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Old 09-09-2015, 07:55 PM
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My sister is a 5th grade school teacher, she uses these spools in her class in the science class,(human body) Maybe a teacher would like them.
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Old 09-09-2015, 07:58 PM
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I've seen them used as knobs, also my guild collects them to put a small amount of thread on when teaching kids or adults with disabilities.
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Old 09-10-2015, 10:57 AM
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I just throw them on the floor, because my cats consider them knock around toys.
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Old 09-10-2015, 12:48 PM
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If you have grandchildren or young children around you, you could let them paint them and make necklaces out of them. I was in charge of family reunions, and I used to buy the small flags, color the spools the color of the flag, and set several on the tables.
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Old 01-20-2017, 05:46 AM
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I have many wooden spools of thread displayed on a high shelf in large glass jars in my sewing room, some with thread, some empty. Can't resist if I see them at a garage sale or thrift store.
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Old 02-15-2017, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tranum View Post
I have many wooden spools of thread displayed on a high shelf in large glass jars in my sewing room, some with thread, some empty. Can't resist if I see them at a garage sale or thrift store.
Me too They are colourful & look great! - reminds me how much our tools have changed!
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Old 02-15-2017, 01:06 PM
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Someone in my quilt guild actually uses the spools for "fidget quilts" for Alzheimer's patients. Not exactly sure how they are attached, I've never made one.
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Old 02-15-2017, 06:26 PM
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They are plastic...recyclable :-)
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Old 06-09-2017, 05:08 AM
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My cats love playing with them. Maybe the animal shelter could use them.
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Old 06-09-2017, 06:14 AM
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so many great ideas

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