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Old 01-13-2013, 07:08 AM
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How do you store all those little plastic packages of sewing machine needles? I am tired of rummaging through the drawer to find the size & kind that I need. I thought somewhere I had seen a case for this very thing but can't find it anymore.

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Old 01-13-2013, 07:14 AM
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I use a small photo album and put the different sizes in different pockets
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Neat idea. Thanks for sharing!
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I use a small photo album and put the different sizes in different pockets
That is a wonderful idea Threadedsister. I too am tired of rummaging through my box of needle packages.
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Two other options for needle storage could be the old business card holders (perfect size) or the plastic storage boxes used for fishing lures.
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I have wanted to get my needles organized too. I read to use the 3 ring binder plastic page that holds business cards. The binder could sit on a shelf close by and needles are arranged according to type and size. Gonna try it!

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I use a small photo album and put the different sizes in different pockets
Great idea, thanks!!!!!
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I use 2 coffee cups one holds universal needles and the other one holds quilting needles.
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Oversized weekly pill containers are perfect size to hold needles of various types you can label each day with size
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I have a plastic box with dividers.
Each different size/type has it's own little compartment.
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