Household items turned quilting notions?
10-21-2010, 08:14 AM
#411
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Originally Posted by Nanax4
I forgot one thing (probably I forgot a whole lot of things, I just haven't remembered them yet).
I bought un-used pizza boxes from Domino's. 25 boxes for $5. I store my fat quarters in them, sorted by color. I printed out colored squares on my pc and taped the appropriate square to the outside rim of each box.
Now I can easily just pull out the color that I want from the neatly stacked boxes.
Well...they WERE neatly stacked. For some reason DH has moved the stacks into the basement shower. Not so easily accessible there.
I bought un-used pizza boxes from Domino's. 25 boxes for $5. I store my fat quarters in them, sorted by color. I printed out colored squares on my pc and taped the appropriate square to the outside rim of each box.
Now I can easily just pull out the color that I want from the neatly stacked boxes.
Well...they WERE neatly stacked. For some reason DH has moved the stacks into the basement shower. Not so easily accessible there.
10-21-2010, 08:31 AM
#412
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Originally Posted by quiltilicious
Originally Posted by Cindy Shaw
Originally Posted by tall2
My sister actually came up with this hint ,but I do use it alot. When making postcards "the embrodery kind" Or " Lables for your Quilts". I cut freezer paper the size of a sheet of paper (8 1/2 x 11), press some thin muslin to it wait for it to cool, then run it thru the printer.. My printer is a ink jet, I have not tried it on any other printer types yet. I use several programs that will type in diffrent styles, makes making them more fun. Also, the sheets usually only work on 2 rounds thru the printer, most of the wax on the paper is gone then.--recycle to make patterns. Oh, and if your printer works with EQ- you can make the design on several copies then sew together...
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10-21-2010, 09:26 AM
#413
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Originally Posted by SNUGQUILT
Originally Posted by NanSew
Originally Posted by SNUGQUILT
I haven't actually used this yet, but since I'm in the midst of redoing my sewing room....I asked my DH for a peg board, but he didn't think I'd be happy with it (pegs coming out, etc.)...he suggested just penny nails in the wall...my idea...cover a board (any size you want) with fabric, THEN put the nails in that...much prettier, and sill EXTREMELY useful...I'm thinking my tools, patterns, thangle packages, endless possibilities! :)
We hung up my new boards last night! They're awesome!!! I have a long skinny one over my cutting table with all my rulers, and a 3 X 4 ish one to the side of my table....holds patterns, cutters, scissors, etc....LOTS of space and now organized!! :)
10-21-2010, 09:35 AM
#414
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I have only read a couple pages of this subject, but wow, it's good....coming back later to take notes. But just thought I would add to things I use that are kinda strange from our household for my quilting.
1. I purchased a toliet bowl brush from a dollar store, and before using it for the purpose it was intended, I used it to reach some theads on the carpet, slightly out of reach. Now I use it full time in my sewing room and under the long arm.
2. I save my empty toliet paper rolls and put my finished binding on them. I attach a ribbon thru the tube and wear it as a necklace when I am machine attaching my bindings to my quilts. It stays really nice and no more tangling.
Since both of these things came from the restroom, hummm, whatever does that say about me and my quilting? lol
1. I purchased a toliet bowl brush from a dollar store, and before using it for the purpose it was intended, I used it to reach some theads on the carpet, slightly out of reach. Now I use it full time in my sewing room and under the long arm.
2. I save my empty toliet paper rolls and put my finished binding on them. I attach a ribbon thru the tube and wear it as a necklace when I am machine attaching my bindings to my quilts. It stays really nice and no more tangling.
Since both of these things came from the restroom, hummm, whatever does that say about me and my quilting? lol
10-21-2010, 11:30 AM
#415
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Originally Posted by skjquiltnut
Originally Posted by Nanax4
I forgot one thing (probably I forgot a whole lot of things, I just haven't remembered them yet).
I bought un-used pizza boxes from Domino's. 25 boxes for $5. I store my fat quarters in them, sorted by color. I printed out colored squares on my pc and taped the appropriate square to the outside rim of each box.
Now I can easily just pull out the color that I want from the neatly stacked boxes.
That would surely get his attention. My daughter is the type she moves anything and never puts it back. Thank God she is moving out this week.
Well...they WERE neatly stacked. For some reason DH has moved the stacks into the basement shower. Not so easily accessible there.
I bought un-used pizza boxes from Domino's. 25 boxes for $5. I store my fat quarters in them, sorted by color. I printed out colored squares on my pc and taped the appropriate square to the outside rim of each box.
Now I can easily just pull out the color that I want from the neatly stacked boxes.
That would surely get his attention. My daughter is the type she moves anything and never puts it back. Thank God she is moving out this week.
Well...they WERE neatly stacked. For some reason DH has moved the stacks into the basement shower. Not so easily accessible there.
10-21-2010, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilter4HireAndFun
I save my empty toliet paper rolls and put my finished binding on them. I attach a ribbon thru the tube and wear it as a necklace when I am machine attaching my bindings to my quilts. It stays really nice and no more tangling.
Since both of these things came from the restroom, hummm, whatever does that say about me and my quilting? lol
Since both of these things came from the restroom, hummm, whatever does that say about me and my quilting? lol
10-21-2010, 01:06 PM
#417
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Originally Posted by Bev
Originally Posted by Quilter4HireAndFun
I save my empty toliet paper rolls and put my finished binding on them. I attach a ribbon thru the tube and wear it as a necklace when I am machine attaching my bindings to my quilts. It stays really nice and no more tangling.
Since both of these things came from the restroom, hummm, whatever does that say about me and my quilting? lol
Since both of these things came from the restroom, hummm, whatever does that say about me and my quilting? lol
10-22-2010, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by Elliotsgreatgrandma
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
I have a very large heavy glass beer stein that I throw large cones of thread in that would not fit on my machine. So kind of like a spool holder. then I put it about 1 foot away behind my machine and sew or fill bobbins.
I love repurposing heavy mugs for holding any of my threads. :thumbup:
10-22-2010, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by patdesign
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by Elliotsgreatgrandma
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
I have a very large heavy glass beer stein that I throw large cones of thread in that would not fit on my machine. So kind of like a spool holder. then I put it about 1 foot away behind my machine and sew or fill bobbins.
I love repurposing heavy mugs for holding any of my threads. :thumbup:
10-23-2010, 07:55 AM
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After reading many of these posts, I just decided to add my idea. I take a recipe card (3x5) and write the topic on it and the page I have finished reading. Then if I don't get to read all the posts, I know where to pick up. When I go back, I start on the page I left off and then cross it off when I move on. When I have to quit reading, I write down the page number again etc. I have about 3 topics on each side of card. Some of the posts are over 50 pages long so I have not yet come to the end but at least I know what I have read. Hope that is clear. Some days I have the compulsion to sew instead of reading all these wonderful topics. :-) Great thread!
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