How to use floss drops to organise your embroidery threads for cross stitch

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Sharing some floss drop love here! I want to show you why I think these are so fabulous for organising and storing your embroidery threads and how you can use them when working on your cross stitch projects.
I'm sharing tips for how to use them most efficiently and avoid potential problems, and some clever tricks for removing threads and strands to work with.
00:00 Start
01:14 What are floss drops?
03:46 Why I love floss drops
04:02 Putting thread on floss drops
08:35 Removing a working thread from a floss drop
10:27 Removing a single strand from a floss drop
14:00 Storing floss drops
14:34 Using floss drops for projects
15:43 Do the threads get tangled?
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@katiobrien7854 9 месяцев назад

I have to share a story with you about cats and threads. I once had a tuxedo cat named Elvis. I did a lot of cross stich while recovering from an injury and he never left my side as we sat on the couch. I was merrily stitching away and all of a sudden my thread felt wet. I looked over at the side where my thread was resting and see it coming straight out of Elvis' mouth. He just looked at me with the thread in his mouth as if to say 'carry on, Mom'. He had it positioned in his mouth so it was just sliding directly through. I'm pretty sure he was convinced he was helping by holding my thread.

@catkinandlillie 9 месяцев назад

Oh my word, that really made me giggle 😂 I'm sure Elvis really thought he was helping you!

@ingang8817 Месяц назад

My cat would just eat the thread 😂 I always have to keep them closed.

@marao3584 Месяц назад

Elvis 🤣🤣 I also have a tuxedo stitching buddy that you can see in my avatar. Little chunky Anna ❤❤

@AChickAndADuck Месяц назад

That’s so sweet!!😂❤

@joceanna3461 День назад

You are a wonderful teacher! I am an old school cross stitcher but like learning all about the changes within the hobby. That being said, I think I'll stick to bobbins for storage❤😊

@catkinandlillie 13 часов назад

Aw, thanks so much 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed seeing other options but bobbins definitely do have advantages 😄

@nancykulp8545 2 месяца назад

I've been stitching most of my life. All different styles. Cross stitch is my favorite. I have a wall with some of my favorites. But, then I took a long hiatus and now I'm retired, and watching videos with the new tips and tricks. I used to make stamped cross stitch ones, and now trying Aida. I've really enjoyed your videos and all the things you've taught me make it much easier in organizing my threads, and all the newest styles that I never used before. I've liked and subscribed to your channel and looking forwards to seeing what you can teach me in my future. I've watched many of your videos already. I'm making Christmas ornaments this year, my project and loving it. Thank you! From Pennsylvania, USA

@catkinandlillie 2 месяца назад

Cross stitch does have a way of drawing you back in! I'm glad you're enjoying it and that my videos are helpful to you 😄 Making Christmas ornaments is such a lovely project to have ⛄🎄🎅😄

@belindatoornburg3423 2 месяца назад

I am enjoying watching many of your videos today and learning so much. You are such a wonderful teacher. Thank you for your content.

@catkinandlillie 2 месяца назад

Aw, thanks so much 😊 It's lovely to hear my videos are helpful to you!

@sharonstroud8075 8 месяцев назад

You could run your single strands of curly thread along a damp sponge with just water to straighten them. Works a charm. Also making the slip knot very loose helps. Great info.

@catkinandlillie 8 месяцев назад

Yes, that's definitely something I could try with the damp sponge, and I agree it's easier when the slip knot is looser. So glad you enjoyed the video 😄

@janetrothwell4448 11 месяцев назад

Just subscribed. I’m getting back into Crosstitch after 30 years away and your videos look very interesting. Looking forward to seeing what things I’ve forgotten about.

@catkinandlillie 11 месяцев назад

The cross stitch bug always comes back I reckon 😂 I had a break for a while too. Hope you'll find lots to enjoy here as you dive back into cross stitch 😄

@catsarethebestpeople5790 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for showing us a storage system more sophisticated than the hot mess I've got going on! And yes, my cat would love your peg board display - I'd have to store mine in a locked filing cabinet. 😹

@catkinandlillie 11 месяцев назад

A lot of my life is a hot mess but at least my threads are organised 😂 I'm amazed our cat visitor doesn't try to mess with my threads! I think that's pretty rare.

@catsarethebestpeople5790 11 месяцев назад

@@catkinandlillie You should print that first sentence on a t-shirt 😂

@catkinandlillie 11 месяцев назад

@@catsarethebestpeople5790 Oh my goodness...I absolutely should. Don't tempt me...I might just do it!

