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.
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.
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...
super sweet idea! saw this on the Blue Cricket link up--thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteWow i Love this idea! thanks for following my blog im following back!
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Julianne
www.sewfantastic.blogspot.com
Great idea, keeps all the thread handy.
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! 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.
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Thanks for the blog visit and comment. Fun blog you have over here. Love your thread Frame :)
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