I have so much thread as a professional embroidered. So I've rounded up 11 fun ideas for embroidery thread storage.
If you are a dedicated stitcher, you can soon find your embroidery thread or floss can get out of hand pretty quickly. These threads are precious and need to be cared for.
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Quick ideas for thread storage
- storage boxes
- shaped bobbins
- rotating holders
- spools
- floss drops
- thread catchers
- sewing boxes
- and more! Read on...
11 ideas for Embroidery thread storage
From boxes to bobbins and floss bins. These should help you keep your thread stash under control.
-1 x Transparent box
-1 x Manual winder
-100 x Floss bobbins
-260 x Writable Stickers
£17.06
Each set contains 12 bobbins and they are made from 4mm thick premium MDF, making them strong and durable.
£12.00
These cute hedgehog bobbins are a fun and practical way to store your threads. The end of the thread can easily be put through the slit in the mouth to stop it from unravelling.
£5.00
These bobbing storage pouches have room to store 30 bobbins.
£12.60
Set of 12 wooden bobbins with a beehive shape and bee design
£14.04
Spools an bobbins for threads, ribbons and laces can be not only handy, but also stylish and beautiful accessories.
£18.66
This moon shaped thread holder is a fun and practical way to help organise your threads for cross stitch or embroidery projects. It also features a silver acrylic star with a magnet set underneath so it can act as a needle minder.
£12.50
This is the perfect size for all those little threads and fabric off cuts to keep your workroom nice and tidy. The outside edge of the bag is quilted to make it nice and sturdy but also means you can fold the item down when its not in use. The top of the holder has a small pin cushion and is weighted so its sits nicely on your worktop whilst you are sewing.
£16.95
This 3 tier design allows for maximum storage and ease of access
This is made in from a light wood in an attractive long-lasting design
£57.99
This is a great set of 100 simply designed floss organizers made of wood, one wooden openwork box, two magnetic bobbins style needle holders, case for scissors and a case for needles.
The design is laser engraved. All items in the set, covered with a silky matte lacquer.
£141.65
Organize your threads and floss in style - available with 12 or 24 numbered slots that hold standard floss bobbins, this floss holder will help you keep your project neat and tidy.
£35.09
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Judith
Friday 23rd of February 2024
My floss is stored in the plastic containers. I have 4 of those and also the extra skeins go in the nuts and bolts cabinets. I have a few of those too! It's pretty organized as long as I put them all back when done a project. I quite like the "royal embroidery box" that is beautiful.