Best Tips for Storing Your Stitching Projects

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Best Tips for Storing Your Stitching Projects

Do you have a number of projects on the go at a time? I know I do. I have a several projects ‘on hold’ while I complete some Christmas cards and tree ornaments. There are some disadvantages of putting away your long term projects, however – not least being that the momentum of my work is lost, and it takes a lot of willpower to get back into the swing of my former projects. Is it the same for you?

There are a number of tips for storing your projects to enable them to remain in the best condition, ready for when you can return to your project with fresh determination:
1. Between your stitching sessions, store your project flat, or better still, rolled up - with your stitching facing outwards. This will prevent your stitches from being crushed or distorted.
2. Keep your project away from direct sunlight. Store it in a pillowcase or large zip-lock bag to keep dust-free. A dry, sealed container will prevent visits from moths.
3. If you use an embroidery hoop, remove your project from the hoop between stitching sessions. If you use a tapestry frame, then either loosen its side bars or remove the bars completely. You can roll your stitching around the rollers during storage. Never fold your project. This may leave creases that are difficult to remove.
4. Never leave a steel needle in your work. Any moisture will cause the needle to rust, and this will stain the fabric. Either use gold-plated needles, or park your needles at the edge of your stitching.
5. Store every item you need for your project in one place. Keeping threads separately - or the chart (pattern) - in a separate drawer may result in confusion or loss.

If you store your project well, then it will be a delight to return to.
Happy Stitching!

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nadinex

thanks for all the useful tips :)

MACA

When the project is big, I rolled it up, but for small projects, such as biscornus I keep them in a box

StitchAndi

Very helpful, thank you for sharing

dizzydi

Thanks for the information. Very helpful.

patorresz

Reply 5# dizzydi
Than you very much for the info!
I roll them up and store them in a beautiful pink box. The ones I plan to finish I store them in a special stitchin bag from DMC separated by proyect.

Kisses!

tdawg

I store my WIPs like this:

1. I roll the fabric with the front of the work on the inside

2. I roll that in acid free tissue paper

3. I put the roll into a cardboard tube, usually from kitchen paper towel or gift wrap

I make sure they are stored in a drawer or box where they cannot get wet/damp or crushed and I have never had a problem with discoloured fabric.

Willow

I roll mine too and keep in zip lock bag, but make sure it is open to let the air in. Also keep the threads and the pattern with the stitching and never had a problem

ahskzh

thank you for the tips.

miniquilts

Thank you for the tips :)