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do any of us ever throw anything away? if there's too much junk in our garbage dumps, it's nor our fault :mrgreen: .
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Neat idea; thanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by lab fairy
I use a lot of repurposed containers like that. A current favorite hold all my tool too and from classes too so they don't get lost (Nestles Quick, the yellow boxes). I covered one to take out in public, the rest are sorted on shelves holding a vast array of things. I just started thinking that I needed to put light colored scraps together...then dark... it kind of grew from there. These are great. They sit neatly on the shelf, hold a lot, are sturdy and FREE. What a deal. I guess I could dress them up with the color family of scaps they hold etc. when I start getting enough scraps to actually call them families.
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awesome tip, thanks for sharing!
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I love plastic containers and little odd-shaped boxes...I save them up and then use them as gift containers! The lables peel off, so I wrap them, label-style, cover the top, and its an instant gift box! My latest favorites are the large cleaning wipe containers. I roll up scarves or mittens, even baby blankets with tissue paper and slide them into the container, pop the lid back on, cover the top with fabric or paper, add a bow and it's good to go!
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I like to use baby wipe containers. They are a good size and you can use them for a lot of sizes without smashing them. And, it seems I always know someone who has a baby or grandbaby. Also I keep the wipes in my car and bathroom for quick cleanups.
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Before diet time, I went through a lot of kraft mayo. I use the skinny containers with the flip lids to store scraps.
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How about that. Learn something new everyday.
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I use Huggies baby wipes for removing makeup (cheaper than makeup removers) then use the empty boxes for storing my various size precut blocks marking on the end 2", another 2 1/2", another 3", and so on. And they line up on the shelf nicely ready for a quilt top or what ever.
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I wish I knew someone who had babies. I never used the wipes, my kids broke out with rashes, me too. I guess I'm double whammied because I refuse to wear make-up either.
I will keep my eye out for other things to use. I tend toward things that are more square (they are more space efficient and stack well). At my house... coffee comes home in a bag to be ground so those containers are out ...don't do the mayo thing... WOW, I've got a boring pantry. |
Will be finishing up a can of that in the morning, guess I will be able to put the can to good use. Thanks for the idea.
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If you have a Ross nearby, they have inexpensive containers there usually. I've bought some that are tall/narrow made out of clear plastic so you can see what's in there. Look good, too.
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I use various size ziploc bags for lots of things.
If it is several things that need to stay together (like piecies sorted by fabric for a quilt) I put all the bags in order of use on a bookring with the final bag having the thread, needles, small scissors & seam ripper. Very handy to grab the whole thing to put in your tote with the WIP. |
What a ingenious idea. I can now take my bins out of storage and use them daily.
Thank you for the great idea. |
Originally Posted by JenniePenny
Here's a tip that I submitted to a magazine for inclusion in the readers' tips:
When I'm done with a project, much of my left-over small pieces of fabric will be cut into either 2", 2.5", or 3" squares. Since I drink General Food International coffees, it dawned on me to reuse the boxy tin containers for my 2" squares. When finished with the coffee, I vacuumed the last few grains out of the can and wiped out with a dry cloth (Washing the can will cause it to rust!) For a different look, I've covered two cans with wrapping paper, and they are great to store my 2" squares of scraps. When 2 cans are full, that is when I make a small table topper or donate squares. |
Originally Posted by JenniePenny
Here's a tip that I submitted to a magazine for inclusion in the readers' tips:
When I'm done with a project, much of my left-over small pieces of fabric will be cut into either 2", 2.5", or 3" squares. Since I drink General Food International coffees, it dawned on me to reuse the boxy tin containers for my 2" squares. When finished with the coffee, I vacuumed the last few grains out of the can and wiped out with a dry cloth (Washing the can will cause it to rust!) For a different look, I've covered two cans with wrapping paper, and they are great to store my 2" squares of scraps. When 2 cans are full, that is when I make a small table topper or donate squares. |
love this idea. I have a rectangular container and will do this with it. Thanx a bunch.
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Very clever!!!
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VERY, very good idea!!
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Cool idea and I love the mini quilts!
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I just love the idea as I, too, have been looking for something to store 2" squares I've been cutting, a little at a time, for a quilt pattern that came with a magazine subscription offer.
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What a wonderful idea. I love it. Your minis are so cute.
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Neat idea! Your minis are great!! :)
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I love your idea. I appreciate the use of containers we already have on hand. Recycle/Repurpose!!!
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I love your idea. I appreciate the use of containers we already have on hand. Recycle/Repurpose!!!
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Thanks for the tip! I don't drink this but I have a friend at work who drinks it everyday. I am sure I can get some from her.
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