I agree, the Pako is a game changer, and like so many other tools for our craft, I love that different people can use it in a way that suits them best. I don't put the symbols on the card, my brain finds that too hard ... I find it much easier to put the threads on my Pako's in number order with the numbers on the cards, and since Pattern Keeper tells you what floss number goes with they symbol you've chose it is super easy to find. A tip for anyone who wants to use these, but doesn't used project bags for their full coverage, the Pako organizers fit perfectly in a plastic "shoe" box -- 2 of them fit great in there. so I have a box for each of my full coverage projects and they stack nice on a shelf when not in use. Thank you for the tip on braiding the floss, I will have to try that, that does look like it would keep things looking neater. ~Katrina
Thank you Teresa for this video. I want to know a bit more about the wooden ruler that you used to measure the floss … it looks like something I need to add to my tool set for cross stitching.
I have 6 pako organisers and 4 chinese knock-off organisers and have created a master set for every DMC thread number. I store two organisers in a 12x12inch tray and list number range on the front. Each tray sits on a 5 shelf unit in my kallax cube bookcase (its a bit hard to explain. I wish I could show a photo). I no longer need to kit up projects as I use this master set for every project. When I run out of thread I top up from my stash. I will have to try your braiding technique as it does get a bit messy 😊.
Hi, Teresa. Thank you for showing how you figure out how much floss you need to order after checking your stash. I'll use that method the next time I go to order floss and see if I can save some money. Korinne the Nomadic Stitcher SW Florida
I am using a folder system called flossology. I started using it on my duck and I love it. All threads are in sleeves, 14 colours to a page stored in a ring binder. You can pull a single thread out with any trouble and the rest of the thread is kept safe and clean in it’s sleeve. When I have finished stitching for the day it is just a case of closing the folder and putting in my project bag. Too single. I purchased the system off of Etsy from an Australian vendor. As you would say, Love,Love ,Love.
I learned how to do HAEDs from you. I have tried many different organizations that you showed in the beginners series except the floss drops that snap into the holder. I recently got 2 Pakos and it's my favorite!
Thank you for sharing this. I do not do full coverage but just love watching any video that has decent organization tips. Like you I work from symbols so I make up thread cards. In the “olden days” (45 years ago when I first started cross stitch) I used to draw a box on the card and then draw the symbol. Then a few years ago I saw you color copy the symbols, cut them out and stick them down. Oh my goodness - so much better. Thanks Teresa.
Awesome tutorial Teresa...right now, my 1st FC, im using cardboard thread organizer, like these but only holds like 30. I agree it works great to be abke to grab a card and just pull a strand of floss. You really helped me with the figuring out hiw much floss i need and if i need to buy more....this will be a very big help. Since i dont have project bags right now, i put my cards in a clear plastic shoe box and just flip to the card i need....i think i have 5 cards. Would be so much easier if i had the pakos and only had 2 to look through. Anyways....a very Big Help on figuring out if i need to buy floss or can use from stash. 😊 Thank you so much 💕
I love the Pako thread organizers, but I use an easier method. On the stitch legend, I number the floss 1 thru (however many threads there are.) Then I number the boxes on the cardboard the same way. When stitching, I look at the symbol, find it on the legend and see what number I gave it. I then find that # on the Pako. Much easier and less time consuming than cutting and gluing the symbols. I also don't have to waste time finding the symbols on the Pako. The numbers are in order, so very easy to find. Hope this is helpful.
That is a great idea, I am just considering getting a Pako which is why I am watching, but the gluing the symbols on looks too time consuming, and I was worried as the boxes don't look like they are big enough for the full numbers. Plus your way you don't use up the cardboard inserts, you can just leave it in for every project. I just wish mark up rxp had a way to add this to their key that pops up when you click a symbol.
