Orts - explanation

sallyrose

I read on another post the question asking what orts are.
This is from the net:
Definition: The snippets of floss left over from stitching are called Orts from an archaic term that means scraps.
Many stitchers save the orts for other craft projects.
Ort may also be said to stand for "Old Ratty Tails".
Some stitchers snip them smaller and leave them out for the birds to put in their nests.
Most stitchers just collect them in a container for fun.

belle2105

Hmmm.... i usually throws them away.  Maybe I will try to keep them too :)

redstar

ORT also means Old ragged threads I have an old ragged thread jar, I use it to stuff small things like pincushions, i also think of it as recycling and it also means every last bit of my threads are not wasted too :lol

mumiits

I also tried the following to handle the ends of the thread, but did not work out. Hard to remember to collect them and put in jar. While slowly fills jar, but very slowly.

apxstitch

I keep them in a jar, saves them from going all over my house and its a lot of fun to watch them grow!

Drea66

I save mine and put it out for the birds in the spring.

gegebee43

interesting information

urmel

I also collect my "stiching-garbage", only for fun. And at the end of a project, Im always surprised how much it is, although the threads Ive cut are very short. The idea to leave it for the birds is nice; Ive never thought about it. Normally I throw it away after finished my work.

sallyrose

Reply 7# Drea66


    Good idea!

It is fun to see the jar fill up with the bits of thread.
I have been surprised myself with the amount.

Dima

i collect mine in an old jelly bean jar. I like to look at it and try to guess where each color came from :)

susiequeue123

thanks for the info!  i have thrown so many away, i would have a dump truck by now if i hadnt!  maybe ill start a collection.