And in the closet I've hidden my little rack that has my old sewing threads that I use for odds and ends stitching. That collection is getting sparse. (I hide it up high so Annabella doesn't eat it. 'Nother story.)
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Threads, threads, threads!
As much as I am a fabric-holic, I am also a thread-holic! Colors, shimmer, shine, glow, variegates in every color direction, yumm-o!
These are threads I've collected, mostly for quilting, but there are water solubles, fusibles, clear and smoke, bobbin, jeans threads. In the bottom pockets are my cones for piecing. Yikes! I ran out of two cones this week while I was on my sewing marathon, so had to order more -- I got some 60wt Presencia cotton cones, I'm becoming a thread snob! Handy hint: You know those little bags of silica gel that come in the box when you buy shoes. Put it into a plastic bag with your water soluble thread to keep it dry :-)
And in the closet I've hidden my little rack that has my old sewing threads that I use for odds and ends stitching. That collection is getting sparse. (I hide it up high so Annabella doesn't eat it. 'Nother story.)
Is this a natural side effect of being a fabric collector? Or is this another illness!?
And in the closet I've hidden my little rack that has my old sewing threads that I use for odds and ends stitching. That collection is getting sparse. (I hide it up high so Annabella doesn't eat it. 'Nother story.)
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I have a collection of thread too. Some very old stuff from my grandmother - used for basting. Lots of odds and ends - you never know when you will need that color. Egyptian cotton, 100% cotton, Silk, And a case of cone thread in all colors - half my cotton piecing thread and the other is the new Pro line for quilting (love it). You are not alone.
ReplyDeleteLOL! I only thought I had too much thread to deal with. I love your over-the-door holder -- was it marketed as a shoe holder? Anyway, very good idea (which I may adopt). Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou collect thread, and I collect ways to mark quilt tops since I'm a hand quilter. I also have TONS of hand quilting thread that may never get used. I love hand quilting threads! What a great way to store your threads. I wish I had a sewing space so I could try this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for storing your threads...love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the color sorted threads. I'm becoming more of a thread snob myself...
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