Solution to Emb. Thread Unraveling in Storage
#1
I recall the problem of thread coming unwound being brought up awhile back. What I did also keeps the thread from getting dusty if you store it on a thread bed. As soon as I can get the hubster to make me a large thread bed, that's where mine are going to go.
I purchased 2" x 3" plastic bags (100 for $1.99) and 3" x 4" (100 for $2.47) at Hobby Lobby and put them around the threads. The bags are found in the jewelry making section. Works great - no more unraveling. If a little bit of thread comes loose when I put the spool in the bag, I just turn the spool until the thread re-winds. Comes in handy when I take the thread with me somewhere.
Hope this helps someone.
I purchased 2" x 3" plastic bags (100 for $1.99) and 3" x 4" (100 for $2.47) at Hobby Lobby and put them around the threads. The bags are found in the jewelry making section. Works great - no more unraveling. If a little bit of thread comes loose when I put the spool in the bag, I just turn the spool until the thread re-winds. Comes in handy when I take the thread with me somewhere.
Hope this helps someone.
#9
Nina, I used those bags for balls of pearl cotton (I did a lot of Hardanger and drawn thread designs.) Works great, and I punched a hole in the side of the bag and just pulled out what I needed - kept the thread nice, clean and contained! I always had a needlework project in my bag when I was out and about, and those bags worked flawlessly.
All my embroidery thread is put away in an antique buffet, so I just buy thread net by the yard from The Sophisticated Stitcher - cut off about an inch at a time.
All my embroidery thread is put away in an antique buffet, so I just buy thread net by the yard from The Sophisticated Stitcher - cut off about an inch at a time.
#10
Wow! Looks like we are a creative bunch when it comes to solving a problem. I really like the reinforcements idea. Will pass that on to some friends.
I'm too klutzy to use the scrap tie method, but it is also a good idea.
Thanks, ladies!
I'm too klutzy to use the scrap tie method, but it is also a good idea.
Thanks, ladies!
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