I use thread bunnies so I don't have loose threads everywhere. They also prevents the machine eating the fabric or leaving you with bunched up threads at the beginning of your sewing. I don't usually keep them, they just go into the fabric trash and get used for stuffing.
I’ve used scraps of fabric for testing out stitches, but I never thought to use one to hold the thread between passes. I’m going to save so much thread now! Thank you!
Thank you!! I've been sewing 50+ years, and this is new to me! I've chained pieces, and occasionally use a tail for sewing off tricky fabrics, but the beautiful simplicity of leaving the bunny under the presser foot each time is so SMART! Thank you for sharing it, and for sharing your lovely creative space.
I was thinking the same thing. I think I would like all of THOSE chain-pieced and framed. I would cherish that more than a quilt from her. It would represent EVERYTHING she's ever made, doing something she absolutely loved...🥹💝
Bonnie Hunter refers to "leaders and enders" as scrap blocks you're making for a bonus quilt while working on other projects. Eventually you'll have made enough of the bonus blocks to make another quilt. She even shares a leader-ender block that everyone can work on together each year.
It's such a clever trick and not much used by people sewing clothes (that I'm aware, anyways). It's neat to have that extra bit of protection against a tangle, when you're sewing a difficult fabric.
I sew a lot of my own clothes, and I love using these. I've always calles them thread catchers or thread savers. Anytime I'm working with a delicate fabric (anything my feed dogs might want to chew up) I use these.
I trim mine into heart shape and place into a jar. Eventually, I will put them into a clear lamp for memories or stitch them into a lap quilt for myself.
I use thread-bunnies all the time too. My Mom taught me to use them to save thread. I like that they keep my thread from getting tangled when I start sewing. The 'Terry blocks' are looking nice, and your flowers are beautiful!
@@Pam-tx5zd They don't knot because the machine just sews across the thread bunny and then the machine waits for the next fabric pieces to sew. The thread bunny serves the same purpose as when you might see people hold the ends of their thread together tightly behind the presser foot when they start to sew, and then doesn't waste the long pieces of thread. However, I have had little loops and knots sometimes when I'm starting a thread bunny, but I'd rather have that loop or knot on the thread bunny than on my fabric because then I'd have to pick it out and I don't like doing that lol. Try it, I've honestly been using this idea since I started sewing my own clothes and my Barbie doll clothes over 55 years ago. Whoa, imagine how many I'd have in a jar if I had saved them! 🤣
I often put her videos on to encourage me when im quilting on my machine, it feels like I'm sewing with a friend and her voice is so friendly and soothing.
Thank you for your great tip. It’s lovely to see you doing ‘shorts’. Keep them coming. You are a lovely kind human being… bringing much joy to our discordant world. You are so needed. Blessings
Love that you have flowers in a vase next to your sewing table. ❤ Also, never heard of this technique before but I will give it a try on my next quilt, TFS!
Thanks Kate the thread bunnies are beautiful, I always worry that your going to Knock your cup of tea over when it's beside you at your sewing machine 😁
They collect the threads so you dont have a big pile of threads. I think they could be made onto pin cushions or little shapes and stuffed as ornaments to hang up in your sewing room.
I swear these pieces are just like finding The Best most Favorite Sweater in the closet when the weather becomes chilly again after a long hot summer❣️ You’re heart I’m sure of it is the exact same❣️🥹 Thank you for sharing your wisdom and time with us!
I’ve been using these for years, but I never thought to keep them. I’m going to have to start saving them, and make something cool out of them, too! Thanks!
I learned to make them when I started quilting a long time ago. My quilt teacher called them bird foot. Thanks for sharing this great tip! The flowers in the vase are beautiful.
I am 70 years old and been sewing since I was 11. Why didn't I learn this sooner? Thank you. What a time saver trying to place the threads behind before sewing.
I call them thread catchers. 'Sanity saver' is another good name. I.love how they eliminate the nesting at the beginning of a row, and the aggravation in the bobbin area. Thread bunny does sound cuter. But, it never occurred to keep them to do something with them later. Maybe if I call them thread 🐇🐰🐇, I won't toss them?
I was chastising myself for keeping (hoarding) my small scraps. Now i have another use for them aswell as postage stamp quilting! Thanks for the great tip. Would love to see the thread bunnies turned into snippet rolls or even a quilt.
