Oak Thread Barrels need home

[Rita C.]

Austin area quilters

I have 2 large wooden thread barrels that can stack or be side by side on a table. Both have a lazy susan attachment and will spin. They are made of oak and can hold a LOT of thread and cones of thread.

Also, I have 2 half barrels that are also large and hold a LOT of thread and cones of thread.

I'm in the Austin area and would like to find a home. They are too nice to toss. Here is why. One of my cats has a thing for thread. Yup. Sometimes she will try and make a spider web all throughout our room from where she has tried to eat it and then woven her way around the room. Unfortunately this time she swallowed a bunch and is recovering from surgery right now. Mostly she will get this thread from behind my sewing machine while it's on the cone holder, but we are being cautious about the storage area too. My thread is now in drawers and away from her paws. My sewing machine has a hard cover and is away from her paws. Now to find a home for the barrels.

Did I mention they are very nice, heavy and made of oak? Please don't ask me to ship cause they are HEAVY. So I'm looking for a quilter in the Austin area that might be interested.

FREE too!

Here's the website of the guy who makes them.
http://romwoodworking.com/thread-organizers.htm

Thanks,
Clara

[Hannelore N.]

Mmmmhhh..... I think I should consider moving to Austin - real quick!!

[Hannelore N.]

Mmmmhhh..... I think I should consider moving to Austin - real quick!!

Cool!!!!!!!

[Lotti D.]

Agree with lorchen, maybe we can share...

[Anne B.]

I would be very interested in them...I live in Arizona, but my sister lives in Austin...I can get them from her when I come visit later this summer, is that ok?
Anne

[Anne B.]

Yes that sounds fine. I'll email you later with contact info. Kitty just came home from vet and I need to tend to her.

[Nancy R.]

Hi Clara -

You probably already know this, but my understanding is that the other thing you need to watch out for with kitties is needles. They seem to like to play with them and swallow them. I keep mine in closed plastic tubs when not in use, just in case. Hope your kitty gets better soon!

Nancy

[Nancy R.]

Hi Clara,
Sounds tempting, but glad you found a home for them. However, I would not move to Texas for such treasure, as they are treasure. But I would miss the snow.

[Nancy R.]

Hi Clara -

You probably already know this, but my understanding is that the other thing you need to watch out for with kitties is needles. They seem to like to play with them and swallow them. I keep mine in closed plastic tubs when not in use, just in case. Hope your kitty gets better soon!

Nancy

My other cat likes to do that very thing. I too keep them in plastic tubs too. She just seeks them out when I'm working with them. Very annoying! At least she has stopped climbing up my back after the binding strip while I was sewing it on. Ouchie!!!

Clara

[Nancy R.]

And there was me thinking that they might have liquid sustanence in them from the title..... sigh

[Nancy R.]

And there was me thinking that they might have liquid sustanence in them from the title..... sigh

If that were the case my hubby would have piped up a long time ago and claimed them. He likes Ale!!!!!!!!! Hee Hee

[Nancy R.]

Well as long as you are all (h)ale and hearty. It is good to see you on the forum again.

[Nancy R.]

I would be very interested in them...I live in Arizona, but my sister lives in Austin...I can get them from her when I come visit later this summer, is that ok?
Anne

Anne, your sister has the barrels. The transfer is complete. Her poor little car is filled with these things. Enjoy. Clara

[Anne B.]

Thank you so much for the thread barrels! I haven't gotten to my sisters yet...but I know that when I get them home they will be used & well loved! Anne