EMPTY SPOOLS OF THREAD
02-25-2011, 09:45 PM
#92
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Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ
I usually throw mine away, then find a use for one. Here is a picture of my latest use.
02-25-2011, 10:37 PM
#94
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Location: Grove, OK
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Originally Posted by cmw0829
I usually toss them on the floor for the cats. They roll them around for a while and then they get lost.
02-25-2011, 10:52 PM
#95
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Originally Posted by Katydid2
Just a thought - everybody needs more clutter - save them and then wrap a piece of every fabric that you use around them and string them for a garland - some of you might be able to circle your sewing rooms a dozen times :D
02-25-2011, 11:44 PM
#96
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I take the biggest wooden spool I can find and glue it to a little piece of scrap wood,
...and maybe paint it with nail polish
IT MAKES A GREAT HOLDER FOR A SEAM RIPPER!
Put them in sharp point side down, - especially nice for those little ones!
...and maybe paint it with nail polish
IT MAKES A GREAT HOLDER FOR A SEAM RIPPER!
Put them in sharp point side down, - especially nice for those little ones!
02-26-2011, 12:21 AM
#99
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Location: Sandhills area of N. C.
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If they are wooden, they can be stained or painted and hot glued together and a ribbon hanger attached and used to hold circular needles. It lets them hang free instead of being folded up and put in a zip lock bag. They are easier to use this way and are more visible for use. Straight needles can be put in a vase for easy exposure. So a knitter might like to use them. Or you could make a nice gift for a friend or family member who has given you a nice quilting item or do one for yourself.
Carol from NC
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