carolinequilts Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hi again everyone. Okay, so I have an addiction - and it is thread. I thought I would post a picture of my thread collection to share. This first picture is my 'canning' shelf of threads. The 2nd shelf from the top is filled with some of my finer threads (So Fine, Bottom Line, Wonderfil DecoBob), but the other shelves are full of threads that I got on eBay from the garment industry. They are mostly serger threads, but are good quality, like A&E Perma-Core, Cansew, Coats, andy many others. I use these mainly for bobbin, but also in the tops if it is the perfect colour. In the 2nd picture I have 4 drawer units. In these drawers I have a huge variety. You can see the small spools. There are about 7 drawers of those. They were from a distribution warehouse clearance of Coats Dual Duty. I can't tell you how much my friends and quilting customers love this. I can offer them a bag of 50 for $10 and still make a little profit. I bought 4,000 and have about 2,000 left. The other drawers are full of my specialty quiltng threads like King Tut, Valdani, Signature, Wonderfil. I LOVE my threads. I have a wonderful method of cataloging my threads, but my picture is blurry. I will add a picture later. So there, it is all out on the table. This is my addiction - what is yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinequilts Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Here is the 2nd picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Uh-Oh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 dont view your pic caroline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinequilts Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I think I've got it now - they were too big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Wow! That is a lot of thread! Thread does remind me of candy....so colorful...I can see the attraction er...addiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 That's amazing!! Comapred to you I have no addictions!! I love the colors and would not want to let it go!! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReisingStarQuilts Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 WOW!!! I am green and purple, pink, red, yellow, etc.... with envy!!!! You lucky girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinequilts Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Here is a picture of my thread catalogue. I put all my fancy threads onto embroidery bobbins and the attach a piece of velcro to the back. I then can attach them to my binder pages with strips of the 'other side' of the velcro. What is nice is that my customers can see all my threads where ever they are without having to come down to my studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I thought I had an addiction but after seeing your's ~ WELL I think I am ok no longer need a 12 to 20 step program LOL Love your thread I may have 1/4 as much as your thread LOL I am feeling free keep it up I am sure there are still a couple of colors you don't have Hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraG Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Well I thought I needed "Thread Therapy" for my addiction but now I see I am perfectly normal! Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Caroline I think you are in the Sue Patten Addiction category but at least you're very organized! Way out of my league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Oh boy Addicted, but organized. :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Oh my! But even though it might be an addiction, it is so well organized, I may have to diagnose you with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hummm...I got to counting my threads... I have 71 cones of Sew Fine, 38 cones of Rainbows, 35 cones of Metro, 3 cones of Glide, about 6 of misc like Lava and a Ricky Tims thread, 10 of King Tutt, 4 Bottom Line, 50 Isacord, 6 Floriani, 6 Master Piece, and 8 Signature. Besides that I have a bunch of thread I use on my domestic machines. Hummm...I am certainly in the addiction catagory, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Awww coime on ladies!! We are NOT addicted.. just Dedicated..... and I think I'm very dedicated to scraps... trying to get rid of them that is.. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Thanks Rita. I like "dedicated" better than "addicted." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anita Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 That's impressive! I can totally relate! I'd call my addiction a collection of quilt related things...nothing unusual. Fabric, thread, books, tools, magazines, pages pulled from magazines...on and on and on. Sometimes it's all I can do to keep myself from shopping for more. If it's an addiction, I refuse to seek therapy! Thanks for sharing. Anita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Wow, that's alot of thread and I love it! I notice that my DG that is almost 3 goes right to the cones of thread when she can get down into my sewing studio so I am afraid that this thing may be genetic as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anita Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 You know,Vicki, I think you're right! I remember spending a lot of time at my Gramma's going thru her boxes of thread and buttons and old coins in the march of dimes binders. Fond memories. I'd pour out the cigar boxes of buttons she removed from the clothing she discarded and sort them by size, or color, or type. Wish I still had those buttons! The thread was mostly rotted, but would love to have those wooden spools also. She didn't quilt, but she would pull the yarn from sweaters and knit or crochet blankets. Interestingly enough, she came from a wealthy family, but because she endured the Great Depression...she did things like that, which drove my grandfather nuts! I learned to be frugal from her too...except when it comes to my addictions...ummm, I mean, my dedications. :D:D Wow...nice memory. There you have it, you're cultivating a love without even knowing it! Anita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinequilts Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Hmm... Sorting threads... Maybe I never grew out of it? :D Kids sure love little bobbles & stuff. I have one lady who bought several bags of my 5" squares to give to her DG. The little girl (I think she is 5) would spend hours arranging them all over the floor. I can't wait till I have some granddaughters! I have two teenage boys and they're just not interested in my 'dedication' - go figure! If they don't end up having any baby girls, I'll just have to rent some I do give my empty spools to kindergarten teachers. The kids love those too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastiffMomQlt Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Woo hoo!!! I LOVE thread too, but I have nothing close to your stash! So neat & organized too! LOVE It!! You GO, Girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I had to see it to believe it ! So what is your favorite thread to use? I needed to ask somebody who has tried them all for a unbiased answer, and it seems like we have found that person. Thanks for sharing, it made my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I think they probably make medicine for that! Let's see an organized addict. would that be a med for compulsive disorder? Hmmm..... Mine is fabric - I never have enough but I don't have nearly as much as most! In fact I'd love to own a quilting store where no one gets to shop. I just go in every morning and select fabrics and thread and sew away...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Originally posted by JustSewSimple I think they probably make medicine for that!..... In fact I'd love to own a quilting store where no one gets to shop. I just go in every morning and select fabrics and thread and sew away...... SO Funny!!!! At least this addiciton is well organized! Nice photos... a neat way to keep track of your colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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