I would love to see photos of how others display/organize their embroidery thread, I wondered about the wallboard with holes in it that men hang tools on if that would work. Any ideas?
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, belated, of course. Glad you had a wonderful day!
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46919Happy late Birthday! I ordered a few colors of Metro to try. Have a Bernina 200 and it is really picky on thread. Tried it out and had no problems at all. I store mine in the plastic cases from JoAnn. Was wondering how you are going to keep up with the color #s. They are only on the little label on top that you have to go through. I first thing used a extra fine Sharpie and wrote it on the bottom edge. Other than that the price is really good right now and even when not on sale. Would love all colors. ♥
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by carolyn70
10 Mar 2011
Thanks for the B-day wish. When I stitch something out, I often choose my own color choice so really I don't pay attention to the color number. I have a difficult time following a cooking recipe too! LOL *4U
by cobalthearts
10 Mar 2011
I do too. Was mainly wondering for reordering. What I might do is mainly pay attention to the few colors I tend to use a lot. ♥
1155Happy Belated Birthday! I store mine in stacking plastic drawers under my sewing table. I need to keep the dust off them (I live in Phoenix Arizona and it is very dusty here). I did the rainbow thing - reds, yellows, blues, greens, purple/black/white, brown/tan (I have six drawers). Seems to work good fo rme.
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by carolyn70
10 Mar 2011
Thanks for the b-day wish. Seems as though the drawer system works great for many people. I do have space for a small cart. will look into that. Thanks again for your advise. ~Carolyn~
11271Happy belated Birthday Carolyn; I hope your day was wonderful, and full of fun.
*4u!
Hugs,
Jacqueline
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255050I am glad that you enjoyed your birthday & welcome to our "CUTE" family
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299559Carolyn Happy Belated Birthday - you should have let us know - we would have baked you a cake and thrown a party. I am so glad that you like your thread - I have slightly clear storage drawers for mine - as I can't afford to do much else - but it sure works for me and I don't get dust or light on my thread, either.
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by carolyn70
09 Mar 2011
You are and angel Shirlene. I have only been on this site for 3 months and I always see your enlightening responses on almost every post. You make many people happy. Thank you very much for your Birthday wish. Drawers may be what I go with, I am going to keep checking the posts. Thanks again, Carolyn
211079Happy Birthday for Yesterday. Hope you had a great day.
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by carolyn70
09 Mar 2011
Thank you so much! I did have a wonderful day. The girls at work made lunch and we had ICE CREAM CAKE!!!
14513Happy birthday for yesterday.
Now with regards to my Metro thread sets - I keep them in 3 drawers inside my wardrobe away from light, dust and heat especially here in Newcastle. It's hot, humid and windy!! I like the idea of the wall hanger but I reckon it's best to keep the thread away from natural nasties like mentioned above.
Just my opinion. I have the same set and aren't they gorgeous?
Love and blessings Chris, Newcastle, Australia
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by carolyn70
09 Mar 2011
Chris, Thanks for the Birthday wishes. I like your advise about keeping the thread in a container that keeps light and dust off of it. My small gutterman mini spools I keep in a wonderful plastic organizer from JoAnnes but I got the metro minis and I need to check to see what my options are. I have not stitched anything with the thread yet but the colors and the sheen of the thread are fabulous. I am so addicted to this website I dont get much embroidery done during the work week, I'll probably try it out on Friday. Thanks Chris! I have never been to Austrailia but I here it is beautiful. I am happy for you. Its cold and rainy hear today in Michigan. Take care, Carolyn
234496Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Now check the bottom for how to store the tail of the thread, lol! Some of us are just now finding out that (at least on the small spools) you can pull down the bottom, I didn't know till about 5 minutes ago and am thrilled I won't have to use ponytail holders anymore!
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by carolyn70
09 Mar 2011
I read your post and had to laugh. Its okay that it took you awile to figure out, now you appreciate it even more! And some cute little girl can have her pony tail holders back LOL
33580I want one like this one shown in projects
projects.cuteembroidery.com
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by leenova54
09 Mar 2011
This one is so cool, I'd love to have it. Others are concerned about fading and dust but I don't worry about that, mine are out of the light and dust is all over my house!
by carolyn70
09 Mar 2011
Thank you for sharing that link. I never saw that photo before. It does look very pretty and functional. Maybe I'll have to give my husband a homework project to make him feel included with my crafting. Right now I just put my thread in Ziplock bags according to color. LOL
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20661Carolyn, Congratulations on a great birthday present to yourself with the Metro threads....I got the 116 of the large cones....I have them in a 3 drawer storage container that I bought at Big Lots....I can see the colors, then pull the drawer open to see which one I want....bottom drawer also stores some of my stablizers.......
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24342Happy Birthday!
I've seen people use the wall board. I wouldn't do it unless it was in a cabinet so it doesn't get dusty or fade from light exposure.
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by carolyn70
09 Mar 2011
I never thought about the dust, and I do have some of that in my house. LOL, thanks for the advice.
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