SEWING HACK - FAST N EASY FOAM BOARD HACKS - DOUBLE YOUR STORAGE -

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

After an all nighter, I'm glad this video is done. I hope you can use this hack to make your sewing area better organized

[@aurelart9520]

Just Get it Done Quilts This video is wonderful. Thank you!

[@rwind656]

Appreciate the practical tips you always include! I have made drawer separators using this pattern out of leftover 2.5' heavy vinyl plantation blinds -- the ones we remove to make the blind the correct height. I didn't glue them - I used box tape. Over the years, a few broke. Ready to replace them.

[@katoz97]

Another great video and very timely for me as I'm struggling with organizing my drawers!! I wonder if I can "borrow" foam core from my husband's stash :-)

[@Tibzification]

Thanks for sharing... I use cardbord, its free😀

[@laniec.f.2531]

@@Tibzification , "waste not, want not", as the saying goes. The foam board comes in pretty colors, but cardboard is a wonderful alternative if you don't have the money and have to do multiple drawers.

[@paulinechapman5669]

All l can say is..how much do l luv you..as far as it takes to measure around the world..❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@sewlady33]

OMG. Your tip about using a measuring tape to mark thirds was the best tip I've found in SO many years! So simple!!! I've found myself obsessing over doing the math and using a ruler to mark the exact spot I need to cut which makes my project become a chore instead of fun. Thank you so much for this GEM! I also like the tip about using a pattern marker to make foam core easy to 'snap'. Love it!

[@FlutePlayer777]

Wow this is really neat!!!! I am saving this video for sure!!

[@NYCisland]

AAAGGHHHH. Mind is blown. So easy and inexpensive and functional. It's rare you get all three in one.

[@lyricwritertoo]

My sewing is pretty much organized but going to use this idea for my personal items. We added one of those cabinets with cloth drawers into closet area. I keep my makeup and other things in there because bathroom has no storage and we put a mirror in closet too. But too deep so need this tray idea. Our retirement buy came with a 2 car garage sized workshop al for me. Owner who built it on a 2nd lot joined to our property was a painter and crafter. After decades of sewing in my garage or out of a closet i know how lucky i am. I now have 8 machines and teaching sewing locally.

[@MsLouisVee]

you have an organized, precise, efficient mind. you are diabolically clever, with a no nonsense approach to measuring. who would’ve thought to just fold your measuring tape in half ? Your video is so helpful with your No nonsense approach. Are you perhaps an engineer? Anyway, thank you for your interesting and helpful video

[@lisareed5669]

This is where I started with you months ago ... now I watch every day!

[@FaviMacalin]

I love the video on making divided drawers and trays. A quilting group had lovely chests of drawers with dividers ranging from $475-$875!!!! Another member told me to go “see” you💜

[@KSMP]

Great ideas! Instead of leaving room on either side of the drawer tray you could attach fabric finger loops to serve as handles that can be tucked away when the drawer is closed 😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

The foam board is not strong enough…ask me how I know 🤪

[@kathyruiter2628]

THANK YOU! I just used foam board to organize a deep drawer for longarm thread. It's been a time-wasting mess for so long; your idea enabled me to fix it beautifully :)

[@DH-qz2so]

Great Ideas! Another good idea is to buy a over the door shoe holder (fabric on the back, clear vinyl pouches on the front) but use it for holding craft items that are hard to store... like spray starch, mini iron, templates, ext. cords, machingers, painters tape, extra blades, rolly lint brush for cleaning your cutting mat, fabric glue bottles and sticks, patterns, etc.!

[@annamaria1231]

This is brilliant! I use a baby clothes dresser and the storage doesn't go high enough. This is the fix!

[@culinetteskookpunt]

I love your video's so much. For all the advice, tips and tricks. But also when I am a little down you cheer me up so fast!! Thank you and lots of love from The Netherlands.

