Stitch Talk Episode 9 - Storage and Organisation

This month on the podcast we have been talking all about what to do with your cross stitch supplies. Of course stitching and collecting supplies are two separate and equally valid hobbies but it can leave us in a bit of a conundrum as to what to do with all our beautiful sewing supplies as our collection blossoms!

Here are some of my tips, linked up to where you can get hold of them. Stitch Talk is an affiliate partner of Love Crafts so we receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, when you purchase via our link which helps us to keep the podcast going so thanks so much for shopping via our links!

General Storage

• Why not try upcycling a a cabinet or old bedside table for all your stitching supplies? Here's my vintage glass cabinet that I trekked through wind and rain to purchase for my sewing supplies! I transformed this beauty using Chalk Paint. This one is Annie Sloan in Provence finished off with Annie Sloan Wax.

• I also find little trolleys super helpful. Here's my one from Hobbycraft
• Think about where you stitch and so where you need to build in some storage. There is nothing worse than having ten minutes to stitch and having to spend that time digging things out of a cupboard! For this reason I have a space for storage both upstairs and downstairs near the sofa.

Fabric and Patterns

• Magazine style storage works really well for me for my patterns and fabric. Again, try upcycling an old magazine rack of go for a simple magazine storage file, perhaps something like this.
• I always keep my fabric in plastic or organza bags (which come free with my Love Crafts Thread orders) to protect it from dust and grime.
• Patterns can be easily kept in magazine files or in plastic wallets, perhaps sorted by season or theme. 

Thread Storage

• I swear by Bobbin boxes for keeping my threads in order and I use paper bobbins so that I can write the numbers on myself. Here's a selection of bobbin boxes that I use on Love Crafts.
• I also swear by having a well stocked sewing box. I'm in love with this Bee design on Love Crafts. Might be time for an upgrade!

Whole Project Storage

• If you have more than one project on the go (ahem, who doesn't?!!) then project bags are a great way to keep everything that you need in one place thereby increasing the odds of you actually picking it up and working on it! 
• Try Jem's Stitchery (using discount code MSC Podcast for 5% off) for a range of vinyl project bags that keep everything in one place and your supplies nice and clean.
• Plastic wallets are also a great option and can be easily stored.
• I also make use of those free Love Crafts Organza bags that come with thread orders for this!

Do check out the episode for more tips and let me know your storage solutions in the comments below or over on Instagram!