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Old 08-30-2012, 06:01 AM
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What a genius you are! I just recently threw away two of those containers that I bought grapes in at Sam's. I held onto them for a few days, thinking there must have been something I could do with them. But when nothing came to mind, I tossed them. I actually never thought about using them in the sewing room. Thanks for the idea.
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Old 08-30-2012, 06:14 AM
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Great idea!!! I have used them as mini-greenhouses to start plants in the spring, but this is very neat. Keeps everything together. Thanks for the tip.
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Old 08-30-2012, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by LoisM View Post
I was about to throw away this empty plastic container (4 lbs of plums from Costco) when it dawned on me it was the perfect size to hold my backing, binding and coordinating FQs for a future baby quilt. I wish now I had saved others I threw away in the past.

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I have a lot of containers from fruit from Sams and Costco. They are great for scraps, and future projects. They also
help keep you organized. Thanks for telling everyone.
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Old 08-30-2012, 07:15 AM
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Great tip. Love your fabrics. It will be a lovely quilt.
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Old 08-30-2012, 07:51 AM
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good and it has holes for ventilation too......
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Old 08-30-2012, 10:35 AM
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What a clever idea-easy to see.
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Old 08-30-2012, 02:13 PM
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Great idea and I think I will try it for some of my smaller kits that I have waiting to be done so they don't get separated.
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Old 08-30-2012, 05:13 PM
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I use the large ones that lettuce and spinach come in. I like that they are clear so you can see what is in them. They stack well too.
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I use all my spinach containers from Sam's for various scraps. They have lids, are light weight and stack nicely. Good to recycle.
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Old 08-30-2012, 06:38 PM
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Great way to recycle.
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