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Jackie Spencer 10-24-2013 02:32 PM

New use for something old!!
 
I am making the Mystic Nights Bargello from Keepsake Quilting. For the #1 panel ( needed 11 panels ) I had to cut 99 2 1/2 in. strips. I don't have a lot of bare flat surfaces in my sewing room, I thought "what am I going to do"? I don't want to have to iron these again after I cut them, sometimes they get wavy. Then I remembered my old wooden clothes drying rack, you know, the ones with the little wooden dowels. Mine is free standing and folds flat when not in use. Its perfect for hanging my fabric cuts and strips on, won't have to iron anything a second time now. This baby is going to be a permanent fixture in my sewing room!!

GingerK 10-24-2013 02:35 PM

I don't have a wooden one, but have two metal ones that are in use every week, for laundry. But they are wonderful for hanging and organizing quilting pieces too! Good call Jackie.

#1piecemaker 10-24-2013 02:36 PM

Good idea!! I bet you could use those to put thread cones on too. Thanks for the idea.

QuiltnNan 10-24-2013 03:46 PM

great idea... thanks for sharing

mighty 10-25-2013 07:47 AM

Great idea!!!!!!

Lori S 10-25-2013 08:10 AM

When I do bargello I use a dowel hanging from the ceiling( not much floor space in my sewing area) ... much the way you use your drying rack.

indycat32 10-25-2013 08:18 AM

You must not have cats. :)

katybob 10-25-2013 10:05 AM


Originally Posted by indycat32 (Post 6367738)
You must not have cats. :)

You've reminded me of the threads on this board about Bad Kitty. I miss seeing pictures of her and her buddy!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...p-t153225.html

Jackie Spencer 10-25-2013 02:54 PM


Originally Posted by indycat32 (Post 6367738)
You must not have cats. :)

Yes I do have a cat, but she has a neurological disorder. Has never jumped up onto anything, I put her on the foot of my bed at night to sleep, she can get down, just not up. Poor baby. Her name is Bitty Boo

Jackietellijohn60 10-25-2013 02:57 PM

I had the exact same thought, indycat32. You beat me to it!


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