Love at first sight! The colours, the charming accent, the quaintness, the crafts, the lighting, those windows and the greenery, the creativity, the tips... Subscribed! A pleasure! 😊🌻🌿❤
And I thought I was the only one that could see art in things That most people discard......I think those would make a great addition to an art quilt!!
Hi Kate..I've never heard of these as sewing bunnies...but yes..a brilliant idea and keeping them is a great idea too. I can't wait to see what you end up using yours for 😊
I've been sewing most of my life and have never heard of a thread bunny, but i will be using this method 👍 Great idea. The thread running through your tb collection has a great texture to them. I hope to see what you create with them. 😊
I've heard them referred to as spiders because of the thread "legs". I love what quilter Bonnie K Hunter does. She keeps random precut pieces together and sews a block seam for a future quilt as her bunny. It's kind of hard to explain.These little blocks add up quickly and she ends up with a bonus quilt top. 💖
as a relatively new sewer, i had to think about it for a minute to understand why you used this method, but i see now it saves lots of thread. thank you for sharing! i also particularly liked a comment suggesting that these would make great patches for mending holes in jeans and such.
I have no idea why this short came up on my feed, but it was almost enough to make me get back into sewing again! I hope more your videos pop up. I hope I get thee what you make with the thread bunnies.
Oooooo! I’ve used bits to start my sewing, but I’d never thought to finish with one! Absolutely brilliant and I love the resulting bunnies. Thank you for this tidbit!❤
Lovely. My aunt was a tailor and she did this but didn’t know the name for it. She also would save the smallest pieces. She made a queen bedspread from 1 1/2” triangles that was amazing. I love your smooth peaceful voice
You just made my day. I am sewing thin straps today and they are knit. The material keeps getting jammed into the bobbin thread hole. You are a lifesaver. Thank you.
Recent Great British Sewing Bee idea to put scraps inside an organza pouch, to then quilt stuffed organza, perhaps is a good idea for all your left over thread bunnies. They made a hand bag with finished piece of quilting but you could make anything.
Only know these as sewing spiders! :-) Although I use them more to test my stitches before sewing, they can be used like this too. Always feel guilty chopping the long legs off the spider lol
I've never done patchwork, but I've sewn clothes for many years. I've never heard of these bunnies, but I love the idea and I will incorporate them into my sewing. I'm really intrigued as to what you might do with your many bunnies.
I LOVE everything about this video. The view outside, the accent, the curtains, the cup of tea!! Lovely!❤
Agree - I think her space is so charming! ❤❤❤
Ah, yes. The curtains ❤
Coincido 😂
Also loved the „this is not my invention“ clarification 😁 always love people who don’t take credit for something that wasn’t their idea
And window,flowers❤
I love that you call them thread bunnies! Was taught to use them, but were just called scraps. Thread Bunnies is so much happier.
These are so much better than dust bunnies
Hola.
Yo no entendía, hablo poco Inglés...
Saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾
I’ve heard them be called spiders before, but as i have arachnophobia I’m much happier to use bunny 😂
In French it's called : "belle-mère" Which means "stepmother" Or "mother in law"
Or we called the "beginners and enders".
The tip is brilliant, but I'd also like to adress how lovely your sewing corner looks like! I love it💖
I agree! Such a cheerful,colorful, happy nook!
I use thread bunnies so I don't have loose threads everywhere. They also prevents the machine eating the fabric or leaving you with bunched up threads at the beginning of your sewing. I don't usually keep them, they just go into the fabric trash and get used for stuffing.
I also love them for this reason. I never had a name for them, but have used them for a long time.
thanks for the explanation. I will try them
thank u
Thank you for explaining that! She showed what they are, how to use them, but not why to use them.
I’ve used scraps of fabric for testing out stitches, but I never thought to use one to hold the thread between passes. I’m going to save so much thread now! Thank you!
Pero para que se puede usar después?
Gracias! No había entendido a pesar de poner el traductor pero.tu comentario me lo aclara!❤
@@lorenluze9072 no dice...solo dice que más adelante hará algo con ellos
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Это можно использовать для аппликации, для создания картин из лоскутов.
