KalamaQuilts

way too cute. I've been asked to teach them for to a class of 25
They will be paying a materials fee.
So I want something more elegant than cut up pringles cans

does anyone have a nice alternative, even tho it won't show?

little bigger or smaller no prob.
I even thought of cut up plastic mayo jars but haven't a clue how to cute them even and smooth...

here is a tutorial of the project.
http://fabrictherapy.blogspot.com/20...le-thread.html

thank you, Sharyn

sewlilly

I actually made something similar to this with my sister a couple of years ago! It has held up just fine - we used pringle cans as well. Stick to what works, is what I say.

nativetexan

Wow, that is so cute. and such detailed instructions too! I will think on doing this one.

StephanieR

Me too! I also think sticking with what works is the way to go. Maybe you can get your dh to do the cutting for you pre-class.

Tartan

So any sturdy cardboard tube you can cut would work. I also think I would stick with the Pringle’s tube since you have all the measurements. If you wanted to work out a different size, an oatmeal container would probably work as well.

bneuen

Very cute and practical!! Would a canning jar ring work??

NJ Quilter

Thanks for that link. I just bookmarked it. Started a new hand quilting project a couple of days ago and was thinking I really should have a thread catcher nearby instead of just tossing them all onto the table top.

Lena1952

I am pretty sure when I made these years ago, I used small embroidery hoops with the screw removed and the end glued together. But it has been so long ago, I could be mistaken.

lindaschipper

What about a plastic coffee can??

MamaLinda

Cute. Will get some pringles next shopping trip.