Brilliant!! Wish I hadn't just gone from bobbins to floss bags a couple years ago!!!!! It seems like a pattern in my life -- I am 81 years old and all the technology available to make things simpler and faster are just a little late for me but I am not giving up I just aaccept the challenges and keep truckin' on. Loved the video as I have all your others and as you can see I know how to use a few of the social medias. Hug from a fan in the U.S.
Hello, My name is Elle and I am from East Texas USA. I am a beginner and This is my first time seeing you. I am so glad I found you because I have been trying to figure out how I want to store my threads. I recently purchased bobbins but quickly realized I do not like this system. Annie’s Keepers are definitely the way I want to go after seeing your demonstration. Thank you very much for being so detailed in showing how the system works and how you load after thread has been on bobbins. I’m looking forward to watching your other videos. Thank you & blessings…
Love your videos. I discovered you a few months ago and have learned a lot. I have gone back to watch your earlier videos. Thanks for the great review of this storage system. It was so thorough - showing us how you use them in projects and for storage. I appreciate your showing the difference between the system for projects and storage. Thanks for your recommendation on what to buy. It makes it easy for us to know what to order once we decide to use this system. Thank you so much
Teresa, I love to watch your videos because I learn so much . You do get me in a lot of trouble though. I have purchased many items because you tried them and you found answers to some of my problems. I watched Jean Farish on UA-cam. She is a designer and teacher in the USA. She pulls her kinked threads across a damp sponge to straighten them. I have been doing that and the tread does lay much flatter and all the kinks are gone too. Just thought I'd tell you about Jean Farish. Just keep on doing what you are doing. You make me smile everyday. Love ya, Betty In Michigan USA
This video changed my entire direction! I had NO clue how to pull a single thread from a drop! Once you showed that, it hit me how cumbersome bobbins truly are! I was on the bobbin path and SWITCHED before it was too late! I made a bunch of floss drops and am switching over to them until my Annie's Keeper system comes in. THANK YOU! =D
Teresa, I just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to change from bobbins to my version of the floss keepers! I am a D.I.Y er, by neccesity so I thought it out, looked up ideas on youtube and made my own thread drops from heavy card stock and sticky back scrapbooking paper, punched holes in them and numbered them! I have emptied 3 small and 2 large bobbin boxes! I steamed the floss with my clothing steamer it worked like a charm no more wrinkles! I also noticed that my floss isn't tangling up while I'm stitching! I took your idea and copied my symbols chart and cut and taped them onto my thread drops I have been able to get a lot more stitching done! I don't have to keep checking the symbols key ! Thank you again for the great idea! Teresa from America~~~ (P.S. love your name!)
Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. You did an excellent job showing the product and how it works so that someone could be very clear on how it would work for them. Thanks!
Great video! When I order and mention your video, I hope you’ll get recognition and a gift from the stitching post and especially Annie! Here’s hoping! You have done a very good product review. The most honest I’ve ever seen! Thank you.
Another fantastic video. I saw this and went and put in my order. In my previous life, years ago in cross stitch there were not many storage options and I used the Loran cardboard thread cards that all went into a trifold plastic envelope. I had two full notebooks of thread and I quickly realized the limitations of the system. Fast forward to this year and going back to cross stitch and I bought the little bags, labeled all of them, placed them on rings according to the numerical series and proceeded to undo all the loran storage. But it was still not a perfect system having to fiddle with little bags and sort them for projects...then I watched this and YES! I'll be putting my tabs into the plastic storage packets in between projects, but this system is going to make pulling threads for a project a dream! I also see that on Annie's site, she now has an option for all the UK stitchers...I'll bet she has you to thank for that! Well done, Teresa. Thank you again.
Thanks for a terrific demo, it answered every question that's been bubbling in my head about these. I've been using and loving Thread Drops since my very old floss bags began to fall apart, but noticed that some them are starting to get creases in the card stock, so I know they won't last forever. I'm going to begin switching over to this system as soon as I kit up the last of my unused Thread Drops. It should be an easy transition since they're very similar.
Thank you for the review of the thread keepers. If the kinking in your thread drives you crazy, you can always just iron them straight again. I have done it several times before and just use a little steam on my iron and they straighten out nicely! Jacque
Your kinks will fall out if you give them a light misting with water and smooth them with your hand. Found this so helpful for those kinks as some of my floss has been on bobbins for 30 years and it works awesome for me
There is another product called thread heaven which is a kind of wax that works on cotton and silk but is especially good with keeping metallic more manageable.
Thank you for the floss storage solution. i was just shopping boxes for my floss bags and not having much luck. but i love this and the fact that I just learned you can pull a thread from the center loop .. I love it... I ordered the 300 storage pack system just now. Thank you. Have a good day and stay safe.💜
Thanks for this video. I have been entertaining the idea of switching over to Annie’s Keepers as well. You have just convinced me to go ahead and do it.
