Originally Posted by
wellphooey
I keep thread spools on those hanging, wooden spool racks (Joann's or Fons/Porter). The pegs on the rack are short so I bought some of those long toothpick/skewers that are about 4 inches long at the grocery. When I put the thread spool on the peg, I insert a skewer and then I can add the bobbin(s) to the top of the thread spool, keeping them all together.
I use these, too. I hang them on a nail (well actually a used sewing machine needle pounded into the wall). They look pretty with all the colors.