Tool Box Transforms Into Amazing Quilt Room Storage
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
- Come and join me for this super fun video! In this video, I will show you how you can use a toolbox for amazing quilt room storage. It was so much fun filling this with my quilting tools! I was surprised by the amount of items it held. If you have a small space for your quilt supplies, this would be a great option because of the large storage capacity! My friend Rae has also shared photos of a toolbox she uses to hold her applique supplies so be sure to watch for those! Enjoy!
I just bought one, and I have found that separating all my notions like zippers, webbing, snaps, etc. is the biggest blessing.
Hello, without having watched your video about your new green toolbox, my husband had already bought me one for Valentine’s Day. I was over the moon excited! 😊🎉 thanks for your video about setting it up. On the official Valentine’s Day, we have a date to go accessory shopping at harbor freight! We have great husbands! Btw, you are so cute on your channel. I appreciate your kindness and encouragement.
Thank you! Enjoy your new tool box!!!
There are so many great accessories!
About a year ago we transformed the downstairs living room into my sewing "Studio" LOL Make me smile just saying that!😊
The one thing I KNEW i wanted (and have wanted for a LONG TIME)...is a tool box like this for my sewing space. I'll try and remember to take a few photos
I also labeled the contents of each drawer. I agree...this is a GREAT addition to my new sewing space..
I'll have to go back and check out some of those magnetic accessories!!!
My favorite one is the long one I use for my ironing station!!!
This is genius...absolute brilliant idea....I was a diesel mechanic many years and I also quilt and crochet....I never thought of different ways to use a tool box for anything other than my tools....buying one today after I get out of work.....thank you so much for sharing this idea...makes me think outside the box on uses for tool boxes 😁😁
Yes indeed!
I really love the wooden one but thinking something more lightweight for me !
Oh my goodness! Thank you for sharing this. I would've never thought to use this for sewing room storage. I have walked past these in Harbor Freight (the red ones) for years. I have to check out the green ones. This may be the solution to my problem. 😊 If the measurements work out, I may have room to roll the cart away into my closet when not in use. I see they come in a variety of colors, but not lavender. 🤣
How funny!
Spray paint is your friend!
@@suehogan901 yes it is! 😊 Unfortunately the closet isn't big enough to store this. 😮💨
I have totally changed my mind about Harbor freight thanks to you! One went in just down the street from me and I won’t lie, I was disappointed when it went in and thought that I would never step into it. I now plan on planning a shopping trip! I hope they appreciate all the new business you are sending their way 😂
I hope they appreciate it also!!!
I bought the red metal tool box for my sewing room. I just love it. Thank you so much for letting us know about all the goodies we sewists can purchase at Harbor Freight. God Bless. 😊❤❤
Red us my favorite color!!! I’m so glad you like it!
The various warehouses selling the construction doodads are suddenly going to be running short on their toolboxes because all the sewing | quilting | various crafts and art people will be swooping in to snatch them all up - you sold me, that's for sure 😊
Me too!!!
I bought a Husky brand rolling tool box from Home Depot to use as my cutting table and fabric storage. It has a butcher block top and is off white in color. I love it!!
I am looking at something similar!
I have quite possibly the same one. It has an outlet strip on the side as well so I also use it as a pressing station. Each drawer has an active WIP, except for one which holds my sewing machine accessories and thread. I love it as well. 10/10 recommend
I use a tackle box to put a lot of my tools into when I go on retreats. It has lots of compartments and I can fit all that I need in one case. It also locks if I want it to. 😊
Awesome!
My husband said to give you a thumbs up because you got that tool box at Harbor Freight! 👍👍
Lol!
I now really want one of those metal tool chests.
Me too!!
I really like this idea and I also like your ironing station on your other metal tool chest. Great ideas!
Thanks!
I never would have thought of using a tool chest for supplies! Thank you for sharing that info.
You are so welcome!
I bought a tool chest on wheels for my embroidery machine and supplies. You gave me the idea to go back for one you showed while it is on sale. I will use it for more quilting supplies. I knew I would need more than one! Thanks for the great storage ideas.
I am really enjoying the two I have! I'm so glad you like them!
Wow! What a wonderful storage container! Thank you for showing the how the various notions and fabric can be organized, such a great space saver! Thanks again!
You are most welcome!
