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    Old 01-24-2017, 12:56 PM
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    I went looking for a case to store my new Bernina rulers. The shoe box size of plastic storage looked too bulky and I had about given up hope when I spied Minion activity cases by Crayola. They were on sale for $5 so I bought one. Opened it up to find it had compartments. Oh dear, I got out my exacto knife and carefully removed 2 dividers so my longer rulers would fit. I am happy with it now, my rulers are safe and the bright colour should make the case easy to spot in my sewing room.[ATTACH=CONFIG]566639[/ATTACH]
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    Old 01-24-2017, 12:59 PM
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    Cool idea. Thanks for posting😀
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    Old 01-24-2017, 01:33 PM
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    Great idea!!
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    Old 01-24-2017, 01:58 PM
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    looks great for the job
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    Old 01-24-2017, 07:51 PM
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    Great idea -- it's fun to see things not made for quilting used for quilting. Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 01-25-2017, 06:47 AM
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    Very awesome idea. It is amazing what we can find that doesn't even pertain to quilting. I have a hot wheel compartment holder that I keep my spools of threads in!
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    Old 01-25-2017, 08:53 AM
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    How clever are you! Great idea.
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    Old 01-26-2017, 03:49 AM
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    Wonderful idea...love your resourcefulness. Thanks for sharing.
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    Old 01-26-2017, 05:45 AM
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    What a great idea! I will have to be on the lookout for something similar for mine.
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    Old 01-26-2017, 01:53 PM
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    That is a great idea. Also good for holding feet and other small items.
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