From scrap fabrics to your collection of vintage handkerchiefs, it’s easy to find a functional and beautiful way to store small fabric items when you get a little creative. Baskets and bins are obvious storage solutions – you can fold or roll linens and tuck them inside. But it hides the beauty of the unique fabrics you’ve worked so hard to curate. And that’s why using a spoon rack is a smarter option.
You’ve surely seen these relics — perhaps on display on your parents’ or grandparents’ wall with their collection of commemorative spoons. Or, more recently, maybe you’ve discovered ideas on TikTok Repurpose forgotten thrift store finds for stunning home decor. Wooden shelves come in a variety of shapes, some with carvings and other details designed into wall-hung racks. What makes the spoon rack different from other wall shelving is the notching that creates slots for the spoon handles. Those gaps are also the perfect distance to hold small bundles of fabric, which is why it’s an ideal small fabric organizer.
If you didn’t inherit an old spoon rack from a family member, you may need to make several thrifty trips to find it. it is Vintage thrift stores find that people are upcycling in entryway storageJewelry holders and all kinds of projects, so they don’t last long when they arrive. Checking out auctions and estate sales can also help you score a spoon rack.
Tuck the small fabric into the spoon slot
First things first, since you’re using the spoon holder to display fabrics that might stain, take the time to clean the wooden rack. If the finish is in bad shape, you may need to refinish it with stain or paint. Look for sticky spots on the finish – as can happen as old varnish breaks off. Even if the finish is intact, changing the color can update the spoon rack to better complement your fabric collection.
To display napkins and scraps of fabric, pinch them together in the center or near the top and slide the fabric between the two slots. If it’s not thick enough to stay in place, fold the piece or place two or three pieces in each slot. You can arrange them randomly or sort them by color, pattern, size or use. And if you like Use thrifted vintage doilies around the houseA spoon rest also works well to hold them.
Depending on the spoon rack design, consider adding screw-in hooks along the bottom edge to create additional storage. You can drape an extra piece of fabric or a long scarf over those hooks, so they will hang under the rack and not get in the way. Display a rack in your living room if you want to use it for decoration, or near your crafting area if it holds fabrics you’ll use for projects.
