Thanks for the info... I use a large tuna can as my thread catcher. After watching your video I looked on the side of my machine for the fan holes and sure enough my can is sitting right in front of them. I would have never thought about air flow if you had not shared this information, I will be moving my thread can. Thanks again!
I usually throw normal thread away. However i am keeping quite a bunch of my embroidery used threads. I shall use them as stuffing for my crafting in future.😊
This is so smart! I have also heard some people saving threads and leftover bits of material for stuffing instead of batting fill. Love this idea as well.
One thing you can do (this came from a cross stitch group) is to save all your thread from one year of sewing, put it in a clear glass Christmas ornament and mark it with the year. Then you have a "record" of everything you sewed that year.
My thread pieces have to go in a secure trash container. New threads to use are in drawers, snaplock boxes, or gallon ziplock bags. We have a kitty that loves the stuff, to a fault. We almost lost him as a young cat to a thread swallowing incident, when his intestines started to telescope within itself as he tried to pass it on his own. Urgent surgery for him, but they got him fixed up in time. I don't want him to repeat that. He and his brother are almost 12 yrs old now, and I'd like to keep them both well as long as possible. No loose threads here.
I use leaders and enders, occasionally using 2 1/2” sqs of light and dark. A few years ago I had enough for a queen size Bonnie Hunter Irish Chain. That was for myself!!! I also save threads for slow stitching projects like a bird nest or grass.
I use leader and enders in between my regular sewiing to make another quilt. Bonnie Hunter style. Thank you for sharing. 🐈⬛🐾🐈
That’s fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the info... I use a large tuna can as my thread catcher. After watching your video I looked on the side of my machine for the fan holes and sure enough my can is sitting right in front of them. I would have never thought about air flow if you had not shared this information, I will be moving my thread can. Thanks again!
Thanks for commenting. It was such an encouragement. I am so glad to have helped.
I usually throw my threads away but maybe I’ll start saving them and do some of the suggestions.
Get creative!
Aleah: very informational and useful. I put my threads in the trash
That’s great!
I usually throw normal thread away. However i am keeping quite a bunch of my embroidery used threads. I shall use them as stuffing for my crafting in future.😊
This is so smart! I have also heard some people saving threads and leftover bits of material for stuffing instead of batting fill. Love this idea as well.
I used to give all of my tiny scraps to my daughter for her hamsters and gerbils 😊😊😊
I bet she loved that! Such a great idea.
One thing you can do (this came from a cross stitch group) is to save all your thread from one year of sewing, put it in a clear glass Christmas ornament and mark it with the year. Then you have a "record" of everything you sewed that year.
That is such a great idea!!!
My thread pieces have to go in a secure trash container. New threads to use are in drawers, snaplock boxes, or gallon ziplock bags.
We have a kitty that loves the stuff, to a fault. We almost lost him as a young cat to a thread swallowing incident, when his intestines started to telescope within itself as he tried to pass it on his own. Urgent surgery for him, but they got him fixed up in time. I don't want him to repeat that. He and his brother are almost 12 yrs old now, and I'd like to keep them both well as long as possible. No loose threads here.
Wow, that’s so traumatic! Such good info to get out there. Fur babies are so important. Thanks for posting.
I saw this trick on Tiktok, but when I tried my leader kept pushing away! Obviously, I need more practice... 😅/ Thank you! ❤
Maybe try a tiny bit bigger leader
@@threadedsewing I'll try that. Thank you! 😌👌
I hand sew mainly and I use the little glass bottles. But I need to get a jar coz they are almost full.
Secondhand stores have fantastic unique jars!
I use leaders and enders, occasionally using 2 1/2” sqs of light and dark. A few years ago I had enough for a queen size Bonnie Hunter Irish Chain. That was for myself!!! I also save threads for slow stitching projects like a bird nest or grass.
I am working on an Irish chain right now!!! How did yours turn out? I would love to see it.
I keep mine in a jar too then put it out for the birds pick up, to make their nests.
Make sure it’s only cotton thread then. Polyester thread can hurt them.
I have done this with yarn but I love the idea of using thread! Great tip!
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Use smaller leaders/enders and save even more thread.
Yes, mine might be a tad big, I agree.