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    Old 10-10-2015, 04:49 AM
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    Default Applique Tip: KFC containers

    This may not be new to some, but it is a 'wow' for me so I thought I'd pass it along in case it helps someone else.

    I am obsessive about saving those little KFC 1/2-cup serving containers that has the little red lid. I absolutely LOVE them. I also love needle-turn applique.

    The other day I was looking for something to spray my Spray Starch into so I could starch and iron my edges under prior to stitching. I thought of those container and used it, finished ironing, and snapped on the lid.

    I discovered when I came back, a couple of days later, that the starch was still usable, not dried out, nor did it smell.

    Ok...like I said, maybe not a wow moment for some, but I'm pretty frugal so it was for me. LOL
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    Old 10-10-2015, 06:33 AM
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    Great idea! I have little plastic containers with lids that I was going to toss, now I will use them for my applique.
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    Old 10-10-2015, 06:38 AM
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    I used a containers that Hillshire sandwich meats come in. I have my fusible cut melons ready to be attached stored in the container.
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    Old 10-10-2015, 06:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2
    I used a containers that Hillshire sandwich meats come in. I have my fusible cut melons ready to be attached stored in the container.
    These are great for storing colored hexies in also.
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    Old 10-10-2015, 07:07 AM
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    I love the Talenti gelato containers. They are perfect for storage, not to small and not to big. Oh and the ice cream is a super bonus. LOL
    I haven't seen the KFC containers.
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    Old 10-10-2015, 12:09 PM
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    I have a couple of those KFC containers with the red lid, and I use them to store a piece of onion or cut tomato in the fridge. I put them in there upside down so I can see what's inside and use it before it goes bad 'coz I forgot it was there.
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    Old 10-10-2015, 04:04 PM
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    I like those little containers, too! Thanks for sharing a good idea!
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    Old 10-11-2015, 03:56 AM
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    I had some and gave to granddaughter to keep some jewelry beads separated by colors....neat things they are!
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    Old 10-11-2015, 04:23 AM
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    I used to save them but I only have one left. Our KFC quit using them quite awhile back. They went back to the styrofoam containers
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    What a good idea. Thank you.
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