I so agree, I have only just discovered what an amazing tool it is, I have not used it with a full coverage project yet, but my Bella Filipina pattern is full of confetti and I found it so much easier to work on once I setup my pako. I want now for every wip
thank you for sharing this. i learned a while back about how you label your Pako, game changer for me thank you. i actually use separate needles for each colour but only put the needle next to the colour when i’ve used the colour. saves me a lot of time with needle threading. I’m a cross country stitcher and don’t park. i’ve tried but i get them all tangled LOL 🤯🙄. thanks so much. great video.
Because I stitch/search by symbol, I take the extra step to organize the symbols into groups (ie. letters all together, numbers, shapes, etc). So when I need a symbol, I know which "section" to look immediately to rather than going down the rows looking for it.
Just got my two in the mail and I'm starting to get set up to do my first full coverage HAED. 😊 So glad you have all of these videos of you trying different things. I had to break to my mom that I'm refusing to ever use bobbins. She does embroidery and has always had a bobbin box, since i was a kid.
We have to use the tools that work for us right! When I first started stitching I used bobbin boxes too. I guess it is what you like and what works for you. I found working on full-coverage bobbins for me was definitely not the way lol
I have been using the Pako thread organizers for several years. I love them! I also use them on medium sized projects, in addition to my full coverage projects, so I guess I am one of those few people that go through more than 10 cards, lol. My daughter created a symbol card file on her computer, similar to the symbol cards that come with the Pako organizer, so I just print out additional symbol cards on some heavy weight card stock when I need them. Works great, and I don’t have to keep buying symbol cards!
I’m just starting my first full coverage. This video came at a handy time for me. I just ordered the little ponytail holders too! Bonus. Have a great week.
I learned parking method thru you and bought my first pako long ago (bc of u, oc.) Has anyone mentioned glue dots? I just happened to have some minis and they worked great for the symbols-on-pako exercise. Thanks for all u do, pretty lady!
Interesting! I never used this product, willing to try as working with bobbins isn’t so easy either. Can you store leftover bits of thread on the organizer too? How do you store the threads left when a project is finished?
l love using Pako's for regular charts, not for MC's because 5 would take to much space. But in stead of printing the symbol list I copy it to a spreadsheet with both symbols and numbers in a grid that fits exactly on the cardboard Pako inserts. I print those out and slide them in the Pako's.
I love this storage idea but I’m afraid it would take to long looking for the Corban symbol as I usually store my tread by color number. Do you think there is room to write the number instead of symbol
Hello Teresa, thank you for this tutorial! I just got my first Pako for my first HAED and am kitting up. Can I ask what the gadget is you use (at 13:25 minutes) to measure and cut your floss to lengths? It makes this job really fast and seems a handy tool, but maybe was made especially for you by a woodworker? Thanks! Anita
some tips: 1) if you have a printer you can fill cards in program and print it out, 2) you can group similar symbols toghether: squares in one row, circles in other, this way you will find simbols faster, it's very helpfull especially when the color count reaches 200.
It is called a floss winder which I purchased in the USA from Stacie stitches creative studio. She has a website and a Etsy store staciestitchescreativestudio.com/en-gb
Have you tried putting a bit of glue into a few squares and then just picking up the pieces with the symbols and placing them on top? I find this much faster.
Hi Hilde, I don't think you can print directly from pattern keeper. If you downloaded a PDF chart to put into Pattern Keeper you must have a PDF chart format and just print directly from that.
It is called a floss winder which I purchased in the USA from Stacie stitches creative studio. She has a website and a Etsy store staciestitchescreativestudio.com/en-gb
Hi! I'm a new viewer, and I'm just curious: is this a paid advertisement? It's cool if it is (get that coin!), but you might want to mention of it is or not.
No not an ad it is just what I use. If it was a promotional ad I would have clicked a button that informs people. I just like to share what I use if I think it is a great tool. I have used the pako for over 8 years and love this for my full coverage only pieces
@Teresa Little Stitcher cool! Like I said, I'm unfamiliar with your content and how you ordinarily speak. You're very well-spoken! ❤️ I've considered a Pako organizer for years, but I just haven't jumped on the train yet. Mainly because I jump around a lot, and I would need a ridiculous number of them!
