I went to JoAnn's and they have cloth carriers that have plastic, zipped pockets, another area for pencils, scissors, etc. I have made a queen sized quilt using this and it is only about 8 x 5 inches and about 5 inches depth. In the plastic, zipped pockets I put my triangles, another my squares, etc. Then I hand piece as I go. When I'm home I refill it for my next outing. It works great, and is small