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Originally Posted by AliKat
(Post 4995301)
I repurpose the square tissue boxes and have one on my sewing table for threads and snips.
I repurpose Altoids container for old needles. When we have a sew-in we often use coffee filters for our threads and snips so it easier at cleanup time. Have also used NEW pizza boxes for sorting strips ... and some carefully washed take out containgers. Looking fwd to hearing more. ali |
magnetic strips are great for holding pins
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old wooden letter rack purchased from op shop for rulers
office room divider/fabric covered free standing display stand from freecycle for design wall. spice jars for small buttons etc pretty tins for storing sewing notions free standing towel rack (ebay) to display quilts or to put strips on for current quilt project the plastic chocolate powder shaker container that comes with some flavoured coffees for broken needles coffee cup 'tree' for cutters, scissors plastic lazy susan and old cutting board cut (and glued on) to fit - a great for triming blocks painter's tape |
Originally Posted by Quiltaddict
(Post 4996285)
Chocolate!! Fill that empty coffee can with chocolate and keep it close to your sewing machine. Quick cure for any frustrating moments (and you know there will be some).
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Most recently I used the plastic zipper bag I got sheets in for Christmas to hold my pineapple quilt squares. They fit perfectly. I figure when it's full, I should have just about enough.
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If/when you don't have a use for containers, cans, etc. donate to Teacher's Depot in your area, if you have one, or to a pre-school. They us all kinds of things for crafting with students. Toilet tissue & paper towel rolls is another popular item for these organizations.
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I use the ziploc bags when I cut out quilts. I label my pieces and put them in the small bags and put the entire project in either a large ziploc bag or a pizza box. Needless to say I have several projects waiting for me to start!!
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I use the skirt hangers to hang my small quilts on that are ready to be quilted!
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I find that the Crystal Light drink mix envelopes (the ones that make 2 qts) are also great for crochet hooks. Just peel off the label.
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Oops! not the envelopes but the plastic containers they come in.
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