Thread Holder For Hand Sewing - Cheap Idea
07-27-2011, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Cheshirecatquilter
If all the spools unwrap in the same direction one may rub against its neighbor and cause it to unwrap and result in a bird's nest inside the box. Alternate the direction of the spools and, when you yank a length of the one you want, if it contacts its neighbors it will cause them to rewind rather than unwind.
07-27-2011, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jo Belmont
Just another confirmation of what I've long known: Quilters are among the brightest, most engaging, surprisingly resourceful people I know. You go, Girl!
Thank you Opal Jane for sharing your brilliant idea with us. Thanks also to Cheshirecatquilter and Lab55 for your suggestions!
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07-27-2011, 09:14 AM
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I just bought two of those at walmart for my sewing stuff. Can't beat the price the smaller one was 49 cents and the larger was 99 cents. I plan on putting my presser feet and pieces for my sewing machine in the small one (I don't like the storage in the base that pulls out, too messy)
The larger pencil box will become a small sewing kit within a kit of my guild sewing supplies. Rotary cutters and all.
I also pack my cosmetics and small shampoo/conditioner and hair stuff in one larger one when I go on trips. I keeps things from getting crushed and oozing out. :-)
Now I know another use for these great little cheapies. Thanks!
The larger pencil box will become a small sewing kit within a kit of my guild sewing supplies. Rotary cutters and all.
I also pack my cosmetics and small shampoo/conditioner and hair stuff in one larger one when I go on trips. I keeps things from getting crushed and oozing out. :-)
Now I know another use for these great little cheapies. Thanks!
07-27-2011, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by latebloomerar
I just bought two of those at walmart for my sewing stuff. Can't beat the price the smaller one was 49 cents and the larger was 99 cents. I plan on putting my presser feet and pieces for my sewing machine in the small one (I don't like the storage in the base that pulls out, too messy)
The larger pencil box will become a small sewing kit within a kit of my guild sewing supplies. Rotary cutters and all.
I also pack my cosmetics and small shampoo/conditioner and hair stuff in one larger one when I go on trips. I keeps things from getting crushed and oozing out. :-)
Now I know another use for these great little cheapies. Thanks!
The larger pencil box will become a small sewing kit within a kit of my guild sewing supplies. Rotary cutters and all.
I also pack my cosmetics and small shampoo/conditioner and hair stuff in one larger one when I go on trips. I keeps things from getting crushed and oozing out. :-)
Now I know another use for these great little cheapies. Thanks!
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