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[ATTACH=CONFIG]517725[/ATTACH]A reader tip from a Fons &Porter episode to reuse Kleenex box for scraps and threads. I know quilters make adorable bags for their scraps but I just can't find the time. This makes it easy and I can just toss when it is full.

sandy l

Good idea, thanks. That should stop my one cat from going thru the trash can looking for scraps and stuff to play with

ManiacQuilter2

Great Idea. Never thought of it.

dd

I fill pillowcases with that stuff then donate to my vet friend to use as dog beds.

Onebyone

We use empty tissue boxes at guild and toss when full. It takes a long time to fill one up even when several quilters are using one.

I open the side of the used box and put in a roll of soft quality toilet paper and tape shut. I have box of tissues that lasts a long time. I don't celebrate Earth Day but was tired of always being out of tissues from the small boxes. I don't like the big box of tissues, takes up too much surface space.

TexasSunshine

I do the same thing for small scraps and thread cuttings.

Becky's Crafts

I use an empty cereal box between my recliner and our magazine rack for trim and thread cuttings. I've taped a long piece of the removed flaps down the front side to make it less likely to be squashed by my chair and I empty it when it starts getting filled. It's narrow enough to not get in the way and holds quite a bit!

LadyElisabeth

that is a NEW tip to me, hadn't thought of doing that

suern3

Good idea. It always seems like there should be a good use for these boxes.

lynnie

or make pet beds out of it.