I agree, the Pako is a game changer, and like so many other tools for our craft, I love that different people can use it in a way that suits them best. I don't put the symbols on the card, my brain finds that too hard ... I find it much easier to put the threads on my Pako's in number order with the numbers on the cards, and since Pattern Keeper tells you what floss number goes with they symbol you've chose it is super easy to find. A tip for anyone who wants to use these, but doesn't used project bags for their full coverage, the Pako organizers fit perfectly in a plastic "shoe" box -- 2 of them fit great in there. so I have a box for each of my full coverage projects and they stack nice on a shelf when not in use. Thank you for the tip on braiding the floss, I will have to try that, that does look like it would keep things looking neater. ~Katrina
Thank you Teresa for this video. I want to know a bit more about the wooden ruler that you used to measure the floss … it looks like something I need to add to my tool set for cross stitching.
Teresa!!!!! You have got to check out Contemporary Cross!!!! The charts are amazing and the artists are great! All full coverage, PDF's!
Thanks for the heads up - I will have to take a look - you little enabler you!
I have 6 pako organisers and 4 chinese knock-off organisers and have created a master set for every DMC thread number. I store two organisers in a 12x12inch tray and list number range on the front. Each tray sits on a 5 shelf unit in my kallax cube bookcase (its a bit hard to explain. I wish I could show a photo). I no longer need to kit up projects as I use this master set for every project. When I run out of thread I top up from my stash. I will have to try your braiding technique as it does get a bit messy 😊.
Hi, Teresa. Thank you for showing how you figure out how much floss you need to order after checking your stash. I'll use that method the next time I go to order floss and see if I can save some money.
Korinne the Nomadic Stitcher
SW Florida
I am using a folder system called flossology. I started using it on my duck and I love it. All threads are in sleeves, 14 colours to a page stored in a ring binder. You can pull a single thread out with any trouble and the rest of the thread is kept safe and clean in it’s sleeve. When I have finished stitching for the day it is just a case of closing the folder and putting in my project bag. Too single. I purchased the system off of Etsy from an Australian vendor. As you would say, Love,Love ,Love.
You have to love what works for you! I know Karen the needle bugg uses/used the flossology system and she really liked it too.
I learned how to do HAEDs from you. I have tried many different organizations that you showed in the beginners series except the floss drops that snap into the holder. I recently got 2 Pakos and it's my favorite!
I agree it is a game changer. I use both the Pako organizer and the Pako needle orgarnizer.
Thank you for sharing this. I do not do full coverage but just love watching any video that has decent organization tips. Like you I work from symbols so I make up thread cards. In the “olden days” (45 years ago when I first started cross stitch) I used to draw a box on the card and then draw the symbol. Then a few years ago I saw you color copy the symbols, cut them out and stick them down. Oh my goodness - so much better. Thanks Teresa.
thank you, Teresa! love to learn from experience as I dive into full coverage. Have a wonderful day.
Awesome tutorial Teresa...right now, my 1st FC, im using cardboard thread organizer, like these but only holds like 30. I agree it works great to be abke to grab a card and just pull a strand of floss. You really helped me with the figuring out hiw much floss i need and if i need to buy more....this will be a very big help. Since i dont have project bags right now, i put my cards in a clear plastic shoe box and just flip to the card i need....i think i have 5 cards. Would be so much easier if i had the pakos and only had 2 to look through. Anyways....a very Big Help on figuring out if i need to buy floss or can use from stash. 😊 Thank you so much 💕
I love the Pako thread organizers, but I use an easier method. On the stitch legend, I number the floss 1 thru (however many threads there are.) Then I number the boxes on the cardboard the same way. When stitching, I look at the symbol, find it on the legend and see what number I gave it. I then find that # on the Pako. Much easier and less time consuming than cutting and gluing the symbols. I also don't have to waste time finding the symbols on the Pako. The numbers are in order, so very easy to find. Hope this is helpful.
