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Old 06-14-2017, 12:30 PM
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I have been wanting something to keep the sewing spool and its bobbin when I take them off to do machine applique. Today in the store I almost bought something and changed my mind.

When we got home, I found in the kitchen cabinet, at least five of those neat little glasses you get when the apricot jam is used up. Yeah! Instant spool holder. I took one for pens as well. (more money to spend on fabric)
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Old 06-14-2017, 12:52 PM
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I make my own apricot jam so I'm not familiar with those glasses. How about a picture?
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Old 06-14-2017, 01:19 PM
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I use the larger diameter plastic straws, like you get at McDonald's. I cut them into shorter lengths and stick it into the thread spool and seat the bobbin on top of the part that sticks out. Because they are a bigger diameter you have to pinch them a little to fit them in, but that is what makes them hold the thread and bobbin together.
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Old 06-14-2017, 01:21 PM
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I've used a pint canning jar for several years.
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Old 06-14-2017, 01:40 PM
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Each brand of apricot jam comes in a different container. I buy cherry preserves and the jar is fluted but not tall enough for a spool of thread.
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Old 06-14-2017, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun View Post
I make my own apricot jam so I'm not familiar with those glasses. How about a picture?
Here you go. They are about 5 inches tall.
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I love jelly/jam jars w/handles. But sadly the place I use to buy the jelly/jam closed several years ago.
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Old 06-15-2017, 04:25 AM
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Good idea. Tons of unused Mason jars here. I also like Just Retirea's idea of the straws...have to check that out. I use the plastic thingies that look sort of like a hair clip and like those, but it does get spendy.
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Old 06-15-2017, 04:36 AM
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I use almost all cone thread, mostly the bigger ones. I use a bag that zips in a sandwich or quart size, whichever fits the thread. When I am quilting, I use the long arm bobbins, which don't fit my sewing machine to sew the binding on. This frees up the bobbin for future use. I know, I should just break down and buy some more bobbins, but why, when this system has been working for me?
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Originally Posted by tuckyquilter View Post
I love jelly/jam jars w/handles. But sadly the place I use to buy the jelly/jam closed several years ago.
If you have a Merita or Flowers bread store near you they carry jams and jellies in jars w/handles.
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