I love to use empty tissue boxes around my sewing area. The long boxes I use to hold the threads and various sewing supplies while I work on a particular project. The opening is even large enough for my small piecing projects. Nothing dissapears! I often use the smaller boutique tissue boxes for a small catch-all for my threads and scraps as I trim in either quilting or garment construction. It all helps to keep the sewing area neat and projects go more smoothly....they are pretty too!!