How to store thread so it stays usable?

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I use the super deep, Super Satchel for my cone thread. The thread holder is extra and a separate unit and not needed if using regular size spools. I have a more shallow satchel for regular thread. These plastic storage boxes can be found at, Keepsake Quilting. The brand is, ArtBin and they are acid free.

Barbara

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This is a subject dear to my heart, and I just cannot figure our how to CHEAPLY store thread together with the BOBBINS, so I don't have to guess which is what.

Up to now, I have been using the pipe cleaner trick. But, that won't work for bernina's 8 series bobbins [those bobbins have electronics in them to be protected].

Anyone have ideas?

Pat

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I use little ziploc bags. I have tiny ones that I've saved from buying crystals and stuff, then supplimented with little cheap ones that I bought on Amazon. The little ones just fit the bobbin inside so that the thread doesn't unwind. Then I use bigger bags that I've saved from everything I buy and put the spool and the bobbin in the bag so they stay together. For cones, I slip the bobbin (in the little ziploc) inside the cone before putting the cone in another bag. Then the bag goes in one of my thread drawers.

This works well for me, but I don't have fancy electronic bobbins. I don't know what the issues are there.

Nancy

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You just saved me so much money, time, work and my sanity. The special bobbin can go in the ziplock bag, then I can punch a hole through the ziplock bag, and the pipe cleaner can then thread through the hole, so I can still keep things together.

off to find mini-ziplock bags!

THANK U!

Pat