I love thrift stores, yard sales and consignment shops! You can find so many different things that you can't find in stores today. When I see something that's out of the ordinary and cheap, I pick it up and see what I can do with it beyond it's intend use.
A perfect example of that…vintage mini aluminum ring molds.
Aren't they cute? I think they may have been for Jell-O.
Any one know or have these?
I'll use 4 of them for Jell-O, but one is definitely holding my bobbins!!
Perfect size and shape.
I usually keep matching bobbin with the spool of thread, so these little pans are great for the bobbins that don't have matching spools any more.
They are also great for separating machine thread, hand sewing thread, quilting thread verses ordinary thread.
Ok, now that I'm looking at this last picture while I'm typing, the center of the pan is crying for a pincushion!!
Now I'm on a mission…
Next time you're out thrifting, look in the kitchen section. There are so many wonderful things that can be used for something else!!
Thanks for stopping by,
~Karen~
A perfect example of that…vintage mini aluminum ring molds.
Aren't they cute? I think they may have been for Jell-O.
Any one know or have these?
I'll use 4 of them for Jell-O, but one is definitely holding my bobbins!!
Perfect size and shape.
I usually keep matching bobbin with the spool of thread, so these little pans are great for the bobbins that don't have matching spools any more.
They are also great for separating machine thread, hand sewing thread, quilting thread verses ordinary thread.
Ok, now that I'm looking at this last picture while I'm typing, the center of the pan is crying for a pincushion!!
Now I'm on a mission…
Next time you're out thrifting, look in the kitchen section. There are so many wonderful things that can be used for something else!!
Thanks for stopping by,
~Karen~
ghaaaaa what a sweet find! just too cute karen! i'd guess jell-o molds too. cute whatever they were supposed to be for. perfect for bobbins!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever!
ReplyDeleteCute... I have a bunch of these and had no idea what to use them for :)
ReplyDeleteI also watch for those pans at the thrift stores, but have never seen the small ones like you pictured on your post. I use them for monkey bread - which my family loves. I try to find the large ones which are few and far between. Also see the mediumish sized ones around my neck of the woods. They are great for baking as they are easy to clean.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen these small ones in ages but that's a really good use for them. So clever as usual.
ReplyDeleteOh yes that's exactly what i thought it needs a pincushion in the center, lol!!! I wonder if the larger versions of these molds would hold spools of thread?
ReplyDeleteClever idea
ReplyDeleteI love all your organizing posts! You have a wonderful eye for using everyday objects in unconventional ways. Pardon the pun, but you are truly "sew darn clever"! :-) Thanks for sharing your great ideas.
ReplyDeleteI have some of those little pans and they are for jello. My Mom used to make us a dish with jello sitting on top of lettuce leaves filled with fruit and cottage cheese. They were so good!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea. I'm going to have to keep my eyes peeled for some of these. I can't wait to see the pincushion because I know you will definitely make one :)
ReplyDeleteAli xx
Clever idea! And if you were using more than 1 for bobbins, they would stack very nicely.
ReplyDeleteNoreen
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You are so good at re-purposing items. I hope I can find one or two of those.
ReplyDeleteI think these are called Savarin Moulds and are used for making desserts. Great reuse though!! xx
ReplyDeleteYou got it, jell-o molds! You come up with the neatest ideas!
ReplyDeleteYou know what else would be good on this? You have metal bobbins...if you put a magnetic strip on the bottom it will hold your bobbins in and they'll be less likely to fall out if you pick it up. :) I love these...wish I had a few! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea!! please post a picture when you make the pin cushion in the center! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love how you find new uses for common objects!
ReplyDeleteCool storage idea! Pinned
ReplyDeleteCute idea. ;o)
ReplyDeleteOh, I loved this! And guess what! Just a little while after I saw this, I found four!! small copper molds. I gleefully snatched them up, came home and popped them in my sewing drawer. Every time I see them they make me smile. :) Thanks for the neat idea.
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