Ó! Thankyou your explanation 👍❤️I know not what is This ☹️👎😲but no I know ❤️👍😄From Hungary
Thank you!! I've been sewing 50+ years, and this is new to me! I've chained pieces, and occasionally use a tail for sewing off tricky fabrics, but the beautiful simplicity of leaving the bunny under the presser foot each time is so SMART! Thank you for sharing it, and for sharing your lovely creative space.
Would love to see the bunny's in a projects of their own! They are gorgeous and unique!
My mouth dropped open in awe! That is brilliant!!!!!!!
Same I feel so dumb I didn’t think of this myself 🤦🏻♀️ it’s so simple and obvious. Brilliant video! 👏🏼😊
Me too
What a sweet and clever lady. Thank you.
Those 'thread bunnies' would be good for inserts for torn jeans. ♡
Your thread-bunnies really are little works of art!
May you produce a masterpiece of art with your end pieces. They ARE a work of art!
I was thinking the same thing. I think I would like all of THOSE chain-pieced and framed. I would cherish that more than a quilt from her. It would represent EVERYTHING she's ever made, doing something she absolutely loved...🥹💝
I call them leaders and Enders and they are a must or my machine misbehaves. Now I think I will call them thread bunnies.
Bonnie Hunter refers to "leaders and enders" as scrap blocks you're making for a bonus quilt while working on other projects. Eventually you'll have made enough of the bonus blocks to make another quilt. She even shares a leader-ender block that everyone can work on together each year.
My friend calls them spiders
thats what I have heard them called. But thread bunnies is ao delightful💚💚💚💥
Spoken like a true ‘crafty’ person! ‘I’ll do something with these someday.”
I love it! We are all the same, really, aren’t we😂
It's such a clever trick and not much used by people sewing clothes (that I'm aware, anyways). It's neat to have that extra bit of protection against a tangle, when you're sewing a difficult fabric.
I sew a lot of my own clothes, and I love using these. I've always calles them thread catchers or thread savers.
Anytime I'm working with a delicate fabric (anything my feed dogs might want to chew up) I use these.
I trim mine into heart shape and place into a jar. Eventually, I will put them into a clear lamp for memories or stitch them into a lap quilt for myself.
Try stitching them together to make a MugRug for your tea cup.
Love this idea!
@@ritamckenna-cohen8075 hi Rita! Thank you!
I will have to start saving mine.
What a great idea!
I use thread-bunnies all the time too. My Mom taught me to use them to save thread. I like that they keep my thread from getting tangled when I start sewing. The 'Terry blocks' are looking nice, and your flowers are beautiful!
I'm a novice but I don't understand why the threads on the thread bunnies don't make a knot under the presser foot
@@Pam-tx5zd They don't knot because the machine just sews across the thread bunny and then the machine waits for the next fabric pieces to sew. The thread bunny serves the same purpose as when you might see people hold the ends of their thread together tightly behind the presser foot when they start to sew, and then doesn't waste the long pieces of thread. However, I have had little loops and knots sometimes when I'm starting a thread bunny, but I'd rather have that loop or knot on the thread bunny than on my fabric because then I'd have to pick it out and I don't like doing that lol. Try it, I've honestly been using this idea since I started sewing my own clothes and my Barbie doll clothes over 55 years ago. Whoa, imagine how many I'd have in a jar if I had saved them! 🤣
I totally LOVE this woman! Pure, wholesome and creative 🎉❤🔥
Agreed! The minute she starts talking, ya just feel blessed! ❤
I often put her videos on to encourage me when im quilting on my machine, it feels like I'm sewing with a friend and her voice is so friendly and soothing.
I have never ever seen or heard of this! How awesome! Thank you for sharing this!
Brilliant!! That would save me SO much time!! No more fiddling with the thread end! Thanks!!
Ooooh ... I must begin doing this. Not only to keep the threads under control, but to have all the little scribbled patches 💜 they're amazing!
What a lovely light sewing room 🌻🪻🌻
Thank you for your great tip. It’s lovely to see you doing ‘shorts’. Keep them coming. You are a lovely kind human being… bringing much joy to our discordant world. You are so needed. Blessings
Love that you have flowers in a vase next to your sewing table. ❤ Also, never heard of this technique before but I will give it a try on my next quilt, TFS!