We seem to have had similar journeys with our systems. I bailed on bobbins about 15 years ago and have become frustrated with the in and out of the plastic bags. I ordered my Annie's Keepers from the JDR Brazilian company in early November then spent 2 months not receiving my product or responses to calls and emails. Terrible customer service. I cancelled the order (fortunately? about that time the credit card was cancelled because it had been hacked) and re-ordered from The Stitching Shop. I had my order in my hands 6 days later. I have taken the opposite approach to yours and am slowly putting 10-15 skeins on keepers every day getting all my floss properly stored. I will then start using them on projects with my February new start but not transition any of the WIPS to the new system. I did buy 2 sets of the 300 storage packs to be able to accommodate the entire set of DMC plus store some of my other threads.
Thanks for mentioning the problems with BDR. I'm not thrilled about the shipping costs quoted by The Stitching Shop ($11 for 100 Thread Keepers to Tampa) and I wondered if BDR might be better. I've just written to 123stitch to see if they'll custom order them for me.
Just received my Keepers today! I purchased the same two kits that you did. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them. I am leaving this comment two years later but I'm sure you will see it. I was wondering how your building project on your house is coming along? I hope all is well.
Wow! I didn’t even know this existed. I’ve been searching for a storage system I’m comfortable with. My projects are large so this looks like the way to go to make it easier so my time is spent on stitching. Thanks for sharing this system!
Loved your show. I photo copy the thread and symbol legend and I cut it to size. Then I laminate it, I cut one end a little longer so I punch a hole in the top so I can place it on my ring. I write on the back side the name of the project, fabric information and date started. I do that before I laminate the legend.
So nice to see you again so quickly in the new year! :-) You look fabulous, by the way, if I may say so :-) Happy for you that you found a system that you're happy with. It makes stitching so much more satisfying! I've stopped using bobbins as well. They're still in my older projects but not in my newer ones anymore.
This reminds me of the DIY system I used to use 30 years ago when a friend got me into cross stitch, we would cut holes in strips of card, and write the floss number above the hole in marker. It was a bit primitive but worked in a similar way, I would sometimes cut the card so each thread was in it's own little piece and pop them on a ring when kitting up projects. Annie's Keepers is a much better system of course, more user friendly, and kinder on the threads, I've used bobbins for years now, but think I'll go back to this sort of storage method and give them a try :D
I'd love to see your system now, and how you store floss when you aren't using it. You sold me on these at least a year ago, and I just bought my second storage pack because I've got so much thread from just 2 haeds I'm doing. Lol.
I stitch only kits so far. I have never kitted anything up myself and it terrifies me. Your new system is very similar to how floss is in my kits. I love it!!!
Found you through your blog while searching for thread organizing and I’ll be subscribing 👍🏼 I’ve been tempted to switch from bobbinating to floss drops and you’ve cured me of that 😂 Seeing how the threads hang doesn’t appeal to me at all 🤷🏻♀️ Really appreciate your video and thanks for helping me make my decision!
Switching could be a train task.. I bobbinate while we're on road trips. Even tho some are over 20 years I've got no issue, but I can totally understand the temptation to change systems! Have you tried hanging them in the bathroom & letting steam straighten them? I reckon you could use thick plastic sheets & punches to make extra.
I know this is an older episode, but I'm hoping you might still read this. Maybe a steamer would help with the kinking of the bobbinated threads? Steamers are often used when blocking knitted projects to relax the stitches, so I figure it might also help for embroidery floss 😁.
I also hate winding bobbins and the crimps in the thread. I've started doing something similar to this system only the cheapo way. I've got a bunch of the bobbins so when I'm using DMC, I just punch a hole in there and thread the floss through the way it's done on gentle arts threads. You've got to unwind the skein and fold it in half, and then half over again a couple times to get a good length before cutting the ends of the loops. This way binding have to buy anything new but I get to store them the way I want to. Cross My Stitches Flosstube has a good little demo on how to do this in one of her videos, Flosstube 14 around 12:46.
Happy New Year, Teresa! I don't know if I will ever use this system, but I just use cards with 30 holes (15 on each side). Next to each hole I write the number and I put my thread in the holes the same way as you do.
Do you know it is easy to unkink bobbinated threads. Boil a kettle of water. As the steam begins to billow out the spout, hold your thread length through the steam. Instantly straight. Hang to dry.
Tou always find the coolest things!! I may have to try these!I think this might work especially well for other lines of floss youre collecting like Gentle Arts or Gloriana! You are positively brilliant!
Happy New Year! Thank you so much for providing such and informative and thorough video. I have just recently gotten back into cross stitch and have been looking for a "no-hassle" storage system. This one appears to be a really good option.
Teresa, sorry one more question. Can you do a segment on using the silky twisted threads? I never used them but I image they would look beautiful on a project
Thank you for all the information you have given here! One suggestion I might add (maybe you already do this) is that you photocopy the symbols and cut those out which would leave your chart in tact...I only say this because you said you will cut the symbols from your chart. I am going to look at the Annies Thread Keep website and possibly give it a try. I had never heard of this system before your video, so thanks again . Sue
Thank you for the review, I am going to try the starter set and see how I like them. I do not like kinks in my thread at all. Kind of makes me crazy. Haha. I recently stopped using bobbins and just started putting my thread in envelopes to avoid the kinks. This is great, thank you!!
