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Comment on Project of the Week - Paper Dolls! by Annatjie

Annatjie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:23:09 +0000

This is a very good idea and I think all the kids will like it. I remember when we were kids, even my brother liked to play with our paper dolls. I later started to draw my own on carton and also made the clothes. You can put a few coats of Modge Podge at the back and front of the doll and then it only need a wipe with a wet cloth and hola, clean it is again. Even the clothes can be treated like that, especially if the child is still small. Keep up the good work and let the juices keep thinking of grand new ideas.

Comment on Project of the Week - Paper Dolls! by shirley

shirley — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:01:17 +0000

i bought the paper dolls last week . i am sewing my second set.so fast so cute, my grandchildren loved them. more paper dolls please.im reliving my childhood again.

Comment on The Road to Success-Part 1 by grandma Shari

grandma Shari — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:39 +0000

ohh I like that blanket. I think I will have to make one for my grandson who is due in January… thanks for the ideas

Comment on Embroidering On Card Stock by Sue Mohan

Sue Mohan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:01:25 +0000

where can I buy the design…what company ?

Comment on Magic Pillowcase by Sheri

Sheri — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:04:44 +0000

Can someone PLEASE tell me what measurements the two pieces of fabric are to be cut to make this Magic Pillowcase?
[editor's note: The instructions read: # ¾ yard of main fabric (for the body of the pillowcase), approximately
# ¼ yard of accent fabric (for the hem of the pillowcase), approximately]

Comment on Perfect gift for a husband! by Viv

Viv — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:35:46 +0000

This is great! My 37yr old daughter just passed her motorbike test so I’ll make her a shirt with these on.

Comment on Corner Bookmarks by CraftyTigra

CraftyTigra — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:21:44 +0000

Being a reader, I’m always carting at least one book around with me wherever I go, and invariably my bookmark will fall out. I can see how this kind of bookmark wouldn’t slip out as easily as those dangly beaded ones! Hrmmm… I wonder if there are rubber or silicone threads, that will kind of grip the pages for extra security. Anyway, just wanted to say thank you so much for this fantastic idea!

Comment on Wrapping Up Loose Ends by Toni

Toni — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:06:08 +0000

Never thought to do this, but it makes sense. Thanks for the great tip.

Comment on Project of the Week - My Sea Friends Book by Mackeran

Mackeran — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:40:07 +0000

Thank you! You often write very interesting articles. You improved my mood.

Comment on Wrapping Up Loose Ends by mary

mary — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:01:23 +0000

this tip comes from a good friend of mine and she knows what she is talking about. Mary

Comment on Project of the Week - My Sea Friends Book by mary

mary — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:59:17 +0000

thanks for ALL your designs. this little boook is adorable. Mary

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by sandra

sandra — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:25:58 +0000

I love it ! I use shoe boxes and boot boxes to make keepastake boxes. Using a variety of themes, etc, baby, wedding, birthday. with the embroidery designs you can make personalize designs. By the way you can get free boxes at pay less or other shoe stores.

Comment on Project of the Week - ITH Gift Card Holders by Willow

Willow — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:47 +0000

Great idea for the coming holiday season. However, it would be great if it was in .pdf format to save with the patterns for when I want to stitch them out.
[Editor's note: Willow, the pdf is included with the set.
Rob]

Comment on Custom-made Gift Bag by Denise Prizznick

Denise Prizznick — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:35:28 +0000

Great idea for a hostess gift bag or putting popurri in for festive smell and look duringthe holidays. Nice job

Comment on Project of the Week - Paper Dolls! by Heather Lee

Heather Lee — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:57:01 +0000

Thank you for the turkey to dress I am making these as well for the school. Keep up the GREAT work ladies these things are helping little people do amazing things as they really need help with the dressing order and approperate clothes to wear etc. With much thanks for your wonderful work I am proud to do it and pass the credit to you! Heather

Comment on Tote Bag Makeover by TeresaL

TeresaL — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:20:26 +0000

This is a really great gift. You can buy tote bags at the thrift store for just a little bit and totaly redo them. I made one for my mother in law that knits, and on the lining I put pockets that would hold her needles and a small pair of scissors on a ribbon that fastened with a small piece of velcro. I also made one for a neice that had all kinds of pockets on the inside and outside for her beany babys that went everywhere with her. I emboideried the baby’s names on the pockets. You would have thought I had handed both of them a brick of gold. I had a lot of fun making them but more fun watching the expressions on their faces.

