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Old 01-07-2011, 07:37 AM
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LindaR
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Originally Posted by HisPatchwork
Originally Posted by SuzanneTx
For all you pincushion aficionados, I made a pin cushion with a thread catcher for myself but want to do one that has the plastic ring to hold it open. Please help my feeble mind find the plastic you put into it.

Clear as mud?

Thanks!
Suzanne
Just make a casing around the top of the thread catcher and slip a 3/8" piece of firm plastic into the casing. Could use template plastic or a piece of a whipped topping bowl, etc.
I have cut a strip off a milk carton (gallon size) it works good
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