I ordered twice from Metro Thread because the spools were only 67 cents each and now I have 387 spools of brand new thread that I need to store. I bought from Walmart 8 plastic containers for the first order of thread. 16 containers would be a pain to work with any idea! Help!
Thanks Dawn
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I just recently went to JoAnnes and use my 50%off coupon to buy some drawers for my thread. It does work great. Isn't this fun.
4550The thread tree that Linda posted pic of is sold at Clotilde.com or at least thats where I bought mine.
www.clotilde.com
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by sewhobby
13 Mar 2011
I have 3 of those thread trees that I no longer use and would be happy to get rid of them for a nominal price. They are just taking up space in my room. Anybody want them?
by lindalee757
14 Mar 2011
Yes Karen-that is where I got them from-like I said-it was quite a long time ago, so I couldn't remember-thanks! ~linda~
20661Dawn,
If you have repeats of the same colors, I would suggest that you store the extras where they will be not exposed to light and in containers as airtight as possible. The reason is that light and air dries thread, making it more easy to break when exposed for a long period of time. I keep a set of colors on a thread stand near my machine, but the extra colors I seal inside a plastic bag and put them inside drawers that do not let in light, or cardboard boxes taped shut.
I just bought 2 sets (2 deep drawers stacked with clear fronts) yesterday at Walmart to store my fabrics and projects. These will fill quickly, so I will probably need more! Doesn't our stash grow fast?!!
Angel
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by sewlikedawn
13 Mar 2011
I just went to Staples and bought 2 plastic carts on wheels to store all my new thread. There is a picture on another post of mine.
Thank you
Dawn
12500I used a inexpensive dresser we bought for our daughter when she was in college... its fits under my work surface right next to my sewing machine, very handy I'll try to add a picture
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20582I use the plastic drawer units also Dawn-all sizes-because I use them not only for my threads,but for "all things sewing" I like the clear ones because you see thru them-plus I have labels on the front of all the drawers of the main contents of the drawers-this is just a partial selection-many more lol-yeah-I am a thread, notions junky-but I can quit anytime.....NOT! ~linda~
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by lindalee757
13 Mar 2011
jeepers-I can't remember where I got them-Nancy's notions maybe???-I would have to look back in my receipts from about 5 yrs ago.I actually have another one(this one is really 2-stacked) and I have them both on turn tables so I can spin them.
by sewlikedawn
13 Mar 2011
Oh my goodness! Have you been doing this craft for awhile! LOL I like it everything is at hand. Thanks Dawn
by mi30kaja
13 Mar 2011
I store my threads also in Drawers, but these are better quality than mine. Don't have the room to have any more.
20173I bought a set of drawers for mine. Wal-Mart. It has wheels and is perfect. Better than tubs. If you get the right kind you can stack them as high as you want to go. I did screw mine down on a piece of plywood and got a little larger wheels to go over my carpet. But it goes where I go.
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by sewlikedawn
13 Mar 2011
Great idea about the larger wheels! I have carpet in my sewing room!
Thanks Dawn
2224Hummmm...you could just send what you can't store to me. :-) CD shelf sounds like a good idea for that much thread. I have got to try out this Metro Thread site everyone is talking about.
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by sewlikedawn
13 Mar 2011
Just give me your address! LOL
This is the best purchase I have ever made! Go for it! I just love the thread!
Thanks Dawn
by ramona
13 Mar 2011
You mean the best purchase besides your embroidery machine, haha. You know I like those plastic storage drawers as you can see the colors (nothing blocking them) and you can get to them easy. I will have to do that very thing. By the way, here's my address..........:-) Embroider On!
23222I use plastic storage containers from Office Depot and Office Max for my threads. They are 6 drawers and have wheels if you want to use them. They are easy to organize and you can see through the clear drawers. I like the thread in a drawer because it stays clean and out of the heat and A/C. Link below to see it. The top is sectioned off and I use the areas for scissors, bobbins, etc.
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by sewlikedawn
13 Mar 2011
This is perfect!!!!!! The drawers are not very deep! Thank you for posting this! So far I think I have my answer.
Thank you
Dawn
by sewhobby
13 Mar 2011
Be sure to take a spool of your thread to be sure they will fit in the drawers. I use ARC and Floriani and it all fits fine.
2008If you have a Bass Pro Shops near you look at their fishing tackle boxes. I use these as they have many different configurations. If you don't have one near you, check other sporting goods stores, maybe you will find something. Also, the cases that little boys used to use to store their Matchbox cars are good but don't hold as many spools.
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by sewlikedawn
13 Mar 2011
Oh my husband would love this! He would be shocked that I would want to got to the Pro Bass Shop! Great Idea!
Thanks Dawn
8230Devon seems to have a very good idea....
I got my thread about 2 weeks ago and I got a 3 drawer plastic cabinet from Big Lots and it holds all 116 large spools from Metro and the bottom drawer is deep enough to hold the rest of the thread and about 4 containers of stabilizer. It is on rollers so I can roll it up to my chair and get colors needed and replace as well, then roll back into place.
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15874I got this cd rack from walmart got 2" and 1" wood from work and put on the shelves, to stack to get to the back with thread.
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by sewlikedawn
13 Mar 2011
This is a really good idea! I never thought about using a cd holder! Thank you for the picture!
Thanks Dawn
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