I looked into Annies keepers and had the same problem you did okay finding them locally sourced . I am in the US but nowhere near Colorado . So I decided to use the DMC stitchbows but I made my own storage system very cheap very easy to do. I can't seem to figure out how to attach a picture here I don't think it's possible but if you're interested let me know where you would like me to send you a picture. The cost in materials besides the stitchbows was about $10 a box that's US dollars. My box contains three layers holding over hundred. Again the stitch bows are extra. Ranging in price from $0.77 each clearance to $1.99 the most expensive stores.
@@purplepaisleypassion no problem . I can send you pictures to an email account if you'd like because I don't know how to attach one here . I didn't go expensive but you could with real hardwoods . Is there any method you would like to use so I can send you what I did ?
Teresa, I wonder if your new system slides would fit on one of those trouser coathangers for the times you need more than one sliders... else maybe hubby could rig up a wire system for you... looks terrific but I have spent too much on my current system to revise, but enjoyed watching your new system.Cheers
After a few years of using this system is it still your preferred system. If not what do you suggest. Thanks for your wonderful informative videos. I miss you and them. Jane from Australia
Thank you -- I like this system. I was waiting to see how you cut the threads so I was glad you put that in near the end. I guess cutting the threads would not be as good for the variegated or overdyed ones, depending on how you wanted to stitch them.
Hello Theresa, I found your video really helpfull. I was wonderinf how are you doing now after this years. Are you still using the system? Would you change something? Take care.
Just saw your video on Annie’s Keepers storage system just brilliant as I’m not liking mu bobbin storage at moment. Do you still like usingAnnie’s storage method today? Thanks. Sharon Butvilas from US
Hi, I too mulled over the few options out there for floss and was likewise underwhelmed, so I got frustrated enough to make my own frame but using the stitchbows for expediency. Cheap, easy to make, neutral material, and as individualistic as I want. I tried to attach the photo here, but UA-cam won't allow this option. If you'd like to see it and make one for yourself just let me know. The format is a roladex type. I made it to fit my box so each "tray" holds 36, again for my box size one tray stacked on top of another. 3 trays hold average haed pattern. 3 "trays" under $10 US. Includes wood and glue. $8 for stitchbows. $0 for pretty box I already owned. I like it, but so does my husband who cares less about what fiber art I work on. I made a homemade version of the packo to use until I can afford the original thread holder. Thank you for your videos.
Interesting video. Great idea. Presumably they would fit into one of those large portable plastic lockable storage boxes from Easons. Worth thinking about. I had been using bobbins but transferred to floss bags which I have to say are not cheap. I also want to reduce my plastic after seeing turtles and whales getting caught up in that horrible plastic stuff. Floss is so expensive in N Ireland so I cherish my threads. Thanks.
When I took a lot of my floss off bobbins the kinks drove me nuts so I used my flat iron on some, it worked ok but........it was taking too much time so I just left it, they eventually straitened on their own. The system reminds me of an older style curtain hanging system that used to be popular, I remember all the plastic tabs that fit into a slider on the back of the rod. I hope it works out for you and you’re happy with it. Sounds good, especially since they will fit in your file drawer. I was wondering if there might be something similar in a business supply shop. There are less and less file type equipment though as files are kept in the cloud, or some digital storage devise.
Just discovered your channel and love your videos! Any suggestions on how to keep floss with a full coverage HAED with 250 colors? Trying to figure that one out now!! 😊
Thank you Teresa for the review on Annie’s Keepers. I too do not like the bobbin system and the kinks. I know you can steam/iron them but what a palaver. I have bitten the bullet and ordered from the stitching shop. I know it’s pricey but I have spent a lot of money on threads so I feel I need to take care of them. What I need are some storage boxes what type did you use. I need to know the length of the Storage slides as sometimes it’s A4 size and others are larger could you measure the length for me. Many thanks Doreen
Hi Doreen the sliders are A4 size. I put mine in a filing drawer. The other size you are thinking of is foolscap. The sliders are not that big. Your box will need to hold A4 suspension files and it should fit perfect 😉
Hi Teresa! I love your Channel! I love your Annie’s Keeper (the slides and plastic keepers). Watching your Channel, I learned about the needle size, different fabrics and their sizes. It was just phenomenal! I have a question: how or shall I say into what do you store the pieces once you finish with the symbol? I would store they into little zip lock bags with the thread number on it. Any suggestions? Thank you Teresa. Does HAED have a catalogue that I could see all the various cross stitch designs they offer?
HAED have a website where you can see all the designs they offer as a printed chart or as a download PDF. But there is not a physical catalogue as they are constantly updating the site with new designs and removing discontinued charts. heavenandearthdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=index
Hi Teresa. After watching this video, I'm seriously thinking about converting over to these from bobbins. Would you recommend going straight for the storage slides rather than the project slides? I'm just thinking the project slides will serve a dual purpose, rather than having to additionally purchase them down the road. Unless you can convince me otherwise, I'm thinking of ordering the 10 Storage slides and the 100 Keepers for starters. (If by chance I happen to find a coupon code somewhere, I just may go for the 300-Pac!)
I have both symbol and floss number on my bobbins for my full coverage. I use 1/2 of a paper bobbin and tape it to top half of plastic bobbin and add number and symbols to paper portion. When done with project I only change symbol for next project or just remove symbol and put bobbin back to stash boxes.
