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    Old 06-16-2010, 07:08 PM
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    Will be finishing up a can of that in the morning, guess I will be able to put the can to good use. Thanks for the idea.
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    Old 06-16-2010, 07:45 PM
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    If you have a Ross nearby, they have inexpensive containers there usually. I've bought some that are tall/narrow made out of clear plastic so you can see what's in there. Look good, too.
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    Old 06-16-2010, 08:31 PM
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    I use various size ziploc bags for lots of things.
    If it is several things that need to stay together (like piecies sorted by fabric for a quilt) I put all the bags in order of use on a bookring with the final bag having the thread, needles, small scissors & seam ripper. Very handy to grab the whole thing to put in your tote with the WIP.
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    Old 06-17-2010, 09:36 AM
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    What a ingenious idea. I can now take my bins out of storage and use them daily.
    Thank you for the great idea.
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    Old 06-17-2010, 10:50 AM
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    Originally Posted by JenniePenny
    Here's a tip that I submitted to a magazine for inclusion in the readers' tips:

    When I'm done with a project, much of my left-over small pieces of fabric will be cut into either 2", 2.5", or 3" squares.
    Since I drink General Food International coffees, it dawned on me to reuse the boxy tin containers for my 2" squares.

    When finished with the coffee, I vacuumed the last few grains out of the can and wiped out with a dry cloth (Washing the can will cause it to rust!)

    For a different look, I've covered two cans with wrapping paper, and they are great to store my 2" squares of scraps.

    When 2 cans are full, that is when I make a small table topper or donate squares.
    Sooooo cute, great idea!!
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    Old 06-17-2010, 12:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by JenniePenny
    Here's a tip that I submitted to a magazine for inclusion in the readers' tips:

    When I'm done with a project, much of my left-over small pieces of fabric will be cut into either 2", 2.5", or 3" squares.
    Since I drink General Food International coffees, it dawned on me to reuse the boxy tin containers for my 2" squares.

    When finished with the coffee, I vacuumed the last few grains out of the can and wiped out with a dry cloth (Washing the can will cause it to rust!)

    For a different look, I've covered two cans with wrapping paper, and they are great to store my 2" squares of scraps.

    When 2 cans are full, that is when I make a small table topper or donate squares.
    Very clever!!! Thanks for sharing!
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    Old 06-17-2010, 01:15 PM
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    love this idea. I have a rectangular container and will do this with it. Thanx a bunch.
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    Old 06-17-2010, 02:23 PM
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    Very clever!!!
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    Old 06-17-2010, 05:59 PM
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    VERY, very good idea!!
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    Old 06-17-2010, 06:00 PM
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    Cool idea and I love the mini quilts!
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