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11/25/2011

Scissor Holders and Miss Carole's Templates

The scissors holders I showed a couple days ago sold out right away and I made a few more over the holiday and added them to my esty site. They make the perfect stocking stuffer and gifts for a secret sister...
Don't miss out on this batch..





And I made progress on my project for Miss Carole's templates... I found the perfect divided pencil box at JoAnn's.  It is very shallow and has a lid that snaps on... I added some rainbow colors to the section which matched the colors on the groups of templates.  I also finish and laminated the cards which are also coordinated and on a ring.. Once I find an  template in a glance  on a card, I can find it in two seconds in the tray...






I can either use the tray on the table when I am drafting seams but since it fits perfectly in the drawer next to my sewing table... I'm thinking that's its main location... I can snap on the lid for travel but the idea of a CQ travel case is definitely in the future.... not the near future tho...  I just love my new system... and it will make using the templates so much easier...

7 comments:

  1. Mosaic MagpieNovember 25, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    It is always nice to have things organized and at the tip of your fingers.
    Deb

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  2. LorraineNovember 26, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Great idea Gerry. Am thinking I may follow suit. I hope you will be sharing some tips on how to use these properly!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 26, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Hi Gerry I have been anxiously awaiting since your retreat..not to rush you, but will you soon be sharing what ones get which color code.? Your talent to organize I can only wish for..in the meantime I watch and wait..hopeful !

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  4. Arlene WhiteNovember 26, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Wonderful Idea Gerry, just need to find the right box here in Oz now.

    Arlene
    http://arlenes-crafts.blogspot.com/

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  5. Connie Eyberg OriginalsNovember 26, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Great way to organize your templates! Very logical and easy to find this way I'm sure. I can see why your scissors holders sold out. They are so pretty and great idea.

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  6. CathyNovember 27, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Your method makes a lot of sense to me. I still have my templates in the mailing envelope they came in except for the 3 I most commonly use. I need to get them out and organized so I use them more frequently especially now that I am going to work on a lapquilt for cqjp2012.

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  7. Susan ElliottNovember 27, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I think this template storage idea is just brilliant! Happy Thanksgiving Gerry...a little late but I'm still grateful for you...xo Susan

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