My sister is a 5th grade school teacher, she uses these spools in her class in the science class,(human body) Maybe a teacher would like them.

I've seen them used as knobs, also my guild collects them to put a small amount of thread on when teaching kids or adults with disabilities.

I just throw them on the floor, because my cats consider them knock around toys.

If you have grandchildren or young children around you, you could let them paint them and make necklaces out of them. I was in charge of family reunions, and I used to buy the small flags, color the spools the color of the flag, and set several on the tables.

I have many wooden spools of thread displayed on a high shelf in large glass jars in my sewing room, some with thread, some empty. Can't resist if I see them at a garage sale or thrift store.

Me too :) They are colourful & look great! - reminds me how much our tools have changed!

Someone in my quilt guild actually uses the spools for "fidget quilts" for Alzheimer's patients. Not exactly sure how they are attached, I've never made one.

They are plastic...recyclable :-)

My cats love playing with them. Maybe the animal shelter could use them.

so many great ideas