Friday, September 10, 2010
Thread Bin
I too use very similar tools for my applique to those already shown. Instead I will show a little thread rubbish bin that I made years ago and still find very handy. I saw this idea somewhere, unfortunately I cannot remember where! Firstly I purchased a small container of chips from my local supermarket. Then you have to eat the chips (that is the fun part!!!).
Give the chip container a wipe out, cut a small hole in the lid, put the lid back onto the container and there you go a small thread rubbish bin! I find it handy to pop extra needles and pins around the lid so they are there when I need them. I know it would look so much better if I covered the container with fabric, but hey, with all the applique needing to be done I just don't have the time!!!
Gotta love recycling!!
Cathy,
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I need to go buy some chips!!!
what a genius idea Cathy! I see some Pringles in my future (like tomorrow, tomorrow is good!!). I have to admit to sneakily stuffing threads down the side of the couch tonight, lol. I know, I know, bad appliquer! Tomorrow I shall repent and make me a handy dandy thread bin :o)
ReplyDeleteReduce-reuse-recycle-repurpose!!! I too have seen this idea - fabulous! Thanks for sharing it with us, Cathy. ; )
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to look for some chips now. Food containers can be so useful, I keep a little mint tin in my kit for broken needles.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea--guess I've no excuse for making a mess on the floor now!
ReplyDeletegreat idea and when the lid gets too many holes in it then you just can get some more pringles... boy, wonder how fast I can make too many holes in the lid... maybe I could help them along with my stiletto ...
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea! :)
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