@catkinandlillie 11 месяцев назад

@@catsarethebestpeople5790 If not a T-shirt I could 100% do a cross stitch pattern for it! My next project maybe?! 🤣

@Wildberryquilting 6 месяцев назад

This was so helpful. I'm new to cross stitching and was wondering if it was possible to pull a single thread out of the bundle while it was looped. New subscriber. I look forward to more flosstube videos from you.

@catkinandlillie 6 месяцев назад

Yay!! Welcome to my channel and I'm delighted to hear my video was helpful 😄

@marnec9275 11 месяцев назад

Love your videos! Just wanted to put out there for your USA fans that A Stitching Shop in Denver, CO sells Annie's Keepers. The labels by Sirious Stitches is also a company from Denver, CO and I bought them the last time you showed them in your video. Thanks!

@catkinandlillie 11 месяцев назад

Thank you...glad you love the videos 😄 Thanks so much for sharing the shopping info for USA folks 😄

@barbarabench4254 4 месяца назад

Just ran across your video. It is great! Thanks for showing how you cut your floss into lengths.

@catkinandlillie 4 месяца назад

Thank you and you are very welcome 😊 I'm glad my video was helpful to you.

@ummsalamah7711 2 месяца назад

thank u floss drops in my cart

@catkinandlillie 2 месяца назад

Yay!! Glad I could help 😊

@hi-dores4111 20 дней назад

Thank you❣️❣️

@catkinandlillie 20 дней назад

You're so very welcome 😊

@joydillow2041 11 месяцев назад

Another good video. Thank you Kat ❤

@catkinandlillie 11 месяцев назад

You're welcome; glad you enjoyed it 😄

@puntingsquirrels9284 8 месяцев назад

I’ve always used bobbins and never thought about trying floss drops but you explain it excellently (and they look amazing). I have a question, what do you do with a thread that you’ve finished working with if you don’t park? Just reattach it to the floss drop? The answer seems so obvious now I’ve typed it out but want to make sure.

@catkinandlillie 8 месяцев назад

I was a bobbin user when I first started...I don't think floss drops existed then as it was a while ago 😂 I do love my floss drops now, and yes you are correct, if I have a partially used thread that's big enough to keep then I pop it back on the floss drop, usually on the opposite side of the main bundle from my working thread.

@caitjohnson6021 8 месяцев назад

I take my needle tip and find a single piece of floss. I find it the easiest and a time saver without pulling a six strand out and putting it on the drop. It saves me time and a step. I have seriously never had any problems with it tangling.

@catkinandlillie 8 месяцев назад

I know a lot of stitchers find directly pulling out a single strand really great, which is why I included it even though I prefer not to do it. It's more the curliness than tangling that I don't like so much. It's great to find the way that works best for you 😄

@tronmom Месяц назад

Love your video. I do have a question about the pegboard behind you that is so pretty and pleasing to the eye. Where did you buy it?

@catkinandlillie Месяц назад

Thank you 😊 The pegboard is from Ikea www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/skadis-pegboard-white-10321618/ It's so useful with all the different accessories you can get for it 😄

@suelisc2826 2 месяца назад

If I may ask, how. do you store the small left overs of floss - do you keep them side by side with the whole bundle?

@catkinandlillie 2 месяца назад

Yes, I put full lengths of my working thread on one side of the main bundle of thread, and short pieces (less than a full length) on the other side.

@dawwsome 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for your videos! They are great! I love the Kate floss drops!! But I’m curious about whether the stickers will fit on those. It doesn’t look like it and I also love the look of the stickers. What is your plan? Will you just use the number from the thread skein? :-)

@catkinandlillie 4 месяца назад

Thank you, and I'm happy you're enjoying my videos 😊 The stickers I use definitely don't fit on the Kate Blandford floss drops so yes, I'd just have to cut out the section of DMC label and put it in the slot. But I have to say that this is a bit fiddly, and having used the floss drops a bit, I also find the hole for the thread too large so the threads slide around. It's all personal preference but the Annie's Keepers floss drops are much better for me.

@dawwsome 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the updated information! You made my choice much easier!! :-)

@catkinandlillie 4 месяца назад

@@dawwsome Yay! So glad I could help 😄

@sandrinou1329 21 день назад

Another question... it's better to storage DMC Threads by color or by number ? THanks

@catkinandlillie 21 день назад

Oooh, well that's quite a personal preference and I would say it depends on how you use the threads. If you generally go looking for specific shade numbers then having them in number order will be quickest and easiest to find the one you want. If you want to be able to pick your own colours and/or design patterns then having colours grouped together can be really helpful. I personally like to have mine in order exactly as on the DMC shade card so colours are grouped and that helps with designing, but it's not too hard to find a specific number...I can find it on the shade card and then go to that spot on my pegboard with all my threads on it.

