Handmade Organization
September 04, 2009 | By
It is in the nature of the creative personality to keep a disorganized workspace. After all, who has time for organization when there is crafting to be done?
A well-organized workspace does have its advantages, however. Having a place for everything means always being able to find exactly what you need for a particular project, and having it right at your fingertips means less time spent looking for it and more time crafting!
Getting organized doesn’t have to be a chore. Make it fun and crafty by supporting other handmade artists or by making your own organizational tools.
For the Sewer
Carpenters have tool belts, so why shouldn’t sewers have craft belts? Polly Danger answers this question with her adorable Utility Apron, which will keep you from ever wondering where you set that pair of scissors down again. You can also store your current projects in MinceCo's Stash It, an attractive fabric basket that allows for convenient stowage of sewing projects when company drops by unexpectedly for a visit.
If you would prefer to make your own sewing accessories, check out the Patchwork Sewing Basket Tutorial by Craft Pudding. And of course, no sewing machine is complete with out its own handmade cover. Learn how to make your own with the Sewing Machine Cover Tutorial by CraftBlog.
For the Fiber Artist
Diana Couture is the maker of what she calls the best knitting bag ever, and she certainly deserves bragging rights. Her bag has a place for all your knitting needles, patterns, and notions, and is stylish to boot. For even more organization, check out Mind Your Knitting's Knitting Knotebook to keep track of your works-in-progress and knitting needle inventory.
Of course, if your knitting needle or crochet hook is just itching for a new pattern, you may enjoy Berroco's felted knitting needle case or crochet hook case patterns.
For the Cook
Storage space in the kitchen seems to be a limited commodity, which is why Gneiss Spice makes magnetic spice jars that store your spices right on the refrigerator. You can also free up cupboard space by hanging pots and pans from a handmade Grapevine Pot Rack, custom-built by Amish craftsmen.
Another dilemma for cooks is how to organize all those fabulous recipes. A crafty individual might enjoy making a recipe card box with recipe cards to match.
Crafting is even more rewarding and fun when you put time into organizing your supplies. Not only is it the perfect excuse to start a new craft project, it’s an excellent way to become a more efficient crafter.
Recommended Reading:
Alternative Workspaces: Tackle Box Organizer
Creative Workspaces: Kitschy Fun with SHOP 66
Creative Workspaces: Shabby Scraps Boutique
Photos courtesy of Polly Danger, Gneiss Spice, and Donna Lee.
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S. Vaka has a love for all things creative and feline, and the only thing keeping her from becoming a crazy cat lady is her encouraging and indulgent husband. You can follow their adventures at CrochetKitten.com.
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