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89a677 11-26-2009 04:02 PM

The coffee filters are a wonderful idea! I have a fabric bag that has sand or something in the top to keep it on the sewing table, but it is hard to get the threads out. I'm going to try the filters

joann hussey 11-26-2009 04:10 PM

I use a zip lock bag and masking type to hold it on , works just fine for scraps, when its full throw it away!!

cabinqltr 11-26-2009 05:42 PM

Frugal person that I am, I use the paper or plastic bag taped to the table edge. I do not throw away the threads tho, I take them out and spread them around on the bushes and small trees in our yard in the Spring, and the birds love them when building their nests. ---Always recycling. Ruth

pzquilter 11-26-2009 05:54 PM

I made the second pattern link listed and put an empty cottage cheese container into the bag, it saves time on cleaning up of all the threads. I have a quilting frame and I just made an extra bag that I added 12 inch straps that velcro around the frame so I have a waste bag close to my quilt frame.

Betty K 11-26-2009 09:47 PM

Mine is similar to the ones in the websites, but instead of weighting with sand or rice, the flat section that lays on the table is a pocket with a ceramic tile in it. The weight of the tile keeps it on the table.

lass 11-27-2009 04:41 AM

The last quilting class I took supplied a small paper bag that you could just tape to your table. That being said, I have three thread, scrap bags for trash: one is a very small bucket that I keep near the ironing board for the scrap thread I cut; the other bucket is larger and I keep that on my cutting table and the third is a weighted thread holder I bought at a quilt show. Love them all.

Rose Marie 11-27-2009 06:02 AM

My problem is the thread sticks to my hand and ends up on the floor instead of in the bag.

mjsylvstr 11-27-2009 06:12 AM

Here's one from a previous thread.

http://mellebugandme.files.wordpress...r-tutorial.pdf

MaryAnna 11-27-2009 10:00 AM


Originally Posted by Gomeyer
[size=18][color=darkred]Hi and Welcome from western Montana. Around here we whip up a small/ med/ or large "pillow case" made from scrap poly.. then we fill it with our fab/ thread scraps. When it's about 2/3 full, we sew it closed and donate it to the Humane Society for pet beds. They love 'em and we feel good about recycling. We started this a couple months ago and have donated about 75 beds so far. It's a great idea for retreats, too. sue :) :lol:

Wow Sue, What a great idea! I'm going to give that one a try!
Kind Regards,
MaryAnna

sewNso 11-27-2009 02:45 PM

re-oranizing, and cleaning for thanksgiving, i moved a lot of my sewing stuff to the basement. and i ended up with a tall cardboard box that sits at the end of my sewing table. this has been working real well. hope you all had a nice thanksgiving.


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