Magnetic bars keep notions in order

Photo: Scott Phillips

I hung a magnetic bar purchased at a home-supply store on the wall behind my sewing machine. I put threaded needles there, a single-edged razor blade (for rapid stitch removal), small scissors, etc. It makes these notions simple to store and easy to find.

-Julienne Lambre, Rome, Italy

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