Michelle! You absolutely need a red one for your sewing room! This is such a fascinating idea and I think I need one, too!
I would love to have a couple!!! I just don’t have anywhere to put them!!!
Usually I stay in the vehicle while my husband goes in Harbor Freight. I can sure envision that tool box in my sewing area, so next time I'm going inside with him, lol! Maybe when the the lid is closed, you could put a cutting mat on top for a handy cutting surface. Thanks so much, and thank your friend too, for an informative and fun video :)
I love the idea of using the tool box for storage.
I have always wanted to make quilts. I tryed it a few times . Made a big mess .
Felt guilty for settling in the messc,when I should be cleaning house .my grandmother would send us quilts every once in a while. She sent my sister and I each the wedding ring pattern. Mine had a lot of red and hers blue.
I worked until I was 70 years old. So never has a lot of time.
I'm 80 now, when I sew I still use my mothers Singer feather weight
I crochet now that I have time.
Jane, Thank you for sharing! I love my old quilts!
@@thesimplequilter7499 another quilt my grandmother sent me was a fan. It was my favorite.
I don't know the name of the pattern. It had fans all over it. That is the one I tryed to make. I go a few squares made, thay sat in the box for years..If i had room i would try it again.
I live with my son. There's no room for my yarn ,and no space to cut and sew
That is tough Jane. I love to knit too. If you’re not suffering from arthritis try socks! It looks complicated but isn’t really, and all the yarn, needles etc are small! My husband loves his hand knitted socks and so do my kids!! Good luck!!
I love going to Harbor Freight! I’ve been wanting one of the adjustable work tables for awhile. Love the magnetic bowls and the wands. My grandsons like to sneak my wand to play with, lol. I got to meet Ray this past weekend when she was at a little mini retreat with Freddie, Cynthia and some other friends. I was invited to walk down the street from my house and visit for a bit. I got to see their show and share items they brought. Ray does beautiful work! It was a treat!
Rae does amazing work!!! Thank you for sharing!
I am a male quilter and my quilting room (20x30’) is a carbon copy of my main workshop using all cabinets and tools from harbor freight. No frills for me just lots of quilts. Love your ideas. Have used them since HF opened. ❤👍🏻
That is awesome!
I’m not a quilter but I am a storage fanatic and I’m always looking for the right storage for my crafts. I love that you repurposed this tool chest. I’m a stamper/card maker and I can visualize many of my supplies in this chest. I’m also a stitcher and the wooden chest that your friend has would be perfect for all my threads and floss drops. Thanks so much for sharing. You did a great job at expanding my “needs”! 😂
You are so welcome!
I love the idea of using Harbor Freight tool box. Harbor Freight really should pay you for your "commercial." Thank you for sharing. God bless.❤❤😊
I wish!
Marvelous!
Yes!!!!
If I only had the room I’d get one myself to use. I bought a small table on wheel from a used office supply store years ago while I was working for a daycare and used it as my printer stand & overflow. When I left I took it with me. I’ve used it in my office for my own printer. Last year I decided to make it my cutting station (30”x42”) and bought a mat that lays on top. There’s a shelf underneath where I store three office totes and overflow batting on top of these. It’s on wheels so I can roll it up to me & my “Ultimate Sewing Cabinet”when I sew, or away when I used my office as an office. Otherwise I’d get the tool chest myself & make it for my sewing storage. Great suggestion!
Thanks for sharing!
I have a stainless steel one as my kitchen island and a Pink one in my sewing room. Love them
That is soooo cool!!!!
We use this tool box in our kitchen area for a coffee bar.
That's a great idea!
I have that same wooden tool box from Harbor Freight. I use mine to store all my extra Bernina feet, my needles, bobbins, extra scissors, USB sticks and a few extra things. I do love it.
That's a great idea!
Hello, my new friend, I went to Harbor Freight this afternoon, and I bought a blue magnetic bowl. I was talking to the man who worked there and telling him about your video, I told him don't be too surprised if he sees more ladies coming in to buy products for their sewing rooms. He smiled and said a lady came in just the other day and bought the tool chest, It was just like yours, color and all. How about that? You should also let your viewers know about the different size hemostats; they are perfect for turning fabric right side out. I am a happy seamstress/ quilter and saving money on great items thank you.
Hello Wanda! I just went there again yesterday with Wes!
