Cross stitch thread storage

I store my almost full set of DMC in 5" x7" ziplock bags in a single shoe box. It isn't fancy but it fits on the shelf where it needs to fi...

During the posting of my backyard studio photos, my blogging friend, Sheila, asked about my DMC thread collection I had mentioned being stored in the three drawers shown above. I said I would tell about that in a future post. So, here is the story: A few years ago, during a particularly trying set back with pneumonia, I was told to get some bed rest. Something I don't do very well. (And, by the way, the old navy man and I both had pneumonia AT THE SAME TIME!) So, while trying to recuperate…

A list of embroidery floss organization methods! Includes printable bobbins, thread organization DIYs and floss organizers you can buy.

When you stitch as much as we do, organizing your 100’s of floss colors becomes a necessity! Unless of course you don’t mind finding yards of thread in your sofa cushions. Not to mention that time at the grocery store when you realized everyone was staring at you because you were trailing DMC3712 from your … 7 totally “do-able” ways to organize your floss Read More »

Want to get your embroidery threads organised? I take a look at different ways to store your embroidery thread and share my new favourite system.

Design fits typical bobbin size, with space for 110+ bobbins DMC needle packs, fiskars scissors, and a small bottle for beads. | Download free and paid 3D printable STL files

Cross stitch threads bleach, they frey and they can be a knotted mess. We talk about the best ways to store your cross stitch threads to avoid this!

In this episode, I share where to store your cross stitch supplies and what type of storage and organisation you need.

Plastic bobbins tend to be annoying to label, but I like to tape my thread labels right onto the bobbin. Take a look and see how I do it!

Valeri • Homestead & Thread • Hand Embroidery on Instagram: "Thread storage idea 🪡🧵🤔 My hunt for hand embroidery thread storage continues and figured I’d give wooden clothes pins a go. I saw this on Courtney’s @finelytwined account and thought it was so clever. The positives I see so far are: • It’s inexpensive • Easy to obtain • Beautiful to display • Easy to travel with I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments."