Storing rulers...
08-08-2011, 06:24 AM
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I have a desk organizer that lets you stand file folders in, in a couple of sections, with cubby holes in the front. The file sections ikeep my longer/larger rulers. Front section shorter, so the 6-1/2" and smaller ones go there nicely. In front again are three more cubby's for pencils and scratch pads. One has my two rotary cutters, another some odds and ends of tools, and the middle one has my calculator.
Another re-purposed item is one of those brass newspaper holders you keep at the fireplace. Solid and heavy and great for holding pattern books.
Another re-purposed item is one of those brass newspaper holders you keep at the fireplace. Solid and heavy and great for holding pattern books.
08-08-2011, 06:26 AM
#12
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Originally Posted by My time
Does anyone have any good solutions for storing rulers? I don't want them packed away in a cupboard. I saw a ruler holder at the quilt store but it was $25 and that seemed pricey I'd like them to be handy and accessible.
08-08-2011, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by AmyBaby
I asked this same questions a while back and so many people had great suggestions. However, I got to scheming with my dad (he's a transplant patient and needs to keep himself busy) If I can figure out how to post a picture, I'll show you the drawing of what he's working on for me.
08-08-2011, 06:36 AM
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I like the one your dad is making you. The plate racks sound like a neat idea. I use to have one of those but probably got rid of it when I moved. Now I need it. I keep mine hanging on a pegboard over my work area.
08-08-2011, 06:45 AM
#17
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You can use peg board and peg hooks to hang rulers that have holes drilled in the ends. I had my husband drill holes in the ends of rulers that didn't have them so I could hang them all. It's nice especially for the triangle rulers because I can find them when I need them.
08-08-2011, 07:04 AM
#19
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If you can get your hands on a used metal file holder, they are heavy and can hold your rulers. You could even spray paint an old one to match sewing room. I also attached a pic of another idea I had seen.
Ruler storage using file holder
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Ruler storage using a hanger
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08-08-2011, 07:13 AM
#20
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I have nails on my walls (some from previous pictues). I try and group them by type, size etc. They are all up there out of the way and I don't have to search for them or worry about breaking them from having them lying around.
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