@sandrinou1329 20 дней назад

@@catkinandlillie Thanks for your answer. Yeah I think like you. Yesterday I've spent all my afternoon to storage my DMC by number. Finally it's better. When we read a chart, often it's by legend and number to find. I keep my threads on DMC cardboard, maybe I will find another solution in the futur. For the moment I have done that.

@solarwinds- 6 месяцев назад

Can you make a video that shows a good way to store the floss drops where they are organized/easy to find the color you need? I like the advantages of the drop floss and I want to switch but I have over 400 to 500 DMC colors at the ready. To store the floss drops on a ring is too project specific. I need the system to be able to adapt to any WIP I have in front of me and be able to easily select any color.

@catkinandlillie 6 месяцев назад

Yes, I can definitely do this; in fact I keep meaning to do an office/craft room tour to show all my storage including my thread wall but I just haven't got to it yet! I also have all the standard DMC colours and a few others so it is a lot to store! Until I get to that there is a bit more info and a picture of my thread pegboard in this blog post www.catkinandlillie.com/post/storageforembroiderythread so hopefully that might help.

@solarwinds- 3 месяца назад

Thanks! We call them Floss Drops too. (or as well, lol)@@catkinandlillie

@kimberlymiller4630 11 месяцев назад

Probably a silly question but say we are using dmc threads and the colour is 625 is a ❤ symbol. Would it remain the same for every project you did that used dmc thread, so would 625 always remain a ❤ no matter what the pattern was? I hope you understand what I am trying to ask

@catkinandlillie 11 месяцев назад

This is definitely not a silly question! But no, the symbol used for each thread colour will be different in each pattern. That would make life easier, but then you would need a LOT of symbols, and could risk some of them being a bit odd or having similar symbols next to each other on a pattern which increases the risk of making mistakes. I don't even keep the symbols the same for each colour across all my patterns because I like to carefully choose the symbols each time to make the pattern as easy to read as possible.

@kimberlymiller4630 11 месяцев назад

@@catkinandlillie thank you

@caitjohnson6021 8 месяцев назад

It changes to what the designer needs for the individual pattern. So in other words, the symbol would change. Don’t stress, just go with the flow….stitching is meant to be relaxing, there are no stitching police or rules. Do what makes you happy, that’s what stitching is all about. Well, there is one rule….no knots! Never tie a knot on the back. It will show up as a lump,on the front side…..but if you make a baby bib, I do knot the floss, a very wee one but I make it secure to go through the gazillion washings that baby item will need to go through.

@nothingherefolks5350 8 месяцев назад

@caitjohnson6021Have you tried pinstitches for ending your thread? It's quite sturdy, and it doesn't leave any lumps.

@marytownsend5164 6 месяцев назад

How do you organize the floss drops on the peg board for storage?

@catkinandlillie 6 месяцев назад

I have the floss drops hanging on long hooks that stick out from the pegboard. I have them in the order on the DMC thread shade card with each column of colours on the card taking up 2 long hooks. I number the floss drops so I know where they go. I'm planning to make a video showing this at some point but hope that helps a bit for now 😃

@susankarneth5882 Месяц назад

What size is your pegboard?

@catkinandlillie Месяц назад

Sorry I missed this...just measured and I have 2 next to each other, with each one being 85 x 56 cm.

@sandrinou1329 29 дней назад

For the moment I keep my thread on cardboard DMC because I have a box in this dimension. If I put all my DMC like you, on a plastic, it needs for me another solution for storage. It's complicated. Maybe one day, I will find a good solution...

@catkinandlillie 27 дней назад

It's definitely always complicated and no one solution fits everyone...and I've definitely changed my storage methods over the years to suit my budget and space!

@sandrinou1329 26 дней назад

@@catkinandlillie yes, DMC make us crazy 😳🤪

@barbarahaynes-bi4hk 7 месяцев назад

Embarassed to ask but how do you get the floss drops onto the ring? I can't see how to open it 😢

@catkinandlillie 7 месяцев назад

It's probably not super easy to see to be honest! You'll see the fatter bit on the ring where the hinge is, and opposite that is where it opens; there are 2 sections to the ring that have kind of grooves that interlock. You can pull these sections apart to open the ring. I find it easiest if you separate these slightly first by pulling one side towards you and one side away from you then pull the 2 sections apart from each other. Sorry it's a little difficult to explain in writing 😬 Let me know if you manage it!

@barbarahaynes-bi4hk 7 месяцев назад

@@catkinandlillie thanks for the advice, I'll try it out! 😀

@annf3949 11 месяцев назад

I can’t find the stickers

@catkinandlillie 11 месяцев назад

The link is in the description; scroll down to 'Products mentioned in this video' and then look for 'Sirious Stitches DMC floss drop labels.' I hope that helps 😃