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    Old 01-17-2012, 09:20 AM
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    I use the little dots on my bobbins because they are so much alike-Singer and Brother- to tell which is which. To hold the thread I use a piece of file tape I've put # of thread to hold end of thread so it dosen't unroll.
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    Old 02-14-2012, 08:56 AM
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    I don't use plastic tubing, I use hole reinforcements that can be purchased at any office supply. AND they're cheap.



    Originally Posted by PegD
    Great idea. How do you do the plastic tubing?
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    Old 02-14-2012, 09:41 AM
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    Aren't you clever. I think your idea is going to get stolen by lots of people on this board.
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    Old 06-01-2012, 10:02 AM
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    Hobby Lobby sells clear (translucent) plastic divided boxes in their make-your-own-jewelery section - boxes to hold beads and such - for a buck fifty each. Each section holds a large spool of thread, 18 spools per box. They stack and are very portable. Love them.
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    Old 06-03-2012, 09:21 AM
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    You clever girl!
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    Old 06-03-2012, 09:29 AM
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    Very Great IDEA!! I've got to follow this thanks for sharing.
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    Old 10-22-2012, 02:00 AM
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    I just want to thank everyone for all these great ideas, I knew if I came to the board someone out there would have an idea. Thanks again for all the replys.
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    Old 12-30-2012, 08:35 AM
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    For anyone looking for cheap golf tees - I got mine at Walmart - the one locally has them in bags of 100 or 250.
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    Old 12-30-2012, 02:57 PM
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    Pretty well organized, I think. My thread was a mess, but is now better, but nowhere as good as this!
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    Old 12-30-2012, 03:57 PM
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    Originally Posted by anngi
    This looks like a great idea, my reels are stored by colour in ice cream cartons, but can get tangled. I don't recognise 'foam board', can anyone help? What would it be called in U.K.? Thanks for the idea and help.
    It's called foam core board here, too. It's sold in office supply stores as well as craft stores. It's kind of like two big pieces of poster board (cardboard) with this layer of squishy stuff inside. Kids use it for school projects. Hope this helps you find some in the UK.
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