I’m thinking very seriously about making an actual quilt, and in doing so have become sort of fat quarter obsessed. Besides the fact that they’re perfect for the small sewing projects I’m used to making, they’re like cookies – just really difficult for me to pass up when they’re in front of me. So I expanded on this idea and came up with some quick and easy and practical fat quarter storage.

I cleaned a Swiffer container and made a little fabric sleeve for it. The Swiffer container is the perfect size for various folded fat quarters. I have fat quarters from four different stores, each folded a little different and they all fit great.

Then, I covered another can, sort of like in the sewing calendar, except this one is really big (I don’t know how many ounces) and instead of embroidering something, I used some cool mermaid fabric and folded down the “collar” so I can see the lining piece as well. I think it turned out great and it’s perfect for holding rolled fat quarters. I think I’ll make another for rolled remnants too.

Here are both the finished holders. Super easy and useful.

And…here’s how we’re helping Olive remember which dog gets which food.

I bought these recycle containers at Ikea and they work great for storing dog food. Our dogs are super high maintenance and require different food. I put a photo of each dog on their respective food bins and I think they’re getting the correct food slightly more often now which is great for Carl because his little doggie armpits break out if he eats Walter’s food…