keeps the slump away. The larger vase by the tree, heart, a purple dog, a green dog, and a small stag (or unusual creature). Hopefully I can continue this way so I don't feel overwhelmed. My next decision is whether to move to the right or continue down the left.
I laid my book of floss bags in a plastic bin and it's like a Rolodex and easy to use since I am not moving it! This bin is a perfect size for the Magma, floss, glasses, the large piece of linen, and everything else I need. It's portable and accessible. And when I throw the lid over, no curious cats can enter.
These new bags are a royal PITA to open which could just be my hand issue, but I came up with a solution. By folding over a piece of tape on one side of the top, it makes it much easier. The tape doesn't allow the plastic to stick together and I can slip my finger in to open.
I've been seeing different styles and types of thread catchers or whatever they are called. Some are wool, others felt, and a few quilt batting. Mounted to mat board or lined with soft fleece and foldable. All great options.
When using my sewing machine, the cut threads seem to be everywhere so I looked for something simple that could corral them. Without gluing, sewing, or additional fabric, this small piece of felted wool was perfect. Michael's and HL carry rolled pieces of this, some quite thick, and I cut small squares in various colors for the ironing board, sewing table, and stitching spot.
That's all I got! Hope the last weekend of January was good. Onward to spring!
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12 comments:
Marly dear ~ You are making great strides despite the obstacles and the entire
design looks beautifully balanced. Is your loose leaf holder for your floss
packs open ended (two unattached boards) or are they joined?
Marly, this is a gorgeous sampler and don't worry we all stitch one cross at a time!
Hi Marly,
Your sampler is just beautiful and coming along nicely!! Love your idea of the holder for all of your goodies and how you keep the bags easy to open!! You always have the best ideas for making things work better! I also love the idea of the felted wool for stray threads!! My vacuum found some the other day and it took me FOREVER to unwind them!!!
Hope you are feeling better and have a great week!
Heart Hugs~
Julie xo
Great idea how to open easier the plastic bags!
Your sampler is beautiful and I am a slow stitcher but I am enjoying my stitching.
Have a great day
Greetings, Truus from Holland
Love your solution for the ziplock bags !!
Beautiful stitching.
Rose
Love the idea for the thread catcher. Have some wool and will use it next time I sew anything.
Some day I would like to covert to the plastic bags. Much nicer than what I use.
Am stitching the PS Prarie Christmas charts now. They are turning out to be pretty.
Have a great week.
Charlotte in Va.
It's not just you that has issues with resealable bags - I have trouble separating the edges as well. I'm going to steal your idea of using tape. Your sampler is looking good!
Your stitching is so beautiful Marly! I'm enjoying seeing you stitch this one.
Only 51 days until spring!!!
You always come up with some great solutions!
BTW...we use zip lock sandwich bags for poop bags,and if I don't open them before putting them in my pocket, they are nearly impossible to open, especially with cold hands. I know...TMI :)
Marly, your sampler is looking fabulous and I'm so happy you've been able to do some stitching again.
Enjoy every stitch! Cherie in WI
Marly: I see your sampler is coming along, great progress
I know what you mean about the bags, I use them for my weeks and thread gatherer threads, the tape is a great idea, thank-you for the tip.
Catherine
You are really coming along on your sampler, Marly. I stitch very few (any?) true samplers, but I always thought there would be such a sense of satisfaction as you finished each little motif up.
Great idea for the plastic bags! I keep my floss in little tool box drawers--not the most organized method, but it works for me :)
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