Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
I think I have tried every gadget & tip out there, but this works best for me. I got a bunch of tiny zip bags at the dollar store. I put the spool and bobbins in the bag & close. I have 3 boxes one for cool colors, one for warm and one for neutrals. I just toss the bag in the appropriate box. Might not be the prettiest or most organized, but the bag keeps the thread and bobbin together, keeps dust off and keeps the tails contained.
This is what I've been doing. There've been some great ideas on here, but I think I may carry on with this, as it has all the advantages you mention. The bobbins for my 3 machines are different enough for me to be able to store them together.