What to do with old sewing machine needles?
03-19-2015, 10:08 AM
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I was going to add a link to Harikuyo but see it is already mentioned here.
I put my small broken/used bits in jars like these
http://kalamaquilts.blogspot.com/sea...embly+required
I put my small broken/used bits in jars like these
http://kalamaquilts.blogspot.com/sea...embly+required
03-19-2015, 11:33 AM
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I just grab a piece of paper or cardboard stick the pin in it and pitch it into the trash. It's a sharp piece of metal. It will hurt you if you don't dispose of it. Anyone up to date on their tetanus shots. Stuck myself good over the weekend. Called the doctor and got a tetanus. Had been a few years about 7 so got a booster.
03-19-2015, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by HouseDragon
Mahalo for the lovely site about honoring our needles and pins.
And I found two new favorite blogs.
And I found two new favorite blogs.
I find it to be a nice time to reflect on my blessings.
peace
03-19-2015, 06:11 PM
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Put them in an empty pill bottle and when it gets full (it takes a long time) tape it shut and label the container with the appropriate information for the recycle bin if you have one. If not, it will have to go to the landfill, but is not likely to cause anyone any damage because of the container. froggyintexas
Originally Posted by ShannanMN
I have this old pin box full of used sewing machine needles. Does anyone out there have any clever or brilliant ideas on what can be done with these needles? I don't just want to throw them in the trash (hence why I've been keeping them in the old box). I have bathrooms at work that have the needle disposal boxes (meant for diabetic syringes, etc) so I could always throw them there too I suppose. What do y'all do with them?
03-20-2015, 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SharonTheriault
I also use and empty pill bottle for my used needles and pins. I make a hole in the bottle lid big enough, not only for the needles but, also for the pins. With the lid on, I don't have to worry about it getting knocked over and spilling the pins and needles.
03-20-2015, 04:39 AM
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The DH took a clean used food jar, drilled a small hole in the top, then painted the top bright red for me. It is easy to find in the mess I call a sewing room, easy to drop in a needle or pin and when I change blades on my rotary cutter, I can take off the lid and drop those used dull cutters in as well.
When it is full, I will transfer the lid to another jar and put another lid on this one, tape it and throw it away.
When it is full, I will transfer the lid to another jar and put another lid on this one, tape it and throw it away.
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