HinTheresa, liked your review for Annies Keepers Storage System so much I have changed over my threads. I am from the UK and I’m having problems finding a file box to suit this size of storage sliders. Can you help?
I have mine in an IKEA drawer unit so don’t have a box. You will need to look at the storage boxes that are for A4 size I believe not foolscape as they are too big
Hi Teresa, wondered if you could answer a question for me. I plan to do my first cross stitch and it's a HAED mini. What is the best length to cut my floss that would work for both 1 over 1 as well as 2 over 1? I plan on doing my mini with one strand but I may do other projects with say 18 count or something and then I'd want to do 2 strands. It looks like your strands, based on the ruler method are 24". Is that too long for single strand stitching? And thank you soooo much for this series! it has totally made feel that I can do this.😊
Hey julie! thank you for your lovely comment and this is a great question - so I always cut the length as if I would stitch 2 strands using a loop start. Then when using this strand for a single strand I would pull the thread and cut in half - putting the remaining half back on the keep as a single strand
@@TeresaLittleStitcher May I ask two more questions please? 1) Do you worry about or have a problem with threads slipping under the weave when working 1 over 1 one linen or evenweave? 2) If I see fabric through my stitches will it shrink up when washed? Thanks again-Julie
I just ordered this last week. I didn't get an email that they shipped so I sent them an email. They said they were waiting for a shipment to come in that they would ship as soon as they came in.
I use bobbins stored in a double sided case that fit the whole DMC set along with the new 35 colors. It comes with a handle that you can carry the case with you if you want, however if you are working on one project you just grab your case and take out the bobbins that apply to your project and put those on rings and go. Easy Peasy. Im working on collecting the Anchor set to be stored the same way.. Dont like kinks use a flat iron and they go away. Still exploring a way to store my WDW threads. Im not sold on that system, I think its the potential to get tangly and dusty and dont have the storage space to store such a system anyways Just my opinion.
Nice video ! I think it’s a good system . But do they get matted? Hi to keep them clean ? Do you keep them in clear bags ? Where or how do you keep the project sliders ?
I'm so tempted to convert. I've not been a bobbin person, I've used floss bags. I have found that the bag and ring system is not very good on project that has 40 + threads. How is your system working for you now that you've been using it for more than a month? Does your floss when put in a project bag, get knotted?
Hey Debbie! I’m loving my new system. I don’t have a problem with tangling as I wrap the threads before they go in project bag and it is still much better than having to suffer the kinks in the thread from the bobbins - so far I love it still 💗
Teresa Little Stitcher I’ve already ordered the starter pac and 100 keepers. I’m going to only use it for my larger projects and still use my floss bags for small kits and storage. I may change my mind after I start using them. We’ll see thank you for the product review.
Brilliant!! Wish I hadn't just gone from bobbins to floss bags a couple years ago!!!!! It seems like a pattern in my life -- I am 81 years old and all the technology available to make things simpler and faster are just a little late for me but I am not giving up I just aaccept the challenges and keep truckin' on. Loved the video as I have all your others and as you can see I know how to use a few of the social medias. Hug from a fan in the U.S.
Hello, My name is Elle and I am from East Texas USA. I am a beginner and This is my first time seeing you. I am so glad I found you because I have been trying to figure out how I want to store my threads. I recently purchased bobbins but quickly realized I do not like this system. Annie’s Keepers are definitely the way I want to go after seeing your demonstration. Thank you very much for being so detailed in showing how the system works and how you load after thread has been on bobbins. I’m looking forward to watching your other videos. Thank you & blessings…
Love your videos. I discovered you a few months ago and have learned a lot. I have gone back to watch your earlier videos. Thanks for the great review of this storage system. It was so thorough - showing us how you use them in projects and for storage. I appreciate your showing the difference between the system for projects and storage. Thanks for your recommendation on what to buy. It makes it easy for us to know what to order once we decide to use this system. Thank you so much
Teresa, I love to watch your videos because I learn so much . You do get me in a lot of trouble though. I have purchased many items because you tried them and you found answers to some of my problems. I watched Jean Farish on UA-cam. She is a designer and teacher in the USA. She pulls her kinked threads across a damp sponge to straighten them. I have been doing that and the tread does lay much flatter and all the kinks are gone too. Just thought I'd tell you about Jean Farish. Just keep on doing what you are doing. You make me smile everyday. Love ya, Betty In Michigan USA
Hey Betty, Thank you for your lovely message and sharing the tip from Jean Farish. I will have to give it a go
This video changed my entire direction! I had NO clue how to pull a single thread from a drop! Once you showed that, it hit me how cumbersome bobbins truly are! I was on the bobbin path and SWITCHED before it was too late! I made a bunch of floss drops and am switching over to them until my Annie's Keeper system comes in. THANK YOU! =D
Teresa, I just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to change from bobbins to my version of the floss keepers! I am a D.I.Y er, by neccesity so I thought it out, looked up ideas on youtube and made my own thread drops from heavy card stock and sticky back scrapbooking paper, punched holes in them and numbered them! I have emptied 3 small and 2 large bobbin boxes! I steamed the floss with my clothing steamer it worked like a charm no more wrinkles! I also noticed that my floss isn't tangling up while I'm stitching!
