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pal 07-01-2012 09:01 AM

I also use the round plastic containers that Chinese Take-out food comes in for mini sewing kits that I use when going to appointments. I can fit an embroidery project, the hoop,small scissors and all of the threads to finish it in one container. They are a little more substantial for traveling.

Re: the plastic containers - WD40 takes the glue off after you take off the label. Also, slip in a piece of cardstock (from the back of a greeting card) regarding the contents. Then when you change the contents you can change the label.

Scakes 07-01-2012 11:30 AM

Great recycling and money saving tip. I have several of the clear plastic shoe boxes for sorted strips, etc but I had to pay for them. I love spinach and think I'll watch for these containers. Thanks for sharing.

fred singer 07-01-2012 11:32 AM

very good use of them

southernmema 07-01-2012 03:36 PM

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

ctipton 07-01-2012 05:51 PM

Hate spinach but use the salad containers, GD use them for doll clothes also the grape tomatoes are just the thing for small squares

Halo 07-01-2012 06:30 PM

I have used like containers, all different sizes, for years. Any one that has a baby & buys the baby food in the rectangle clear plastic containers with lids needs to save & use them also. I grab on to them whenever I can for snaps, buttons, basting pins etc. Just all kinds of use for them. They travel well too. I rarely toss any clear plastic container away. The bigger containers I put all fabric & pattern for each quilt I plan to make. Keeps everything all together & easy to find.

mycatsmom 07-01-2012 07:11 PM

I use these all of the time. I stand up fat quarters in them and have them arranged by color and type. They are also good for keeping parts of a project together. I even use one for holding l my scissors and rotary cutters.

sewbeadit 07-04-2012 03:07 AM

I like the see-thru part as well as they are very light weight.

quiltjoey 07-06-2012 06:26 PM

I've been trying to figure out how to store all those little strips and odds and ends! I am cutting strips and squares when I have left over fabric now, even down to 1" squares! That is a great idea!

DebLuvsQuiltng 07-06-2012 06:34 PM

I've never used one, but my daughter swears by Clorox Magic Eraser for removing adhesive.


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