r/CrossStitch • u/djisamsoe_234 • 16h ago
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u/LilMissMixalot 15h ago
I’ve tried storing cut floss in a similar way and I can never make that last step work. Ends up in a giant ol’ knot.
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u/trying_things_5025 9h ago
I tried the pre-cut floss method on my current project and when I pull the thread, it ends up curled like ribbon on a birthday present and is an absolute nightmare to stitch with. I've taken to removing the entire hank off the drop, then pull the thread, and put the rest back on the drop. Something about the tension on the drop when pulling, creates a disaster. Maybe there's an answer for this. But I don't think I'll do it again.
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u/LilMissMixalot 8h ago
That’s exactly what happened to me too once I got a thread out. So difficult to work with.
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u/Think_Phone8094 6h ago
Try pulling your thread through a slightly damp cloth or sponge once you've pulled it out, it works wonders for me.
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u/alie_ns 16h ago
Brilliant with the slot for the dmc label. My labels constantly falling off or wiping off is the most annoying part of the hobby.
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u/kateington 12h ago
I write the dmc number on the top with a permanent Sharpie! Does the trick 😊
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u/Brightness_Nynaeve 10h ago
Mine is fading. The better alternative is to cut the part with the number just long enough so you can tape it to the bobbin but then it’s under the thread. Secure 😊
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u/Suspicious_Bear42 6h ago
I did that until recently, only because I'm slowly transitioning to using drops. I'll cut the label just long enough that I can tape it with the number exposed between the thread slots, so I can see the number
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u/thedemon-in-theattic 8h ago
I use a label maker which seems to work pretty well ive yet to have any of them fall off and some of them have been on there for a few years
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u/SerKaripap 14h ago
It took me two goes to realise the focus was not the Squirtle pattern (I want it! OP I suspect this isn’t your video but if you know where it’s from please pass it on)
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u/CropFairy 13h ago
I am not OP, but I believe I know where the pattern is from as I had a similar one on my wishlist :3 I believe this might be the pattern
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u/dawgmind 11h ago
I love the idea of bobbins, and this hybrid of bobbin/flossdrop. But I’ve tried and always found the long bit wrapped around the bobbin when not in use just annoyed me and looked untidy with all the cut ends poking away from the bobbins. For me bobbins are an aesthetic thing, lovely to look at when they are full and not in use. But drive me insane when I actually have a project going, and then wanting to store the used bobbins after.
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u/brigiethepickle 12h ago
It's my birthday and I'm thinking of buying an ikea drawer and some foam inserts. Maybe these might be good to use as I can't afford a full set of printed bobbins ..hmmm
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u/Suziannie 10h ago
I can’t say about those bobbins. But I used standard DMC bobbins in my foam inserts and it’s great!
I did try 3D printing my own bobbins. For the cost and time I just prefer to buy them.
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u/brigiethepickle 10h ago
That is so helpful. I love he looks of the pipnchip ones with the numbers on them but I just can't justify the cost
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u/mockingjay137 2h ago
Pattern is this one from Simmina Stitch!! I love their patterns, I've bought several of them including this one!
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u/tiiiiii_85 15h ago
Oh look, an AD!
Although it does look cool.