Comment on Wrapping Up Loose Ends by Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:32:11 +0000

I should have said “lighter weight of clear plastic”!
Sharon

Comment on Wrapping Up Loose Ends by Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:30:13 +0000

Wonderful and inexpensive way to store thread! I’ve found though, that the lighter weight of vinyl works better for me.
Sharon

Comment on Project of the Week - My Sea Friends Book by MJ Lee

MJ Lee — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:16:39 +0000

I just downloaded these and can’t wait to give them a try. Glad to be back with y’all as a member!

Comment on Custom-made Gift Bag by Loretta

Loretta — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:02:57 +0000

Thanks. Great instructions - very clear.

Comment on Project of the Week - My Sea Friends Book by Mary

Mary — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:35:16 +0000

Hi Bonnie,
Your baby book looks great! I’m going to get the set to embroider, and get started for my great grandson. He just turned 1 in Sept. I’ll put it in his stocking. Thank you

Comment on Custom-made Gift Bag by Mary

Mary — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:25:15 +0000

Hi Mary Catherine,
I love your darling bag. It would work great with a perfume bottle inside. I have 3 bought for Christmas, and I’m going to take the bottle out of the box, and into the bag. It really makes a gift that keeps giving. Thank you for sharing.

Comment on Custom-made Gift Bag by Patty

Patty — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:22:19 +0000

This is so cute and easy. Think I’ll do several to have on hand for holidays.
Thanks

Comment on Project of the Week - My Sea Friends Book by Jolene

Jolene — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:03:51 +0000

Bonnie
What a delightful project. I have a couple great nephews that will get a kick out of this, oh and a great niece too. Love it.. Cheers Jolene

Comment on Project of the Week - My Sea Friends Book by Eva

Eva — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:37:19 +0000

This little book is so adorable and any little one would like it. You did a fantastic job!

Comment on Custom-made Gift Bag by Penny DuBose

Penny DuBose — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:13:24 +0000

Wonderful project and great instructions and pictures. Thanks so much, I will be using this for so many gifts. Hugs and blessings.

Comment on Custom-made Gift Bag by Susan

Susan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:11:27 +0000

Wow! This looks easy and elegant. Can’t wait to try it.

Comment on Autumn Leaf by gurpreet

gurpreet — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:29:32 +0000

fabrick of either side should beloose sothat chain stitch should done on it

Comment on Autumn Leaf by gurpreet

gurpreet — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:26:41 +0000

the plain porsion should be some loose cotton fabric and be embrioded with chain stitch of some flower

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Sydney

Sydney — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:05:49 +0000

You deserve a prize for submitting this great idea! I just wish I had time to paint and glue…

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Margaret UK

Margaret UK — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:14:32 +0000

Great idea - I make similar pattern sleeve boxes out of half-case wine boxes. I have to make a lid though, but they are the right size too. You can also get ones that fit the larger ‘Vogue sleeves’. I have covered mine in fabrics which I previously decorate with lettering embroidery in the name of the manufacturer of the patterns contained inside the box using lots of different fonts and styles.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Linda Fox Chase

Linda Fox Chase — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:47:31 +0000

Girl after my own heart! Transforming ‘trash’ into a definite treasure!
Linda

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Margaret

Margaret — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:08:45 +0000

In Australia we have the same kind of Laundry powder boxes so this is a great idea. when I finally settle into my new home I will sort through my hundreds of patterns and sell them in designed boxes a fantastic market stall idea don’t you think

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Susan

Susan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:02:21 +0000

Smart girl, Really that was a clever idea. Not only did you use something that would normally have been thrown out, but you saved money by making a great place for your patterns. You got your creative juices going and you also inspired others to do. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Project of the Week - ITH Gift Card Holders by marinova

marinova — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:39:25 +0000

Thank you for this wonderful design!! I just love “in the hoop” projects! You are all GREAT!!!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Diana

Diana — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:15:27 +0000

This is a wonderful idea. Right now we are getting ready to go through a bunch of pictures and papers that was in a box at my moms in the basement that got wet, and I think this would be perfect for her to put all of her pictures and special papers in so that she can store them under her television and not have to worry about about them getting wet anymore. Thank you so much for such a wonderful idea. I always have boxes of laundry soap to use for these types of projects.

Comment on A Present For Dad by Diana

Diana — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:01:16 +0000

Such a cute idea. I would love to do something like that for my husband from my kids for fathers day. I will have to look for the kids faces that you used. It looks so cute. Thank you so much for the idea.

