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07-27-2011, 10:07 PM

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rona thickpenny

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Great idea .

07-28-2011, 02:54 AM

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Opal Jane

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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!

07-28-2011, 02:56 AM

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Opal Jane

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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.

07-28-2011, 03:01 AM

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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.

07-28-2011, 03:02 AM

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Opal Jane

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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.