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QuiltingHaven 09-20-2011 01:41 PM

I have the same tools, including an 8 inch one that I can use on the carpet.

Billy 09-20-2011 02:24 PM

I use a big car washing sponge. It does an great job, but you have to get down on the floor and use a little elbow grease.

mucky 09-20-2011 03:08 PM

Dollar Tree? I"ll have to look for it.

DMotyl 09-20-2011 03:41 PM

Love it. I have been using a lint brush but I like this idea better! Thanks for sharing...

onemoe 09-20-2011 04:12 PM

what part of the dollar store do you find this?

sherian 09-20-2011 05:02 PM

I need a small and large, my husbnd has been checking my redone new sewing room, to see I clean I am keeping it.

sherian 09-20-2011 05:09 PM


Originally Posted by Nana2Sew
Thank you for sharing this tip!

I like your 4 leaf quilt or wall hanging. It is really great!

moreland 09-20-2011 05:12 PM

I'm looking for these on my next trip to the dollar store. Thanks for sharing!

JeanieG 09-20-2011 05:14 PM

I love mine too. Got it at Harbor Freight, but they have not had them for a while (they were pink). I just run them under the water, then roll them on a towel and they are good to go again!

DonnaB 09-20-2011 06:52 PM

Off to the Dollar Store, hope there are some left, great looking tool.

writerwomen 09-20-2011 07:32 PM

Great tip- I have another one that can't be lost- I rub my shoe across the rug and it balls up the thread

watson's mom 09-20-2011 07:46 PM

Thanks for the tip, I am going to look for some. The sticky rollers fill up too fast. Thanks for sharing.

Bobbinchick 09-20-2011 07:51 PM

i bought one at a yard sale and it had the little one which I keep in my purse. I love these and I used the big one a little while ago before I did a little quilting as the threads and some fuzz was on the quilt so I used it and then rinsed it and it didn't take long for it to dry. I was able to use it again soon after that. I think they are great. Huggies, Fay

Billy 09-20-2011 08:21 PM

You can find the big sponges in the aisle where the car polish is in Dollar General. It works great.

anniec55 09-20-2011 08:27 PM

Wow, Thanks, what a great idea, and nice of you to share!!

MJONW 09-21-2011 12:43 AM

Great idea! My law teacher told me to use a toilet bowl brush! It works!
MJ

PS Stitcher 09-21-2011 04:35 AM

Hey Great Tip!! Thanks!

heather1949 09-21-2011 04:41 AM

Yes they are great,I use one for everything, even the ironing of clothes for fluff and stuff.

vickster 09-21-2011 12:05 PM


Originally Posted by quilt gramma
We all end with with loose threads from cutting or sewing or ironing our material no way to prevent it . I had a friend that showed me a neat tool that picks it easy and fast . It was purchased from the a Dollar store and it is like a lint brush only it is like rubber on the plastic roller and comes in two sizes that i found . All you do is roll over the cutting table or where you have thread you want picked up and it clings to it. I even use it to pick up small pieces of material .Once the roller is full- wash it in cold water and all the threads come off .Let the roller dry and you are good to use it again . Best thing i found so far that works and is cheap to buy.

had some loved them what dollar store. love your avatar as im a hummingbird fan. have them all over my home.

dixiebelle162002 09-21-2011 12:07 PM

I will be trying to find one of those. :D

Gramie bj 09-21-2011 12:34 PM

Just got back from $ store mine only has the roler with stickie paper on it. Was told not all storews get the same products, bummer!

LivelyLady 09-21-2011 12:36 PM

Wonderful tip!! :thumbup:

roxie623 09-21-2011 09:20 PM

Dollar Store here I come! Great idea. Thanks


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