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Sewing To-Go Box
By Serena Nabeta | June 10, 2008
Do you have a sewing to-go box? Some little box or container that contains those few necessary sewing tools and a project to work on when you are on the run? It’s a good idea to keep some hand work ready to take with you when you need it.
I always keep a sewing box filled with some kind of hand work that I can grab if needed. If I know I am going to be traveling a long distance or occupying a chair in a waiting room for a while, having something to stitch while I’m waiting is great to have! Not only does it keep my mind and hands busy and keep me from getting bored, but also I am able to get something done while I’m just sitting, unable to do anything else.
The necessary things I keep stowed away in my box, depends on what type of hand work I have inside. Right now I have several applique firefly blocks that I am outlining by hand. There are several blocks inside with the applique pieces fused on, ready to stitch. Also inside is a pair of thread clipping scissors, a thimble, a Grabbit with pins, seam gauge and ripper. I always keep those tools in my box and change the fabric project with fabric and thread as needed. It stays on a bookcase in my sewing room and is ready to grab and go out the door when I need it.
What do you take with you when you are traveling or waiting?
Topics: Helpful Lessons, Organize Your Sewing Room | 7 Comments »
June 10th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
I always have a sew on the go kit ready as well. It makes all that time spent waiting seem somehow less futile. I recently posted a picture here: http://superscrappy.blogspot.com/2008/06/little-dear-jane-on-go.html
June 10th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
very nice! i love your site! please feel free to visit mine some time!
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June 10th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
I have a tote bag made with coffee-themed fabric and a redwork coffee cup on it to carry my stitching projects in. I am planning on putting on my blog tomorrow as part of my 300th post contest.
June 11th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
I always have one or 2 totes ready to take. I do a lot of applique with wonder-under so always have something to cut out. Also working on a redwork block of the month and I am behind.
June 12th, 2008 at 7:24 am
I love it…. my sewing box on the go is a plastic bag shoved into a tote bag ;)
June 13th, 2008 at 10:02 am
I have one desk container that has my Amish Tumbling blocks I’m piecing by hand and I have another tote with those cute clover yoyo makers and charms, etc. One day I want to make a yoyo quilt and use time in the car ( when hubby’s driving) to hand sew. I’ve done 2 quilts in 3 years that way.
July 4th, 2008 at 3:55 am
your all being mean that is a lovely bag with a nice design i like it !!