Flosstube Extra: How I Store my DMC

I'm getting ready for my New Year, New Start! I'm organizing my floss and thought I'd take you along and show you the different ways you can organize with bags for your floss. I hope you find this helpful or a learning experience. Happy New Year, and may you have a wonderful celebration.
Products shown:
Floss Away bags: www.amazon.com/dp/B003W0OC5O/...
JoAnn Floss Bags: www.joann.com/joann-floss-org...
Hobby Lobby Floss Bags:
www.hobbylobby.com/Yarn-Needl...
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[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

An easy way to find the 1 strand to pull out is to hold the strands with the tip up (gently pinch the strands with one finger & thumb about 1/4 " below the top end of the strands) tap on it with the other hand's finger (I use my index finger tip pad) and watch as it separates the strands, then pull out the one you want.

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

@@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669 very good tip! Thank you for sharing!

[@sharonmarks]

I use snack/sandwich bags to store my floss. I use small address labels and I enter the color number using my computer and printer. I have an old luggage makeup bag my mom gave me to put all my floss in.

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

I love that you store them in an old bag your mom gave you. I have a few floss bags from when my mom used them and I refuse to get rid of them. Her handwriting makes me smile. Thank you for sharing how you store yours too, and also for the sweet memory. It really brought a joy to my heart. Hugs, Stephanie

[@kaylirodgers413]

Happy New Year!!!! What an awesome video! Thanks so much for this!!!

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Happy New Year! Thank you. I'm over the moon that you enjoyed it. You are very welcome. ~Stephanie

[@j4shipp]

This was wonderful, thank you!

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@jackiturner9228]

Fantastic! Just love this method. I’m new so this looks like my way to do things

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Welcome to the world of crossstitch! I'm glad I could help. Finding what works best for you is what it's all about. Enjoy the journey.🥰

[@BlackRibbonStitchStudio]

I like the idea of using bags! Happy New Year! 🎊💝

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Thank you! Happy New Year to you! ❤~Stephanie

[@newobmat]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

You're very welcome.

[@frogandfudge]

Happy New Year, all good wishes for 2022. Thank you Stephanie for this. Your video is perfectly timed. I've just bought my first HAED with 236 colours and I was wondering how I was going to deal with them. Now I know! Looking forward to following your progress. Hugs, Diane 😘

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Thank you, Happy New Year to you Diane! Congratulations on your first HAED! I'm so excited to follow your progress. I'm so glad I could help. I hope this method works for you as much as it works for me.❤ hugs!

[@terrifallwell8484]

Thank you for sharing. This is the first time watching you and I have been so frustrated trying to find the right colors even for smaller projects than HAED’s. I’m going to go grab these bags and start organizing!

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Hi Terri! You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful! Let me know how it goes! Hugs~ Stephanie

[@angelchadwell6656]

Well I was on the fence until you showed the little floss Rolodex near the end. That is handy!! Thanks for the video! I may give this a try.

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

You are welcome for the information. The Rolodex feature is my favorite. It makes such a satisfying noise to me, and after a bit when you get used to doing it, it's so fast. You know about how are far to flip, and then you can situate it open to that spot so you can keep using that color. Let me know if you like it if you try it. Happy New Year! ~Steph

[@lindadaley7469]

I have always used the bobbin and bobbin cases method of storing my flosses. I know exactly where my flosses are and how much I have of every color. I have all the DMC flosses! But your method is good also.

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

That's great! I'm glad you have a method that works for you and makes you happy and organized. Thanks.

[@ak9owner]

Thanks for showing the difference between the different bags. For now I am using snack bags. I write the number on index card and put it in bag. I put them in number order in box like file draw. I am working out my system but my plan is the bags for storage and thread drops/card for projects

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

You are very welcome. Good idea to use the index card. I hear it adds good stabilicy. I also love hearing how you've put your bags together to work for you. Very nice! Thank you for sharing. You made my day. :) Happy Stitching!

