Some lessons are learned the hard way. When I dismantled my wall hung thread rack when I moved I was shocked to see the outward sides of the threads were fainter in color than the thread on the backs of the spools. Obvious UV damage had occurred! This was distressing to say the least especially since my thread rack was no where near a window!
Passive window light as well as room light can damage thread as well as fabric!
So while 95% of my threads (300+ spools) were safely tucked away in plastic drawers the ones I had kept out had been compromised and I am keeping this lesson in mind as I design my new studio! While it is ever so pretty to see all that thread and that fabric on open selves this time all my storage will be closed to protect my investments!
For the money I am thinking that Ikea is going to be my go-to for this project. Since I will already be installing a full wall of Ikea cabinets with doors this seems to be an easy choice. The Helmer drawers seem ideal since they will keep my threads free from dust as well as light and yet be small enough that I can roll banks of them close to my sewing or embroidery area when in active use and they can be rolled back when it is time to clean up (hahahahaha- as if.) I plan to label each drawer by color and each unit by brand. I still need to figure out how many I will need but that means math… and some measuring!
Are your threads safe and sound in your sewing space?
