Used & New machine needles storage etc...
 

I was getting ready to do some sewing today, but I needed to change
the needle I had been using yesterday which was a Universal 100/16
for the heavier fabric/thread.

In my search for the correct needle type & size I realized I had way
more than I originally thought I had.

So I was trying to think of a good way to store, sort, and label them for
quick identification.

This is what I came up with.


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The container is from the Crisco sticks shortening. At one point
when I had used all three sticks I washed (thoroughly), and
saved the container with the lid.
I found the packs of needles fir perfectly in them. I also used the
the small sticky flags to identify each type & size of needles. Such
as the 70/10 Sharps, 90/14 Sharps, 90/14 Quilting etc...

I always KNEW these little Crisco containers would come in handy
today I found it. Just wish there was more lids included.



On another but still about needles. Something that I have always
done (when I can remember) is when I take a need out mark the
flat side with a bright (red usually) sharpie, than put it back into
the needle pack and write "used" so that I can remember the info
about the needle (type, size etc).


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Just thought I would share.

Great idea!!!

Great tip!

what a great idea :)
thanks

Holy buckets, you're organized! That's a great idea. I always forget how many needles I'm hoading, and keep buying the same ones.

I could have sworn that I had some Universal 90/14 needles that is
the main reason why I pulled all my needle out to look for them.

Alas that is one of the few I DON'T have anymore left. Need to buy
some more again.

I had a large daily pill container and the needle packs fit in very nicely.Its nice to find new uses for things.

I love your Crisco organizer! I start out organize, but everything always get mixed up again. I'm a messy worker. So now I just write on the plastic that the needles come in. I do, however, manage to keep my ME needles separate from my quilting needles.

Great idea. You should send that to one of the quilting magazines that are always asking for tips.

all good tips thanks