That is a great idea, I am just considering getting a Pako which is why I am watching, but the gluing the symbols on looks too time consuming, and I was worried as the boxes don't look like they are big enough for the full numbers. Plus your way you don't use up the cardboard inserts, you can just leave it in for every project. I just wish mark up rxp had a way to add this to their key that pops up when you click a symbol.
I so agree, I have only just discovered what an amazing tool it is, I have not used it with a full coverage project yet, but my Bella Filipina pattern is full of confetti and I found it so much easier to work on once I setup my pako. I want now for every wip
thank you for sharing this. i learned a while back about how you label your Pako, game changer for me thank you. i actually use separate needles for each colour but only put the needle next to the colour when i’ve used the colour. saves me a lot of time with needle threading. I’m a cross country stitcher and don’t park. i’ve tried but i get them all tangled LOL 🤯🙄. thanks so much. great video.
Thank you immensely!!!! I ordered everything so I will be ready, able and relaxed to start my huge Haed! Thank you for exact explanations. Love it!!!!
This looks so much more organized than I am now. I will look for one to purchase . Thank you
love my Pako. I bought a couple after watching one of your earlier videos
Love my Pako. I bought a couple after watching one of your earlier videos and it really has been a game changer. Thank you Teresa. Take care 🥰
Because I stitch/search by symbol, I take the extra step to organize the symbols into groups (ie. letters all together, numbers, shapes, etc). So when I need a symbol, I know which "section" to look immediately to rather than going down the rows looking for it.
Just got my two in the mail and I'm starting to get set up to do my first full coverage HAED. 😊 So glad you have all of these videos of you trying different things. I had to break to my mom that I'm refusing to ever use bobbins. She does embroidery and has always had a bobbin box, since i was a kid.
We have to use the tools that work for us right! When I first started stitching I used bobbin boxes too. I guess it is what you like and what works for you. I found working on full-coverage bobbins for me was definitely not the way lol
I have been using the Pako thread organizers for several years. I love them! I also use them on medium sized projects, in addition to my full coverage projects, so I guess I am one of those few people that go through more than 10 cards, lol.
My daughter created a symbol card file on her computer, similar to the symbol cards that come with the Pako organizer, so I just print out additional symbol cards on some heavy weight card stock when I need them. Works great, and I don’t have to keep buying symbol cards!
Hi you mind sharing the file your daughter made. Thanks😊
@@MsSplashIt You can just photocopy with card stock. Same thing!
This was a great video thanks for sharing ❤️🐸
I’m just starting my first full coverage. This video came at a handy time for me. I just ordered the little ponytail holders too! Bonus. Have a great week.
Great tutorial- thanks so much!
Love this! I’ve always wanted to use one, I’m starting my first full coverage so this sounds amazing 🙌🏻
I learned parking method thru you and bought my first pako long ago (bc of u, oc.) Has anyone mentioned glue dots? I just happened to have some minis and they worked great for the symbols-on-pako exercise. Thanks for all u do, pretty lady!
Interesting! I never used this product, willing to try as working with bobbins isn’t so easy either. Can you store leftover bits of thread on the organizer too? How do you store the threads left when a project is finished?
Thank you so much! I've had this on my wishlist a few years now. Am I able to use it without a printer?
Thankyou Teresa, 😊❤
This is fantastic is mark up worth the money
l love using Pako's for regular charts, not for MC's because 5 would take to much space. But in stead of printing the symbol list I copy it to a spreadsheet with both symbols and numbers in a grid that fits exactly on the cardboard Pako inserts. I print those out and slide them in the Pako's.
I love this storage idea but I’m afraid it would take to long looking for the Corban symbol as I usually store my tread by color number. Do you think there is room to write the number instead of symbol
Thank you so much for this video.