@@thesimplequilter7499 I feel like a kid in a candy store and my husband loves it, because it is the one place he can go and enjoy shopping for himself as well lol.
In live in Canada and I bought a 3 piece rolling cart by Mastercraft at Canadian Tire store (the are red in color)that fits from the smallest tote on top, then the middle size and large one on bottom. It has large wheels and a telescoping handle to transport like luggage. The 3 pieces come apart. I use it when I go to my quilting group. I put my sewing machine in the bottom largest compartment. Sewing project in middle tote and sewing accessories in smallest. I wish I could post a picture of it. The top tote was sectioned off and I popped it out so I could put my sewing tools in it. I use the popped out plastic section on my desk to store scissors, rulers pens etc. It's amazing what you can find at automotive stores for using in our quilting rooms.
That sounds sooooo cool!!!
I love Harbor Freight. I sent my 2 children to collage with tool kits put together there and they were very popular in their dorms! I never thought of them for quilting but after your last posting I had my husband pick my up a magnetic bowl and I love it! And you!!!
Thank you!
I love how you used it! I think you could also make a small ironing board for the top and attach it with magnets.
Vicki, Great ideas! Thank you! It is just a great storage option!
Another plus with the tool box like you got is the bigger wheels roll okay on carpet. That was one of the reasons I wanted one. Though I don't think I will be getting one because we are going to move in with one of our daughters, I still really enjoyed this video. And Roger has a wooden chest that is not as big as the one your friend has...and he offered it to me when his friend gave it to him, but I told him no, your friend gave it to you. But oh, I wanted it so bad. Now that he is past working on things, I may just take it and use it.
Lol! Thanks for sharing!!
I have had my eye on these tool boxes for several years. I like that they have bright colors now, besides the red. Not that I don’t like red; I do. But the red has been out so long, it kinda screams, “Man’s tool box,” to me! 😂
I really appreciate you doing this review; you have shown lots of good ideas for both of them! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My draw to these is that I want to make an ironing station, on wheels, that is wide enough to iron 45” fabric w/o hvg to reposition it all the time (side to side, then front to back, etc! It’s so tedious!
And I want storage underneath. I think the metal wd work well for ironing with a pad on top, and you cd put magnets to hold it on, or use one of those dryer top ironing mats. I just have to find the right size.
I also wish the bottom cabinet had doors on, to keep the dust out. Or else a really deep drawer.
My only other concern is that they are so heavy.
TFS! 🌷
They are heavy!!! HF has done wooden tool benches that might work. Some have drawers. You can buy wheels at HB and add them. I would be afraid the moisture and heat would cause the metal to rust. Home Depo and Lowe’s also have other options.
@@thesimplequilter7499 Yes, I would put down a vapor barrier such as several layers of heavy duty aluminum foil and tape it with aluminum tape across the seam so that no moisture could get through.
They weigh a minimum of 200 pounds! I saw a 46 inch one that weighed 300 pounds! The ones that are better made, according to the reviews, don’t have a top on them, though.
I'm new to your channel and am so happy! Your hints and suggestions are fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you like them!
Welcome to my channel!
When I go to my sewing group the Nite Owls Guild and it's raining I use my wagon to bring my sewing project and items that I use. I use the plastic throw covers to protect my things in the bad weather.
Great tip !
I just found you today when I saw the Harbor Freight video. I love this video with the ideas of how to repurpose a tool box for quilting supplies. It is amazing how much could be put in there. I used to go to a beauty shop that where each hair dresser had her own tool box that held all her supplies. It was really cute.
That’s neat! Welcome to my channel.
I watched that video, too, & loved all your wonderful tips. I shared your video with several of my guilty friends. In the comments on that video, I asked how quilters might use these “toolboxes.” Thank you so much for this & all the possibilities you demonstrated. WOW! Thank your sweet Wes for his contribution to this awesomeness!
I must ask, please: Did Wes get his “toolbox” back?
I would have had an extremely difficult time returning it to him! LOL!
Thank you, again! I must check these out! I bet if I made a proper top covering, I could use this for cutting, ironing. ❤
I love the quilt behind you. ❤❤
Thank you!
OMG.....THIS IS GREAT....THANKS FOR SHARING 👩🏻🎨🐑
You are so welcome!
Brilliant, simply a beautiful idea.
