Array ( [0] => Array ( [pid] => 409390 [fid] => 83 [tid] => 40114 [first] => 1 [author] => Keiryn [authorid] => 12858 [subject] => My Thread Storage [dateline] => 1313368166 [message] => [i=s] Post Last Edit by Keiryn at 8-14-2011 19:32 [/i] I've seen a lot of different systems on here for storing cross stitch thread. I thought I would share mine with everyone. I use ziplock snack size storage bags, index cards and plastic shoe boxes. I print the number and name on a sticker that I place on each index card. The index card goes into the storage bag, which helps to hold it upright. I can see all my floss very easily. Finding the number I need is easy when thumbing through. So far I only have one shoe box of thread. Before I took a break from stitching I had three plastic boxes of thread on bobbins. After retrieving it from storage I found that it had a moldy smell to it, so I'm starting my thread collect from scratch. When I pull my thread for a project I'll put those specific storage bags in a separate shoe box. If I'm using the same color in two projects I'll make up a separate index card and storage bag for the second project. When I complete I put the extra index cards in one storage bag. They'll be there to use if ever needed again. I also punch a hale in the top corner of each bag to allow for some air flow. 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Thank you for sharing. 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Keiryn Publish time 2011-8-15 08:29

My Thread Storage

Post Last Edit by Keiryn at 8-14-2011 19:32

I've seen a lot of different systems on here for storing cross stitch thread. I thought I would share mine with everyone.
I use ziplock snack size storage bags, index cards and plastic shoe boxes. I print the number and name on a sticker that I place on each index card. The index card goes into the storage bag, which helps to hold it upright. I can see all my floss very easily. Finding the number I need is easy when thumbing through. So far I only have one shoe box of thread. Before I took a break from stitching I had three plastic boxes of thread on bobbins. After retrieving it from storage I found that it had a moldy smell to it, so I'm starting my thread collect from scratch.

When I pull my thread for a project I'll put those specific storage bags in a separate shoe box. If I'm using the same color in two projects I'll make up a separate index card and storage bag for the second project. When I complete I put the extra index cards in one storage bag. They'll be there to use if ever needed again.



I also punch a hale in the top corner of each bag to allow for some air flow.


   






   

jillyann Publish time 2017-4-20 11:58

Great idea.I would also recommend to punch a few holes in the bags for air flow.

ssj1201 Publish time 2021-5-18 11:26

Thankyouforsharing!

CathyL58 Publish time 2017-5-3 20:52

Great idea, I like the colour description as well as the ID number!

Yusi26 Publish time 2020-6-20 23:35

Very interesting, good contribution. Thank you for sharing

Yusi26 Publish time 2020-6-20 17:58

Very interesting, good contribution. Thank you for sharing

viky Publish time 2023-7-15 06:03

Great idea!Thank you very much for sharing!

olka001 Publish time 2024-12-12 02:52

Very pretty!Thank you for sharing.

olka001 Publish time 2024-12-12 02:51

Very pretty!Thank you for sharing.

jazzo Publish time 2018-2-19 22:57

lovely method of storage, its truly innovative

htsear13 Publish time 2021-9-21 05:49

Wow, absolutely amazing, I love your stuff!

Willow Publish time 2011-8-15 11:48

What an excellent idea.I have all my on bobbins.

chrisnz44 Publish time 2011-8-15 12:24

very well organized, thank you for the share

sweetpea Publish time 2011-8-15 14:18

you are a very neat girl :)

Happy_Stitcher Publish time 2011-8-15 18:33

It seems to be a lot of work for the first time, but it will be easier for the refill. You don't have to wind again and again like if you are using bobbins. That's a great idea :handshake

Keiryn Publish time 2011-8-16 10:49

It's actually not that much work. I remember winding the bobbins and it would take forever. Filling the storage bags was quick. The hardest part was finding a shoe box that would fit the width and height of the bags.

Biddy Publish time 2011-8-16 13:17

What a great idea. Just wondering how many bags you would get in a box? Are these shoe boxes readily available?

guaynia Publish time 2011-8-17 03:10

That's a great idea too! The baggies are perfect if you like to have more than one skein of the same color. And yes the boxes are available in different styles. I've seen them even with a little handle on top of the lid to carry the box around.

Thanks for the pics Keiryn!

atenea Publish time 2011-8-17 04:37

so polite! Good idea :)

misbita Publish time 2011-8-17 20:27

nagyon szupi, márcsak azért is, mert ha egy színből kettő darab van, azt is könnyű tárolni benne:handshake
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