[@gk7240-u3s]

A girl after my own heart!!! As both a cook in commercial kitchens or in my own house, all my life, I have been improvising inserts and custom boxes and drawer dividers and...and...and... ...from whatever material is at hand! 🙂 Another great "free" source are the styrofoam sheets and large chunks that come as packing material around fragile products. I have dividers made from this in my "unmentionables" drawer as we speak 😉🤣. Love your videos. Thanks for keeping it real! PS temporary dividers can be made but cutting your foam board just a tad too long. They can be slipped in and stand alone without gluing them in place, then taken out and switched around when storage needs change.

[@charleenwozniak1904]

Nice Job! I go to Sam's Club and ask for boxes (they are free). I come with my measurements and then use contact paper from the dollar store to cover them.

[@elenanemo713]

Карен,вы умница!!! Правильные идеи.Думала,что только у меня хаос с тряпочками,оказывается у всех одно и тоже.Спасибо за идеи,прекрасный мастер класс!!!

[@shelleyramsey9410]

I have been wanting a Murphy/wall bed for my guest/sewing room FOREVER. Had no idea that Costco had them. That tip alone was worth the price of admission for me on this video,LOL. Lots of great ideas here. Can hardly wait to get started

[@claudettemonty4077]

I am so happy that I am not the only one! Sewing, knitting, embroidery, etc. So, I know what you feel!!

[@chrismacklen6124]

Oh Karen you are so clever!

[@Valeperez1000]

I’m so glad that you mentioned your family dynamic cause I can relate! I have one minor child at home and it’s his SENIOR year in High school. Out of 3 kids. 28 , 26 and a 17 year old ,, I’m done, I need peace not acculaides for being a parent. Over the hill and need RnR.LOL

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

+Valencia Perez I was sad for about a day...then I’be embraced the change 😊

[@maryannecadd796]

For me as a creative person, I think all my storage has to be "pretty" which translates as "expensive"; but you've shown a really great alternative to those areas that no one will see! Thanks for the great ideas.

[@kellypatterson4412]

Mary Anne Cadd cover those trays in fabric or paper.

[@kaitlyne1870]

You can still use the foam board in places you'll see too. Especially for us creative people who know how to make things pretty. Also, you can find some beautiful boxes and trays at thrift stores for very little if you like that vintage/antique look.

[@maryannecadd796]

@@kaitlyne1870 Sincei posted 10 months ago, I've become the queen of making foam board storage. I'm surprised at the strength and can easily cover with fabric or paper to make them pretty.

[@kaitlyne1870]

@@maryannecadd796 have you, by chance, stored fabric yardage on foam board? I've used comic book boards as little mini bolts, but I've been wondering if foam board works any better long term.

[@michellebyrom6551]

@@kaitlyne1870 that should work. They're reusable too. Spare bits of board could be used for different things by size: fabric, bias binding, elastics, ribbons. Especially where odd bits collect, foam board or stiff cardboard from finished notepads can be cut to convenient size with small cuts near corners to wedge ribbon/whatever ends into place. Bigger versions of the small cards for embroidery floss. Slapped hand to forehead when I saw the thumbnail for this video. I've been wondering how to tidy my sock, smalls and makeup drawers. Cardboard won't last long and bought inserts are all the wrong size for the drawers I have. #noexcusesnow

[@jmc-xp6ml]

Thank you. I need to do a lot of decluttering and organizing in home. These videos are helpful. We moved into mom’s smaller place, for her last two years. Now I still have an entire storage unit from our own home, mom’s stuff and our own in her place, and her/our outside storage. Piles are in every space except my daughter’s room, and our inside area is only 750sq feet. I went through mom’s stuff after she passed, but somehow between what I kept of her’s and the smaller living space, we just have way too much stuff.

[@abeullah03]

Who couldn’t use more space, another great hack. Thank you for the video

[@rw8873]

I love that you are seen wearing different tops - a nice point emphasizing that a job like this isn't done in a day! I've also reclaimed a room after an older child moved out and seeing this I'm inspired to keep going in my purge and organizing! Thank you

[@alisonwhite9160]

Love the doohickey (yep, it is a word). It's a tracing wheel. Don't throw it away. Another use for it is when doing foundation paper piecing. I scour all my lines on the papers with a tracing wheel before I get started at the sewing machine. I needed to go out and buy one. It took me ages rummaging around in dark corners of old draperies calling out, "Come to me little doohickey. Come out, come out, wherever you are." With all your wonderful videos it will be no time at all before those drawers are empty with all the projects you've created and taught us how to make. Next video please: All the uses for my old and trusty doohickey.

