by spendlove Moderator 18 Nov 2016

When I bought my first embroidery machine, I bought a lot of very cheap threads from Ebay. At last I have found a use for some of them! The tape measure has Chinese measurements so I haven't found that very useful either!

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by lbrow 24 Nov 2016

Now I call that putting the "noggin" to good use. Great idea!/Lillian

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by theduchess 23 Nov 2016

Sue, you never cease to amaze me with all the great ideas you come up with! Good idea. Stella

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by greysewist Moderator 18 Nov 2016

I don't think your brain takes much of a rest at all -very impressive! Is an inch not an inch, or a centimetre not that size either on that particular tape measure? I'd never think to check mine -maybe I should :)

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spendlove by spendlove 19 Nov 2016

The Chinese Inch (市寸) is 1.31 imperial inches. Very flattering to measure your vital statistics with, but not very helpful! The tape has real centimetres on the back.

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by baydreamer 18 Nov 2016

Super Idea!

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by kazza 18 Nov 2016

Ingenious love it ! No waste in your household.

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by sandralane 18 Nov 2016

Clever idea to recycle, now just in case you can use any of this it is on show. A place to put other unused small items for just in case. Sandra.

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by lilylady 18 Nov 2016

cute idea Sue, don't we all have those threads

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by noah 18 Nov 2016

lol i took mine to the good will store **** love it:):)

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by giddygoat 18 Nov 2016

Very innovative! Looks great.

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by crafter2243 Moderator 18 Nov 2016

Great idea and the result is very pretty.

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by Sewmum1 18 Nov 2016

Great use for otherwise unusable items

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by jrob Moderator 18 Nov 2016

You are so creative. What a great recycle.

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by jenne 18 Nov 2016

Sew cute, I like how you used the tape measure as your ribbon.

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by mops Moderator 18 Nov 2016

Great idea and it looks just the thing for a sewing cave. I remember you showed that measuring tape ages ago, nice second life for it.

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spendlove by spendlove 18 Nov 2016

Well remembered!

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by pacmp 18 Nov 2016

Looks fantastic! Now whenever you find a misc button or a cracked bobbin that you have no other use for, you can add them to the wreath. talk about recycling, this was a great re-purposing of items that did not make the cut to become one of your favorite tools of your craft room and now instead the wreath will be seen and appreciated every time you enter your sewing room. Thank You for sharing it with us. Pam

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by kathymourie 18 Nov 2016

Great idea and really cute!

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by mrskiki 18 Nov 2016

What a clever use of those threads. What did you use for a base? Hugs. Nan W

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spendlove by spendlove 18 Nov 2016

A wire wreath form. (Very cheap from Ebay!)

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by Smokey12 18 Nov 2016

Really cute and a great use of stuff you don't use :)

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by carolpountney 18 Nov 2016

Very cleaver have you got it hanging on your sewing room door

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spendlove by spendlove 18 Nov 2016

Tricky that door is glass!

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by pennifold 18 Nov 2016

Well it looks good as a wreath Sue!!! Love ❤️ Chris

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