Thread Winders, Laces, and Pearl

My love for vintage thread and laces has led me to do something that I have thought about for months.

After seeing the prices of vintage thread winders on cards that fetched over forty bucks for a gorgeous group of four (I can't afford that!!), I decided to make my own.

First and foremost...I need to give credit where it is due, and thank the ladies who have given us free graphics to us for our artwork and crafts!! . 

Over at Graphics Fairy, Karen has shared some of the most incredible images for use I've ever seen. 

                         Dawn at the Feathered Nest has some lovely images that are wonderful as well.

I used one of her frames for some of these!
Angie at Knick Of Time has some lovelies that are so much fun too...give them a look and you'll see!

If I have overlooked someone and have used your image, PLEASE forgive me, and PLEASE let me know so that I may give you credit!!

I took the image and copied it to cardstock using 9 prints per page.  After cutting out the cards, I made a template for a bobbin card, and cut the prints out.  Making the four-sided winder was just a matter of adhering the edges of the cards together, making it 3 dimensional.  Keep the center glue free so it can gently be pulled and shaped for winding.

This is where the fun part lies....winding the thread on it!  I use the old JPCoats embroidery threads for this purpose because I prefer to use the DMC thread for my cross-stitch projects.  You can find inexpensive older embroidery thread on etsy or ebay or even garage sales or Goodwill!

I will be linking up with some of the parties below, so be sure and go visit them and enjoy some beauty.

I hope you have a beautiful day!

Blessings, Doni

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Today's Thrifty Treasures at

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Blue Monday at

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Show Off Your Cottage Monday at

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Metamorphosis Monday

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Cowgirl Up Party Monday

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Just Something I Whipped Up

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Knick of Time Tuesday

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Teacup Tuesday at

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Teatime Tuesday at

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Victoria Tuesday at

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Tuesday Tea for Two at

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Teatime Tuesday at

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Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

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Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

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Tea Cup Tuesday at

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2nd Time Around Tuesday at

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White Wednesday

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What's It Wednesday

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Whatever You Want Wednesday

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Vintage Thingie Thursday

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Minute for Me Thursday

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Treasure Hunt Thursday

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Open House Party

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Home Sweet Home

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Feathered Nest Friday

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Show and Tell Friday

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It's a Hodgepodge Friday

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Frugalicious Friday

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A Crafty Soiree

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Vintage Inspiration Friday

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Inspiration Friday

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Thrifty Things Friday

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Simple and Sweet Fridays

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Flaunt It Friday

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Pink Saturday

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Sew Darn Crafty

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