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From: Paul
Date: 09-01-2003, 03:23 PM (1 of 13)
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I wanted to share a little tip I figured out. We all know it is not good to leave thread open for extended periods, and myself like many use thread stands. Mine holds 27 Cones and I leave them all full for when I need that color. Sure ave me time. If anyone knows what Lean is this is it  Anyway leaving all this exposed thread can spoil it and seeing I am a smoker I don't like to get the smell on my threads. So I have purchased 30 spice bottles at the dollar store (2 for a buck) drill a small hole in the bottom for the thread to come through and wallah a cover for all my thread. The bottles are see through so I can see the colors. The only thing I had to do was rub them with a fabric softener sheet to remove the static. And now my wife Cheryle has enough spices for the rest of our lives  
Paul
http://www.sassyzone.com http://www.shoppersfair.com http://www.embroiderzone.com Make it personal! |
User: Paul
Member since: 06-29-2003 Total posts: 17 |
From: brendalou
Date: 09-01-2003, 04:56 PM (2 of 13)
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Neat idea. This may sound stupid, but do you leave the thread in the container then run it thought the thread stand then to your machine, or do you take it out each time you need it???
==Brenda Lou
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User: brendalou
Member since: 10-07-2002 Total posts: 2 |
From: Paul
Date: 09-01-2003, 05:14 PM (3 of 13)
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I put a hole in the botom of the bottle run the thread through the hole and leave the container in place while using the thread. Works like a charm. The hole has to be a clean drilled hole with no burs. Plastic kinda melts when drilled and when it cools the extra bur just breaks off. Small 1/8" drill does the trick. Put the bottle upsode done over the spool. I'll take a picture if it would help. Paul
http://www.sassyzone.com http://www.shoppersfair.com http://www.embroiderzone.com Make it personal! |
User: Paul
Member since: 06-29-2003 Total posts: 17 |
From: MaryW
Date: 09-02-2003, 08:48 AM (4 of 13)
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What an excellent idea Paul, can I use it for my tip a day newsletter? I will give you full credit.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Paul
Date: 09-02-2003, 01:25 PM (5 of 13)
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Yes you can Mary. A link would be wonderful also if you don't mind. Always trying to attract business.
Paul
http://www.sassyzone.com http://www.shoppersfair.com http://www.embroiderzone.com Make it personal! |
User: Paul
Member since: 06-29-2003 Total posts: 17 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 09-02-2003, 10:18 PM (6 of 13)
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Paul -- What kind of business are you trying to attract. I'm almost walking distance you know. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Paul
Date: 09-02-2003, 10:26 PM (7 of 13)
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Hi Dorothy, Walking distance! Where in NY are you? Were in Liverpool by Syracuse. I run three e-shops. As noted in my signature. Embroidery being the newest. And actually the one I know the best. Been sewing for most of my life on bigger machines. But fabric and thread is allot the same no matter what you sew. The other two stores are Shoppersfair. A general merchandise store. Small appliances, camping gear, and allot more. SassyZone is lingerie. That is what I'm doing right now. Typing my face off to add some new items for the holidays. The company site is Minderson.com it has links to all the others. I am sham less when it comes to plugs  Have a great night and nice hearing from a local. Paul
http://www.sassyzone.com http://www.shoppersfair.com http://www.embroiderzone.com Make it personal! |
User: Paul
Member since: 06-29-2003 Total posts: 17 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 09-03-2003, 08:00 AM (8 of 13)
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Paul -- Well if they ar e-business we are all walking distance, right. But I'm just south of Auburn, near Ithaca. We're neighbors. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MaryW
Date: 09-03-2003, 06:36 PM (9 of 13)
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Paul, is it www.shoppersfair.com?
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: Paul
Date: 09-03-2003, 06:41 PM (10 of 13)
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Yes Mary it is. I never noticed that type. Thanks for asking.
Paul
http://www.sassyzone.com http://www.shoppersfair.com http://www.embroiderzone.com Make it personal! |
User: Paul
Member since: 06-29-2003 Total posts: 17 |
From: Debzy
Date: 09-04-2003, 02:51 PM (11 of 13)
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Paul, I'm in Liverpool too! Only not walking distance, because I'm in Liverpool, UK! That just made me laugh
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User: Debzy
Member since: 06-02-2003 Total posts: 71 |
From: Paul
Date: 09-06-2003, 10:04 AM (12 of 13)
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For those that might be intersted I have placed some photos of the covers in place at... http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/nebbiebirds/lst Look in the Sassy folder. Paul
http://www.sassyzone.com http://www.shoppersfair.com http://www.embroiderzone.com Make it personal! |
User: Paul
Member since: 06-29-2003 Total posts: 17 |
From: Seams Sew Right
Date: 09-12-2003, 02:51 PM (13 of 13)
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Paul and DorothyL, Glad to meet some fellow New Yorkers! I live in Saugerties, about an hour south af Albany. Lisa |
User: Seams Sew Right
Member since: 04-25-2003 Total posts: 18 |
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