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    Old 08-14-2011, 04:24 PM
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    I recently bought new panels for my living room windows. They came in those small, clear bags with zippers. I am using them to sort cut scraps into for my scrappy quilts. They stand up beautifully on the shelf side by side and I can easily slide one out part way to see what size blocks are inside, and slide it right back in if it's the wrong one or wrong colors.
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    Old 08-14-2011, 04:27 PM
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    That is a wonderful idea. I put sewing patterns in the smaller ones since i can not get the patterns back the way they come in the envelopes.
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    Old 08-14-2011, 05:12 PM
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    Thanks for posting the storage ideas!
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    Old 08-14-2011, 05:22 PM
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    I am using plastic food containers to store cut out tumbler blocks I hope to sell at a craft fair. The container are perfect packaging.

    I used one similar to the brownie bites to give a gift of rolled up 1 1/5 inch strips. Perfect for wrapping:)
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    Old 08-14-2011, 05:29 PM
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    I use tons of zip-loc bags. I use them to store almost anything. Love them.
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    Old 08-15-2011, 04:46 AM
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    I use the rectangular plastic containers with clear lids from Chinese "take-out" for storing many sewing items. One contains all my markers and pigma pens, another one contains items for hand sewing, like my Clover needle threader, thimbles, needles, bees wax, etc. I have 4 or 5 of them. And they stack beautifully.
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    Old 08-15-2011, 05:11 AM
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    Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
    Good ideas and going green is great!! :D
    I also use lots of plastic tubs- seems like I fill them up and then empty them all over the house.
    Just yesterday my son needed some and took a bunch of empties :) We use them a lot b/c with all our cats it keeps things cat hair freer :)
    But its such a good source of fiber! :)
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    Old 08-15-2011, 05:26 AM
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    I use the lids of the butter containers to make templates.
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    Old 08-15-2011, 05:29 AM
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    I really enjoy the "Crystal Light" drink mix containers. They are narrow and only 6.5 inches long, great for traveling to retreats, as they take very little space. The label on the container peels right off exposing a clear, see though view of what you have stored in it, or ID it.
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    Old 08-15-2011, 05:35 AM
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    great ideas guys
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