I want to show you what I did with the used flat file I bought last March.
The top two drawers are where I store my crewel wool. Son Julian made me those cardboard dividers when he was home last summer.
The third drawer down has misc. embroidery threads- ribbon embroidery, Danish Flower threads, crochet cotton, other random stuff. I store my floss over here.
Fourth and fifth drawer- all my delicious wool felt.
Then comes the buttons- drawer six-
and drawer seven. I just got these 2 drawers arranged after Christmas.
The bottom 3 drawers have papers and things that I stuffed into them when I moved- ie more potential goodie organized storage space. This flat file organizing is working well for me. It helps me see so much of what I need to choose from at one time.
One last thing to show you- my roll of paper. It hangs right above my desk, always handy for when I have an idea or am making a test pattern.
Looking good! I think we agree that being able to see the supplies at a glance is more conducive to actually using them. And for me, more inspiring and exciting!
What a dream! The buttons alone inspire me :)
Mimi, I’m swooning over the buttons, yarns & threads, organization, and the sheer volume of it.
Wow! I love seeing your stuff and your work space. Its so inspiring to artist’s creative space and their process. Thanks for sharing all that. Happiness!
Flat drawers! Genius.
I think I’m going to need some flat drawers in my new studio . . . The house isn’t even finished yet and I’m already worried about the studio being too full!
Looks good, Mimi! I always look carefully at odd pieces of furniture as they may be the perfect storage for supplies. Looks like this file folder is perfect for its new use.
I love my great big flat file–though it is only filled with paper and doesn’t see much action these days. Actually I should say the third drawer from the bottom sees a lot of action–it’s the crepe paper drawer. I love how you have utilized your drawers! Nice to be able to see your stuff, isn’t it?!
A feast of color!
I think I may have drooled a little looking at your supplies in the flat file…
…no, I’ll fess up. I really DID drool.
I could look at organized sewing supplies all day… *sigh*.
: )
Wanna trade studios? Please?
I’m so envious of your wonderfully organized and ready to use supplies! Especially that collection of wool… and I LOVE buttons!
That’s an amazing level of organization! Didn’t you say you had ADD….or was that some other blog I was visiting? Beth
Great progress Mimi! It looks so organized!
OH my all so organised! Loving 3 and 6! Love 4 and 5 too – and I could happily fondle around in 1 and 2 – ok I love it all! t.x (clever son to make those dividers! my boy is still at the mess it up for me phase!)
ola, mimi
mi soy artesã brasilenha, me gusta mycho sus trabahos, tiene como me ensinar?
bejos katia
Mimi your fish are wonderful !
I LOVE your studio shots! They inspire me so. I especially loved the way you hung your brown paper roll! – very handy and unique!