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sewdamncute 01-15-2013 06:43 PM


Originally Posted by Knitette (Post 5787260)
You'll just have to make yourself one of the lovely ones you made me! ;)

Oh that is waaayy to organized for me, LOL!

katesnanna 01-15-2013 07:48 PM

Zip lock bags with the size written on the bag. Inexpensive, safe, able to be ID'd quickly. Instead of just throwing them in a drawer find a small box and keep the bags in this.

SouthernYankee 01-16-2013 12:41 AM

I purchased a small round plastic container from Walmart that is made for storing sewing needles. It has 3 sections and the top has a hole in it to retrieve the needle. You just turn the top to the desired size and pour the needle out. Like a toothpick holder.

SandiGrove 01-21-2013 02:46 AM

I use pill reminder boxes - I have removed the lids and they fit perfectly

bunniequilter 01-22-2013 08:58 AM

I made a mini version of a hanging shoe bag using heavy vinyl (sp) for the pockets and embroidered the sizes and types above each pocket. It hangs on the wall right by my machine.

cjr 01-22-2013 11:09 AM

I store mine in 2 sandwhich baggies -- one for hand needles one for sewing machine needles.

Bent broken needles & pins go in an empty pill bottle

Zezer 01-23-2013 07:32 PM

I use sugar holders; like the ones which hold individual packages of Sugar, Splenda, Equal, Sweet n`Low... They are small enough that I can keep one holder at each machine. The plastic needle cases are the same rectangle size as an individual package of Splenda. I can hold about 10 plastic needle cases in each holder.

lynnie 01-23-2013 08:03 PM

Omg, you're all so organized, mine roll around loosly in the bottom od a sewing box lol

sap 01-24-2013 12:46 AM

I used glass jars to put my sewing machine needles in. I have to many different kinds to sort them, but with them all together I can look for what I want and at the same time take a break from the sewing machine. plus I have to get up and move, good exercise.

Carol Kral 01-24-2013 05:44 AM

Love the photo album idea... gonna use it.


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