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    Old 09-21-2014, 10:22 AM
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    I was getting ready to do some sewing today, but I needed to change
    the needle I had been using yesterday which was a Universal 100/16
    for the heavier fabric/thread.

    In my search for the correct needle type & size I realized I had way
    more than I originally thought I had.

    So I was trying to think of a good way to store, sort, and label them for
    quick identification.

    This is what I came up with.






    The container is from the Crisco sticks shortening. At one point
    when I had used all three sticks I washed (thoroughly), and
    saved the container with the lid.
    I found the packs of needles fir perfectly in them. I also used the
    the small sticky flags to identify each type & size of needles. Such
    as the 70/10 Sharps, 90/14 Sharps, 90/14 Quilting etc...

    I always KNEW these little Crisco containers would come in handy
    today I found it. Just wish there was more lids included.



    On another but still about needles. Something that I have always
    done (when I can remember) is when I take a need out mark the
    flat side with a bright (red usually) sharpie, than put it back into
    the needle pack and write "used" so that I can remember the info
    about the needle (type, size etc).





    Just thought I would share.
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    Old 09-21-2014, 10:28 AM
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    Great idea!!!
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    Old 09-21-2014, 10:40 AM
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    Great tip!
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    Old 09-21-2014, 10:47 AM
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    what a great idea
    thanks
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    Old 09-21-2014, 11:05 AM
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    Holy buckets, you're organized! That's a great idea. I always forget how many needles I'm hoading, and keep buying the same ones.
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    Old 09-21-2014, 11:22 AM
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    I could have sworn that I had some Universal 90/14 needles that is
    the main reason why I pulled all my needle out to look for them.

    Alas that is one of the few I DON'T have anymore left. Need to buy
    some more again.
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    Old 09-21-2014, 11:35 AM
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    I had a large daily pill container and the needle packs fit in very nicely.Its nice to find new uses for things.
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    Old 09-21-2014, 11:53 AM
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    I love your Crisco organizer! I start out organize, but everything always get mixed up again. I'm a messy worker. So now I just write on the plastic that the needles come in. I do, however, manage to keep my ME needles separate from my quilting needles.
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    Great idea. You should send that to one of the quilting magazines that are always asking for tips.
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    all good tips thanks
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