[@Maria_O]

I like your tips. And I really appreciate that they are ACTUALLY relatively inexpensive!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Cheap Cheap 😎

[@jeanettegrottick2560]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts I always say I'm not cheap I'm cost efficient! Loved your dollar store hack video btw. Some things I've done others I never thought of.

[@nadineillingworth2974]

I SEPARATED MY DRAWS WITH SHOE BOXES AND TAKE AWAY PLASTIC BOXES (ALL FREE FROM SHOE STORES AND TAKEAWAYS). GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE I DID NOT LIKE THE WASTED SPACE. TROUBLE IS NOW I HOARD EVEN MORE LOL BUT AT LEAST I KNOW WHERE IT ALL IS . GREAT VIDEO KEEP EM COMING X

[@smallfootprint2961]

Oh, good idea. I use shoe boxes for toiletries, and all sorts of other belongings, but never thought of them for sewing items, duh! Now, my head is buzzing with ideas. Thanks.

[@nadineillingworth2974]

LOVE IDEAS THAT DO NOT COST A LOT. LOVE KARENS IDEAS AND SOMETIMES US SUBSCRIBERS HELP EACH OTHER X

[@jayamilapersson4030]

Use fabric or wallpaper and an allpurpose glue or wallpaper glue to make the shoe box better looking if you want to.

[@judybono5071]

@@nadineillingworth2974 q×1w1

[@janetm356]

Duct tape also works great on foam board. I made two huge window cornices with foam board and duct tape…perfect!

[@janetm356]

I love this. I have built fabric cornices for my (very!) wide windows and it works like a charm. I find that duct tape can also be used instead of or in addition to the hot glue and gives a nice finish to the corners and edges. Karen, I LOVE your channel!!!

[@mrgarner4796]

You have such wonderful ideas. I made a quilt and another quilt top 22 years ago. I bought a small jelly roll a few years ago...loved the colors...thought it would look good in placemats and today I finished binding a quilt that I made from it. I took it to my local quilt shop and a lady there used her long-arm to quilt it for me. I am not brave enough nor smart enough (yet...but I am running out of time here) to quilt it on my regular machine...I think there might be a brainstorm coming for that. Yesterday, I finished the top for a Christmas Tree wall hanging. Since I work from a small dining room table and my ironing board (I live in an apartment), I took it to my quilt shop and the nice young lady said she would square it up for me so I can add my borders. Next I am making two Minecraft quilts for my grandchildren. I have many squares cut, my plan is made but I had to get more colors to complete the picture. Tomorrow I start the final cutting for the squares. It is going to be an engineering feat if I can make it work. How can you tell I am having fun here. Thanks for the inspiration and ideas for the foam core board. I have been using empty (and washed) large peanut jars for my threads of different sizes stacked on a shelf in my linen closet...and a plastic bin for my serger thread cones. I do love the foam core board trays...great idea...Thank you!

[@maggiemckenzie824]

This post may be 3 yrs old but it saved me. My small room is 1/2 office and 1/2 sewing room, (thank you Covid). No drawers just 4 each two drawer lateral files. This solution is perfect for the drawers that are not being used. Thank you for your organizational skills.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad it helped! I still use it to take advantage of deep drawers and hidden storage spots. One of my favourite hacks

[@lesliewagner2057]

I have my mom's old tool similar to the one you used to perforate the foamboard. It's a pattern tracer. With the addition of a special blue-inked transfer paper, you could place your pattern on your fabric and trace the pattern lines without cutting completely through the original pattern paper. Nice to know the tool might have a new use.

[@robinson101011]

You are gifted; this video must have taken a long time to do and I appreciate all your effort.

