All conflicted. Buy or don't buy
 

Joann's popped up this morning with a sale notice. I found an Art Bin Super Sachel thread storage box. It will fit 108 spools of regular size stuff. Maybe Mettler, Aurifil, Sulky, and probably Connecting Threads. But?? Should I?? It's hard to leave the empty shoe box world of thread organization.

I have 3 of those old thread racks that hang on the wall. Since I have more wall space than drawers, I like that system.

I have way too much thread. The Rayon thread for embroidery is the largest collection, I have that in plastic cabinets that each have 6 removable covered thread trays. My long arm thread is in the old three shelved built-in book cabinet with glass doors by the fireplace, my regular sewing thread and misc. thread is in the shallow six drawers in the cabinet that fits under the table of my sewing cabinet. Oh, and serger thread is just in plastic boxes under the old library table. While my thread now spread out over three rooms, I am glad I have sorted it out and can plainly see what I have by opening a drawer, cabinet or see-through box. I would say, if you have a place to store and use that box, go for it.

I think if you can afford it, if you have room for it, and it would make your life easier and even if you just want it - you should get it

If you want then that is reason enough. It's a thread box not a new car. LOL

I like to see what’s in the box. Drawers are my favorite. Storage helps keep thread clean. Plastic helps it not dry out.

since moving to Florida that last one might not apply.

Don’t let it be in the sun.

I use the 1000m, 3000m & 5000m thread spools and they won't usually fit in these boxes with the little thread guides attached. Deep drawers or the deeper satchel bins with blank innards are my choices. The bins are so easily portable, latch easily and can hold entire projects for a weekend of sewing. I have MANY of them....got to get sewing!

LOL. That totally made me laugh! Sometimes we could all use a bit of perspective on things.

Will all the thread fit in one box or will you need two of them?

I customize dry erase board with golf tees to store embroidery threads. I will make another board to store smaller spools some day. The boards are cut to fit in the drawers. Easy to slide out and see all the colors.

Why are you conflicted? With me, it's usually, 'do I really need this?' or 'I can't really afford this but I want it anyway.'