What do you do with your empty spool and cones? Years ago I saved up and once a year donated them to a small private school for the younger children to play with in the sandbox. That is not an option now. Guess I could search for a daycare that might want them. My GD plays with them now, but she is almost 10 and is losing interest. So, do you have a lot of spools and cones and how do you use them? Barbara in SC
But that page does have at least one nifty idea: Decorate them and make Christmas tree ornaments. I was in a high end specialty store last winter, and they had a tree covered with all sorts of hand crafted ornaments, including beautifully decorated thread spools.
Is there an elementary school close to you? Call the art teacher (if they have one) and see if s/he can use them in projects. I have done that in the past and they were appreciated. Right now, I chuck them in a shoe box. lol
Barbara
Thanks Sharon! Barbara
..don't stop at elementary school - high school art projects ! .. maybe even University art classes. .. you'd be amazed at the creative things that can be done. John T.
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I make necklaces with thread spools, using shoe laces instead of cord or twine. Sometimes, I've soaked them in food dye and allowed older ones to make the necklaces for younger ones. I've done this since some of my siblings were very young and my DM taught me, probably 65-years ago. A couple of my DDs have saved some I made for them. While teaching, I gave some to Kindergarten teachers to use in their classes, but that is probably not allowed anymore. In fact the last ones I did recently were for 2 DGGN, grandchildren of 2 of the nephews. They never lose their appeal. Hope you find a place to give them for the children. Maybe you DGD ould string some for you. I've never done anything with the serger spools, they're in a box in the closet. Emily
Serger cones are good to make Christmas figures, or for other occasions, Santa, elves, witches---- Barbara
Oh my, I would have to quit using the computer and stop sewing if I start making things with serger cones; you know with seven DGC, one DGS-in-law and a new DGD-in-law next month, everyone would have to have their own. LOL
-- Emily
What a great idea. I'll start saving mine. Now they're being enjoyed by a teething Yorkie pup who lives next door. Neighbor asked how long she must survive teething. I think about 6 years is a safe estimate. Polly
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