[@cazfromoz1]

Thanks for these DIY tips....although, I'm not too good with glue guns. I tend to get 'stuck' to the surfaces I'm gluing! Btw, IKEA sells SKUBB boxes with compartments. Perfect inserts for inside drawers and already have compartments - boxes with smooth linings for all fabrics, etc . I use them to organize pieces of fabrics - also for my lingerie drawers. No gluing required! Note: they're not as cheap as DIY w/foam board - but so worth it! :)

[@msplantladi]

You are the best, I never get tired of watching your videos.

[@deannagonzales2784]

Love this idea thank you, I just losing my sewing room as a child moves back home. This idea will help me organise in a different area of my house so I will keep sewing even though I no longer have a room.

[@theresateed6401]

Hi Karen from Rosemount Minnesota. My name is Theresa Teed. I have been watching your videos a lot. I am a crafty person and love your ideas. I haven’t tried quilting yet but you are showing me the way. You hav given me a lot of ideas to organize and declutter my projects. To give some direction of what I do here we go; I sew, machine embroidery, make no-sew ornaments, crochet just to name a few. But you are helping me so great organizing tips. Thank you so much. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@debraewing2859]

Foam Board! Who would have thought?! So easy to cut to customizable sizes instead of trying to figure out how to use purchased organizers with sections that have nothing to do with the sizes of the things I'm storing! I think I've been waiting for this video since I first began sewing again 6 years ago! Thank you, Karen! I can't wait to get to The Dollar Store to buy some foam board! (P.S. I've been looking for one of those rotary dart markers for a few years now. I had one in Home Ec in high school. I can think of so many uses for one!)

[@alanda8109]

Karen, I have been a subscriber for a couple of years and you are amazing! Your practical & creative ideas have helped me in many ways…so a belated THANK You for all your videos!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You’re very welcome

[@kandaykerr3653]

Would you believe I was just talking with someone last night about needing more STORAGE for my sewing "room"! I actually have my sewing room in my living room b/c my craft room is upstairs and I don't really want to up there. Anyway...THANKS YOU Karen for these AWESOME TIPS. I'm going to getting my foam broad today and getting this project started!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Excellent...let me know how it works out

[@robinmalek1345]

Great job, now you can come to my house and work on my room! 🤣🤣🤣💞

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Robin Malek after I sleep for a few hours 😊

[@robinmalek1345]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts I can give you a few days.... You still have to come all the way to Florida!✈️✈️

[@HRHDMKYT]

Oh my gosh, Karen, I've just noticed that you have 95.3K subscribers. Congratulations, you're a phenom! Hope you do something exciting to celebrate when you reach the big 100K -- Whoohoo! ~Diana from Hamilton

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤞

[@brendabelcher3197]

I too, have made foam core boxes for storage. I use straight pins with flat heads as "nails" for corners and bottoms as well as hot glue. This gives extra security to sides and bottoms. I dip the pins in white glue before insterting them. The pins also help the joints to stay together better while the box is under construction. I covered some boxes with $ store shelf lining and they look nice on my open shelves. I will have to get busy now on my drawers. FYI - there are some good videos on modeling with foam core that give great tips and techniques for constructions. Love your videos, and am looking forward to more!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. I know that I have much to learn

[@MsLouisVee]

Omg. You may have just changed my life😂❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@salinwa7105]

Thank you for this. I just got a used dresser, been trying everything i can think of to make it smell better and I’m about ready to start using it. Your trays and dividers are a Great idea! So thanks again! I have only used foam board for bolting fabric. I cut it 7.5” x 20” or longer if the fabric is big. Takes up way less space than the store size bolt things. For who ever is reading, if it helps, I use comic book boards for smaller yardage.

[@lizlepp5036]

what a wonderful idea.thank you .I am now a new subscriber..Where have you been part of my life LOL.Now I have to go and organize all my material.

[@carmenpohl6061]

Just the hint I needed. Not long ago my husband was complaining about all the things I collected for my needle works. I actually made use of our guestroom cupboard as well. I drive him crazy he said. Foam board is what I need to make my drawers more useful. Thank you for the brilliant hint.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I also think that over time your use of space changes...and it will be easy to adapt with this method

[@boomer.carnivor]

So smart and practical, thanks for inspiring me to organize my crafting space.

