I have the thread boxes from Joann's - they are great, but I needed so many that I gave up. I now keep the threads in one of the plastic drawer units and sort by type of thread. I still have thread in plastic shoe boxes, storage boxes, tins, etc. Anything that will hold thread is being used. I like the idea of the golf tees. It is hard to keep track of all your thread when you go on a buying spree like I used to do when I had lots of money and preparing for retirement when I wouldn't have much money - like now. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.