I like the idea of lining the drawers with something else, other than that black mat, that's for a mechanics tools.
Great video, thanks for the ideas. Your very smart.
Thank you Jenny!
Good job!!!! I love you!!!!💕❤️
Couldn’t have happened without you! 🥰💕💕
Really nice video!! I love your tip on foldin the fabric into little squares! My daddy had an antique wooden toolbox almost just like the one you showed! I can’t believe they still make em! Thanks for the tip! Really enjoyed your video Thanks ✌️
Thank you! Thanks for sharing!
I think I need the red one to go with my red Bernina chair!! I can't believe how much storage there is in this. Thanks for showing us set up for quilters!!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
I am thinking my husband is going to lose his toolbox! Lol. He has a really large one and one that is the size you showed. Hmmm. Maybe I’ll let him keep the small one. Hubby’s is from Mac Tools so no go but did say I can get one from Harbor Freight! Yeah. Thank you for this great idea!!
These are nowhere near the quality of a Mac or SnapOn, but for our uses at home they are quite good.
Watch for them to go on sale!!!
Have fun!
I have looked at that wooden tool box for years at Harbor Freight and always thought it would make a great sewing chest.
Now you know!!!
Thank you! I believe I will be visiting my local Harbor Freight store very soon. 🤗
Have fun!
Saw that wooden box today and I fell in love with it. It is beautiful
Rae sure likes it!
Love this tool box idea!
Thanks!
I have the wooden chest and use it for jewelry. I love it and I love your idea of the other tool chests for my sewing room. I’m going to look at different sizes. Thank you.
Enjoy!!
Did your husband get his cart back?😂
Love all the information about the cart and accessories. I would like some of those magnetic shelves for my kitchen fridge to expand my storage. Love the green color. I need it for my home tool storage. Pegboard and tool bench not enough useful storage
😂😂. I did
Yes he did!! Lol! If I had the space i might have gotten a couple! I love red but that green is awesome too!!
Thanks for tips about magnetics
I love magnetics
I do too! Is this the Debbie Sargent I know?
After watching your trip to harbor freight I wanted to go to the new one in our town. I bought the grips,extention magnetic wand ,picked another one for my besty. I couldn't believe all the industrial storage unit on wheels. I have limited space and a ton of this and that .thank you for sharing .I will be continue to watch your page
Pretty neat right? I go now every time Wes asks!!!
Just went to Harbor Freight and got the tools you recommended in a previous video. Love them. In about 2 weeks they are having a sale on the tool carts. Yay! I might just be getting one of those as well. Thank you for sharing! 😊
Me too!!! I am waiting for them to go on sale!
I would love it if you can come up with an idea for a display wall using items from Harbor freight.
Hmmmmm….
Love this idea! I'm off to Harbor Freight! 😊
Watch for them on sale!!!
Loveharborfreight. I use a small clear tool box to take to retreats for my tools. Also use a Stanley tape measure for measuring quilts.
Thanks for sharing Carol!
I have a different version of the wooden tool box your friend has. I love I’ve it!! I keep the smalls item for both quilting & cross Stitch in it. I would be out looking for one if I didn’t have it. Your friends is nicer than mine but has the same layout. I bought mine at Sam’s Club many years ago.❤❤ Thr tool cabinet is also a wonderful idea. Thanks for the wonderful tips,,👏👏👏❤
Thank you!
Thank you so much for the great idea. I have no place in my sewing room either but I may look into some reorganizing and replace something else.
I’ve been thinking what I could move out but cabinets and table are built in!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Handy!
Thanks for watching!
If it was pink I bet it would be $300 more - I would put a couple of irons on the bottom and a cutting mat & wool mat on the top and use for ironing. I think I saw one in white that I could tart up with stickers!
Lots of options for sure!
I love this I have a hard plastic rolling tool chest from Walmart that I store all my stuff in, but I like these colorful metal ones better. I need 1 or 2 or 3
I am considering two!!! I think I will wait for the next sale!
Great video. Makes me want one. Red of course!
Red of course!!! The green looks neat also!!!!
I use a tackle box for a sewing box works so great and much cheaper than an actual sewing box
Yes! I use a tool box also!
I have one in my sewing room. It is fantastic.
Lucky you!
Yes, great idea! Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome!
What awesome ideas.
