What can I repurpose for a sewing box??

[jjkaiser]

Okay all you clever ladies and guys. I do a lot if hand quilting and I cannot find a decent sewing box to save my life! The ones at Joann's are so over priced and kind of junky. I have looked at thrift shops, estate sales, etc and looked at plastic boxes w/ compartments at hobby stores. For the last year have been using a large open wicker basket (not the greatest thing either) but now that I am babysitting GKs while school is out I would like something with a lid or tight fitting cover to keep those curious busy little hands out.

[Monique]

How about a fishing tackle box?

[Sharyn J]

I have several tool box organizers. I got mine from Ace Hardware store but they're available in lots of stores. I like them because they're cheap and they have removable dividers so you can customize the spaces to suit your sewing notions.

https://www.farmandfleet.com/product...caAk0cEALw_wcB

[Momofmonsters5]

I have two but they were pricey. One is longaberger and the other is Reisenthel. I love the quality of both.

[pcbatiks]

Could you use a make up “tackle box”.?

[Hulamoon]

I have a smaller version of this one. It's on sale too!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R6C1RQK...dDbGljaz10cnVl
It's stacked so you can just take what compartments you need.

I use this one. I have different projects in four of them right now.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[201 Treadler]

just found this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Artemio-6-C...%2C238&sr=8-30 could varnish, decorate, glue fabric or paper on.
edit might be too small

[Hulamoon]

You know what would be fun, one of those vintagy cosmetic travel cases that ladies always packed. I looked on Ebay and they had some nice ones.

[Grey Lady]

Oh, my. It seems I'm vintage. I had a 1970s Samsonite train case. You just made my day. I think I'm going to order one.

[jjkaiser]

I had the perfect one and could kick myself for giving it to my niece years ago. It was very well made. A train case and I remember the tag in it said Amelia Earhart like it was a brand or something.

[quiltsRfun]

image_116832.jpg This came to mind. LOL 5E0F5A76-2996-42B3-9EF9-6D05C1E56CBB.jpeg

[lourixe]

This is exactly the kind of sewing boxes my family has always used! Hahaha. I have just inherited 2 of them from my aunt, full of embroidery floss.

[geegeequilts]

I'd forget about making a sewing box cos' I'd be eating those yummy cookies, LOL! Gina

[sidesaddles]

I use a wooden toolbox from Harbor Freight.Got it when they have their big sales. Love the look and sturdiness.

[Hulamoon]

This is pretty Grey Lady
https://www.amazon.com/Coofit-Beauty...FED001C038A592

[Sunflr]

The" Everything Mary "Craft totes are very nice. I have one. They have lots of pockets and are well made. You can find them at Walmart , Amazon and several other places.

[chelea]

I might look for a nice big travel cosmetic case, maybe something similar to a Vera Bradley.

[grammaterry]

I was in a dollar general yesterday and they had all sizes of hinged lidded boxes that were pretty. They were cardboard but pretty heavy. Priced from $2 for the small 4x10x4 up to $10 for the 20x20x10. I almost bought one because they were pretty and talked myself out of spending money. I came home and you know, I have a whole bunch of these kinds of boxes but I found a wonderful wooden tea box that I have been using as a decorator piece and will turn it into my trravel sewing box. Thanks for making me look