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rona thickpenny 07-27-2011 10:07 PM
Great idea .

Opal Jane 07-28-2011 02:54 AM
Originally Posted by Mo_Chride
Another idea that works for me is I thread a needle right onto the spool. I drop the spool into a ziploc bag and poke the needle through the side/end of the bag, pulling the thread out through the hole. Zip the bag closed. I then pull out as much thread as I need, leaving a "tail" of thread protruding out of the bag a few inches. Next time, I just thread the needle onto the tail and pull again.

Neat, cheap, tidy, keeps the thread from getting dusty/fluffy/dirty/whatever. The bag stops the thread from rolling away and folds up nice and tight so it doesn't take up much extra space when storing. And who doesn't have a ziploc type baggie of any sort in their home?

Tara
Tara,
That is a great idea...and they have those snack size ziploc bags that would be just the right size. Thanks!

Opal Jane 07-28-2011 02:56 AM
Originally Posted by kwiltnutt
How did you punch the holes through?
I used an awl that I found in my husband's tool box. A nail, a knitting needle would work also.

Opal Jane 07-28-2011 03:01 AM
Originally Posted by darleneerickson
how have you lost all the weight - any particular program?
I've been getting a lot of PMs asking how I have lost the weight so here it goes... I eat no more than 1000 calories/day and no more than 20 grams of fat/day. I exercise between 45-60 minutes/day on my treadmill at a speed of 3.0 and work my way up to the highest incline. It's not about how fast you go but the incline, it really burns up the calories. Here is the best part.....my husband once read a book from Dr. Mirkin stating that if 18 meals per week are low calorie/low fat, the remaining 3 meals can be whatever you want and you will lose weight. So we cheat on Saturdays, eating whatever we want. You have to be disciplined to go back to the diet after you cheat. It makes dieting easier knowing that in 6 more days you can eat whatever you like.

Opal Jane 07-28-2011 03:02 AM
Originally Posted by GramaLaura
Opal Jane you are so clever!!!! I will surely try this one myself. And dear lady.....look at you.....congratulations on your weight loss!!! You must feel wonderful. Soon I will copy you on this achievement also. Great job!!! :-D
GrandmaLaura,
Thank you so much...if you look further on into the postings, I tell how I lost the weight. Good luck with your weight loss.

dahlshouse 07-28-2011 04:20 AM
great idea... you should send it in to fonsandporter tips

bobbie1 07-28-2011 06:05 AM
Originally Posted by Mo_Chride
Another idea that works for me is I thread a needle right onto the spool. I drop the spool into a ziploc bag and poke the needle through the side/end of the bag, pulling the thread out through the hole. Zip the bag closed. I then pull out as much thread as I need, leaving a "tail" of thread protruding out of the bag a few inches. Next time, I just thread the needle onto the tail and pull again.

Neat, cheap, tidy, keeps the thread from getting dusty/fluffy/dirty/whatever. The bag stops the thread from rolling away and folds up nice and tight so it doesn't take up much extra space when storing. And who doesn't have a ziploc type baggie of any sort in their home?

Tara
Great idea also!

TheCloser 07-28-2011 06:21 AM
Could you please run for President!!! Great idea.

darleneerickson 07-28-2011 07:08 AM
Thanks for the info!

Darlene

Opal Jane 07-28-2011 08:22 AM
Originally Posted by TheCloser
Could you please run for President!!! Great idea.
As President..... I would make National Quilt Day a required paid (in fabric) holiday!! YIPPEE!!!

JanieH 07-28-2011 09:41 AM
That is such a great idea!

Meme2six 07-28-2011 10:51 AM
Great idea! I'll do this and won't have to fight my cat who tries to play with the spools.

janiesews 07-28-2011 05:32 PM
Great idea!

quiltymom 07-28-2011 08:09 PM
Very very clever!!!!

treee 07-28-2011 08:46 PM
what a clever idea. going to have to get myself to Walmart. thanks for sharing.

wvdek 07-29-2011 05:31 AM
Isn't that clever!

purplepamela 07-29-2011 08:36 AM
Good idea. Quilters are very ccreative people in more ways than one.

purplepamela 07-29-2011 08:37 AM
Originally Posted by LAB55
That is neat !!

I use a large medicine bottle with hole poked in the top for my hand quilting thread.
This is a good idea too for my traveling projects. :thumbup:

KLO 07-29-2011 10:54 AM
Oh my! Thank you for this clever idea. Got any more?

KLO 07-29-2011 10:54 AM
Dog hit my elbow so I double posted. Yep, blame it on the dog!

Janice Thompson 07-29-2011 05:09 PM
What a neat idea. I keep my quilting thread in those by color. Who would have hought to put a hole in the lid.

Sewfine 07-31-2011 03:18 PM
Very creative, good idea.

quilterguy27 08-04-2011 08:10 AM
what a clever idea. i will have to give it a try.

jdavis 08-10-2011 03:34 AM
Neat idea!
Hey, congratulations on your weight loss!

skjquiltnut 08-12-2011 06:21 PM
Originally Posted by quilter64779
I use all size medicine bottles with a hole punched in top to carry along. Also at sewing table when sewing binding on hate to chase the thread.
When you punch a hole in those semi-hard lids: how do you keep them smooth enough to not ravel out your thread?


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