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I should have gotten one of these years ago. I actually need 2 more, but there are so many duplicates of colors, I just put them in a box for later. It’s so unbelievably handy. The range of colors I’ve collected are perfect for anything, so unless I run out of something specific, I think I’ve got all my bases covered.
This thread has come from all over. Some from my grammie’s sewing kit, some from when I was sewing in highschool (and they haven’t crumpled in my hands or broken off while sewing!), lots from college and even more from now. When I was in , I think, I found a ton of thread at a thrift store. A HUGE trash bag full. I still have most of that thread, and carry a bunch of it to classes at . It’s perfect for sharing with a class and I feel comfortable sharing it, because it didn’t cost a fortune!
The one thing I’ve learned about buying / acquiring thread, is to get the high end. Spend the extra bucks, don’t skimp and buy the bargain stuff. It really makes a difference. And – before you load the spool onto the spool holder of your sewing machine, take off the stickers. It can actually effect the tension!
What to do with the bobbin thread that you have to remove from the bobbin because you either need the bobbin (like me, I should just go buy a case of them…) or some how the bobbin got all wacky when it was wound – and YOU KNOW you shouldn’t sew with a wacky bobbin, you’ll be using your best friend – MS. SEAM RIPPER – to help you finish your project – Well – if I’ve got an extra minute, and I have one of those little embroidery floss cards handy, I wind that thread around an embroidery card. Now, let me just tell you that I only do this with colors I don’t use often and black and white. Why? I hand hem with black and white. I have A LOT of black clothes and if they need a new button or a quick fix, this is the perfect thread.
Ok – are you looking at the nasty grey faux wood paneling. I’m sitting in this room right now, and I have all the lights on and it’s still dark in here. And I’m looking at the walls wondering what color should I paint it? I keep going to a sweet pink with white trim. The room gets a lot of light. Should I go bright pink? Should I go Tiffany Blue? I like color, but I also like the cleanliness of white and light. hmmm….any thoughts?
Remember when we painted the room next to the garage white? It made a huge difference.
Pink, white trim and stars. I’d NEVER do it but you totally should! It would be such a Zanne studio.