I took your idea and copied my symbols chart and cut and taped them onto my thread drops I have been able to get a lot more stitching done!
I don't have to keep checking the symbols key ! Thank you again for the great idea! Teresa from America~~~ (P.S. love your name!)
Hey Tessa! You must be very crafty - i am thinking of ironing my floss lol
Thank you for saving me 💰💰💰
We are stocking these soon at Lakeside Needlecraft, thanks for the great video
Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. You did an excellent job showing the product and how it works so that someone could be very clear on how it would work for them. Thanks!
SOLD! 😃 I just got back into cross stitching and never liked the bobbins. I'm definitely getting this! 👍🏼
Great video! When I order and mention your video, I hope you’ll get recognition and a gift from the stitching post and especially Annie! Here’s hoping!
You have done a very good product review. The most honest I’ve ever seen! Thank you.
Oh thank you!
Another fantastic video. I saw this and went and put in my order. In my previous life, years ago in cross stitch there were not many storage options and I used the Loran cardboard thread cards that all went into a trifold plastic envelope. I had two full notebooks of thread and I quickly realized the limitations of the system.
Fast forward to this year and going back to cross stitch and I bought the little bags, labeled all of them, placed them on rings according to the numerical series and proceeded to undo all the loran storage. But it was still not a perfect system having to fiddle with little bags and sort them for projects...then I watched this and YES! I'll be putting my tabs into the plastic storage packets in between projects, but this system is going to make pulling threads for a project a dream! I also see that on Annie's site, she now has an option for all the UK stitchers...I'll bet she has you to thank for that! Well done, Teresa. Thank you again.
Thanks for a terrific demo, it answered every question that's been bubbling in my head about these. I've been using and loving Thread Drops since my very old floss bags began to fall apart, but noticed that some them are starting to get creases in the card stock, so I know they won't last forever. I'm going to begin switching over to this system as soon as I kit up the last of my unused Thread Drops. It should be an easy transition since they're very similar.
Very nice system! Wow, we've come a long way through the years. ⚾️
Thank you for the review of the thread keepers. If the kinking in your thread drives you crazy, you can always just iron them straight again. I have done it several times before and just use a little steam on my iron and they straighten out nicely! Jacque
Theresa, I loved your demonstration. It has helped me tons. I’m pretty sure I’m going to try it. Thank you so much!!
Super excited for you new system. Appreciate that you took the time to show us how it works. Thank you for sharing 😊
Your roses of Provence look gorgeous on the wall! Well done!
Thank you! 😊
Your kinks will fall out if you give them a light misting with water and smooth them with your hand. Found this so helpful for those kinks as some of my floss has been on bobbins for 30 years and it works awesome for me
OMG, thank you!
There is another product called thread heaven which is a kind of wax that works on cotton and silk but is especially good with keeping metallic more manageable.
@@juststunned4210 can you still buy thread magic where you are?? Cant get it in the US anymore.
Thank you for the floss storage solution. i was just shopping boxes for my floss bags and not having much luck. but i love this and the fact that I just learned you can pull a thread from the center loop .. I love it... I ordered the 300 storage pack system just now. Thank you. Have a good day and stay safe.💜
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video. I have been entertaining the idea of switching over to Annie’s Keepers as well. You have just convinced me to go ahead and do it.
Thank you for such a thorough demo of this product.
Love it! You are costing me money but worth it! So glad I found these videos!
Hi Theresa can you please tell me what ikea box you use for your storage for the Annie’s keepers ?
We seem to have had similar journeys with our systems. I bailed on bobbins about 15 years ago and have become frustrated with the in and out of the plastic bags. I ordered my Annie's Keepers from the JDR Brazilian company in early November then spent 2 months not receiving my product or responses to calls and emails. Terrible customer service. I cancelled the order (fortunately? about that time the credit card was cancelled because it had been hacked) and re-ordered from The Stitching Shop. I had my order in my hands 6 days later. I have taken the opposite approach to yours and am slowly putting 10-15 skeins on keepers every day getting all my floss properly stored. I will then start using them on projects with my February new start but not transition any of the WIPS to the new system. I did buy 2 sets of the 300 storage packs to be able to accommodate the entire set of DMC plus store some of my other threads.
Thanks for mentioning the problems with BDR. I'm not thrilled about the shipping costs quoted by The Stitching Shop ($11 for 100 Thread Keepers to Tampa) and I wondered if BDR might be better. I've just written to 123stitch to see if they'll custom order them for me.
Just received my Keepers today! I purchased the same two kits that you did. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them. I am leaving this comment two years later but I'm sure you will see it. I was wondering how your building project on your house is coming along? I hope all is well.
Hi Teresa !!! The stitching shop is in my back yard ! glad you like the Annie's Keepers. I have been using it for years and love it.
I`m new to this channel, and loved your video thank you xx I am from Cornwall and just got back into cross stitch, still doing patchwork and quilting.
Welcome Judith 😉.
These are the best, been using them for years. You're going to love them.
Wow! I didn’t even know this existed. I’ve been searching for a storage system I’m comfortable with. My projects are large so this looks like the way to go to make it easier so my time is spent on stitching. Thanks for sharing this system!