Yes, those thread bunnies are beautiful-they have great potential to turn into something truly unique!
Why have I never thought of this? You're genius! Thank you!❤❤❤
Thanks Kate the thread bunnies are beautiful, I always worry that your going to Knock your cup of tea over when it's beside you at your sewing machine 😁
I always think the same thing about the mug, because that's something I would do. 😅 😂 ☕️
I started doing this with my sewing after seeing you do it. I love it! It is much easier and I can continue to sew more consistently.
They collect the threads so you dont have a big pile of threads.
I think they could be made onto pin cushions or little shapes and stuffed as ornaments to hang up in your sewing room.
I could listen to you all day , your voice has a lovely pitch plus sewing tips as well 😆 Thank you xx
Great set up for your sewing! LOVE the windows. ♡♡♡
Great idea and salute to giving credit where due 👍👍👍👍 and side note - the view is so peaceful, that must be a lovely sewing room
I swear these pieces are just like finding The Best most Favorite Sweater in the closet when the weather becomes chilly again after a long hot summer❣️ You’re heart I’m sure of it is the exact same❣️🥹
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and time with us!
How have I not thought of this 😩😩 in 15+ years...bless you!!
Wonderful idea! I've never heard of them, but will add to my sewing process! Thanks for sharing such a great tip!
Threadbunnies sewn together would make a cute little mat for a tea mug or small plant . They are very pretty!
Great idea!
I’ve been using these for years, but I never thought to keep them. I’m going to have to start saving them, and make something cool out of them, too! Thanks!
Such a simple yet genius idea
Love those patchwork curtains in the background. So pretty😊
Love her charming studio! ❤
Never knew this ...maybe I need to start this... so I dont waste thread..
I learned to make them when I started quilting a long time ago. My quilt teacher called them bird foot. Thanks for sharing this great tip! The flowers in the vase are beautiful.
Aren’t you so fun!!! I love all the color! Your sweater, the flowers, your project and YOU!! ❤️
همچنین یک بانوی هنرمند خاص و بی نظیر
I am 70 years old and been sewing since I was 11. Why didn't I learn this sooner? Thank you. What a time saver trying to place the threads behind before sewing.
The thread bunnies would make a cute mug rug or coaster for your tea!
I call them thread catchers. 'Sanity saver' is another good name. I.love how they eliminate the nesting at the beginning of a row, and the aggravation in the bobbin area. Thread bunny does sound cuter. But, it never occurred to keep them to do something with them later. Maybe if I call them thread 🐇🐰🐇, I won't toss them?
Genius! I’ve been sewing for over 60 years! Never heard of a thread hunny! Thank you!
Such a pretty space you're sewing in. I love It.
I always thought I didn’t need them, it they do improve the beginning stitches
I was chastising myself for keeping (hoarding) my small scraps. Now i have another use for them aswell as postage stamp quilting! Thanks for the great tip. Would love to see the thread bunnies turned into snippet rolls or even a quilt.
You just proved I am never too old to learn something new in my Sewing!! Thank you.
Great idea! This is my first time to visit. I am sooo envious of your bright, sunny work area.
Love at first sight! The colours, the charming accent, the quaintness, the crafts, the lighting, those windows and the greenery, the creativity, the tips... Subscribed! A pleasure! 😊🌻🌿❤
Oh, and that lovely avocado green cardigan!
I love thread bunnies! I have a lovely collection of them too! Just need to figure out what to do with them.... :)
And I thought I was the only one that could see art in things That most people discard......I think those would make a great addition to an art quilt!!
Wonderful idea. I'll have to try it. It would save a lot of thread for me, I think. Thank you for this short.
Great idea I haven't heard it before but will definitely be trying it. I love your sewing room and your patchwork curtains, very lovely
Hi Kate..I've never heard of these as sewing bunnies...but yes..a brilliant idea and keeping them is a great idea too. I can't wait to see what you end up using yours for 😊
Wow. This is brilliant. I have to get in the habit of using this technique!!!
I've been sewing most of my life and have never heard of a thread bunny, but i will be using this method 👍 Great idea. The thread running through your tb collection has a great texture to them. I hope to see what you create with them. 😊
I quilt and make junk journals and these would work wonderfully in the journals as an accent piece. Thanks for the tip.