Comment on Choosing The Right Stabilizer For Embroidery on Performance Wear by Diana

Diana — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:52:04 +0000

A wonderful article. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this up for all of us. This is a very important step and it is awesome when someone helps us understand this more so that we can do our projects better. Thank you again so much for writing this out.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by judy

judy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:56:24 +0000

HI Everyone,
thankyou so much for the wonderful feedback.I appreciate it.. I can forsee alot of powder detergent beind sold verus liquid.LOL
Debbie, hate to be the barrier of bad news..but yep…us girls have gotta do the laundry before we can get the boxes.. lol. Wouldnt it be nice if we had the laundry elf to come do it? Then we could just sew, sew,sew..and craft,craft,craft.ha.
Joan, love the idea of the mail box.. What a cute box to embroider US MAIL.. CUTE. Bet no one in town ,would have a box ,like you.
God bless.Judy

Comment on Recycling Savvy by Emma Miner

Emma Miner — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:12:19 +0000

What came to me several years ago when I had to be at the hospital with my husband so he could spend time with is mother was:
1. If there wasn’t very many people around, I could cut out my fabric using a larger and high table.
2. I could put my time to use, therefore staying in a better mood.
3. I reused (and bought tin cans that were marked down (like a $1.00 or 2) to put my already cut picies in ready to be sown. I also labled my cans with pattern, pices.
4. I also reused the selvege picies to reap around some to the piecies deviding them up. I also used sticky notes also.
Therefore when you got home and had a spare time you could put it to good reat.
Emma

Comment on Editor’s Tip Request! by Emma Miner

Emma Miner — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:02:11 +0000

Since I have a short attendation spand when I get upset, I have problems remembering what I was going to do next, ect. Therefore I make several sticky notes (if I don’t get side tracked) and tell my husband what I’m working on so he can help me if needed. I’ve found him to be of great help when I’m so upset because I realize I do know what to do but have to relearn it.
Emma

Comment on How Not to Cut a Knot by Emma Miner

Emma Miner — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:50:28 +0000

After I read and replied to the e-mail about cuting threads, it reminded me about some my husband has done for me at home.
We had two drafting tables, and it occured to him if he put a peice of wood along the bottom edge (being very carefull not to split the wood), that you could adjust the height of the table and with the table being at a angle it was (and is) much easire on your back and eyes when using it.
Emma

Comment on How Not to Cut a Knot by Emma Miner

Emma Miner — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:46:03 +0000

What I really hate is when you first start your design and you go to trim the tail and before you realize it you have cut both threaths.
I also have problems seeing the threath clearly, therefore I have place the sewing machine up higher so I can see much easier in the first place.
Emma

Comment on Project of the Week - ITH Gift Card Holders by Leona Richards

Leona Richards — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:24:24 +0000

Great,Love it,so many things,not enought time,but for next year project.LOVE IT.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Leona Richards

Leona Richards — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:10:13 +0000

Hey what A great way to use,Will make one,,Go Girl.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by pcsavant

pcsavant — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:24:40 +0000

That’s a great idea. I’m going to get my deterg. in a box instead of liquid just to get the box!!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by ilv2sew

ilv2sew — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:15:51 +0000

This is a great idea and using something free is even better.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Joan

Joan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:09:07 +0000

Years ago, when all my magazines were getting torn by the mailman squeezing them into the small mailbox on my front porch I spray painted a soap box (One of those good sturdy tall ones ) Silver and painted U S Mail on the front of it in black and hung it under my small box.

I had not thought of embroidering U S Mail and my house number on it. What do yu think?

Thanks for the good suggestion

I also cut those boxes from 2 inches above the bottom on one side to 2 inches below the top on the other side and use them for magazine racks. You can buy these things, but it is so much more fun to make them!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Linda H

Linda H — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:56:46 +0000

What a terrific idea, you did a great job. Now if I only used the powder detergent and not the liquid (I have a front load washer). Very, very stylish!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Joan

Joan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:12:23 +0000

Great idea. Looks like I will have to buy washing powder in larger containers. lol

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Joanne in Mn

Joanne in Mn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:23:00 +0000

Great idea, should help the room smell great too!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Linda

Linda — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:20:29 +0000

What a wonderful idea and perfect timing as I was just looking for a way to store all my newely acquired (but old) patterns. Thanks for the idea

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Katherine McGarry

Katherine McGarry — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:31:10 +0000

very smart of you. I use liquid soap but am going to see if my daughter has this type of soap

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Maria Delsing

Maria Delsing — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:08:40 +0000

Great Job of recycling and how attractive it is and you could really decorate it any way you want. A great gift for a sewer.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Nina

Nina — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:37:37 +0000

This is really a great idea, and almost cost free, thank you!!!

