A very glamorous thread catcher

Here is a stunning (ha!) thread catcher I fashioned from a couple of pieces of cardboard (a Twinnings Earl Grey tea box), some blue painters tape, and a plastic bag. I just sandwiched the bag in between two layers of the cardboard, and taped them together around the edges. Hey, it works!
I've made very nice thread catchers for friends, but this is the one next to my sewing machine at home.
As you can see, this acts as a convenient coaster as well. The beautiful ceramic mug was made by California artist Wayne Duke.