Oh wow, that runner rug in the hallway! What a difference that makes, gorgeous.
What a great tip and a beautiful sewing room.
I've heard them referred to as spiders because of the thread "legs". I love what quilter Bonnie K Hunter does. She keeps random precut pieces together and sews a block seam for a future quilt as her bunny. It's kind of hard to explain.These little blocks add up quickly and she ends up with a bonus quilt top. 💖
That’s some mastermind stuff
I just love how satisfying those little fuzzy scraps become 🩷
the SECOND i saw those squares, the ideas came POURING OUT!!!!!
Truly work of art, they look so beautiful
Oh how I wish I had a sewing room with windows and beautiful scenery like you. It must be awesome to have so much natural light !
as a relatively new sewer, i had to think about it for a minute to understand why you used this method, but i see now it saves lots of thread. thank you for sharing! i also particularly liked a comment suggesting that these would make great patches for mending holes in jeans and such.
Those would be fabulous in junk journals! Little works of Art indeed!!!!
Happy to have come across your joyful peaceful sweet presence and suggestion 🙌🏼💝💐🕊
Nancy Zeiman used to call them "security blankets". They are also called leaders and enders.
Wow, the tread bunnies are beautiful
Very cool, the thread catcher's are a work of art! Great sewing room! ❤
The fabric bunnies, would be great stitched together. Love the texture on them.
I’ve heard them called a “mouse” or leader, but “thread bunny” is so much more…lovely! Thank you! ❤
Those thread bunnies would be great to junk journal!😮
I have no idea why this short came up on my feed, but it was almost enough to make me get back into sewing again! I hope more your videos pop up. I hope I get thee what you make with the thread bunnies.
Thread bunnies sewn together would make a great boho dollhouse rug.
Oooooo! I’ve used bits to start my sewing, but I’d never thought to finish with one! Absolutely brilliant and I love the resulting bunnies. Thank you for this tidbit!❤
Until I started quilting I knew about them. I didn't realise others collected bunnies too.
Lovely. My aunt was a tailor and she did this but didn’t know the name for it. She also would save the smallest pieces. She made a queen bedspread from 1 1/2” triangles that was amazing. I love your smooth peaceful voice
That's an ingenious practice which creates little gems... Can be used to make something, as you mentioned 🎉
What a wonderful idea! Thank you! I love your sewing corner. Such a pleasant spot. And I love the name... Thread Bunnies. 🐰 ❤ 🥰
What a great tip. Now I see all those little thread bunnies becoming beautiful fabric pendants and bracelets.
You just made my day. I am sewing thin straps today and they are knit. The material keeps getting jammed into the bobbin thread hole. You are a lifesaver. Thank you.
I would love to crest a calm, peaceful, happy space like yours.
I love thread bunnies better than leaders and enders. lol
Love the name and the whole idea....keep us posted when you make these cute lil thread bunnies into something!!! Tfs
I absolutely adore the fact that you call them thread bunnies. I've always called them starter/enders. I will now call them thread bunnies
The Tip is Brilliant 👏
I needed..Thank you very much 😊 ☺ 🙏
You are so organized! Thank you for the great tip!
Recent Great British Sewing Bee idea to put scraps inside an organza pouch, to then quilt stuffed organza, perhaps is a good idea for all your left over thread bunnies. They made a hand bag with finished piece of quilting but you could make anything.
you're so sweet to teach us that..I did not know this, it's genius my dear lady friend .
The view ❤❤❤❤,all thhe fabrics in one place,🎉🎉🎉
I use them too & am happy to learn they have a name.
I just love watching your videos. You are an exceptional artist with such talent.
🎉bravo, my first thought was, oh, I hope she creates something with those “bunnies “❤
Only know these as sewing spiders! :-) Although I use them more to test my stitches before sewing, they can be used like this too. Always feel guilty chopping the long legs off the spider lol
The curtains behind you look like they could’ve been made with thread bunnies.
Good advice. Thanks for sharing 💜
I've never done patchwork, but I've sewn clothes for many years. I've never heard of these bunnies, but I love the idea and I will incorporate them into my sewing. I'm really intrigued as to what you might do with your many bunnies.