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Sewhappytoquilt 10-31-2011 10:08 AM

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After purchasing the flimsy plastic thread holder for the cone-type spools of thread at JoAnn's, I got to thinking... This is what my DH and I came up with. All he had to do was add a "screw-type eye ring" to the back of the snowman mug tree that no one wanted to buy at my garage sale (thank goodness). It is sturdy and whimsical at the same time. It works so well - I am doing a happy dance!!! (and I got my money back at JoAnn's).

Snowman mug tree
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DH added a screw-type eye ring to back
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The Perfect Spool Holder and Threader
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mommamac 10-31-2011 10:10 AM

too clever - great way to recycle & decorate at the same time!

QuiltnNan 10-31-2011 10:11 AM

what a clever idea!!!! thanks for sharing

Murphy 10-31-2011 10:11 AM

Very, very clever. Great transformation. What a wonderful way to repurpose something you were going to get rid of. Thank you for sharing this great tip.

Chicca 10-31-2011 10:12 AM

That is brilliant! It is fascinating what we can do when we actually let our imagination and invention brain waves work together. Thank you for sharing.

Sewhappytoquilt 10-31-2011 10:18 AM

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I also made a similar one out of a wooden paper towel holder I found at a garage sale for $.75!

Rock Lady 10-31-2011 10:18 AM

That idea is nothing short of brilliant. It's a wonderful idea!

jansquiltn 10-31-2011 10:39 AM

You both need to pat yourselves on the back.

lmc8 10-31-2011 10:44 AM

I use a table base from my kids Lego set for the same purpose. Creativitity at it's best.

Maggie_Sue 10-31-2011 10:45 AM

Great minds.......


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