Reduce, Reuse and Recycle was taught to me by my grandfather before it was the thing to do. So, I wanted to share something I do sewing-wise that follow those principals.
I didn't have to look far.
The back story is this:
I was given a Harry and Davids box full of chocolate truffles around the Holidays from my partner. It was a random surprise as he 1-doesn't want to encourage too many sugary foods and 2-he doesn't do surprises-he forgets (his words, not mine).
To keep it hidden from the kids, I kept it by my sewing machine and when it was empty I wanted to find another use for this very cute, very sturdy box.
It became my mini-thread recycle can. It sits next to my sewing machine and I fill it with random pieces of thread that I cut as I sew. Over time as I have had to empty it, it becomes a time capsule with the various snippets of past projects. I save the thread pieces and use them as filler for various doll beds or pin cushions; giving what would become landfill anther chance at life.
~Me
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