Thank you! 😊
Boy I may to move some stuff around my sewing room to accommodate this. Very cool Michelle!! ❤
Lol! I've been rethinking my space also! I may look at some of the larger ones!
Hi wished we had harbor freight over here. My first thought is its a great height for putting a wool mat on half and a rotating cutting mat on the other half. The small steam iron would fit easily into the storage below., it would give me more space on my sewing table.
So many options!
Fantastic! Thanks for posting. Helpful helpful helpful!😊
You are so welcome!
Love it!
Thanks!!
Love the way you used that green cart. Like you, I would want the red! It holds so much, amazing! I have the wooden chest your friend shared, and I keep precious supplies in mine. I would love to have another one. New sub, I enjoy your ideas and creative content!
Welcome and thanks for subscribing!
What a great idea! I love this idea. ❤
Glad you like it!
Awesome info.
Glad you think so!
Awesome idea
Thanks a lot
I've often thought of that when I go to Home Depot and look at those cool tool caddy thingys...
My cutting table is from Home Depot and I love it because it is adjustable! I think we find some of the best solutions for storage when we think outside the box!
I have had this in yellow for awhile, the height is great for cutting...Harbor Frieght is not expensive
Hope to get one soon!
What a good idea.
Super neat!
Harbor freight has found safe harbor in my studio - no pun intended.
Awesome!!!
A trip to harbor freight is in my future!
Enjoy!
I use a metal tool box for quilt storage unit. Fits exactly under the IKEA table I bought for a cutting table.
Sounds great!
My beauty operator uses one of these tool boxes for her supplies and hair dryer and stuff
That’s cool!!!
Love it. I could use three! But for now I will satisfy myself with just some of the weed nice smaller items from Harbor freight.
Lol!
Nice ideas getting my grandson to stop back and check out prices today after he gets off work lol
Hope he finds what you like!
Thus is so informative. I really want to do these. Where do I get these animals
Harbor Freight!
I WANT!!!
Me too!!
Great idea!
I'm going to take a look at some of the larger ones!!
I love how you contained your needles in that container! Where did you find it?❤
You can find a container like that in the bead / jewelry section probably at Hobby Lobby, Michael’s or JoAnn’s.
Here is my Amazon Affiliate link for this product: amzn.to/40gIAC5
@@thesimplequilter7499 thank you 🙏🏻
recycled yoga mats cut to size great for mats
What a great idea!
❤
Thank you!
Thank you. I wish I would have put my rotary cutter away. One of the kids cut up one of my rulers with the cutter😢
Oh no 😮 i did not know you can cut up a ruler with a rotary cutter!! I hope he did not get hurt those things are sharp. I know because I cut my finger once and that was a little cut THANK GOD!
Thanks to your husband (Les) we can now see the possibilities that a tool box can provide in a craft room. Wow who knew that there was so much storage. I love it on wheels. It would be a fabulous cutting station or an iron station. If you used the top storage for extra things that you do not need unless you need to replenish something. I love the container storage. That is 8 quilt project in the works!!! I love the rulers on the side the accessories you can add on the sides. The colors while they are beautiful like a brand new car 😊 would not fit my decor in my craft room 😢. Thanks for sharing 🤗
Sounds like it can happen.
You got me going to H.F. I want to get the plastic box you have your sewon machine needles in. Where did you get it. Frances
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Here is my Amazon link for that case: amzn.to/40gIAC5
Can you paint a toolbox, whatever color you want? Hmm, harbor frieght
Not sure if it would be safe for fabric unless you sealed it. Harbor Freight has some great colors!
I'll check it out..thanks
What’s the container you have your needles in? I’d love one of those carts in white.
San Dan, I hope to get one in white! Here is the link for my needle case: amzn.to/40gIAC5
@@thesimplequilter7499 - that’s such a great way to organize needles, thanks for sharing!
Please give us specific tool box description and or number. Thank you
The tool box is by US General and it is the 30 inch 5 drawer mechanics cart.
Do u know the model number and/or dimensions of this cabinet. Looking in website and not finding it.
I do not know the model number but it is the 5 drawer rolling tool chest. I did not see it online. It says the dimensions are 30" wide but with the handle attached, it measured 34" because I wanted to see if it would fit in my room. Lol!
What is the name of the Facebook group you mentioned?
The Simple Quilter and the group is UFO challenge,