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My fix for bobbins (they are still a little messy) and easy access to my tools at the machine. I need more of these little boxes (small first aid kits), they have made life easier even though I still need to "clean" them up now and then. I need to decorate the small international coffee can, I use marbles to weigh it down and the seam ripper and machine tool fits inside. Live Laugh Download Stitch!
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Nice Idea and all organized!! I love recycling things. Great Job !! Suzanne
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Thank you Suzanne, It has helped staying organizes since I have to dust all the time.
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You have a lot of bobbins, Do you use the same colour in your bobbin as the top, I use mainly white in the bobbin, Am I doing it wronge?.
They look very nice.
Hugs Pam.
They look very nice.
Hugs Pam.
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I do a bit of cotton FSL, so the open cases are my 50 wt cotton. White bobbin thread is primarily used for fill work, so I am sure you are just fine!
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Nice thinking outside the box. It makes me happy to see all the pretty colors of your bobbins. Marbles.....great idea!
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I only bring you my best! Thanks for looking!
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Great ideas!
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Thanks, Holding the tools has helped me.
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blueeyedblonde
29 Apr 2012
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Nice ideas. I use either an empty soup can with kleenex on the bottom, or I even have the emtpy cylinder from after 8's and then use self adhesive paper (used to be called mac tac) to cover it. I have one just for my scissors (the smaller ones) and one for pens, markers, etc.
Love your bobbin idea. I have all my reg. sewing ones on a board I made years ago (holds bobbins, jean thread, small craft pliers, pinking shears, snap button tool, etc. But the bobbins for emb. I have in a small container similar to yours but smaller - it holds about 9 bobbins (all just the white).
Love your bobbin idea. I have all my reg. sewing ones on a board I made years ago (holds bobbins, jean thread, small craft pliers, pinking shears, snap button tool, etc. But the bobbins for emb. I have in a small container similar to yours but smaller - it holds about 9 bobbins (all just the white).
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The polyester bobbins still are a problem, I am happy to have the cotton ones contained.
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debswebster
29 Apr 2012
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Such cute little boxes!! Perfect size for bobbins.
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If you ever see anything like this - please let me know! Thanks
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shirlener88
29 Apr 2012
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Clever ways to stash you bobbins - I can't figure out the picture on the botton - can you explain that one better - is that the lid or some sort of a liquid that they are standing up in?
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That is the lid, I have accent marbles(small) to hold it down and you can see the seam ripper inside. This way I do not have to pick up, I can grab.
That is what I first thought I saw - thanks!
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Great ideas--I'm forever looking for my tools or something. I'm learning that I need to have lots and lots more bobbins!
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Exactly, now where to find more of these boxes.
That is a very good question. I will continue looking.
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This is a wonderful idea. School supply store has them in differet colors. They are called pencil boxes.Actually they have different kinds and sizes.
What I use is skinny tall pill boxes. They fit 10 bobbins. I stack them in a drawer, and they stay dust free and tangle free. When I get my pills at the drug store I ask the clerk to put in those boxes. Thanks for the tips. Rachel
What I use is skinny tall pill boxes. They fit 10 bobbins. I stack them in a drawer, and they stay dust free and tangle free. When I get my pills at the drug store I ask the clerk to put in those boxes. Thanks for the tips. Rachel
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Rachel, could you take a picture and share it with us?
Interesting. I would like to see also - please.
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emily16838
30 Apr 2012
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Wow I love organization....Also so pretty in color groups
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Thank you!
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I like how you have all your bobbins sorted and labeled. I don't have very many bobbins for my embroidery machine, but bunches for my regular machine. I will have to try something like this. Thank-you for the ideas.
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You are welcome!
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Christine - all looks so neat and tidy - well done. Sarah.
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Thank you Sarah!
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Great idea and appreciate having the picture!
Christie in Germany
Christie in Germany
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Thanks for looking!
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