Hello Teresa, thank you for this tutorial! I just got my first Pako for my first HAED and am kitting up. Can I ask what the gadget is you use (at 13:25 minutes) to measure and cut your floss to lengths? It makes this job really fast and seems a handy tool, but maybe was made especially for you by a woodworker? Thanks! Anita
I have the same question
staciestitchescreativestudio.com/en-gb/products/copy-of-9-floss-winder
staciestitchescreativestudio.com/en-gb/products/copy-of-9-floss-winder
@@TeresaLittleStitcher Great, I've bookmarked it for my next project! Thank you!
I use the Tombow adhesive tape runner for my glue, it saves time and is less mess.
How do you handle the left over loose threads after you stitch with them ?
I was going to ask the same thing.
I have one but it is a smaller one side I love it ⚾️
some tips: 1) if you have a printer you can fill cards in program and print it out, 2) you can group similar symbols toghether: squares in one row, circles in other, this way you will find simbols faster, it's very helpfull especially when the color count reaches 200.
So helpful and very clear, thank you! Whats the gadget you use to measure the lengths out?
It is called a floss winder which I purchased in the USA from Stacie stitches creative studio. She has a website and a Etsy store staciestitchescreativestudio.com/en-gb
@@TeresaLittleStitcher Fab, thank you ☺☺
Have you tried putting a bit of glue into a few squares and then just picking up the pieces with the symbols and placing them on top? I find this much faster.
What do you call the floss cutting ruler so every cut is the same?
Floss winder staciestitchescreativestudio.com/en-gb
Hi what is that wood tool called that you use for the treads. Thanks
I really should do this
Teresa, can you share again where you got the long ruler type thing that you use to measure and cut your thread?.
Here you go: staciestitchescreativestudio.com/en-gb
Hallo , what a verry informative video 👍!! I imidiately ordered 2! But...how can i print the symbol list from pattern Keeper?
Hi Hilde, I don't think you can print directly from pattern keeper. If you downloaded a PDF chart to put into Pattern Keeper you must have a PDF chart format and just print directly from that.
Hi Teresa, where can I obtain one of the measuring device you use to cut thread to a uniform length.
Here you go - it is a Etsy site, Stacie is fabulous for service too. www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ThreadtheNeedleSt?ref=yr_purchases§ion_id=37506350
What were you using to wrap the bobbinated threads for the Pako and what length? Thank you.
I use a floss winder from ThreadtheNeedleSt on Etsy. They have different length ones so you can choose the one that suits your stitching. Xx
@@TeresaLittleStitcher Thank you unfortunately their Etsy shop has been on hiatus since March.
Thanks!
Thank you for your generosity Cindie xx
I would prefer print second colour chart on the sticker paper. It would be much less mess and much simpler :)
That’s a good shout I will have to try on my next one ☝️
Muy interesante Teresa
¿ Cuanto mide las hebras de largas?
Un saludo desde España ❤
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Great suggestion and helpful advice 👍
I have such a mess with my floss on my project and organizing thank you
Print on sticker paper. No glue necessary. Just a 2 cent opinion.
Great video.
What is the tool she is using to wrap the thread around and cut
It is called a floss winder which I purchased in the USA from Stacie stitches creative studio. She has a website and a Etsy store staciestitchescreativestudio.com/en-gb
Hi! I'm a new viewer, and I'm just curious: is this a paid advertisement? It's cool if it is (get that coin!), but you might want to mention of it is or not.
No not an ad it is just what I use. If it was a promotional ad I would have clicked a button that informs people. I just like to share what I use if I think it is a great tool. I have used the pako for over 8 years and love this for my full coverage only pieces
@Teresa Little Stitcher cool! Like I said, I'm unfamiliar with your content and how you ordinarily speak. You're very well-spoken! ❤️ I've considered a Pako organizer for years, but I just haven't jumped on the train yet. Mainly because I jump around a lot, and I would need a ridiculous number of them!
Ive been watching for a bit and still don’t know what a pako looks like
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