57675✽
3 March 2013
This idea may not be new, but I found a great place to store the pieces and bits of thread. I recently bought a pretty (square) tissue box. Then because of a cold I had a very pretty -- empty box. Then I had my idea -- I grabbed my messy pile of threads shoved them into the empty box and they now have a lovely new home. The clear plastic on the top of the box helps to remove the threads from my fingers. Now, my vacuum will not have to work so hard as my messy thread bits are contained.
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emily16838
03 Mar 2013
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Great idea......I always hate to throw away a cute container
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Thanks. I was looking for way to make my sewing area prettier.
26714✽
Thank you for sharing it!!!
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You are welcome.
169064✽
Great idea. So much better than the plastic bag I am using.
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I hope it works well for you too.
111390✽
Great Green tip! Suzanne
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Now, I can save all those threads for later use. Plus, I can have one near each machine.
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sounds like a good idea..thanks
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You are welcome
360671✽
The clear plastic on the top of the box????Boy u must have nice boxes ours look like this But *******new idea popping lol
Unless u just mean the wee bite of plastic in the circle lol anyways great idea hugs carolyn
Unless u just mean the wee bite of plastic in the circle lol anyways great idea hugs carolyn
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Yes, I mean the wee bit of plastic except my tissue box is tall and square topped.
ok got it :):)thanks
255054✽
This is a good idea. I like to store my threads in anything glass so I can see the wonderful colours. At the moment I am using a canning jar with a built in pin cushion on the top.
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That is very pretty! I am afraid I would break something like that in my sewing room -- as I often sew when I should be sleeping. lol
I think you would have a job to break it as it is very thick glass.
You would be surprised at what I can break when I sew sleepy. lol
I do have young boys at home to help with that as well. lol
I do have young boys at home to help with that as well. lol
173695✽
I have used pretty much anything, mostly of glass which I worry of breakage. I have a need right now, since I have been moving all my craft things and this will work perfectly. I even have one empty and available so the timing is perfect. Should I stitch an embroidered cover it will be a permanent fixture on my table.
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That is a great idea to stitch a cover that matches your sewing room decor. Thanks
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