Wednesday, November 2, 2011

DIY Thread Frame




I must say that untangling thread is one of the most annoying things to do, when all you want is to sit down at your machine and get sewing.

I have eyed those thread storage racks that you can get at fabric stores for a couple of years.  I have never wanted to pay the price they ask for them, though.


I have had this idea in the back of my mind for a while.  So when I came across this frame at a garage sale a couple of weeks ago, I knew exactly what I was going to do with it.

First, I looked at my plastic thread storage case I had to see the distance between the pegs.  They each seemed to be about 1 3/4 " apart.  So I measured out the distance on the board backing, leaving a little on the edges to be able to replace the frame.



Here is the distance between the pegs, but I actually left about 1/2" more room 
around the edges for the frame.




After I had it all marked, I nailed a 2" nail on all the spots.  (Sorry about the shadows, I kept trying to get a different angle so as not to get as long of shadows, but the sun wouldn't co-operate. :0)



Then, I primed and painted the frame.  I did two coats with .99 black spray paint from Walmart (shiny, not matte).  Next, I color-coded my thread on the pegs (of course), and hung it up.




For the time being I hung it with a wire on the back of my sewing closet.  I think I will change that though, in order to hang it a little closer to the wall.





A close-up...





Another view...





The final product....



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8 comments:

  1. super sweet idea! saw this on the Blue Cricket link up--thanks for sharing!

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  2. I love that. It is not only functional but a nice piece of decor as well. I am a new follower from Ginger Snap Crafts. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  3. Wow i Love this idea! thanks for following my blog im following back!
    I also passed on the Liebster Blog award to you and you can see it here:

    http://sewfantastic.blogspot.com/2011/11/liebster-award.html

    Julianne

    www.sewfantastic.blogspot.com

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  4. Great idea, keeps all the thread handy.

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  5. YAY!!! Awesome!!! I am too frugal to buy a thread holder from Joanns. Sad, I know. But, this is what I have been waiting for!!! Thanks for the idea.

    New follower from The Sasse Life.

    http://littlebirdthreads.blogspot.com

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  6. Thanks for the blog visit and comment. Fun blog you have over here. Love your thread Frame :)

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  7. What great idea! Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-week.html. Happy holiday! My

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  8. Thanks everyone......linked up space 46

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