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  I get asked this question at least once a week.  Why the heck do I store my embroidery floss on clothespins? The short answer is because I have always done it that way. But there is also a long answer   Because it saves my sanity.  Keep in mind that I own a minimum 1 skein of every DMC color, more skeins for more commonly used color palettes.  The bridal bouquets that I create typically use 20+ colors each. And I always have multiple projects going on at one time. So organization is key. I usually keep each project's floss in a pencil case or a bowl so that nothing gets mixed up. When stored on clothespins, I find that the embroidery floss does not tangle as much and the end of the floss is kept secure.  This is

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