I am looking for pro tips for storing grandma hobby craft supplies in a small space (but like, shelving, not little bags because I have too much stuff 😅). I am talking yarn, needles, threads, etc. Give me your recs!

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Geren · Answer

HAY Recycled Colour Crates: I own an embarrassing number of these. Large for camera equipment and other large things - I use them on metro like shelves. Medium and small live across my life, on shelves, to organize temporary projects, in my car, in all of my cabinets. Kitchen, Office, Bedroom (sandals stack so well in them) and they're 100% recycled, fold down to store - stack on each other expended and collapsed.

I went back and looked at my orders from two years ago when I got them today as I was sending a link to a friend who's doing a deep org and found they are on SALE - I do not need any and yet I want more. Is there such a thing as an organization addiction?

Clara · Answer

Collapsible plastic crates: I have a mix of HAY and unbranded ones that I currently store craft supplies in; they’re all good, and fortunately interlock perfectly. I like that I’ve been able to use them in different configurations in different apartments - sometimes slid under the bed, and in my current place all stacked up.

Amy · Answer

Under the bed Storage Boxes: I have a few of these with various crafting supplies under my bed. Easy to pull out when it is craft time, and easy to tuck them away too.

Elaine F · Answer

RÅSKOG / NORRÅVA trolley with lid, white: I like these trolleys that I can easily move from room to room. I use mine for art supplies and card games for when my nieces and nephew come over. We roll it over to the kitchen table or to the TV room so they could color while watching a movie.

Taryn · Answer

IKEA Alex Drawers: This isn’t a sexy recommendation, but I’ve found that I have to be a little utilitarian to manage all of my craft stuff. These drawers (with accompanying organizers) are great for managing the smaller stuff. All of my bulkier stuff like fabrics and yarns live in clear bins in my closet, so I know what’s in them but they aren’t making my apartment ugly.