[@sallylepley6199]

I just came across your floss tube and it was very timely. I have used a similar “homemade” method using snack bags on rings. It works well but I like the idea of the double rings on the bottom of the bags. I had no idea that Hobby Lobby and Joann’s had these bags pre-punched available. Thank you for the information and the demo of how you use them. I’ve been stitching for a number of years (probably your mom’s era) and have used the bags all these years. The snack bags do eventually give out because they aren’t the best quality and weren’t meant to store things forever 😆. I am needing to re-bag all my floss and this will work really well for me.

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Well, welcome! Walmart used to sell them too at one point. You could get 100 of them in a pack. But that was back when floss was 25 cents. I hope they work out for you.❤ thanks for the very lovely comment. It made my heart happy.

[@shaunab2154]

I'm doing a Heaven and Earth design with 90 threads. I wasn't crazy about the thought of the floss away bags swinging around with the one hole. I am however loving the hobby lobby bag with the two holes and the rolodex action. Thank you for introducing me to this system. I also see they have a binder cover for these, which would mark the start and end of the floss bags numerically. They are silly cheap so I'm going to give this a shot and see if I like it.

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Hi Shauna! What piece will you be working on? Yes, those floss away bags are not stitcher friendly are they? I'm happy to hear you are really finding a groove with the 2 hole type bags. They are a game changer. Let me know how you feel about the binder. I haven't given it a go yet. Thank you for saying hi, and telling me about your experience! Happy Stitching! ~Steph

[@shirleysymon2160]

Just because it's an older video doesn't mean it's not worthwhile. I use a combination of both the bobbins and the floss bags. I put the floss on the bobbins too easily store them in the bobbin container. When getting up a project or using a kit I put the floss in the floss bags on the ring and then they are not loose in my project bag

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Aww! Thank you! I have some on bobbins from marketplace. I do the same. Put them in floss bags when I need them. You're completely right! It's a great way to keep them from getting lost. Thanks for watching. Have a great day. Hugs, Stephanie

[@kathleensharin9947]

There is a “shoe-box” type box especially for storing the Floss bags no rings they just fit in order. They are easy to store and carry around

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Thanks for the tip! My mom has one and loves it. I appreciate it!

[@annsmith5625]

Nice ⚾️

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Thank you :)

[@elizabethbailey4914]

You can use scotch tape with your labels, and to help with hole punching.

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

You're a genius! Thank you for the tip! Hope you are having a great day! ~Steph

[@colleenisaac6647]

I love this method. I’ve been struggling to find a way to keep my flosses. This method is genius! I’m also a new subscriber thanks to this video! I’ll also follow you on instagram!

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Thank you! I hope this method surely helps you. I'll look for you, and follow back.😊

[@DahHar117]

I think I'd like the holes in the side of the craft bag so when I pick it up by the rings there is less of a chance of floss falling out.

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

You could totally put your own holes in some bags however works for you. That's a great idea.😊

[@missteaandstitches]

❤

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Thank you for watching! I hope it works out for ya! Either way it sure does take time to figure out what you like. :) Happy Stitching!

[@RaineyDayReads]

I know this is an older video, but this is exactly what I’ve been looking to do for my master set I’m trying to create! I’m sick of bobbins!

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

I'm sorry I didn't see this comment. Did you give it a try? What do you think?

[@RaineyDayReads]

@@theenpointestitcher9220 yes! I did start using bags and it’s awesome!

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

@@RaineyDayReads horray! I'm so glad! They are the best. There's nothing to it, and takes 2 seconds. I'm happy for you!😁❤

[@angelahenry2493]

I think I have you beat on the "lazy" way , as I just throw everything in a bag ( usually) 🤣. BUT if I WAS organized this does look like a simpler way of doing it.😊

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

🤣 Dang, I think you won that round. Cause you have 1 bag and I have like a zillion, so there's that..🤣❤

[@angelahenry2493]

@@theenpointestitcher9220 🤣🤣

[@cindygaudet1390]

I have just started mKing floss drops cos so tired of bobbins sliding when you take more than 2 out of same slot. I had some in bags from $ store but am thinking of changing to bags. I have lots of the binder rings as bought to do floss drops. Hmm thanks

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

You're welcome. Yoou'll have to let me know what your favorite turns out to be. Everyone has a different way, and it's really cool to hear why and how. I love it. Thank you so much for watching!

