Showing posts with label 31 day blog writing challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 31 day blog writing challenge. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Thread Storage help

Today I am not sharing tips, I'm asking for them.




Anyone else have a thread problem? I try really hard to keep the amount of fabric I keep very low, but I love thread. I am someone who needs to have the fabric and quilting/applique thread match, as well as the top and bottom thread.




Which leads to a lot of thread. They used to store nicely in this container, but with the addition of the Bobbin Buddies I have had to lay them on their sides in order to close the lid. Which leads to less space. PS I also use Tulip Bobbin Clamps to keep my bobbins from unraveling.




This weekend I went through and took out the spools that were very empty, or bobbins that I couldn't match up. I put those in my Binding Bag.




This bag holds thread, thread conditioner, thimble, needles and scissors.




When I'm actually binding it also holds the clips I use to hold the binding down.




It's still pretty messy and I can't see the colors I have without pulling spools out. I would love to hear how you store your threads. Keep in mind I need mine to be covered because I sew in my laundry room and it gets dusty.




I found this pretty color when going through my thread and I think I need to plan something to use it.
I'm looking forward to hearing your tips for better thread organization!


Happy Stitching!
Jen




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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Joining the 31 Blog Writing Challenge

Against the voice in my head telling me not to do it, I've joined the 31 Blog Writing Challenge hosted by Muppin.com.




Why was that voice telling me not to do it, because I have a really hard time coming up with things to write about. Instagram is easy, throw a picture up there, write a short somethin' somethin' and move on. Blogging takes thought, time, focus. Focus is hard!

Yet I'm here to try. I missed the second day, because well, life. I almost missed the forth day, but I'm making this my introductory post and saving myself from complete and utter failure. Ha!

This is me in all my glory.



I am a quilt pattern designer with a heart towards the beginner quilter.

I am a child care provider with a heart towards giving children the gift of play and childhood.

I am a mother to 3 boys and a girl who are actually growing up to be pretty awesome young men and woman if I do say so myself.




Most importantly I am a wife of 20 1/2 years to a man who sticks with me even though I'm high strung, emotionally unstable more days then not, pretty much lean on him hourly, and have him thinking he's spoiled when I make him a real meal. I also can't sew a button back on his pants correctly when he asks nicely.

I look forward, mostly, to stretching my blog wings and challenging myself to find words every day.

Welcome to Patterns By Jen!

Happy Stitching!
Jen

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