Friday, July 27, 2012

Pretty Meets Functional








































I have a very bad habit of throwing thread on the floor.  I little clip here and a little snip there and I think I can just sweep it up later.  Well, picture me with sharp objects trying to unclog my vacuum cleaner the other day.  Not a pretty sight and what a waste of precious sewing time!  I remember that I had purchased a pattern for a thread catcher/pin cushion years ago.  Yes, you read that right, years










































I chose some of my favorite Japanese prints as well as other pretties from my stash.  The pattern came with the tubing that feeds through a casing which holds the little bucket open. Now I have no excuses for my laziness and can keep the sharp objects away from electrical appliances!


Hugs,

16 comments:

  1. What a great idea and it's so pretty too. Happy sewing!

    xo,
    Danielle

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  2. So cute! Love your fabrics. I'm glad I'm not the only one who takes
    years to do something. Good for you.

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  3. p.s. I just saw your Great Granny quilt. It's beautiful!!

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  4. That's so sweet and so functional! I have many of those projects I am waiting to do also!

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  5. What an excellent idea - and so pretty too!

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  6. That is such a cute thread catcher!
    I need something like that too.
    I snip and drop my thread as well.
    Have a lovely weekend. xo

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  7. What a cute to thread catcher. You could even line in it with a tiny plastic trash bag.

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  8. I throw things too but because I have wood floors I sweep them up. I have a pattern similar to this but yours is darling. Well done and by the way your grannies are darling....smiles...Renee

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  9. Pretty indeed! Happy Sewing and Happy Friday!! xo Holly

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  10. I do the same thing! It's so interesting how those little things, popular years ago, are "rediscovered" and "ooo-ed and ahhh-ed" over! Gives me credibility cuz I have a tendency to save so much for that future 'need'! Love your fabric choices....so 'today'!! Hugs, Doreen

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  11. I definitely need something like this - my husband has had to clean out the plugged vacuum at least three times in the last six months... Eek!

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  12. Very sweet! Can you tell me the name of the pattern/designer? Have a happy weekend!

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  13. Very cute and functional.

    But what keeps it from falling?

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  14. My mom gave me one very similar to yours. I just love it! Actually, I wish I had at least one more to go by my ironing board or serger. Yours turned out super cute!

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  15. This is so great!! I need one of these!! Thanks for sharing!! Have a beautiful weekend Renee! xo Heather

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  16. I do the same thing!! So I most definitely need one of these ;) And yours is so cute.

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