I don't want a sports car or a mansion, my wants and needs are very modest. However, I have really wanted a threadcatcher since I saw some variations on Pinterest!
This one features a chicken. The pincushion is weighted and the bucket is for threads. The bucket lining pulls outwards so that you can empty it easily. I really enjoyed making it.
Here he is sitting on my Singer sewing machine being put to good use. A great item to make for yourself or as a gift for a sewing pal.
Thanks for stopping by. Jo x
Haha your chicken is fabulous!! I love it and need one myself. Thank you K xXx
ReplyDeleteWhat came first the chicken or the pin cushion?
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What a great idea Jo! I use an old formula tub that I covered with kite paper pieces. The chicken is way more fun! x
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I've never seen one of these before. I usually just make a nest of threads on the table to the right of my sewing machine as I work. Then I forget I put them there, and go to put away the sewing machine because I have to work at the kitchen table for lack of a more static sewing place, and knock all the threads onto the floor. Then I unwittingly walk through them and spread them through the house. Sigh...I need a thread catcher!
ReplyDeleteI've spotted them on Pinterest too, on my list of things to do. CN x
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful, I have never come across one before. Inspirational.
ReplyDeleteHow useful is that then? What a good idea. Love the chicken pin cushion.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty and practical!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute, and useful, idea.
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant, I have a friend who sews a lot who's birthday was last month. I could get organised and make one for her for next year though couldn't I? Or maybe just surprise her with it anyway. (she is a lovely friend!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us the newest member of your flock, Jo. She will prettily earn her keep! xx
ReplyDeleteTotally brilliant. I usually let my ends drop to the floor and then it takes ages to pick them up and they get stuck to everything. In winter, I just chuck any yarn ends straight on to the fire.
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