EMPTY SPOOLS OF THREAD

Reply Subscribe

Page 10 of 13

« First

Last »

Thread Tools

02-25-2011, 08:41 PM

#91

noveltyjunkie

Super Member

Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: 53 degrees North

Posts: 1,679

I use them for embroidery floss- the skeins get too knotty for me.
If I had more than I could use I'd give them to preschool for threading games.

02-25-2011, 09:45 PM

#92

Bluebonnet Sue

Senior Member

Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Texas

Posts: 482

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ

I usually throw mine away, then find a use for one. Here is a picture of my latest use.

What a great idea. Bet there are hundreds out there. Please share yours too, if you have one.

02-25-2011, 09:59 PM

#93

falcon

Member

Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: western australia

Posts: 48

plmaher.
can you show a photo please.

02-25-2011, 10:37 PM

#94

JustBonnie2

Member

Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Grove, OK

Posts: 99

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmw0829

I usually toss them on the floor for the cats. They roll them around for a while and then they get lost.

LOL! How funny - - I do the same thing! We'll probably find them under the couches and chairs when we Spring clean.

02-25-2011, 10:52 PM

#95

Gerbie

Super Member

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Some where in way out West Texas

Posts: 3,041

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katydid2

Just a thought - everybody needs more clutter - save them and then wrap a piece of every fabric that you use around them and string them for a garland - some of you might be able to circle your sewing rooms a dozen times :D

So funny Katy, No I definitely don't need more clutter, but I think you have a cute idea of how to use the empties.

02-25-2011, 11:44 PM

#96

jpthequilter

Super Member

Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Port Lavaca, TX

Posts: 1,276

I take the biggest wooden spool I can find and glue it to a little piece of scrap wood,
...and maybe paint it with nail polish
IT MAKES A GREAT HOLDER FOR A SEAM RIPPER!
Put them in sharp point side down, - especially nice for those little ones!

02-26-2011, 12:19 AM

#97

Qwiltylady

Senior Member

Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: In hiding

Posts: 454

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbud2

My cats collect, and hide them.

mine too they know when they start getting low and when I take them off all I see is a flash and its gone.

02-26-2011, 12:21 AM

#98

jajudd24

Senior Member

Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Indiana

Posts: 958

Grandkids and their little friends would love them....stacking...rolling....2-6 yrs especially.

02-26-2011, 12:21 AM

#99

Paisleyc

Junior Member

Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Sandhills area of N. C.

Posts: 226

If they are wooden, they can be stained or painted and hot glued together and a ribbon hanger attached and used to hold circular needles. It lets them hang free instead of being folded up and put in a zip lock bag. They are easier to use this way and are more visible for use. Straight needles can be put in a vase for easy exposure. So a knitter might like to use them. Or you could make a nice gift for a friend or family member who has given you a nice quilting item or do one for yourself.
Carol from NC