Sprite Stitch Board!

Okay, so all my "techniques" that I use are from what I've learned on my own. I actually discovered during my last major craft that they make boxes that you can use to store your threads. Since I started stitching when I was ten, I've learned to do a base stitch one way and the top stitch the other way for the whole project, using hoops make things easier, needles with bigger eyes are better for projects that use more threads, etc.

The newest one I've discovered is how to quickly wind skeins onto those little cardboard thingies. Now, I'm sure that people prefer to not use this as a storage method (and I hated it at first, since it kinks up the floss), but if you choose to... here ya go.

When you get a fresh skein, try to pry it open so it's a full circle (you buy it "folded" in half), then place a mug, glass, or something similar and heavy in the loop. Then pull off about 1-2 feet at a time and use that to wind onto the cardboard thing (anyone know what it's called?).

I get so many less knots/screw-ups this way. Sorry the picture is blurry. My iPhone refused to focus (probably because the light's not so great right now). Anyway, hope that helps someone... I know I'd have appreciated it when I first started using this storage method!

Asinine wrote:...the cardboard thing (anyone know what it's called?)

I think it's just called a bobbin? At least, that's what I call it


Great idea - will definately try this as I'm always snagging the thread and knotting it up. Thanks for posting!! ^^

i pry it open into a circle like that and then put it on my wrist like a bracelet while i wind it onto the bobbins


i find it a little easier to control that way

I've been trying to find a way to store my threads separately rather than stuffing them in a little box all together. They get so hard to handle when I store 'em like that!
Thanks for the information! I think I'll be trying that method the next time I go out and buy more floss...

it takes a lot of time and patience to wind it all onto bobbins but i personally find it infinitely easier to organize and store floss this way


that's just me =)

Yes, bobbin! I knew it was a funny word...

Glad I could be of help. I didn't even think to use my arm; that might work even better. Thanks for the feedback/input!

I store all my thread on bobbins as well.
Another tool to make your life easier is the DMC thread winder made specifically for the bobbins.

http://craftersmarket.net/bobfloswindm.html

I don't usually have problems with the thread knotting.
I just let the thread hang under the table and it winds itself without tangling.
The only drawback to that is if a cat is in the room. =P

riotpatch wrote:I don't usually have problems with the thread knotting.
I just let the thread hang under the table and it winds itself without tangling.

Yeah, that never worked for me. I've always seemed to tangle the thread no matter what I've done. And I've seen the winders many times, but because of my tangley habits, I never bothered to purchase one.

One method that is now being sold in craft stores is much easier. It is called the Stitch Bow. No winding necessary.

http://www.dmc-usa.com/majic/pageServer ... stems.html

I love this method. I slip the paper sleeves off and the bow bends just enough to fit in the middle. There is a place for the paper sleeve with the number to keep them organized.

tigressmellora wrote:One method that is now being sold in craft stores is much easier. It is called the Stitch Bow. No winding necessary.

http://www.dmc-usa.com/majic/pageServer ... stems.html

I love this method. I slip the paper sleeves off and the bow bends just enough to fit in the middle. There is a place for the paper sleeve with the number to keep them organized.

Stitch Bow is extremely expensive though.
Especially if you have all 450+ colours. =[