do you toss your thread clippings on the floor?

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10-21-2011, 06:09 PM

#221

Grambi

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I put mine in a little cup beside my machine, unless I put them into my glass of tea. :)

10-21-2011, 06:11 PM

#222

Cheshirecatquilter

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My fingers get so rough that the threads stick to them and don't want to fall into the trash can. I make a loop of tape with the sticky side out and stick it near my machine. Then I just tap the threads onto it, and when it gets too full to take any more the whole shootin' match goes into the can.

10-21-2011, 06:39 PM

#223

Lyncat

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I toss them toward the wastebasket and think about moving it closer to me. I continue to repeat this over and over. When I finish I have to pick them up. Lol

10-21-2011, 06:41 PM

#224

Caroleesue

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckeye Rose

I would have to have a 55 gallon drum for a trash can, and one on both sides of the machine to catch what I drop, toss or pitch towards the trash! I have very poor aim and don't much care....I would rather sweep up later than take the time to ensure that they get into the trash!

I also have a large trash barrel in my sewing room and use a shop vac to prevent clogging up my house vac.

10-21-2011, 07:02 PM

#225

lovelyl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Grambi

I put mine in a little cup beside my machine, unless I put them into my glass of tea. :)

:lol: ROTFL :lol:

10-21-2011, 07:39 PM

#226

lenette

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I toss mine into the garbage can, but most don't seem to make it into there, so my carpet is always covered. I've never understood how I can miss the can so much. I'm right there!

10-21-2011, 07:42 PM

#227

Lv2sew2011

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I have two small trash containers on each side of me and I try to hit them but miss most of the time so yes they end up on the floor, just for me to clean up later...LOL

10-21-2011, 07:45 PM

#228

Lv2sew2011

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LOL, I find this happens to me too! I guess I have a lot of electricity running through me cause it sticks to me like glue...LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonnie

I TRY to put those devilish little threads and fabric bits into the trash can as I go along but it's as though they take on a life of their own once released from the sewing machine
and stick to my fingers when I try to release them, drop to my clothes and then dance their way to the floor where they stay 'till I'm through with the current project. Then I clean them all up and start all over again with the next project!

10-21-2011, 07:45 PM

#229

Lv2sew2011

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LOL!!!

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Originally Posted by miriam

I just throw them where ever and my chair wheels pick them up... of course the wheels don't work very good any more...

10-21-2011, 07:52 PM

#230

ShabbyTabby

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I have a pin cushion/thread bag and I try to use it all the time, but for some reason I always end up looking like a wooly, scraggly bear after a sewing session....