. . . to make a Tuesday Recommendation!
Carole has started making recommendations on Tuesdays over on her blog, and this week I am “piggybacking” with a recommendation of my own. (Don’t look for these Tuesday Recs from me on the regular. This is likely a one-time shot . . . just because I love these things and want to tell you about them.)
Several years ago, I ordered a Toyo Steel Stackable Storage Box that was available at one of the needlework shops I frequent online (I’m pretty sure it was Brooklyn Haberdashery. . .). I’d been wanting one for a while, but every time I went to order, they were already sold out! Anyway. I finally nabbed one (the green one), and I LOVE it. I use it for my embroidery and hand stitching supplies. It’s sturdy and charming and easy to tote around. It will last a long, long time. Like . . . I imagine for the rest of my (hopefully long) life.
I love it so much . . . that I decided I needed a second one. For my knitting supplies, y’know? So I ordered a yellow one from Modern Daily Knitting’s Christmas pop-up shop a couple of weeks ago. What a nice step up from years of using an old zipper pouch for my knitting tools. It’s handier to tote around, fits easily in my knitting bag, and it’s really great to see all my knitting bits and bobs and tools now that everything is all nicely laid out in a box (vs. crammed into a pouch).
Best of all . . . these boxes are magnetic and I can “decorate” the inside lids. When I open my boxes, I have an instant moment of happiness and joy. Bonus!
You can find these boxes at lots of places — but you have to be quick about ordering! Pricing is consistently right around $38. Modern Daily Knitting still has them — but only in red. If you do a quick Google search (look for Toyo Steel Stacking Storage Box, T-190), all kinds of shopping options will pop up.
So. That’s my Tuesday Rec: Toyo Steel Stackable Storage Boxes.
All the love.
All the stars.
(You deserve one for your favorite knitting/stitching notions!)
I look at those boxes and wonder about adding one to my tools. The magnetic bit is very enticing.
I bought one upon your reco last year and have not regretted it! It was either from Brooklyn Haberdashery or Snuggly Monkey.
I love how you’ve blinged them out! I still have a zippered pouch that was made for me by a swap partner many years ago as my notions pouch, plus some smaller ones that can go into project bags. But I’m sure that pouch is going to give out eventually, so I might have to get one of these boxes — especially if they can serve as a place for all the fun stickers I have!
Guess who just snagged the last 2 red ones from MDK?
Hmmmmm. These look like fun (and, like Sarah, I love how you’ve blinged them out!). I have a couple of smaller metal boxes that I may need to start using!
like a smaller version of the versatile shoebox. Roomy, versatile, easy to store. When I did seed-beading I could cram all I needed into an Altoid tin. That would have been the Baby bear. This one would be the Mama bear. And like all mamas, is extra equipped for any circumstance with that magnetic lid. Thanks for the shopping tip! I
I’ve never heard of these little totes but they look very handy. Thanks for the recommendation.