Household items turned quilting notions?
10-25-2010, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by GailG
Originally Posted by BettyGee
Originally Posted by Bev
Originally Posted by BettyGee
While cleaning out a closet yesterday I found one of those basins that they give you in the hospital. I use these in cabinets to organize shampoo,deodorant, etc. and thought why not use one to keep my fat quarters together. Sure enough it works and I can just pull on the basin and not send the fabric flying. I like the idea so much I may have to find another way to keep the shampoo, etc. in order; so I'm robbing one closet to organize my quilting. Hey it seems like the right thing to do.
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11-09-2010, 06:56 AM
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I use used dryer sheets for foundation peicing.
Flower pots for storing rolled fat quarters.
I have an old stereo cabinet that my dh turned into a changing table when we were fostering. It is now great for storing my baskets of "things" and my fabric!
I use an old file cabinet to store small items that I have made for crafts fairs.
Flower pots for storing rolled fat quarters.
I have an old stereo cabinet that my dh turned into a changing table when we were fostering. It is now great for storing my baskets of "things" and my fabric!
I use an old file cabinet to store small items that I have made for crafts fairs.
11-09-2010, 08:37 AM
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I have several pretty flower pots for cutters and scissors and snips to be within easy reach, I use chop sticks, and I save all the little cups that coffee creamer comes in to use for fray block when I applique. Then just toss them. I love that clothespin tip and will use that right away, I'm tired of singed fingers too.
11-09-2010, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by IBQUILTIN
I have several pretty flower pots for cutters and scissors and snips to be within easy reach, I use chop sticks, and I save all the little cups that coffee creamer comes in to use for fray block when I applique. Then just toss them. I love that clothespin tip and will use that right away, I'm tired of singed fingers too.
11-09-2010, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TN Donna
I use the cloths made for the Swifter. They pick up lint and never bother anything else. My sister gave me this idea.
11-09-2010, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sherriequilts
Originally Posted by TN Donna
I use the cloths made for the Swifter. They pick up lint and never bother anything else. My sister gave me this idea.
11-13-2010, 09:37 AM
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Someone earlier on this topic was using a dish drainrack for storing their cutting rulers.
I went to Fred Meyers and bought a nice dark chromed $10 dish drainrack to store mine in. Oh my! What a wonderful idea. I can place several rulers in each slot for a dish and I store all of my little ones in the silverware tray. It is right next to my cutting mat. In the past I have always looked around to place my ruler down in between adjusting fabric or doing something else. Now I know exactly where to put and where it is when I am ready to cut again.
Also, I have been using the plastic see thru containers that packs of Crystal Lite come in. I have one set up for my portable embroidery with the necessry threads, small scissor snips, needle and my needle threader (which I seem to need now a days. I have another one for my eraseable marker pens, tweezers, seam ripper, etc. Very handy. The snap on lid stays on quite nicely.
Oh yeah, the grip on handle on the ruler in the photo is from Harbor Freight. Really a lot less expensive than in Joanne's or Quilting shops.
I went to Fred Meyers and bought a nice dark chromed $10 dish drainrack to store mine in. Oh my! What a wonderful idea. I can place several rulers in each slot for a dish and I store all of my little ones in the silverware tray. It is right next to my cutting mat. In the past I have always looked around to place my ruler down in between adjusting fabric or doing something else. Now I know exactly where to put and where it is when I am ready to cut again.
Also, I have been using the plastic see thru containers that packs of Crystal Lite come in. I have one set up for my portable embroidery with the necessry threads, small scissor snips, needle and my needle threader (which I seem to need now a days. I have another one for my eraseable marker pens, tweezers, seam ripper, etc. Very handy. The snap on lid stays on quite nicely.
Oh yeah, the grip on handle on the ruler in the photo is from Harbor Freight. Really a lot less expensive than in Joanne's or Quilting shops.
11-13-2010, 10:05 AM
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[quote=SewExtreme]Someone earlier on this topic was using a dish drainrack for storing their cutting rulers.
I went to Fred Meyers and bought a nice dark chromed $10 dish drainrack to store mine in. Oh my! What a wonderful idea. I can place several rulers in each slot for a dish and I store all of my little ones in the silverware tray. It is right next to my cutting mat. In the past I have always looked around to place my ruler down in between adjusting fabric or doing something else. Now I know exactly where to put and where it is when I am ready to cut again.quote]
I looked very closely at your dishrack - ruler holder and think it's a wonderful idea! Kudos to the person who came up with this!
I'm going to get one today. It will eliminate all the different things I now use that sit on top of my cutting table sopping up space :-) Everything that's now stored in several containers will simply be placed in the one rack. Thanks a million!! 8-)
I went to Fred Meyers and bought a nice dark chromed $10 dish drainrack to store mine in. Oh my! What a wonderful idea. I can place several rulers in each slot for a dish and I store all of my little ones in the silverware tray. It is right next to my cutting mat. In the past I have always looked around to place my ruler down in between adjusting fabric or doing something else. Now I know exactly where to put and where it is when I am ready to cut again.quote]
I looked very closely at your dishrack - ruler holder and think it's a wonderful idea! Kudos to the person who came up with this!
I'm going to get one today. It will eliminate all the different things I now use that sit on top of my cutting table sopping up space :-) Everything that's now stored in several containers will simply be placed in the one rack. Thanks a million!! 8-)
11-13-2010, 03:01 PM
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Thanks Bev. I don't know how well the photo turned out but I have about 15 rulers in the main part of the rack and another 6 small ones in the untensil holder. I absolutely love it. The dark chrome makes it look stylish also, kinda like it was made for such a use.
The original poster had a terrific idea. :-D
The original poster had a terrific idea. :-D
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