[@Karensvideos1000]

You are a genius! Great video. Who knew all we needed was foam board. Well done.

[@Piglady1983]

Great idea with foam board for trays. We all have messy areas that could use a good organized system. Thank you!! 😊☕️

[@lavellekirby4673]

I love the thread drawer, I plan to make that one for sure.

[@karin0963]

I'm enjoying your videos on storage. My sewing room is also my office when I work from home. The room is split in half now. I do have a closet that is a huge mess!

[@susanwid2099]

I am working on the Declutter 2023 Challenge. Great video to review for my space needs. Thank you!!

[@BLDGLNPAL]

This series is awesome, but this hack is the most. Thanks for the videos! You are always inspiring, Karen. -Sally from MO

[@kathyfischels2746]

Your instructions are very detailed and easy to follow ❤️

[@theresamcevoy9313]

Thanks for your sewing storage hacks I love them, I have discovered a poundland one that you may wish to add. Is a pill tray, ideal for keeping your machine feet in, the black lettering can be removed with nail varnish remover 😉 Theresa (England)

[@patriciamoller3060]

G / Morning Karen, from Aust , l am having a relaxing rainy morning reviewing all your past videos, you are the best xXxX

[@lanacovey]

Thank you. I am new to quilting and you are an angel 😇. I am so excited I found your channel and website. I would love to go to one of your lectures. I may even put the travel bug in the air for a future away trip. Have you written any books? You should consider it. The information you share is so helpful that it would be a great success. Many blessings until next time. 🙏

[@quiltgram3056]

I love how your mind works!!! And I love the fact that you come up with super practical ideas that are pocketbook friendly. I happen to have what used to be an old style cabinet that was sold as an kitchen island many years ago. Hubby got it for more kitchen storage space under a small bow window. It’s about the size of an old dresser. What I finally got my quilt room (last son moved out) and we no longer needed the ‘kitchen island’ cabinet, I had hubby put it on large rollers and add a good size piece of plywood to the top. This gives me a great cutting table on rollers so easy to move out for cutting and move back when finished. Have to keep the room neat. This ‘new’ cutting table has three shallow drawers on each side of the front with a double door cabinet below. I keep thread in 3 of the drawers and will definitely use this idea for separating the spools in each drawer. Currently use small baggies to at least keep them contained. Will also make foam dividers for the other quilt supplies in the other three drawers. I tried the silverware trays but they were too wide for the drawer by a little less than an inch so was left to using different sizes of little boxes. Helps but your creative use of the foam will definitely be a much better way to keep tools organized. And I bet I will be able to put more of your tips to work in the future. One tip I have found useful is this. I have a closet in this room with double doors. Yeah, but lost this nice feature when we moved to the smaller bedroom. I installed one of the shoe organizers inside each of the doors. My husband mounted them on the inside so I wouldn’t have to look at the metal over the door hanging method that they come with. He’s so good!! Each shoe holder has two rows of clear plastic cubbies large enough to fit a pair of shoes. So between the two doors I have lots of easy to see, easy to reach storage area. It is a great place to store jelly rolls, quilts projects that I have precut to bring to Adult Ed Open Sewing each week, a stack of 9 patch blocks that I make as I sew each quilt for future quilts, etc. It is so handy as it is always neat, I can see everything at a glance and best of all, these things are out in the open so not forgotten. And handy when needed. I use freezer paper often so I recently moved something else and put the freezer paper in a slot since it is so long. Just love your videos. Your presentations always make me feel that I would love to have you for my next door neighbor and that includes even if you didn’t quilt. I have a dog too that I love to go on walks with. Quilting from Maine. Heading to pick apples tomorrow.

[@karenraabis5296]

This is something we all need to do! Nice, please do more on your his subject. So glad you have your sewing room back.