Loved your show. I photo copy the thread and symbol legend and I cut it to size. Then I laminate it, I cut one end a little longer so I punch a hole in the top so I can place it on my ring. I write on the back side the name of the project, fabric information and date started. I do that before I laminate the legend.
So nice to see you again so quickly in the new year! :-) You look fabulous, by the way, if I may say so :-)
Happy for you that you found a system that you're happy with. It makes stitching so much more satisfying! I've stopped using bobbins as well. They're still in my older projects but not in my newer ones anymore.
Great explanation, and it's lovely that you explained the charges.
Glad it was helpful!
Tks for sharing! I loved this new system!
Great video. Thanks for sharing your thought process and experiences of the storage system.
I'm so happy you came up on my recommended video...off to binge the rest of your backlog!
Thanks for sharing this system! I’m looking for something besides bobbins too, and this is a great option!
This reminds me of the DIY system I used to use 30 years ago when a friend got me into cross stitch, we would cut holes in strips of card, and write the floss number above the hole in marker. It was a bit primitive but worked in a similar way, I would sometimes cut the card so each thread was in it's own little piece and pop them on a ring when kitting up projects. Annie's Keepers is a much better system of course, more user friendly, and kinder on the threads, I've used bobbins for years now, but think I'll go back to this sort of storage method and give them a try :D
Love it❤️just what I need... Thank you so much!
Thanks for showing the new thread keeping system😃. Looks good x
I'd love to see your system now, and how you store floss when you aren't using it. You sold me on these at least a year ago, and I just bought my second storage pack because I've got so much thread from just 2 haeds I'm doing. Lol.
Wow! Love this system. I'll be checking this out. Hadn't heard of it before. Looks like you'll be enjoying your stitching time even more.
Thank you. Helpful video. Off to check these out and purchase.
I stitch only kits so far. I have never kitted anything up myself and it terrifies me. Your new system is very similar to how floss is in my kits. I love it!!!
I bought the Starter Pack and I am totally happy with it. So the Storage Pack is on it's way from England to Frankfurt. Thanks for showing it :-)
Found you through your blog while searching for thread organizing and I’ll be subscribing 👍🏼
I’ve been tempted to switch from bobbinating to floss drops and you’ve cured me of that 😂 Seeing how the threads hang doesn’t appeal to me at all 🤷🏻♀️ Really appreciate your video and thanks for helping me make my decision!
Switching could be a train task.. I bobbinate while we're on road trips. Even tho some are over 20 years I've got no issue, but I can totally understand the temptation to change systems! Have you tried hanging them in the bathroom & letting steam straighten them?
I reckon you could use thick plastic sheets & punches to make extra.
I know this is an older episode, but I'm hoping you might still read this.
Maybe a steamer would help with the kinking of the bobbinated threads? Steamers are often used when blocking knitted projects to relax the stitches, so I figure it might also help for embroidery floss 😁.
I also hate winding bobbins and the crimps in the thread. I've started doing something similar to this system only the cheapo way. I've got a bunch of the bobbins so when I'm using DMC, I just punch a hole in there and thread the floss through the way it's done on gentle arts threads. You've got to unwind the skein and fold it in half, and then half over again a couple times to get a good length before cutting the ends of the loops. This way binding have to buy anything new but I get to store them the way I want to. Cross My Stitches Flosstube has a good little demo on how to do this in one of her videos, Flosstube 14 around 12:46.
Looks like a great storage system Teresa. Thanks for sharing. Love all your stitching. Your accent makes me feel homesick for the UK though!
Happy New Year, Teresa!
I don't know if I will ever use this system, but I just use cards with 30 holes (15 on each side). Next to each hole I write the number and I put my thread in the holes the same way as you do.
Do you know it is easy to unkink bobbinated threads. Boil a kettle of water. As the steam begins to billow out the spout, hold your thread length through the steam. Instantly straight. Hang to dry.
Tou always find the coolest things!! I may have to try these!I think this might work especially well for other lines of floss youre collecting like Gentle Arts or Gloriana! You are positively brilliant!
Happy New Year! Thank you so much for providing such and informative and thorough video. I have just recently gotten back into cross stitch and have been looking for a "no-hassle" storage system. This one appears to be a really good option.
Teresa, sorry one more question. Can you do a segment on using the silky twisted threads? I never used them but I image they would look beautiful on a project
Thank you for all the information you have given here! One suggestion I might add (maybe you already do this) is that you photocopy the symbols and cut those out which would leave your chart in tact...I only say this because you said you will cut the symbols from your chart. I am going to look at the Annies Thread Keep website and possibly give it a try. I had never heard of this system before your video, so thanks again .
Sue
Thank you for the review, I am going to try the starter set and see how I like them. I do not like kinks in my thread at all. Kind of makes me crazy. Haha. I recently stopped using bobbins and just started putting my thread in envelopes to avoid the kinks. This is great, thank you!!
I looked into Annies keepers and had the same problem you did okay finding them locally sourced . I am in the US but nowhere near Colorado . So I decided to use the DMC stitchbows but I made my own storage system very cheap very easy to do. I can't seem to figure out how to attach a picture here I don't think it's possible but if you're interested let me know where you would like me to send you a picture. The cost in materials besides the stitchbows was about $10 a box that's US dollars. My box contains three layers holding over hundred. Again the stitch bows are extra. Ranging in price from $0.77 each clearance to $1.99 the most expensive stores.
