Thread storage..... what is your recommendation?
07-14-2011, 04:15 AM
#34
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Plastic shoe boxes - you can see inside and could put the threads in by color - blues and greens, red and orange, etc. the boxes stack nicely and don't take up much room. I also use these for small projects and Fat Quarters.
07-14-2011, 04:20 AM
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I found a small cabinet about 3' high and 15" wide that was originally for scrapbooking, the drawer handles have been stenciled with "stickers", "pens", etc, I took labels and covered them up by colors - whites, ecru, creams in one drawer, pinks and reds in another and so on. it sits beside my sewing table and is easy to find what I need.
07-14-2011, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by angelarose
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
I put my CT size spools in 3X4 ziploc bags, then into plasic bins by general color (hots, cools, neutrals). Not the most organized, but I can put the bobbin in the bag with the thread if I have one, the bags keep the thread clean, and NO TANGLES!!!!
This works for me, so far!
07-14-2011, 04:49 AM
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mine are stored on the wooden rack,hung up behind my sewing chair..out of the sun. easy to get to,for sure.
the rest is in the stacking drawers i got at Joanns for 50% off.
larger spools, doubles etc. i liked the stacking set so much, i bought the second one..and it fit perfectly on top of the other one.
the rest is in the stacking drawers i got at Joanns for 50% off.
larger spools, doubles etc. i liked the stacking set so much, i bought the second one..and it fit perfectly on top of the other one.
07-14-2011, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
This is the NEWEST thing..since most thread now comes on the skinny spools!
These were found at Lowes, but I also found a nice one at Atwoods! Just measure your thread spools L and W so you know they will lie flat or even stand(mini cones).
Great for keeping different threads separate! YOu know, cotton, poly, silk, etc...
They do sell one at Joanns, but it is flimsy, the back is wide open because they expect you to mount it to the wall...and it cost more than these hardware ones!
These were found at Lowes, but I also found a nice one at Atwoods! Just measure your thread spools L and W so you know they will lie flat or even stand(mini cones).
Great for keeping different threads separate! YOu know, cotton, poly, silk, etc...
They do sell one at Joanns, but it is flimsy, the back is wide open because they expect you to mount it to the wall...and it cost more than these hardware ones!
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