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Old 05-19-2013, 10:19 AM
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I know people save the tiniest of scraps, but what about thread? Is there any use for short strands of thread, say a few inches or less?
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Old 05-19-2013, 10:26 AM
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I save if a foot or more. Just shove needle and all into pin cushion for sewing a button or a small mend.
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Old 05-19-2013, 10:36 AM
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I have heard of people who save all their scraps of thread for an entire year then put them in a clear Christmas bulb and label it with the year it represents. Haven't tried it yet.
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Old 05-19-2013, 11:02 AM
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the birds like to use them for building nests
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Old 05-19-2013, 11:08 AM
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I save mine in my sewing thread garbage caddy until I take out the trash.
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Old 05-19-2013, 11:20 AM
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here's a great idea ....

http://ruthmccormick.com/2012/10/thread-bowls/
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Old 05-19-2013, 11:47 AM
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Oh, don't get me started! I have enough fabric and thread to last me two lifetimes without saving thread and salvages! There is a use for everything!
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Old 05-19-2013, 12:19 PM
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I do as mamaw dose with regular thread when I did a lot of machine embroidery I use to save the clippings for in the hoop projects.something like the thread bowls and like nammie said there is a use for everything but I just don't have the room to store much and if I did I would forget about it out of site out of mind...........
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Old 05-19-2013, 12:30 PM
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I save mine and it goes into a suet feeder and I hang it out side by my bird houses, makes a pretty nest!
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Old 05-19-2013, 12:36 PM
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My sewing room is already overflowing without saving thread and tiny scraps of fabric and batting!
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