[@lauraholliday5993]

THIS VIDEO IS A LIFE SAVER!!! Thank you sooooooo very much. I appreciate your wisdom xoxo !!!!!

[@lillieromero6982]

I just watched the foam board tray vid. You didn't show us the finished product long enough. Other than that, it's a great ours and I really appreciated it. :-)

[@linwillett8157]

Drawers? You have drawers! Great video I can adapt to shelves.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Lin Willett LOL...I know...I used to have none

[@b.bailey8244]

so cool! ingenious. on finer cuts a pointed exacto knife makes nice clean cuts into those hard to get tiny spaces like in the notch ends. what i love best is that you can SEE everything - so helpful!

[@everknit]

O. M. G. You just filmed your video from my sewing room! I just have to get in there and purge and prioritize! Thank you, thank you!

[@robinmcmahon8027]

I really am your biggest fan. I think you are talented and great at what you do!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you so much 😀

[@czeidman8908]

I love that in its own way- the colors of your foam core are very quilt-like. Also - you look fabulous!!

[@bingealicious5387]

C Zeidman yes!! i was admiring the lipstick color and the pink shirt!!! ❤️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

😊 thank you

[@MyPat41]

I love this tip, I now have my thread all organized.

[@SimpLeeBeth]

I love the idea of only having a half-sized upper insert that can slide from side-to-side, with no need to lift and remove 😁👍

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It has worked out really well.

[@SimpLeeBeth]

I bet! Good for you!!! xo

[@jodavis4223]

You are wonderful. Learning new things every day. Thank you.

[@michellelinhoff3736]

Thank you! So nifty you 😮….so kind of you to share with all us sewists!

[@jackieburton7550]

You are such a smart lady!! Would never have thought of this in a million years...am moving so you can be sure I will be watching this again...thanks love watching you

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

Again, Brilliant❗💡 I am going to make dividers everywhere, not just my quilt room. I'm going to do my sock & underwear drawers, some kitchen drawers & make a couple of custom spice drawer containers. (Indian & Chinese spices) This is really so clever & utilizes the space so well. Customizing it to our personal needs is a game changer in the organization game. Thanks❗

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

exactly 👍

[@glendasmith7926]

Oh wow, what a great video. I will be rethinking my sewing room now. Thank you Karen

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

I love these hacks! Perfect for giving you more room, without more room!

[@hollywaddell6727]

Good timing for me, too, like so many other of your viewers. We (sort of) moved in with my mom when she needed full time care. Now that she is gone it has become our primary dwelling. I need to go through all her belongings we left in place for her peace of mind but which are no longer needed. Added to the volume of stuff that was hers is the fact that we are (hopefully) selling the mobile home that had been our 'house next door.' So we have to consolidate all OUR belongings into Mom's house. I'll be cogitating on your ideas as I empty Mom's closets, drawers and cabinets in order to decide how best to make them most efficient before just moving and dumping OUR stuff into them.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Big job. I wish I could help

[@hollywaddell6727]

Just Get it Done Quilts No worries. Just watching your channel is more helpful than you will know. Thanks for your support and ideas. /s/ Holly

[@anthonymoscato3365]

Good tips. I'd probably put a little square of duct tape on the corners... I bought some clear plastic drawers at the local discount store, for just such scraps and cuts. I'm pretty sure I have at least 5 quilts- worth in them. Time for me to get busy! Glad you gave us so many good options for scrap quilts in your last few videos. Thank you, Karen. Lilly

[@susancheffey5225]

Excellent ideas ! Glad you have your space back ❣️

[@alyseceleste]

Foam core. Omg duh!!! You’re a lifesaver!

[@smallfootprint2961]

Nice to find a simple way to organize all those little pieces and parts, especially the dreaded spools of thread and bobbins. Awwwk!

[@dimefever1006]

Think I'll try your method on my sock drawer, it's madness in there! Thanks for sharing!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Definitely will work in the underwear drawer too

[@Coalgirl100]

Your before room pictures look just like my sewing room. Thanks for all your videos, keep them coming and some day I will be organized. Now I have to start by finding my glue gun!

