Workshop Organization Tips
We asked you, our readers, to share some of your favorite shop organization tips with us. Here are some of your suggestions.
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Craft Spaces: Ellen Luckett Baker
(Photos: Laura Malek) I love Ellen Luckett Baker’s craft blog, The Long Thread where she covers all kinds of beautiful craft projects. Inspirational is an understatement when we got a chance to preview her gorgeous new craft space! Read on after the jump for more photos and a Q&A with Ellen!
WIP Trays
When you are born with the crafting gene, you feel compelled to create something everyday. Sometimes you create an idea while other times you create an actual something. Those who wear their gene on their sleeve usually manage to eek out some space solely for crafting; if you’re lucky, you eek out an entire room. […]
Knitting Needle Roll
Organization is not my strong suit. My knitting needles are stashed in various places around my room, and when I need to find a specific size of needles, I have to visit all the possible hiding places to find them. Heck, I don’t even know all the sizes I own! I know this will eventually […]
Rain gutter cable management
Wondering what to do with that snake farm under your desk? Check out this rain gutter solution. Nice and neat. Via Kat on Twitter.
Magnetized mouse keyboard
Over at Gizmo Projects, they tidied up their desk by installing magnets in a wireless keyboard and mouse so they can stick to the wall when not in use. I have a stand for my wireless keyboard (with built-in trackpad) and I love having actual desk space when I need it. Up, up, and out […]
Compartmentalizing your purse
Jake von Slatt carries a purse — and he’s man enough to call it that. He’s also geek-maker enough to want to properly organize its innards with desired compartments. I’ve never thought of making additional organizing inserts with accordion folders, file folder stock, glue, and packing tape, but it sure looks like it works well. […]
