I actually used mine for thread for several years but when I moved my main sewing machine out, it was a hassle to continually go back to the other room for thread. I now have a wonderful sewing box with an extra deep bottom area for threads and converted the thread rack into sewing ruler racks. Very convenient storage for me and the Clydesdales, aka children and dogs, who inhabit my house cannot walk on them anymore and break them! :)