I would definitely be interested in learning how you did your system with stitch bows!!!! Im trying to convert my system to stitch bows currently!!!
@@purplepaisleypassion no problem . I can send you pictures to an email account if you'd like because I don't know how to attach one here . I didn't go expensive but you could with real hardwoods . Is there any method you would like to use so I can send you what I did ?
@@jordanas3750 sure! purplepaisleypassion@gmail.com
Love all your videos!!
Teresa, I wonder if your new system slides would fit on one of those trouser coathangers for the times you need more than one sliders... else maybe hubby could rig up a wire system for you... looks terrific but I have spent too much on my current system to revise, but enjoyed watching your new system.Cheers
After a few years of using this system is it still your preferred system. If not what do you suggest. Thanks for your wonderful informative videos. I miss you and them.
Jane from Australia
Thank you -- I like this system. I was waiting to see how you cut the threads so I was glad you put that in near the end. I guess cutting the threads would not be as good for the variegated or overdyed ones, depending on how you wanted to stitch them.
I’ve been curious about these - thank you for sharing!
Hello Theresa, I found your video really helpfull. I was wonderinf how are you doing now after this years. Are you still using the system? Would you change something? Take care.
This looks like a great system for my over dyed floss. Thanks for the review.
Looks like an easy system. If your thread is really kinked,use thread conditioner(bees wax). Comes right out. Thanks for the video!
Very nice system.
Just saw your video on Annie’s Keepers storage system just brilliant as I’m not liking mu bobbin storage at moment. Do you still like usingAnnie’s storage method today? Thanks. Sharon Butvilas from US
Hi, I too mulled over the few options out there for floss and was likewise underwhelmed, so I got frustrated enough to make my own frame but using the stitchbows for expediency. Cheap, easy to make, neutral material, and as individualistic as I want. I tried to attach the photo here, but UA-cam won't allow this option. If you'd like to see it and make one for yourself just let me know.
The format is a roladex type. I made it to fit my box so each "tray" holds 36, again for my box size one tray stacked on top of another. 3 trays hold average haed pattern. 3 "trays" under $10 US. Includes wood and glue. $8 for stitchbows. $0 for pretty box I already owned. I like it, but so does my husband who cares less about what fiber art I work on.
I made a homemade version of the packo to use until I can afford the original thread holder.
Thank you for your videos.
Thanks for the information on the thread keeper system. I don't like bobbins or the plastic bags. I will check this out.
Oh my God, what do you have going on on your wrist and hand?!? It's GORGEOUS!! Do you remember where you got it?
Hey Beth it is a hand chain. I got mine as a gift, but I know you can find similar ones on Etsy. Just search Hand chains :)
Interesting video. Great idea. Presumably they would fit into one of those large portable plastic lockable storage boxes from Easons. Worth thinking about. I had been using bobbins but transferred to floss bags which I have to say are not cheap. I also want to reduce my plastic after seeing turtles and whales getting caught up in that horrible plastic stuff. Floss is so expensive in N Ireland so I cherish my threads. Thanks.
When I took a lot of my floss off bobbins the kinks drove me nuts so I used my flat iron on some, it worked ok but........it was taking too much time so I just left it, they eventually straitened on their own. The system reminds me of an older style curtain hanging system that used to be popular, I remember all the plastic tabs that fit into a slider on the back of the rod. I hope it works out for you and you’re happy with it. Sounds good, especially since they will fit in your file drawer. I was wondering if there might be something similar in a business supply shop. There are less and less file type equipment though as files are kept in the cloud, or some digital storage devise.
Just discovered your channel and love your videos! Any suggestions on how to keep floss with a full coverage HAED with 250 colors? Trying to figure that one out now!! 😊
Thank you Teresa for the review on Annie’s Keepers. I too do not like the bobbin system and the kinks. I know you can steam/iron them but what a palaver. I have bitten the bullet and ordered from the stitching shop. I know it’s pricey but I have spent a lot of money on threads so I feel I need to take care of them.
What I need are some storage boxes what type did you use. I need to know the length of the Storage slides as sometimes it’s A4 size and others are larger could you measure the length for me.
Many thanks Doreen
Hi Doreen the sliders are A4 size.
I put mine in a filing drawer. The other size you are thinking of is foolscap. The sliders are not that big. Your box will need to hold A4 suspension files and it should fit perfect 😉
Hi Teresa! I love your Channel! I love your Annie’s Keeper (the slides and plastic keepers). Watching your Channel, I learned about the needle size, different fabrics and their sizes. It was just phenomenal! I have a question: how or shall I say into what do you store the pieces once you finish with the symbol? I would store they into little zip lock bags with the thread number on it. Any suggestions? Thank you Teresa. Does HAED have a catalogue that I could see all the various cross stitch designs they offer?
HAED have a website where you can see all the designs they offer as a printed chart or as a download PDF. But there is not a physical catalogue as they are constantly updating the site with new designs and removing discontinued charts. heavenandearthdesigns.com/index.php?main_page=index
Do you still like this system ? Thanks , going to retire and getting everything set up so I can stitch.
