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| Loose threads |
I used to have lots of these “messes”. A lot of people would
just toss them but not me1 After all there just might be that last piece of
thread needed to finish a project. So this is what I do. I only save pieces
that are long enough to work with. The rest go in my ORTS jar or to the birds
to add some color to their nests.
The ones I’m keeping will be put onto a ring such as a
carbone ring. I add them using an overhand knot. To do this fold the thread in
half, put the loop that is formed under the ring and then pull the ends through
the loop. Note: this doesn’t work so well with “slippery threads” such as rayon
or nylon.
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| Threads on a carbone ring |
You can use the ring for random threads, for threads prepped
for a project, or by color. It would be a good way to see how colors work
together also.These rings can be hung from pegs on a pegboard, tacks on a bulletin board or even a hook placed near your work area.
If you use this idea for a project that you carry around with you it will take up little space.
Happy stitching!
Rose
1 comment:
Excellent idea! I have an orts jar for my little bits but my longer threads all get put into a box where they seem to delight in getting all tangled up.
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