Thread: Frustration Repellent for the Absent-Minded

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

I found these little craft boxes that have compartments that are the same size as needle packages. I have two buttons, one for each machine that I drop in the compartment of the needle that's in the machine.


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Great minds think alike! I have the exact same thing for all my needles. The only thing I do differently is that I use different colored ponytail bands...you know the small fuzzy ones that some people use to put around their bobbins.. I put them around the needle case that each machine's needle came from...BLUE for my Brother... PURPLE for my Pfaff etc. It has been so helpful...no more confusion!

I always keep the plastic needle case to the right of my sewing machine. There's only ever one case out, the rest are in a drawer in my sewing machine cabinet, or you could put them in a box. I generally only use a few sizes and they are color coded, so it would be easier to figure out what's what if I needed to.

Great ideas! I need to adopt some. While I am good about changing my needle, I have to guess when I should. I never know how long it has been.

Some great ideas. I'll have to give them a try.

Hope you don't mind...I am borrowing your idea. Thanks!