Needlepoint Shopping Alert – Organization Favorites

July 11, 2009

Right now, The Container Store is having their Organized Home Sale. I got the catalog yesterday and I’m so excited because some of my very favorite containers and tools for organizing are now on sale.

vinyl mesh project bags for needlepoint

Probably my favorite thing on sale are these zippered vinyl mesh pouches. They come in two size (letter and legal) and they are fantastic as project bags. I have many of them and with this sale I’m going off to buy a few more.

If you’re looking for portable ORT containers, many people like the small size of foldable mesh containers. They come in four colors (link is to black). They also have a nice discount.

flat file boxes for storing needlepoint canvas

Now we come to the more difficult question of canvas and thread storage. There is nothing better than keeping canvases flat while they are waiting to be stitched. But finding shallow small drawers used to be difficult as well. That’s why I like these individual shallow boxes. I like that you can stack them and carry around just one to find your next project. They also have two drawer units.

closed plastic boxes for needlepoint thread storage

Thread storage can be more difficult, and The Container Store has several options on sale. My favorite is the closed plastic boxes pictured above. If you want stackable open containers, there are mesh stacking bins, as well as clear plastic drawers in three sizes.. If your stash ios in a closet try a shoe storage bag (it’s translucent so you can see the colors) or hanging cubby stack.

woven bins for needlepoint project storage

If your house is like mine, your family would prefer NOT to see needlepoint all over the place, especially not in the main living places. One good solution to this is to find something either pretty or neutral in which to store the current projects (all in their bags). Happily this sale offers several options, including the woven bin pictured above (low price but not in sale), or these white canvas bins. If you need something which folds flat on those rare times when it’s empty, try this canvas basket. Or maybe you want a box. there are plain (but not boring) and fabric covered ones on sale.

With sales like this, it’s just too much fun to get organized!

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