[@susanhernandez7770]

That is a great idea! So, if you have different brands, or fiber, like silk, do you make a whole new set?

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Thank you. Yes, and they would be by color and alphabetized.

[@m00nwise]

Thanks for this video, KZbin recommended it to me. It looks very neat and organised, especially the “Rolodex” one. So if I understand you correct, this is a storage for one project only. I wander if and how you store your master floss collection?

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Hello, and welcome!!! Thank you for watching. Thank you for the lovely comment. My Master set is kept in the plastic containers, and my set for this project is kept in the project bag with the project.

[@TenJ59]

This would be more sturdy if you put index cards in the bags

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@TheGiddyStitcher]

Great video! I'm so torn on this method, honestly. It always looks so practical and easy, but on the other hand...and this is going to make me sound like the worst most shallow person...it's just not as pretty as other methods! Also, I do the vast majority of my stitching on the couch while we watch TV and worry about all the rustling. Have you found that to be a problem or are the bags quieter than I might expect? Planning to try floss drops first but if that doesn't work out I'll probably end up back on this idea anyway :D

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Hi Michelle! I have to agree, it isn't as pretty. I got some boxes of bobbinated floss from sale on marketplace, and it is pretty to open and look at. I like that the bags keep the floss from rubbing on everything and so it stays newer, and there aren't any creases in the floss. As far as sound, it isnt too bad. The zipper isnt as thick as a ziplock so it isnt as noisy. I leave the bag open if I'm working a large block area, and the crinkle sound isnt as loud as say cellophane. I flip so fast to my number that there isnt much noise. I dont think I bother anyone while we watch tv. I could see how it would bother someone if they really dont like those sounds. I've done floss drops, and they work pretty well, but the floss does get a little fuzzy from rubbing on each other and whatever else. But I have seen some really cool floss drops where they are on a carousel and you turn to your color. Thanks for watching and for chatting with me.❤~Stephanie

[@becca6466]

Hello! I am currently using this storage system and love it! However, I’m a new stitcher and I have a question if you don’t mind me asking. How do you know how much of a skein you have leftover in a baggie? I’m currently working on my first full coverage project and should have thread left to use on another, but I don’t know how to determine if I have enough left of my used skeins or not for my second project. Thank you😊😊

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Hi There! That's a great question! It's a little hard to answer, but I'll do my best. I'll do a video for you too. :) Each project uses a different amount depending on the size fabric I'm stitching on. So I use a floss calculator that tells me roughly how much floss I need for each color. I can also look at a skein and decide by how much is left from a previous project from how full it looks against the wrapper. A full skein is tight, 3/4 is slightly loose, 1/2 is super loose but the wrapper stays, and 1/4 it's hard to keep the wrapper on any more. But, here's the easiest way. Precut your floss to a length you like, count how many lengths and write it down somewhere that makes sense to you. You can then later count how many lengths you have left so you can determine if you have enough for the next project. Some people just use what they have until they run out or almost run out, and just toss a new one in there. I hope this is helpful! Let me know if you would like to chat more. :) Hugs! Steph

[@becca6466]

@@theenpointestitcher9220 Thank you so much! I didn’t even realize that you could precut the skein into predetermined lengths. I’ll definitely have to try that with one of mine.

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

@@becca6466 you're welcome! Let me know how it goes! 😊

[@sandrinou1329]

storage DMC threads is very problematic... we must chose the storage which we like but also practical... I put mine on DMC cardboard, it's OK for me but maybe I will change in the futur... DMC cardboard are not solid. Today I re organize all threads by number instead of color. It's better for search

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

I have a system on DMC cardboard too. It was given to me. I like it, and use the floss from it. Enjoy organizing. Thanks for watching and for your thoughts.

[@sandrinou1329]

@@theenpointestitcher9220 🌹thanks

[@corinneburnham5422]

What pattern are you doing, this is a lot of floss

[@theenpointestitcher9220]

Hi Connie. This is for High Low by MC Escher charted by heaven and earth designs. It is a lot of floss. These full coverage pieces eat through floss.🤣 this is even less than called for if stitching on 25 count. I'm working on 28 so it called for about 1/2 the amount of skiens.🙈