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inletjerry 10-19-2010 08:58 AM
I use clip clothes pins to keep all the strips of like color and size together for a project. Can have several squares, strips, etc., stores in large pizza boxes, with pattern. Scraps for that project go in zip lock bags. Finished blocks, and all the above store nicely in pizza box, marked with labels on the front of the box. Stack nicely for ready view of which project I want to work on that day.

Twilliebee 10-19-2010 02:44 PM
Originally Posted by GailG
Originally Posted by Twilliebee
I love scraps and I like to prewash. I wash small pieces and pre-cuts in the kitchen sink to avoid strings and raveling and use my salad spinner to spin them dry.
Love magnetic car parts bowls for pins and needles.
By the way, love the pool noodle tip!
And this pathetic but right now I'm extremely 1/4 seam challenged. Solution? 3" square ceramic tile taped to the bed of the featherweight at exactly 1/4". Sort of overkill but it was close to hand and it's working...
This one reminded me of what I used for my sewing classes (and I still use at home sometimes). I used the tiny Post-It note pads and split them into halves or thirds. Adhere it to the machine bed at 1/4", 1/2", 5'8" or whatever seam width you desire. When the "sticky" part wears out, just peel off the bottom sheet and re-apply.
Oh, good grief! Thanks, Gail! The PostIt pad makes way better sense....:LOL

carol45 10-20-2010 09:53 AM
Originally Posted by Bev
Originally Posted by carol45
this is how I keep bobbins with the right spools
Love it! Gonna rush out and buy some of those screws. Can you give me size to purchase?
Maybe I can even raid DH's tool shed. :x
the bolt size is #10-24 (I've gotten them at Home Depot and local hardware store).

BettyGee 10-20-2010 10:44 AM
The Post It Note idea is terrific! I use them to mark my place on a beading chart, but never thought of using them to keep that 1/4" in place. Thank you so much for a great idea.
BettyGee

Quilter Day-by-Day 10-20-2010 05:15 PM
I bought a roll of red plastic tape and put a piece at the 1/4" and mark. And with a pen the 1/2" mark. Works great.

Bev 10-20-2010 06:08 PM
Originally Posted by carol45
Originally Posted by Bev
Originally Posted by carol45
this is how I keep bobbins with the right spools
Love it! Gonna rush out and buy some of those screws. Can you give me size to purchase?
Maybe I can even raid DH's tool shed. :x
the bolt size is #10-24 (I've gotten them at Home Depot and local hardware store).
Thank you!

8-)

Annya 10-21-2010 02:16 AM
I am using a Lazy Susan a friend gave me for all my pens and pencils that I use in mt sewing room/office. I use metal shelves for my books and the holes down the sides are good for putting pictures, scissors on hooks etc, for easy access. My little window air conditioner is 1/2 way in the window and the top is used a ledges to put all my rotary cutters on--out of the way of little fingers as being easier to find(most of the time.) Old biscuit tins are full of bits and pieces of all sorts. The plastic containers that you buy with potato salad , coleslaw are where scraps of fabric are hidden(color coded for easy access. 20 liter drums with garbage bags are for rubbish and threads. one is by the sewing machine the other is by my desk. I also use non stick backing sheet for ironing applique pieces together. The little pots from powder dye are great for putting buttons and beads in.

sewTinker 10-21-2010 03:57 AM
Originally Posted by katied772
Haven't read all the posts yet so probably already mentioned but I love the press n' seal wrap for machine quilting. What a great product!
katied772 - how does that work? do you mark your pattern and then sew through it?

SewExtremeSeams 10-21-2010 06:39 AM
Originally Posted by Elliotsgreatgrandma
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
I have a very large heavy glass beer stein that I throw large cones of thread in that would not fit on my machine. So kind of like a spool holder. then I put it about 1 foot away behind my machine and sew or fill bobbins.
Great idea. I have been looking to buy a cone holder but it was 29.00. Thanks you just saved me money to buy more material. Gail
To add to this idea I cut an 1" or 2" piece of a plastic straw and tape it to the top of the machine angled towards the first place the thread is to be threaded into. So, I place the mug under the end I will thread the thread through and thread accordlingly.

I love repurposing heavy mugs for holding any of my threads. :thumbup:

GailG 10-21-2010 07:02 AM
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by Elliotsgreatgrandma
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
I have a very large heavy glass beer stein that I throw large cones of thread in that would not fit on my machine. So kind of like a spool holder. then I put it about 1 foot away behind my machine and sew or fill bobbins.
Great idea. I have been looking to buy a cone holder but it was 29.00. Thanks you just saved me money to buy more material. Gail
To add to this idea I cut an 1" or 2" piece of a plastic straw and tape it to the top of the machine angled towards the first place the thread is to be threaded into. So, I place the mug under the end I will thread the thread through and thread accordlingly.

I love repurposing heavy mugs for holding any of my threads. :thumbup:
I'm rather slow when it comes to visualizing. I don't understand the purpose of the straw.


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