14 Incredible Ways to Organize Your Collection of Thread

If you are an avid sewer or quilter, then you understand the need for good thread organization. Stashing all those spools and bobbins in a bin just won’t cut it, especially when you want to be able to quickly grab what you need. Luckily, I have the perfect post for you today. Here are 14 incredible ways to organize your collection of thread!

1.Sometimes those little bobbins can pose the biggest organization challenge, but not anymore! If you have a basic sewing machine {without electronics inside} you can safely store your bobbins on a magnetized strip like this one seen at Domestic Adventure.

2. A plastic corner guard {made for walls} is the perfect way to corral a ton of bobbins without fear of magnetizing them. This is perfect if your sewing machine is electronic.

3. For a cute, space-saving way to hide a few bobbins or carry them with you to a class, try a pill box.

4. To build your own customized thread holder to ensure you never run out of room for your obsession, click this link.

5. Buy a fancy frame from your local thrift shop, paint it an amazing color, and use it to display a dozen or more {depending on size} of your favorite colors of thread.

6. What is more perfect for a thread display than to use embroidery hoops?

7. If you like to store your spool of thread together with the matching bobbin, try this idea from Hoppo Bumpo. Hint: all you need is a rubber band!

8. You can also stow a bunch of spools with their matching bobbin on this wooden rack. Just add straws to extend the pins so they’ll hold both the spool and bobbin at once.

9. Accomplish bobbin and spool storage inexpensively with a plastic tray and a handful of golf tees.

10. A pegboard is one way to organize lots of spools of thread and separate them by color, size or type.

11. This DIY thread holder keeps the matching bobbin close by. You can also see all your colors at a glance.

12. Paint a reclaimed wood board, add some nails, and you’ve got a clever way to store and display your thread collection.

13. If you prefer to hide your thread collection for space concerns, try a shoe box. It’s an inexpensive method that works!

14. Finally, why not turn your spools into something really beautiful? This thread bouquet is unique and pretty, too! Just use wooden dowels and your favorite vase or pottery.