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I Broke Up With My Thread Catcher

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I made this little thread catcher a couple of years ago.  (Tutorial here). It is cute, makes a fun little gift for girlfriends, and is fine for hand sewing or to take to classes or on retreats.  The problem is, it is too darn small for general purposes.  We haven't really quarreled, but the bloom is off the rose.  It is just not suitable for my needs.  I have been thinking of breaking up with this thread catcher for awhile now, and when I saw a blog post by The Quilt Barn yesterday, my mind was made up.  Tara linked to a tutorial created by The Sewing Chick for the perfect (for me) thread catcher.

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So there you have it.  Sorry little thread catcher, you have been replaced.  My new thread catcher was easy to make with materials I had on hand, is cute as can be, and is big as a bucket.

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That's more like it.  Plenty of room not just for threads, but little snippets and any other trimmings.

I did make one change to the instructions, which called for canvas duck fabric, which I did not have on hand.  The canvas is used inside the basket for stiffining.  I took muslin instead and used Steam A Seam to give it more body in place of the canvas.  It worked fine.

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My brown corner square fabric arrived yesterday, so I am now ready to finish up the remaining four blocks of Metro Hoops and with luck, wrap that project up this weekend.  Hope you all have some great plans this weekend to do just what it is that will make you happy.

42 responses to “I Broke Up With My Thread Catcher”

  1. Ah, perhaps your wee thread catcher can retire to the gentle duty of being at hand for applique thread catching? If not, perhaps Eva’s small fingers would find it perfect for an accessory for a doll?
    Love your new thread catching bucket! I use cracked but favorite coffee cups to catch threads. They are really easy to empty and don’t tip over. Thanks for the tutorial link, tho!!
    Cheers that the arrival of this 2nd lot of extra brown fabrics will let you get back to Metro Hoops.
    How are Grandpa and Ozzie doing these days?
    Hugs!

  2. Ah, perhaps your wee thread catcher can retire to the gentle duty of being at hand for applique thread catching? If not, perhaps Eva’s small fingers would find it perfect for an accessory for a doll?
    Love your new thread catching bucket! I use cracked but favorite coffee cups to catch threads. They are really easy to empty and don’t tip over. Thanks for the tutorial link, tho!!
    Cheers that the arrival of this 2nd lot of extra brown fabrics will let you get back to Metro Hoops.
    How are Grandpa and Ozzie doing these days?
    Hugs!

  3. Ah, perhaps your wee thread catcher can retire to the gentle duty of being at hand for applique thread catching? If not, perhaps Eva’s small fingers would find it perfect for an accessory for a doll?
    Love your new thread catching bucket! I use cracked but favorite coffee cups to catch threads. They are really easy to empty and don’t tip over. Thanks for the tutorial link, tho!!
    Cheers that the arrival of this 2nd lot of extra brown fabrics will let you get back to Metro Hoops.
    How are Grandpa and Ozzie doing these days?
    Hugs!

  13. That is so funny! I broke up with my thread catcher/pin cushion combo thingy I made several years ago. I felt a little guilty, like I didn’t want anyone to know. Confession is good for the soul!

  14. That is so funny! I broke up with my thread catcher/pin cushion combo thingy I made several years ago. I felt a little guilty, like I didn’t want anyone to know. Confession is good for the soul!

  15. That is so funny! I broke up with my thread catcher/pin cushion combo thingy I made several years ago. I felt a little guilty, like I didn’t want anyone to know. Confession is good for the soul!

  16. Too funny, I have the same little thread catcher that has just become a cute shelf ornament – for the very same reason! Adorable but impractical. I looked at the one from Tara and was considering it, you’ve sold me!

  17. Too funny, I have the same little thread catcher that has just become a cute shelf ornament – for the very same reason! Adorable but impractical. I looked at the one from Tara and was considering it, you’ve sold me!

  18. Too funny, I have the same little thread catcher that has just become a cute shelf ornament – for the very same reason! Adorable but impractical. I looked at the one from Tara and was considering it, you’ve sold me!

  19. Ha! I agree it was too small and I don’t do near as much sewing as you do on a daily basis. Your new fabric bucket is darling and the perfect thing to use up some scraps.

  20. Ha! I agree it was too small and I don’t do near as much sewing as you do on a daily basis. Your new fabric bucket is darling and the perfect thing to use up some scraps.

  21. Ha! I agree it was too small and I don’t do near as much sewing as you do on a daily basis. Your new fabric bucket is darling and the perfect thing to use up some scraps.

  22. I put a large yogurt container inside my cute fabric thread catcher then it is easy to empty, looks cute and stands upright like a soldier!

  23. I put a large yogurt container inside my cute fabric thread catcher then it is easy to empty, looks cute and stands upright like a soldier!

  24. I put a large yogurt container inside my cute fabric thread catcher then it is easy to empty, looks cute and stands upright like a soldier!

  25. you know, i’ve been wanting to break up with my thread catcher for awhile….it’s time to make something bigger and more useful! have a lovely weekend and stay cool. ;p

  26. you know, i’ve been wanting to break up with my thread catcher for awhile….it’s time to make something bigger and more useful! have a lovely weekend and stay cool. ;p

  27. you know, i’ve been wanting to break up with my thread catcher for awhile….it’s time to make something bigger and more useful! have a lovely weekend and stay cool. ;p

  28. I like your new thread catcher. I made do with a small shopping bag. I hook the handle over the back of my chair (a ladder back) and toss it when full.

  29. I like your new thread catcher. I made do with a small shopping bag. I hook the handle over the back of my chair (a ladder back) and toss it when full.

  30. I like your new thread catcher. I made do with a small shopping bag. I hook the handle over the back of my chair (a ladder back) and toss it when full.

  34. I love my little thread catcher, like the one you broke up with, but that’s because I do a ton of handwork, and would otherwise leave little ends strewn about everywhere! I do have a much bigger one next to my sewing machine.

  35. I love my little thread catcher, like the one you broke up with, but that’s because I do a ton of handwork, and would otherwise leave little ends strewn about everywhere! I do have a much bigger one next to my sewing machine.

  36. I love my little thread catcher, like the one you broke up with, but that’s because I do a ton of handwork, and would otherwise leave little ends strewn about everywhere! I do have a much bigger one next to my sewing machine.