Comment on How Not to Cut a Knot by Roxanne

Roxanne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:33:55 +0000

I never thought of doing that. I will have to give it a try.

Comment on Project of the Week - ITH Gift Card Holders by Roxanne

Roxanne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:30:16 +0000

Fabulous idea! This is a special way to give cash or a gift card!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Roxanne

Roxanne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:27:07 +0000

You did a terrific job on the box. What a great idea. I bet it smells “clean” too!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Marie

Marie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:25:56 +0000

This is a great idea. I am going to pass it along to my ASG neighborhood sewers. I have done this before with smaller boxes for all those magazines we want to save for there articles.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Jeannette

Jeannette — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:58:35 +0000

What a great idea! You make me regret that I use liquid GAIN. Mmmmm…..maybe one of my daughters who uses powder. Too good an idea to let slip through my fingers.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by maria

maria — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:27:37 +0000

What a great idea !!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Patty

Patty — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:38:29 +0000

Wow, as many detergent boxes as I’ve thown out I could have gotten my sewing room in order.
Thanks for the wonderful idea.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by leslie

leslie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:08:49 +0000

i am going to give this a try, thanks, i love the recycle idea. leslie

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by lucy

lucy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:03:26 +0000

THAT IS TOTALLY A GREAT IDEA! THANK, LOVE IT!!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Glenda

Glenda — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:22:28 +0000

What a wonderful, novel recycle idea. Turned trash into treasure, custom made. Good job!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Sheryl

Sheryl — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:13:55 +0000

Love It! I will go back some powder detergent again. Thanks!!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Sharlyn

Sharlyn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:45:15 +0000

love it! Thanks for ideas, I’m always good at following directions, but run short in the “thinking it up” dept Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Sam

Sam — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:43:52 +0000

What a wonderful Idea… I really like this!!!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Sam

Sam — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:43:21 +0000

What a wonderful Idea! I really like this..

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Marthie

Marthie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:02:18 +0000

Super idea. Well done

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Susan

Susan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:38:06 +0000

Great idea! Thanks.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Julie Down

Julie Down — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:02:24 +0000

Great idea!! Beautiful project.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Jodie

Jodie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:36:28 +0000

Fantastic idea !!! Why didn’t I think of that?? Leave it to you to add another project to my list! Thanks!!

Comment on Thread-free by copperpennystudio

copperpennystudio — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:16:07 +0000

Sandra, you mention that you use an electric trimmer when you make a mistake. Do you use it to take all the embroidery off the garment? Do you mean a man’s mustach trimmer or something like that. I’m trying to find something to take out mistakes without spending over $100.00 like they advertise for a remover on embroidery sites.
Thanks for any help you can give.
Lynn

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Elfie B. Taylor

Elfie B. Taylor — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:11:46 +0000

You have absolutely prettified saving the Earth. I almost wish I used powder detergent to do my laundry, just for the pattern box with a lid.

I make pattern storage with jumbo Pizza Pop boxes, but I don’t decorate, and mine don’t have lids. I simply cut off the top flaps. The Pizza Pop boxes are *just* wide enough to accommodate a Butterick or Simplicity pattern envelope, and you can get about 30 or 40 (pristine) patterns to a box. The patterns stand about 2″ taller than the box, making a number search quick and simple.

The larger Kwik-Sew, Vogue, and McCall’s pattern envelopes require something larger, and for those, I have a mish-mash of recycled stuff. I may have to check my neighbours’ blue bins on recycling day to see if they have suitable detergent boxes. And decorating the box is the perfect purpose for all my test stitch-outs. Thanks for the inspiration!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Nancy

Nancy — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:56:23 +0000

What a great idea to keep your patterns together and organized, and nice to look at, too!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by grandma Shari

grandma Shari — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:50:03 +0000

Wow what a good idea! I might have to get a few boxes of powder detergent.. I use liquid. Thanks for sharing

Comment on Project of the Week - Paper Dolls! by Heather Lee

Heather Lee — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:08:12 +0000

Love the paper dolls I have been looking for these and anymore anyone can help me with. My daughter works with handicap children and has been asking me for paper dolls with all of the clothes and things we wear or use everyday to use wth the children. I am making these but was wondering if there is anyway you would try to make these dolls with seperate clothes shoes and hats just anything that will make a differance for these children would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for the great designs I have been a mamber for 2 years and love it!!! Heather

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Sue Bartz

Sue Bartz — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:07:26 +0000

Judy,
What a cute box!
They say ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.’
Well, in your case it was recycle your own trash into a treasure! Good for you! Not to mention a great gift idea!!
This gives a bit of a twist on the term recycle.
I love it!!
Sue

