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Old 02-26-2011, 04:48 AM
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We travel alot and I like to quilt on the road. So I went to the local thrift shop and bought a lightweight wooden tray for $1.oo. Cleaned and spray painted it a bright color. I keep a project in the tray with pins, scissors, etc. When I come home I add or change items getting it ready for the next road trip. So when DH is ready to go I don't have to rush to find something to work on. I have the Omni box for traveling but the lid gets in the way. The tray sits great on your lap and when we get out I put the tray in my seat for when I get back in.
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Old 02-26-2011, 04:58 AM
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I use an old Chuck E Cheese token cup to hold my spools of thread since some of them are 2 big for my machine and place it behind the machine.
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Old 02-26-2011, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by charmpacksplus
Speaking of cleaning out the lint.... I use pipe cleaners for that. They are long enough to reach way down in the bottom corners and thin enough to pass between the plate and the bobbin thingy.
I like this idea, and will definitely try it.
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Old 02-26-2011, 05:03 AM
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i like that one too. i will try it!
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Old 02-26-2011, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by grammy17
Originally Posted by pineneedles4
I keep a small hand thrown ceramic put (approx. 3" wide by 3" tall or maybe a little bigger) by my machine to throw scrap threads into....it saves on cleanup!

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I've been putting an inch or so of masking tape (save from another use) next to the machine the thread sticks to it and you can throw it all away.
That is an excellent idea.
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Old 02-26-2011, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Alex J
I'm like Granny 17 I use a empty mason jar.
I like the idea of changing the needle every 10 bobins.
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That is good info.
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Old 02-26-2011, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by suesembroidery
buy clear christmas tree bulbs and stuff the scrap thread in them and hang them on your tree. I fill one up every year and write the year on them. They are prettier than you would think.
That is genius!
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Old 02-26-2011, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Aurora
I washed an empty juice jug and cut off the top, then inserted it into my thread catcher. I just remove the jug to empty my threads at the end of the day. No more picking loose threads out of the bottomand off the sides of the thread catcher.

Also, I use a tool box for quilt guild and UFO days. Here are photos of my best idea for transporting my quilting gear.
I do the same thing but I use a very large fishing tackle box. I is probably about the same size as yours.
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Old 02-26-2011, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Pamela Artman
I use a "thread bunny" (don't know how it got it's name!) which is just a scrap to sew onto after sewing pieces. Saves thread. Then I decided to keep a stack of squares or triangles next to my machine and instead of sewing off onto a scrap, I just grab a couple of squares and use those as my "thread bunny." Before you know it, I have a stack of 4 patches for a new quilt!
That's a great idea!
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WOW way to shop gal. Harbor freight is very cool. I never thought about them having blades.
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