Do all quilters have little piles of thread all over the house? I know I do! There are some by my sewing table, some on the couch arm, and, unfortunately, way too many wrapped around my vacuum cleaner! I made this easily portable thread catcher to use as a little nest for all the bits of thread. I keep it next to my sewing machine when I'm working there and then bring it with

This is the tote and toiletry bag that I use as my travel quilting set.  I recently pulled out some purple stash fabrics to make a "threa...

Today I am super pleased to announce that my thread catcher PDF pattern is up for sale! It only took me since LAST January to work up the pa...

Snippets and Threads (A Foldable/Portable Thread Catcher) Free Tutorial and Pattern

Completed Thread Catchers Are (Sometimes) Available! This handy pincushion and thread catcher combo sits firmly next to your machine or on the arm of your chair. Make it up in your favorite fabrics, as you’ll be using it for years! It’s also a great gift for your sewing friends. A ceramic tile under the pincushion …

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I got tired of picking up threads and fabric scraps off the floor by the sewing machine and serger. There's a trash can in the area but not close enough to toss into so I decided to make my own. It's basically a box without a top. Materials: Pique leftover remnant for main fabric Fat…

I really love my serger but it does have a small problem. The massive amount of shred and thread...

We snip, clip, trim, and then what? Where do all those bits and strings land? The best way to keep your surface clear of debris is to have a handy disposal spot. We love this thread catcher tutorial, because it keeps a disposal point right at hand as well as providing a pin cushion. Of […]

Today I will show you all the steps to make your very own Traveling Thread Catcher. Let's start with what you need: 1 Fabric Recta...

Lisa Bongean's Thread Catcher This is Lisa Bongean's triangular thread catcher. If you don't recognize her name, Lisa is the force behind Primitive Gatherings, one of the best quilt shops in the country. She also has a blog, so be...

Yesterday I mentioned that I liked traveling with a little thread catcher, and so today I'm posting a quick thread catcher tutorial. This is based on one given to me by the sweet owners of the Janie Lou quilt shop in St Louis, Missouri. What I really like about it is that it folds up

This is my new hand stitching companion...literally a THREAD CATCHER .  When I am hand stitching, there are little tails of silk thread ...

Popup Thread Catcher Demo

This pincushion thread catcher is your sewing machine's best friend! Sew your own pincushion thread catcher with my free easy beginner sewing pattern. ✂️

pin cushion thread catcher Usually, when I make these, I make several at at time.  These are very popular at my Family Reunions, wi...

Hi everyone! I’ve had so many requests for a Thread Catcher tutorial since I first published the written version years ago. I’ve since updated the pattern, and changed a few measurements, so today I’ll be showing you how to make this fun project in a video tutorial! You can check…

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I'll show you how to make an easy thread catcher to hold all of your thread tails. This post contains a free pattern and tutorial for a thread catcher.

I have been wanting to make my own pincushion and thread catcher bag for a while now. My mom gave me one awhile back but I have seem to have...