| I know the tip about "match box" car cases has been posted before, but I would like to add to this. I have used the cases for several years to store my embroidery thread - a perfect fit. After being so unorganized with my sewing thread, I knew there had to be a better way. Car cases to the rescue! Each case has 48 "compartments" which will hold a spool of thread AND the matching bobbin. I arrange these by color, starting with the darkest thread and working my way down to the lightest. Now there is no more searching for the right color thread. A quick glance at the cases and I can find the perfect thread and bobbin. What a time saver. Hope this is helpful. |
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Dot, do you have a picture of this? I'm not familiar with the product... and I do need a better way to store thread!
11/5/03 3:00 AM
Sorry I don't have a picture. It is called a "car garage" and is located on the toy aisle ( I know in Walmart) in the car and truck section. It is plastic, about 13 x 10, opens from both sides and has 48 compartments. They sell for $4.88 each in my area.
11/6/03 9:22 PM
Yes this thing is really handy. I use this for my thread too. This way the thread is portable and doesnt get dirty as well. Debe posted this in the Sewing Notion Review Section. Here's A PHOTO
11/7/03 6:11 AM
Thanks Deepika! My dad is going to the US next week, so I'll send him to Walmart to get one for me :)
11/10/03 2:46 AM
Asa ask him to look for it in the toys aisle where all the hotwheels are. If its not in the last shelf then look on the top most.
11/10/03 10:03 PM
I'm going to put this on my shopping list for my next trip to Walmart -- thanks!
11/17/03 1:54 PM
Great idea. I've been buying all types of storage containers only to end up frustrated. I just went out and bought one of the car storage boxes and I can put the bobbin in the same slot as the thread. If it's a regular size spool, can fit 2 in one slot. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
1/11/04 2:34 PM
i have quite a few embroidery threads, like over 100, what do i do then?
11/16/11 11:58 AM
I have never heard of match car cases used for thread storage. What a wonderful idea. Thank you.
2/11/12 8:12 AM