Hi!
One of the ongoing battles for any type of crafter is STORAGE and as a quilter, I have been searching for ideas on ‘How to store your quilting rulers’.
I want them to be easily accessible, on hand and ‘safe’ from breakage and/or chipping.
I do have a special Ruler Holder, made by a good friend, from Australian Red Cedar. While it is beautiful, my collection has quickly outgrown the two grooves provided.
My craft room is also quite small. It doesn’t have a door or much wall space to hang the rulers, and I don’t want to have to attach a clip or hanger each time, so my options are limited.
Some time ago now, I showed you the outcome of one of my Op-shop visits, where I acquired some interesting pieces.
One that really took my attention was this Letter Holder!
It didn’t take me long at all to find a ‘new’ purpose for this find …..
Perfect!
I love how it is often the simplest thing that provides the answer! (and there is lots of space for more rulers!!!) I hope this has given you an idea to successfully store your quilting rulers.
Do you enjoy Op-shopping? What is your ‘best’ find? I would love for you to share your ideas!
Until next time
Nanny xx
awesome idea, what a great find
Thanks Fav Bee! I know – it was just calling my name! lol
I am a serial op-shopper, I get fabric and notions from op shops all the time, sometimes it doesn’t work out and then I pass them back, but mostly it does. My favourite are the little church shops where you can pick up some real bargains… The chain store type one that is local to me has started to become too expensive in comparison to buying new products.
Hi Victoria! Thanks for taking the time to share. I never seem to find any fabric, but have found some lovely silk ties!
Simple solutions are almost always the best, Margie. Clever idea and a great find!!!
Thanks Pam! I agree and I just love looking for ‘interesting’ objects in the Op shop and finding new uses for them! 🙂
I have just discovered your blog and think I have found my long lost twin. I travel in a caravan and have one under seat space dedicated too my craft. I knit whilst we go along square for the charity blankets and beanies for prem babies. My greatest find in my exploration do every op shop I can find on my travels was recently at Boggabri on a drovers camp caravan muster, when the local op shop opened especially for all the caravanas and I got one of the orange slow cookers medium size brand new condition ,just $5, I was shaking with excitement, then I got two pieces of fluffy fleece that made pyjamas trousers for my grandchildren for $1 each piece heaven.
Hi Linda and welcome! Stay in touch as I am sure we could swap lots of stories! 🙂