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by wissewer

wissewer — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:49:06 +0000

I love it! Those sturdy boxes deserve the future you created for them. Maybe your new name will be the “Green Queen”!!!!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by barbara watkins

barbara watkins — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:17:03 +0000

i love your ideas thanks for posting it

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by ScrapperG

ScrapperG — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:03:14 +0000

You did a wonderful job! When I showed my DH the article, he said I had found a soul-mate. I have a whole attic full of boxes that were too good to throw away. I will now go up there in the morning and see what I can fine. You’ve inspired me!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by verne

verne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:01:01 +0000

I also used vinyl and embossed wallpaper on mine. I guess I’ll have to look out in the garage to see if I still have some of that wallpaper left.But even if I don’t I’ve got a great selection of fabrics just waiting to be used.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by verne

verne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:49:15 +0000

This is an idea I haven’t used in 15 years. I used mine for magazine carriers.I gave them away with the magazines.Now is a wonderful time to use this idea again. Your instructions are fantastic!!!!!And the pictures are wonderful too.The note to spray paint the box first gives a clean slate for whatever fabric you would choose.Great project.Thanks

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by andismom

andismom — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:51:18 +0000

What a great idea. You did a great job on that. I love it and will have to try it. Always looking for something to put my patterns in

Comment on How Not to Cut a Knot by Jaci Speed

Jaci Speed — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:25:06 +0000

I think your idea is right one. I have used Peggy’s stitch eraser’ for some time. What I like about it most is the fact that it will clean up the back of my embroidery. Just be careful you don’t cut any of the design threads as they will come loose if you so. If you do, use ‘Fray check’ right away to stop any thread from coming loose.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Luanne

Luanne — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:23:16 +0000

What a wonderful idea, Judy. The box is adorable. Bet you’ll be doing more of them.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by linda

linda — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:18:08 +0000

what an incredible idea..thank you thank you waste not want not and I can put individual names on the boxes in an even more organized manner you are terrific thank you again

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Bev

Bev — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:09:21 +0000

Hello Judy,
This is brilliant! I too hate throwing out good packaging and it is hard to find boxes to fit sewing patterns. I shall take a leaf out of your book for my sewing room could well do with a clean up. Congratulations!!
Warmest regards to a gal after my own heart, Bev

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by debbie

debbie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:03:53 +0000

Love the idea! Just one question.

Do we have to do laundry to empty the box!?!?!?

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Joni B

Joni B — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:38:23 +0000

Love your idea and it looks GREAT. My Grandmother was the Queen of recylcing and it was not even important to anyone but her. Got the sewing bug from her. She would enjoy this project.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Barb

Barb — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:34:26 +0000

Talk about classic “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”! What a beautiful, clever project!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Carol4700

Carol4700 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:34:19 +0000

Great idea! I also have a hard time throwing out sturdy boxes. For this idea, I’ll switch from my liquid detergent to powder.

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Laurie Gassman

Laurie Gassman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:09:27 +0000

That is one very clever idea… I am looking at my various containers in terms of adapating to do a job in my perpetually messy sewing room!! I have some great scraps to coordinate with the room’s color scheme. Woo Hoo this will be fun and pretty too. Thanks for a great idea.
Laurie

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Lee

Lee — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:06:06 +0000

Well I have seen alot of recycling of things but this one to me WINNERS a Gold Star. This is the best idea I have seen in a long time. I usually use liquid, but now I am going to have to use powder just to get the box. Your creative wheels were really turning.

Comment on Project of the Week - ITH Gift Card Holders by Frances

Frances — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:06:06 +0000

RHONDA, THANK YOU FOR SUCH A GREAT LITTLE BAG, I LOVE IT. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEW ONE OUT. IT WOULD ALSO BE GREAT TO PUT A MAKEUP MIRROR FOR THE PURSE. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE DESIGNS…FRANCES

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Debbie Lauzon

Debbie Lauzon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:53:32 +0000

Ok, I am going back to powder detergent! What an awesome idea! Great job!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:36:04 +0000

this is pretty neat …will hold the patterns I am planning on using immediately…instead of stacking them on the table to get in the way.
thanks!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Vera in Md

Vera in Md — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:34:41 +0000

What a neat idea! Maybe I’ll switch to powdered detergent for a while, maybe a long while. I’ve got several hundred patterns!

Comment on Pattern Box That Would Do Mr. Clean Proud by Alicia

Alicia — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:26:59 +0000

GREAT idea! thanks!