Cross Stitch ORGANIZATION TIPS from the PROS - Fat Quarter Shop Flosstube

Kimberly's Cross Stitch Organization & Storage Series Part 2. Kimberly shows you how to store and organize cross stitch supplies like a pro! She also shows how top cross stitch designers @LoriHolt , @priscillas2000 and @JanHicksCreates organize their fabric and floss. #CrossStitch #CrossStitchOrganization #Flosstube

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▸ Kimberly’s Cross Stitch Organization and Storage Series | Part 1 | Fat Quarter Shop Flosstube -
▸Lori Holt Flosstube #8 - Lori Holt’s cross stitch supplies and how she keeps them organized

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[Happybidr]

What is it about the words “organization” and any of the following (cross stitch/craft room/quilting room sewing room) that makes me automatically click to watch? Like a moth to a flame.

[karenennis]

Thank you so much. I am in need of more organizational ideas. All my cross stitch is in my bedroom because all my quilting is in my craft room and kitchen. I'm all over the place...

[pammcmullen]

I use the Magnum by Plano for all my DMC as well

[greekgirl]

I love the clear containers for the drawers! I have a cabinet that I store my patterns and fabrics in and most are kitted with the floss waiting on me to stitch them. I like your method of the floss inventory so I need to get started! Thank you for another great video! ❤️

[HeatherNorthcreativeblessings]

Thank you for showing how different people store their floss. I have the same tackle box Cheryl uses! I got it a million years ago when I exclusively used DMC. (ok, it was probably 20 years ago, but who's counting?) I hated the color, but LOVE how it stores the floss so perfectly. Now that I have ventured (dove head first) into the world of overdyed floss I'm struggling to find something that works perfectly for me. I also struggle with whether to keep floss by manufacturer (so it's easier to find when I get a pattern) or colorway (so it's easier for me to pick my own colors)

I've decided to do a hybrid. I have a drawer for each manufacturer and the color families on a floss ring. So, if I need a blue, I can pull out the blue floss rings from my classic colorworks, weeks, etc. drawers and choose what I need. If I need CC Deep Blue Sea, I go right to my classic colorworks drawer and pull it from the blue ring. I also keep a floss ring with partially used floss. I go to that ring first to see if I have any on them instead of starting a new skein. It works great with my floss bitties as well as the cards from the manufacturer.

[sharonbeck]

I thought when she said Priscilla's organization was going to be discussed we'd get to see THE BASEMENT!

[anitanapier]

I found an old accounting file which held people’s bills, etc. it holds my small patterns perfectly. I use tackle boxes with bobbins for my floss and the antique vases with flower frogs for scissors and one I made a pin cushion.

[lamwa]

It made my heart sing when I saw Cheryl's tackle box. My aunt stored her DMC the same way, and I now have that tackle box (with all her floss) and use it with almost every project.

[BexfromTexas]

Great video! I think I want to get that narrow white drawer set I saw at HL. The 1 you're using. It would be ideal for my home & decor. I have DMC dating back to the 1970s crammed into large zip locks & this just isn't working anymore!! I hv floss for shadow work embroidery & smocking & now cross stitch. I've got to get it better organized! Loved all the awesome ideas! Thanks!!

[cathypalmer]

Love the video! Great ideas for storage!! Thanks for sharing 😊

[kimrae]

Thx Kimberly! I’ve returned to stitching after a 28 year hiatus… and my storage “system” is in flux! 🥴 I definitely like to have a stash, but not a huge one! Happy stitching!

[marysewitsky]

That’s awesome. Seeing how others store their supplies is always helpful. Thanks

[margaretbaker]

Thank you! Great ideas 🪡 It's interesting to see different people's takes on storage. I keep my patterns like Cheryl, but may need a spreadsheet to help me remember what I have. ♥️

[deborahokeefe]

I store DMC in the Bisley storage drawers. I ordered the Pip and Chip Bobbins to set in a full drawer unit. I store all my CCW on a large ring hanging them on a IKEA peg board system. Cosmo is stored in clear drawer cases. One of the best purchases I have made are the Aurifil Thread Cases. I own all the variegated colors and these I store in a clear plastic box. I have a video on my instragram on thread storage. Love my pattern filing system in a rolling file cabinet purchased from Container store. Wool threads stored on clothes pins.. Love a huge thread wall but realized I will never use all the colors. Ever. Love organization.

[AmandaSmith]

I have the white cabinets from HL - but use them for quilting fabric storage - I may have to get another one & some of the acrylic dividers for my cross stitch stash!

[suesweeney]

I like seeing how the DMC is organized. A color card is so smart. I have a TON of DMC in a big pile in a drawer. A spreadsheet of colors is such a great idea too - it must be the accountant in you, Kimberly.

[robinselby]

I love this video and all of these fantastic ideas it helps so much! I think the small cabinets from the container store is really all I would need right now as just returning to stitching in Feb! I have quite a bit already but it may fit nicely in those! Thanks so much💕

[jeannettegodwin]

Thanks so much for all the great ideas for storing my cross stitch items. I like the acrylic boxes and the plastic bags. I’m not sure which one i will use. I already have 4 of your stackable acrylic draws with floss in them …they are fabulous. I may just order more of those. I liked the magazine holder idea for my patterns. As always your sharing of stitchy stuff is past kind!!! I appreciate all you do and your staff at Fat Quarter Shop!! Hugs

[korywood]

My system is like Cheryl’s, except if I bought CCW floss in a floss pack ( like the seasonal ones put together of Priscilla‘s choices) I keep them together

[Lindseyzackman]

I also have the two large drawers from hobby lobby that you showed in the beginning but they’re black. I used them for embroidery thread when I had an Etsy shop for kids applique clothing but I’m not doing that anymore. Thanks for the great ideas❤️