LinneaMarie Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I used to keep my scissor around my neck, but they kept poking me in the tummy. Naw, it didn't deflate one bit!!! Now I keep them on the laser post in front. I also made a tiny little basket for thread clippings. And the long paint brush was a quick fix for small spools. I just slip the spool on and slip on a spacer to hold it in place. Works great. I also made the wool pincushion and tied it onto the handles with ribbon. About once every 6 months I have to tighten the ribbon, but for the most part the pincushion stays where I put it. Looks like Sanford and Son moving garage sale you say? Yep, and I like it that way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Here's my great little pincushion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 And my funny looking spool holder. It works, and I don't use it enough to warrant buying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 And yes, I did pimp my ride..........just a little.:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Linnea, yeah I would say it's "pimped out --- hillbilly style" That paint brush thing really raises the bar of creativity. You done good!! Maybe some duct tape? Red Green would be proud. (just kidding...) don't put duct tape on there it doesn't peel off very easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I'm gonna smack you Shana!! I'm no hillbilly!!! HUMPH! Thanks a lot! hahaha Not that there's anything wrong with being a hillbilly, I'm just sayin'....................... Actually, I just use whatever works; hillbilly or not!:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Thank you all for shining some sunshine on an otherwise dreary day. :cool: It's snowing, cold and windy, here in Jackson this morning. I bundled up in my winter coat, scarf and gloves and braved my way over to the guest house where my Millie lives. The heat stopped working over there last week, so I kept the coat on. Took Millie a while to warm up too. AND....I put my scissors on my laser post and stuck my self threading needle in the grippy covering on my handles and VOILA! My morning was so much brighter!! :D I couldn't believe the time savings of just not having to reach behind me for my scissors and needle. It's amazing. If you haven't tried it yet you should. I'll consider some of the other things too, for sure. I'm still looking for a good place to put my thread clippings. I really like Linnea Marie's basket. I bought an apron pattern and fabric to make one last fall, just haven't gotten around to it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Originally posted by anniemueller I put my scissors on my laser post and stuck my self threading needle in the grippy covering on my handles and VOILA! My morning was so much brighter!! :D I roll this way too! I also wear a smock and the left pocket is for my thread tails. The right pocket holds pens and any small ruler I may need while working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Originally posted by LinneaMarie I'm gonna smack you Shana!! I'm no hillbilly!!! HUMPH! Thanks a lot! hahaha Not that there's anything wrong with being a hillbilly, I'm just sayin'....................... Actually, I just use whatever works; hillbilly or not!:P:P Hey gurrrl... just so you know, I am a big fan of hillbillies myself. I got me one! My Pop is from North Carolina way up in them thar hills! He's the most awesome, hardest working, smartest person in the whole wide world. I love him. And you know I'm just yankin' your chain. I truly do love you, Linnea baby and your set up is fabulous. That paint brush...I might need to do that just for grins. Really!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Thanks so much everyone for sharing such great ideas. I wear an apron with pockets. All my threads go in the left pocket and my scissors and tools in my middle and right pockets. Just so automatic now that I don't even think about it. Always with me and right handy. Just need a place for my coffee! :P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marycontrary Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Shana -- pimping your ride reminded me of something my daughter said to me a few years ago. A corner of my front tooth had broken off and it was a couple weeks before I could get into a dentist since we had just moved to a new area. My daugher jokingly told me I should just "pimp my grill". I had no clue what she was talking about so did an internet search. OMG! I found a huge choice of wild and crazy ways to "pimp out" my front teeth -- and some were cheaper than the dental work! I went ahead and had the tooth fixed the boring normal way, but gave my dentist a real good laugh when I related this story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 BFO moment!!! We could take a smock (like the nurses use) and cut off the sleeves (cause its hot down south :cool:) and use that extra fabric to make extra pockets and have an awesome quilty "apron!" I wonder if they make them with sewing pictures on them - probably not, huh? I will do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Great idea, Sylvia! Maybe use ordinary smocks (scrubs?) and embroider or applique something quilty on the pockets you will be sewing on. Let me know when you start to market them! I am in the camp that parks their scissors on the top spindle. I have a coffee filter taped to the left side to catch clippings. Since the time I once lost a self-threading needle and spent two days tracking it down, nothing of the pin or needle family is anywhere on my machine where it can be lost. Hey, turning around and searching my tools table for the stencil/chalk/ripper/marker/ruler--that's the only exercise I get!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHenry Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 My teacher suggested a piece of fuzzy batting pinned on the front of your chest/shoulder (where your bra strap meets your bra), and you just slap the stray threads onto that. Works wonderfully. You just have to clean them off occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHenry Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I want to thank Annie for starting this thread, and especially those who posted pictures. Such good ideas, everyone, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Kearney Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I have some sharp ones on the post but I have some blunt nosed ginger scissors on the retractable leash on my apron. that way I don,t poke my self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Originally posted by marycontrary ....corner of my front tooth had broken off .....My daugher jokingly told me I should just "pimp my grill" Oh yeah I remember that "grill" phase. Do they still wear those things? Seemed like the hip hop rap artists were grillin' their teeth; and it was big business. Most grills made of diamonds. Lots of bling happening on those teeth!!! I remember there was a hit song on the radio about grills. What rich people do to their teeth just so they look cool.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I don't have a picture right now, but I hang my round ended scissors on the laser light post on the front. I have a embroidery scissors, the kind with the bend in the handles, but when I first started quilting, I was using a friend's machine and during the first row, I dropped her scissors and put a tiny hole in my quilt, so no more pointy ones for me! First, I have a piece of batting with a hole cut in so it fits over that same post placed on the top of the machine so I put any threads that I trim as I go on that. It is a great way to 'catch' threads. I could put the burying needle in that we well, but just hadn't thought of that before. The comes the scissors, which rests on the batting. I'll try to remember to take a pic tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 This is sooo timely! I just got my new IMQA Magazine, and look at this great cartoon! Shana? Did you pose for this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Love this thread, seeing everyone's great ideas. Bobbi Love the cartoon:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Bobbi,,, Nope it's not mine. I don't have that many things attached to it. This one looks like Kimmy Brunner's ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Bobbi that chick needs a hat on with a light on it to be Shana...forget what they call those hats...you know the ones coal miners use. LOL that was a great cartoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 I wear my little scissors around my neck all the time and do not have any problem with them getting in the way of quilting or anything. I also keep another pair of snips on the laser post on top of the machine. I've not been able to figure out how to use the self threading needles without the threads coming out of the needle just as I pull it through. Are all those needles open at the top, or is there another kind. I've almost given up using them because it takes several tries to get the threads hidden. I talked to Sharon Shamber last week at Paducah and she showed me her method of lassoing the starting and ending threads. I am going to try her method next time. I love all the great ideas I've seen on this thread. I may incorporate a few news on on my Gabbi. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Originally posted by hmerrill Bobbi that chick needs a hat on with a light on it to be Shana...forget what they call those hats...you know the ones coal miners use. LOL that was a great cartoon. Head lamp. These are great when walking your dog at night. I also think they are great to see in your bobbin area if you need both free hands to get your tools down in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted April 30, 2010 Report Share Posted April 30, 2010 Just had to share!! So are we gonna get a pic of Kimmy at her "ride"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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