So many needlepoint friends have asked me to give an update on how I organize my needlepoint supplies, so I’m back with a new post sharing the best ways I’ve found to organize. My needlepoint journey began in late-February of 2020 and it’s been a full-fledge love story ever since.
And with my two plus years of stitching have come growth spurts and new ways in which I organize needlepoint supplies. It’s taken a lot of trial and error, but I finally feel like I’ve found a functional way to organize all my needelpoint supplies.
With a baby on the way, I realized I needed to streamline how I organize my needlepoint items. I previously shared my tips for organizing needlepoint thread, and while I still use some of these methods, I’ve graduated others.
Space is still at a minimum for my needlepoint supplies, so I’ve tried to streamline everything to keep it on a few shelves within a built-in.
How I Organize Needlepoint Supplies
ARTBIN Super SAtchel with storage bins
The Artbin Super Satchel with storage bins is my number one recommendation for best organizing your needlepoint supplies! It’s been life-changing for me. The same bins I’ve been using for over a year, but the little storage bins that come included inside have been awesome. I store unopened skeins of thread, beads, packs of needles and spools of Kreinik inside each. Previously I struggled to keep track of what thread skeins I previously purchased, and this has totally streamlined how I store these unopened skeins.
SMARTstore TOTE with TRAY Insert
Another top recommendation! This one came from my friend Barb, a needlepoint friend, and it’s great. The Smartstore tote with tray insert is perfect for storing thread cards and/or stretcher bars. Previously, these thread cards and stretcher bars just laid randomly within my needlepoint supplies pile. Now with this tote, I have rhyme or reason to my organization! Storing my thread cards sideways really helps to keep track of the colors I already own and easy to access. Also, I tend to use stretcher bars for smaller canvases. My bars are about 10″ or less and they fit perfectly in the tote tray! Although this tote is a different brand then my others, it stacks nicely on top so I can store in my shelves.
ARTBIN 12×12 tote with handle
These 12×12 Artbin handled totes were the first things I purchased when I began my quest to organize my growing needlepoint collection. I now have three organized with various supplies – fabric and trim for finishing; project bags and zippered pouches/ziploc bags that I re-use for projects and caring threads when I bring my needlepoint with me or travel; and the third hold different needlepoint accessories such as scissors, my clip-on lights, etc. For me, simply having a space to store different accessories and accoutrements for my needlepoint hobby helps me stay sane. I keep these tote bins stacked a built-in shelf we have in our bedroom. They’re easy to access and get inside of which makes all the difference!
I previously discussed here how I store my needlepoint thread – at this time, the post still applies to my DMC thread, both new and previously used on prior projects, along with opened skeins of Pepper Pot, Vineyard Silk or Splendor. I mentioned too that I was trying out storing threads in floss away bags, but I hated this option and no longer use it.
Ultimately, I’ve tried to cull down my needlepoint stash enough where I can store my previously opened threads in these grid storage organizers and my DMC thread and floss in these large Artbin units (I do not use the included dividers). I also try to keep the threads I plan to use for projects together in specific project bags to easily grab and go.
Hopefully this gives you some better ideas on how to organize needlepoint supplies! I feel like I’m constantly evolving, but finally have a method that works for me.
Penelope Dubois says
Lots of great ideas! It takes a bit to do different methods. I like the inserts in the art bins.
Keeping everything in one place, helps me. So I am gathering all and going to town!!
Alex Carreno says
I love that we can all make it work for us, in whichever fashion we like best! So glad I could help with some other ideas. Good luck organizing!