My bobbin bowl before . . .
If you sew, you’re going to love this fabulous idea for keeping your bobbins neat and tidy!
- First, read this post from Schlosser Designs.
- Next, go to the hardware store to buy some clear tubing . . . mine was only 37¢ for one foot!
- Finally, cut the tubing “doughnuts” (I used scissors instead of a an X-Acto blade), slice them open, and pop them on your bobbins. No more stray strings! ♥
My bobbin bowl after . . . thank you, SD!
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Brilliant and simple. Those strings are a pain. Thanks for the tip.
You’re welcome! I just couldn’t “not” share it! 🙂
Great idea!
thank you, Lili and Mum! And (besides the trip to the store while I was out running errands), it only took five minutes! 🙂
Ah so simple yet efficient!
I have one of those silicone bobbin holder donut from the sewing store and I love it!
That sounds like a great find! After being away from sewing for a long time (except for making some occasional curtains), I get excited about the littlest things. 🙂
I know that feeling! anything sewing or knitting or craft related is good…!
I am planning to do this when I get my Thread Shelf made. According to Pinterest, somewhere you can also use Hair scrunchies. Those tiny little ones I don’t know the exact name of them
Wow . . . that’s a GREAT idea! And it would be so cute and colorful! I hope you’ll try it! 🙂
That’s brilliant…thanks
Thank you! I was so happy to find this idea and couldn’t wait to share it! 🙂
Great idea – I’m going to do this! Love you – Susan
I have plenty left over . . . do you want to come get it? 🙂
Thank you so much for liking my blog, I really appreciate it! I am still trying to figure it out! Love your blog too, I am a followerr!
Thank you so much for visiting! I’m just figuring out one little thing at a time. Soon you’ll be a pro! 🙂 See you again soon!
great – thanks for the idea! doing it now…
Yay! 🙂
That always bothered me, the strings. What a clever idea for us neat freaks!
LOL . . . that’s a good name for us! 🙂
That’s a great idea! Tangled bobbins make me nuts.
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Thank you! And I moved the Pinterest button to the option bar. Thanks for reminding me! 🙂
That was quick! I’m enjoying your blog. Thanks for stopping by!
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Wow thank you very much! That’s so nice. I have really enjoyed your blog, keep it up : )
Oh my! I love this idea! Will definitely try this, since my sewing kit always ends up messy because of the loose threads! Thanks for checking out my blog by the way! 🙂
You’re so welcome! And you’ll love your new bobbin look! 🙂
Oh, thanks for pointing that out. I’m on a bit of a sewing hiatus but my bobbins were a disaster no matter how I tried to keep them neat and orderly. Soon as I unpack them I’m trying this!
You’ll love it! And it only takes a few minutes, except for the trip to the store (but who doesn’t love to go to the hardware store!). Thank you for visiting! 🙂
oh, brilliant idea! those pesky threads drive me nuts. thanks!
You’re very welcome! 🙂
Such a smart idea!
I’m loving it . . . so glad someone dreamed this up! 🙂
rofl thats how mine look now, your before picture LOL
I LOVE not having all those tangles now! 🙂
Awesome! I was looking for something like this (years ago) but didn’t find anything so I’ve just been using Clover’s bobbin holder. Same concept but the bobbins are all held in a little rotating rack.
That sounds neat! I need something for my spools of thread now. 🙂
Soooo smartttttt!!!
I used lots of different bobbins while making pillows Sunday afternoon and this worked perfectly! 🙂
And for only 37¢?! Can’t beat that!!
What a smart idea! Thanks for sharing
You’re so welcome . . . so much fun to pass along other people’s great ideas! 🙂
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I was just thinking about that over the weekend. I need more bobbins to set myself up with ready colors.
Good idea! I’m lucky to have my grandmother’s as well as mine and it does make me happy to find the color I want all ready to go! 🙂
Sometimes you just need other people to reaffirm what you already know to be true. Congrats on your Persian Plum block btw. Did you get it yet?
Not yet! Can’t wait! 🙂
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