Always love your videos great idea 😀😀😀😀😀😀
Hi Teresa. After watching this video, I'm seriously thinking about converting over to these from bobbins. Would you recommend going straight for the storage slides rather than the project slides? I'm just thinking the project slides will serve a dual purpose, rather than having to additionally purchase them down the road. Unless you can convince me otherwise, I'm thinking of ordering the 10 Storage slides and the 100 Keepers for starters. (If by chance I happen to find a coupon code somewhere, I just may go for the 300-Pac!)
Hello thanks for the video i sure hope this works for you I like my threads bobbinated but it is not for everyone. Happy stitching hugs, Patty
I am converting to Annie’s keepers and was wondering what you store the keepers in once you have them in the tracks, to keep dust off the threads
I love your ring/ chain/ bracelet on your right hand 🤚
Oh thank you!
I have both symbol and floss number on my bobbins for my full coverage. I use 1/2 of a paper bobbin and tape it to top half of plastic bobbin and add number and symbols to paper portion. When done with project I only change symbol for next project or just remove symbol and put bobbin back to stash boxes.
To keep the threads even tidier, you could braid them.
HinTheresa, liked your review for Annies Keepers Storage System so much I have changed over my threads. I am from the UK and I’m having problems finding a file box to suit this size of storage sliders. Can you help?
I have mine in an IKEA drawer unit so don’t have a box. You will need to look at the storage boxes that are for A4 size I believe not foolscape as they are too big
Theresa can you please tell me what IKEA box’s you use for your Annie’s keepers ?
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That looks really good Teresa. When your working do you just lay them down next to you or do you hang them on your floor stand somehow?
Teresa I like the long snap in version. How did you find this? Thanks for sharing and I’m going to look into it.
This would be perfect for the specialty threads too, I am always wondering how to store the GAST or the weeks dye works threads!
Hi Teresa, wondered if you could answer a question for me. I plan to do my first cross stitch and it's a HAED mini. What is the best length to cut my floss that would work for both 1 over 1 as well as 2 over 1? I plan on doing my mini with one strand but I may do other projects with say 18 count or something and then I'd want to do 2 strands. It looks like your strands, based on the ruler method are 24". Is that too long for single strand stitching? And thank you soooo much for this series! it has totally made feel that I can do this.😊
Hey julie! thank you for your lovely comment and this is a great question - so I always cut the length as if I would stitch 2 strands using a loop start. Then when using this strand for a single strand I would pull the thread and cut in half - putting the remaining half back on the keep as a single strand
@@TeresaLittleStitcher May I ask two more questions please? 1) Do you worry about or have a problem with threads slipping under the weave when working 1 over 1 one linen or evenweave? 2) If I see fabric through my stitches will it shrink up when washed? Thanks again-Julie
Hi Teresa Do these fit in an A4 filing cabinet. I bought a filing box and a file rail and they are too wide?
No these Annies Keeper do not fit in an A4 file box. It needs to be a US file box i'm afraid.
Thank you for sharing!
I just ordered this last week. I didn't get an email that they shipped so I sent them an email. They said they were waiting for a shipment to come in that they would ship as soon as they came in.
I use bobbins stored in a double sided case that fit the whole DMC set along with the new 35 colors. It comes with a handle that you can carry the case with you if you want, however if you are working on one project you just grab your case and take out the bobbins that apply to your project and put those on rings and go. Easy Peasy. Im working on collecting the Anchor set to be stored the same way.. Dont like kinks use a flat iron and they go away. Still exploring a way to store my WDW threads.
Im not sold on that system, I think its the potential to get tangly and dusty and dont have the storage space to store such a system anyways Just my opinion.
Hi Rowena! I totally agree when it comes to storage and our craft it is all very much personal preference.
Nice video ! I think it’s a good system .
But do they get matted? Hi to keep them clean ? Do you keep them in clear bags ? Where or how do you keep the project sliders ?
I have an Ikea drawer unit where they are all stored.
Love this as I don't like to put by threads on bobbins. I hope there will be some company in the UK who will be selling these, as postage is to high.
Hi. I just found your video and I was wondering how this system is still working for you.
What length you prefer to stitch when you wrapping around rulers? 12 or 18??😘
I use 12 inch wrap around ruler
Well you should earn commission as you’ve sold that system to me and I’ve made my order 😀🌸💕
Ops! Sorry if I have enabled you 😆. But I’m sure your won’t be disappointed 👍😉
I'm so tempted to convert. I've not been a bobbin person, I've used floss bags. I have found that the bag and ring system is not very good on project that has 40 + threads. How is your system working for you now that you've been using it for more than a month? Does your floss when put in a project bag, get knotted?
Hey Debbie! I’m loving my new system. I don’t have a problem with tangling as I wrap the threads before they go in project bag and it is still much better than having to suffer the kinks in the thread from the bobbins - so far I love it still 💗
Teresa Little Stitcher I’ve already ordered the starter pac and 100 keepers. I’m going to only use it for my larger projects and still use my floss bags for small kits and storage. I may change my mind after I start using them. We’ll see thank you for the product review.
I am waiting for my starter system to arrive! Xx
Shouldn’t be long now then sweetie xx
That is awesome ❤