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OraLee 04-26-2011 10:48 AM

I use empty perscription bottles to hold my bobbins and the extra feet for my sewing machine. This way I can mark the bottles as to what machine they go to.

trish b 04-26-2011 11:04 AM


Originally Posted by mary j
is there a way to flatten a warped mat?

You can put it out in the hot sun in the summer on a flat surface. Also if it is small, put in in the oven at 140 f. for about s5 min or so it warm thru, then put it on a perfectly flat surface to cool. I ruined mine in the car. Of course if all else fails, put a sheet of plywood in the car (in the sun) put the boeard on top and let it get hot and then cool down overnight. It should be flat. A couple of weights help.

watterstide 04-26-2011 11:16 AM


Originally Posted by sylviasmom
A flower pot to hold pencils, small rulers, scissors, an umbrella stand to hold 24" rulers, unused(unneeded)ashtrays for safety pins.

Reminds me, i use a outdoor silverware holder, for my cutters and such!

JoanneS 04-26-2011 11:40 AM

I bought a 1" THICK yoga mat to stand on while ironing or cutting - really saves the legs and feet.

JoanneS 04-26-2011 11:52 AM


Originally Posted by mary j
is there a way to flatten a warped mat?

Soak in a bathtub of warm water.

mskityocat 04-26-2011 12:16 PM

I put a piece of velcro on the front on my machine and then another piece of velcro on my seam ripper. I put velcro to velcro and I'm never without the most wonderful tool for me.

labtechkty 04-26-2011 01:02 PM

I use the empty thread spool to wrap my binding on..that way I don't have to keep flipping it out of my way as I sew...works great...

My time 04-26-2011 01:13 PM

I use my odds and sods of batting, in my swiffer mop. Works great and you can wash and reuse them.

heberstitcher 04-26-2011 01:47 PM

I bought a wooden (smoking) pipe holder - it spins and has many holes that I use to hold all of my scissors. :)

KSue 04-26-2011 02:50 PM

I use a plastic tube with screw on lid that held candy for my crochet needles and a plastic chop stick to poke into my fabric when I want to turn it right side out and my grandkids saved their tin M&M containers to put my buttons in.


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