[@aida5112]

I don't just like the video..I L♥️♥️E this video.. makes me want to go and reorganize my sewing room, right now.!! U gave me a lot of ideas. Thank you. God bless you with good hands.. (instrument of the mind). ♥️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you Aida❤️

[@DianeSmith-h7t]

Love your Dollar Store suggestions for organizing my small sewing room! I need to check for more foam board. Thanks Karen!

[@beckyferris2390]

Brilliant! Great ideas Karen, I really look forward to your videos.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you. Thanks for watching

[@riverunner9978]

Like a big ice cube tray! Nice idea!

[@terriannswallow4948]

Foam board?? 🤯 I guess now I’m making custom drawer inserts for all the drawers in my craft room. This’ll be great for sorting all those notions & tools!!

[@murielwilliams161]

Just like you my sewingroom doubles as a guestroom. I painted my dressers white and they have very deep drawers so, lm going to try your inserts. Thanks for the video.

[@marybradley168]

Hi Karen, great idea! Mary

[@renitalove777]

You are amazing! Thank you for sharing.🤗

[@diannamangrum68]

Tfs❣This is a must see for all sorts of crafting! The foam board is sturdier than you may imagine. A few years ago I decided to create foam drawers to hold my wood mounted red stamps. I had 8 open slots meant for holding 12x12 papers. I found I prefered to store my papers vertically for easier access but was determined to use this space for something. That was when I thought if those slots were drawers it would be more practical. I looked for weeks at all those retailers who have boxes out for the taking to load your groceries. I never found the right size so one day at dollar tree the light bulb went off in front of the foam board! Lol! The boxes came together pretty quick however the whole time I was pretty sure they would never hold the weight of the wooden stamps. To my surprise it worked fantastic! I reinforced my corners with duct tape. This served to reinforce as well as decorate. Fast forward another year or two I decided to model podge tissue paper over them because I had changed the colors in my craft room and didnt think the duct tape would take the paint to well. Those drawers are so solid now! I made burlap Rose's that I hot glued to the center to look like a knob but didnt expect to be useable, WRONG! That foam board is solid and holds up. Each box is approximately 13x15 and is full of wood mounted rubber stamps 2 layers. Not only have they survived normal usage but last spring we moved. When packing I stacked them I side a large moving bag with their contents as is fully expecting them to be crushed but it was an easy way to keep the stamps organized during the move. To my absolute surprise the only damage was that 2 of the hot glue rose knobs came off. AMAZING! After watching your video I am inspired to create trays for my threads that just roll around loosely in my ikea drawers... which I LOVE for my sewing cabinet! Perfect size for sewing supplies that you want right at the sewing machine. Easy access and on rollers🤗 Again tfs❣ I hope many people see your tutorial. Well done!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I love those ideas. Well done

[@marykenny3658]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts amazed with ur marvellous ideas thank you mary kenny

[@vickijenkins1438]

Great ideas Karen.

[@lynngallegos2727]

Just found your site a few weeks ago and I really enjoy it. You have such a way of instructing and informing that makes my life easier and enjoyable.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Lynn Gallegos thank you...🍺 here’s to a better world

[@muffintop6874]

Your a genius! I get so frustrated and overwhelmed with looking for containers that fit certain drawers , with your method, you utilize all wasted space 👏👏👏

[@MizCeeA]

Thank you for the inexpensive organizational project! Ironically, I organized this morning. Following completion of a quilt, I need to shut that door for about a week and just breathe. Before I start anew, a thorough cleanup MUST be done. Have a great weekend!

[@elizabethlarose3632]

Awesome ideas with the foam board

[@brookeinmaine]

Sew smart! I admire your savvy ideas and your “just get it done” spirit!

[@tamipugh3377]

We are moving a couple of states away and into an 1100 square foot apartment from a house that is 3730 square feet. I will definitely be using some of your ideas. I will no longer have 14 X 16 sewing room and an 18 X 23 quilt room on top of two additional walk-in closets. Keep the ideas coming please.

[@suzismith9681]

💘 what you did with the thread. I'm onto it!