Looking for embroidery supply storage that gives your floss, hoops and little scissors a place of their own? There’s plenty to try here, from divided bobbin boxes to colorful thread racks.
I especially love the ideas that let you see your supplies without digging through a drawer.
You can keep things simple with a small project tin or go all out with a craft corner. These embroidery setups and broader sewing storage ideas give you plenty of inspiration to borrow.
Embroidery Storage Ideas Worth Saving
rows of colorful bobbins
We’re starting off with this neatly divided floss box. I love how the bobbins stand upright in rows, with pinks, greens and darker shades grouped together.
Leave a section open for your unwound bobbins and small accessories, just like this setup. You don’t have to fill every space with thread.
a rainbow thread wall
How gorgeous is this wall of thread? The colors run from yellow and orange through purple, blue and green, with pale shades along the bottom.
If you have a large spool collection, try arranging it by color on shallow wall racks. Those curly front rails make this display extra pretty.
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hoops on a white pegboard
This pegboard may just be one of my favorite ideas here. I love the rows of hoops on the left and all the hanging thread beside them.
Small cups hold pens and tools above the desk. Try a similar arrangement if you’d rather use your wall than cover your work surface.
a cart with little compartments
Don’t want to dedicate a whole wall to supplies? No problem!
This white cart holds upright markers, small containers and books across three tiers.
For your embroidery version, swap some of those marker holders for floss containers. Keep scissors in an upright compartment and save the bottom tier for patterns.
hanging floss in a crate
If winding every skein onto a bobbin isn’t for you, take a look at this. Floss hangs from individual rings attached to strips across the top of a crate.
I love that the skeins still have their bands. Group your rings by color if you want a similar way to browse your collection.
a basket with a tool-filled lid
There’s so much to love about this sewing basket. The open lid holds scissors, rulers and cutting tools beneath straps, while the bottom has room for folded pieces and a pattern booklet.
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For an embroidery setup, you could use the lower section for your current project and floss box. That floral lining is such a lovely detail.
thread racks beside the cubbies
Here’s a spot you might not have thought to use: the side of your shelving unit. These stacked thread racks sit beside cubbies filled with baskets and colorful bins.
If your shelf has an accessible side, consider a rack sized for that space. Check the mounting requirements before attaching it.
a tiny stitching tin
How cute is this little kit? A pair of gold-colored scissors and a few needles sit inside an open tin, with small decorations inside the lid.
Try a small tin for the tools you use on one project. Add a needle holder rather than leaving sharp pieces loose when you carry it.
wall pockets for hoops
I am obsessed with this hoop organizer. The large gray hoops peek out of separate pockets, with a colorful sewing print all around them.
Choose pockets sized for your own hoops if you want to borrow this idea. Keeping the tops visible makes the different sizes easier to spot.
a drawer full of spool pegs
Want your thread collection tucked away instead of on display? This wide pull-out drawer has a perforated base with upright pegs and rows of colorful spools.
There’s still an open area toward the back. Before planning a similar drawer, check that your tallest spools will fit when it closes.
a tall pegboard station
This is another pegboard idea, but there’s a lot more going on here. One face is covered with thread spools while the adjoining side holds scissors, bottles and hanging bags.
I especially love the rows of blue and green thread. If you’re planning a freestanding organizer, give different sides their own supply categories.
narrow pull-out thread shelves
These narrow pull-outs are such a clever use of cabinet space. Each one has several shelves of thread beneath a long worktop with a floral cover.
If you’re planning sewing-room cabinetry, save this idea to discuss with your cabinetmaker. Those little front rails are a detail worth pointing out.
clear bags on hanging rails
Don’t want your patterns stacked in piles? Try taking inspiration from these clear bags clipped along horizontal rails.
You can see the papers and folded pieces inside without opening every bag.
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For embroidery, you could give each project its own pouch with the pattern and matching supplies together.
colorful strips in a jar
How sweet are these dots and bright colors? Patterned strips are wrapped around flat sticks and stored upright in a clear lidded jar.
You could borrow this idea for decorative trims used alongside your embroidery. Keep the colors you reach for most near the outside.
stacked trays for little tools
If you like having a separate spot for every little thing, this one is for you. The open organizer has tiered trays filled with needle packets, pens, scissors and other sewing notions.
Try reserving one tray for your embroidery tools rather than mixing them throughout. Those narrow compartments would be a good place to start.
pockets above the worktable
I love this simple hanging organizer with its mix of pocket sizes. Small supplies sit near the top, a pattern envelope fills a larger pocket and scissors hang along the bottom.
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The two little white buckets are a cute extra touch. You could use a similar pair for packaged notions or spare bobbins.
a cart beneath a pressing board
This cart has a little something extra. A padded board is lifted above the top tray, showing the supports underneath, while supplies fill the lower tiers.
If you want storage and a pressing surface in the same spot, look for a setup designed for both. Make sure the board sits securely before using it.
a row of special scissors
The ornate scissors are my favorite part of this display. Each pair hangs by a handle beneath a shelf, with black, silver-colored and gold-colored designs mixed together.
Try separate hooks inside a cabinet if you’d like your scissors displayed this way. Keep sharp tools out of reach of children.
a craft-filled corner
If you are looking for a whole craft-corner idea, then this one is for you. There’s hanging floss on the left, a spool rack on the right and books tucked along the shelves.
I love the little drawers beside the corner desk. Start with just one part of this setup if your space is smaller, like the hanging floss rings or the desktop tool organizer.
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a divided stitching case
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty zippered case. I love the bird-patterned strip inside the lid!
The lower compartments hold stitched pieces and ornate scissors, with small accessories tucked along the top.
Try a divided case for a small project kit if you like having everything together. A dedicated needle holder would be a useful addition for carrying yours.