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    Old 11-20-2015, 01:36 PM
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    djmat, thanks for the idea...never thought of that one.
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    Old 11-20-2015, 04:21 PM
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    The charm boxes stack well in my overcrowded workroom with easy access for ongoing projects. Have a coat box for small leftover fabric to cut into charms, when I can get around to it, for the charm boxes. I usually color code & separate charms into sweater boxes for upcoming swaps to avoid sending duplicates.
    I use ziploc bags to distribute the various sized bags I receive from swapping & mark the size on the outside bag & put all in the largest bag for recycling - just burns me when swappers tape things to bags that can be recycled a bunch of times. I place a tag on the inside of the bag. Been using a certain swap bag with my address label on the outside for 3 yrs & it always comes back to me! Just sent it off again this week in Mariposa's swap.
    Really trying to keep my workroom floor free. Whew, didn't mean to write a book. So sorry!!!!
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    Old 11-21-2015, 05:08 AM
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    I have mine in one of those plastic drawers. They overflow their drawer at the moment, and rather than start a new drawer I need to put them together in a quilt!
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    Old 11-21-2015, 09:27 AM
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    I bought (long time ago) from JoAnn's a plastic project container that has a handle. It holds quite a bit. I have out grown that and will start another container. It keeps it clean and not take too much room. It works for me. I have been saving and swapping for 2 years now, now it's time to start using up some of the squares. and make beautiful quilts, lol.

    I know it's early, but Happy Thanksgiving to all and happy 26th, to those who don't.
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    Old 11-21-2015, 04:30 PM
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    Thank you, happylab. Same to you!
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    Old 11-23-2015, 07:53 PM
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    thanks DJ..she had a great birthday!

    Originally Posted by djmat
    Happy birthday to Barb's mother!!!!
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    Old 11-23-2015, 07:55 PM
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    Wasn't sure if that was still a good address???


    Originally Posted by travelinggramma
    My mother called and said she had one of "those" squishy envelopes for me! Thanks Barbara!!
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    Old 11-23-2015, 07:55 PM
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    You could do a contest and give 5 lucky people a prize

    Originally Posted by WMUTeach
    Checking in with a question. I must have cut too many of these fine little treats because I have WAY more than 5 sets. HUMMMMM What to do? What to do? Tee-Hee-Hee!
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    Old 11-23-2015, 07:58 PM
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    wow .......1.5" yikes!

    Originally Posted by djmat
    Recycle boxes shipped to me if in good condition or I get a new one at Post Office.
    After finishing PSQ, I recycle the boxes to ship Secret Santa swap, or to the kids for birthdays.
    Have almost enough to do PSQ#3, then will attempt 1.5" PSQ, scary small!
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    Old 11-23-2015, 08:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by Anoka Quilter
    How do you store your 2 1/2" squares. I have been trying to find a bin that has 2 1/2" compartments, but I just haven't come up with anything yet. I don't want to sort them all out just to have them get mixed up again. I know I could do baggies, but I was thinking if I could find a box that would be so much nicer.
    Good question....I would like to see more people answer this question.

    So I reposting this...please let us know...I am always looking for organizing ideas.
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