will see something cheer-y rather than just a piece of wood. One sheet of foam core will be more than enough.

Enjoy your new find!

Really nice piece. If you have room on a table I would set it there so it is handy for you. Otherwise maybe mount it on a wall to keep all of your tools in. Also your FQ, like Tartan mentioned.

What a great find. Your ideas are wonderful. Even the fat quarters idea is great. However, I don't think you need any more ideas, because drawers have a way of filling up themselves. I don't know how they do that?

I love it! If it were mine, I'd be tempted to use it to keep my collection of buttons in. Each drawer could be labled as to color or type it holds. I'm gonna have to start looking for one! 😀

Donna

I'm jealous! I love it too. Just think of the millions of hands that have pulled those drawers. Sometimes I'd run the drawers back and forth because I could not think of what I was going to search for! Don't change all the drawers and don't change them too much. If you ever want to sell it, I am right here!