I have 3 of those "hanging" thread baskets that you keep right next to the sewing machine & when doing embroidery I still have thread over the entire house! I was having tests done the other day in the hospital & DH was with me, had a red thread on him. There was a nurse in there "charting" & I said "ohhhhh you've been with that damn quilter again haven't you?" & you should have saw the nurse look out of the corner of her eyes! Didn't know if she should stay or go!