Monday, February 11, 2008

Snippets of Thread

How was your weekend? Mine was very full but I had a great time. Dinner and crafting at Kristie's house Friday night was such a perfect evening of friendship, great food, and working on my coasters for the swap hosted by Amy at Ibby Bee.

I have three freelance technical writing jobs to do this morning, and then I’ll be able to finish my coasters for mailing to my swap partner. So, since I haven’t anything finished to share, here’s a project I made last March for those of you who didn’t know me during my non-blogging Flickr-only days.



This is a threadcatcher which sits either on the arm of my chair or the edge of my sewing table. It collects all the flotsam and jetsam of thread snippets that otherwise make a mess.

The pattern is from IndyBags (found on eBay). The frame is the plastic rim of a Breyer's Ice Cream lid with the extraneous cardboard part removed. The pincushion part has a rubber shelf-liner backing so it won't slide. Four 1”-square drapery weights inside the fiberfill stuffing help give it weight so it stays where you want it.
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15 comments:

  1. Rosie's WhimsyFebruary 11, 2008 at 7:58 AM

    OMGosh! How clever is that? I must make one of those for myself :-) ((hugs)) Rosie

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  2. a pink-beeFebruary 11, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    What a neat project :) Can't wait to see the coasters. Have a Happy Day :)
    crystal
    oxox

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  3. Scrappy MomentsFebruary 11, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    How Pretty, Love That Material :

    Angie

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  4. African KelliFebruary 11, 2008 at 12:01 PM

    I have freelance to conquer today too. Hope yours is a great success!

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  5. Kathi DFebruary 11, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    How brilliant to use the ice cream top! I love your cheerful fabric choice, too.

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  6. Lilli in VancouverFebruary 11, 2008 at 3:26 PM

    Thread-catchers are Brilliant! I could really use one around here but I haven't gotten around to making one yet. Thanks for the inside 'scoop' (ice cream reference :) on how to make it!

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  7. Yummers!February 11, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    Love the fabric and the thread catcher idea... and the little pincushion in the background, too.
    Thanks for sharing, Junie Moon!
    Hugs,
    Joni
    PS Where did the name Junie Moon come from? Is there a story we'd all like to hear??

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  8. RosemaryFebruary 11, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    Very pretty and colorful!!
    Rosemary

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  9. UnknownFebruary 11, 2008 at 11:45 PM

    I must try to do something like this! I hate those little threads everywhere! I mean EVERYWHERE! Great idea June!
    Hugs,
    Robyn

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  10. megFebruary 12, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    I saw those at several craft fairs this past winter- I'm going to have to make a couple for myself as well as MIL & SIL- thanks for the inspiration.
    BTW- can't help you with the lobster quandry- I've never made one either :-)

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2008 at 4:45 AM

    Oh I love these thread catchers. I've been admiring the ladies at Club quilt. Must find myself the pattern and have a go.

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  12. JaneFebruary 13, 2008 at 8:13 AM

    This is so handy! Those threads end up everywhere in my house!

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  13. Gumbo LilyFebruary 13, 2008 at 7:13 PM

    So cute! Most of my threads are on the floor. ~smile~

    Jody

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  14. Home ec new HavenFebruary 16, 2008 at 3:00 PM

    I must make a few of these!
    Yours is lovely.

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  15. MarionFebruary 24, 2008 at 9:00 PM

    Hello,

    wonderful idea, I would like to have such a nice bag, too.

    Marion

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