Bucktail78 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2019 Anyone know of sources for the blank cards for chenille, yarns, etc.? I have a little bit of these materials I wish to get rid of and havent found a source yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene L 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2019 Get a poster board from the local hobby store, draw a pattern and cut it out...PRESTO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2019 They're called "cardboard floss bobbins." Here's a sale from E-bay ... a little over $5.00 (price and shipping) for 100. https://www.ebay.com/p/Janlynn-Cardboard-Floss-Bobbins-50-pkg/2288585326?iid=361945300922&chn=ps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucktail78 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2019 Thanks Mikechell! I think those might be a little small, but I may have to go that route. The ones I am looking for are about 3 1/2 x 4 like the fly shops use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2019 Search the name "cardboard floss bobbins". You'll get lots of hits, including different sizes. Once you find a supplier, you should be able to find the sizes you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stabgnid 0 Report post Posted January 5, 2019 I found 28 plastic floss bobbins at Wal- Mart for 1.50 I unspool my Flat Tinsels,Yarn & Flosses on them to save space ... Steve-stabgnid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucktail78 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 Oops, typo on card size I am looking for is 2 1/2” x 4”. Mikechell, i’m searching as you suggested- just have’t found that size card yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 go to walmart and get some small zip lock bags in the craft department insert lengths of chenille in the bags versus wrapping on cards. eliminates the creases in the chenille caused by the cards pretty easy to make https://thistleandleaves.com/2012/10/08/diy-embroidery-notions/ https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-embroidery-or-crochet-thread-with-on/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucktail78 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 The plastic zip bags is a great idea. Think I’ll go that route!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 and theyre pretty inexpensive 2x3 or 3x4 sizes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 Does the yarn or floss tangle when you use it from the bag? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 not as much as trying to undo a skein of yarn to cut off lengths to stuff in the bag. try it and see if you get a single 144 yard strand of yarn etc not really an issue to the 25+ people who received from me free bags of the yarn shown above Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stabgnid 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2019 I have all of my chenille in bags.. Working chenille from a bag is a lot easier to work than from a card .. It can save material if you have a rotary vice and it dose not leave kink marks in it Steve-stabgnid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
