The Bottom Line
The Pako Floss Organizer is a great help for those projects with a multitude of colors since there are slots for up to 50 floss colors. The Organizer is especially useful for sorting and storing floss from Cross Stitch and Embroidery kits.
Pros
- Organizer holds up to 50 floss colors.
- Floss is easy to remove.
- Organizer is durable and will be of use for many, many projects.
Cons
- The foam strips may break down or become soiled over time.
Description
- The organizer is sturdily constructed.
- The foam tabs hold the floss securely in place.
- The floss is easy to remove from the pins by using the tip of a needle.
- Ten additional blank code cards are included with the Needle Organizer.
Guide Review - Pako Floss Organiser
The Pako Floss Organizer is quite simple to use. Begin by taking one of the code cards and labeling it with the floss color codes from the pattern. It is best to keep to the same order the pattern uses.
After the labeling is complete, begin sorting the floss. Wrap the floss around the pin on the organizer, then secure it between the foam tabs. If a pin will not hold all the floss, you may want to subdivide the floss and store it on as many other pins as needed. (Be sure to check the floss quantity before you label the cards.)
I used the Pako Floss Organizer for sorting floss from a Candlewicking and Embroidery project I am working on. Instead of labeling the card, I placed the floss on first. Since there was a large quantity of the candlewicking floss, I needed to devote many pins to it. Since there were not 50 colors in the kit, I used the opposite side of the organizer to place colors that had "overflow" on the pins. Now that I have loaded the floss, I will go back and label the code card.
This product is one that I foresee using repeatedly. The floss stays secure on the organizer and is quite easy to remove. The organizer is not heavy and is easy to toss in my project bag and carry with me when I take my stitching on the go. The foam tabs do not damage the floss in any way, nor do they crimp it.
The only concern I have is caring for the foam tabs. I will keep the organizer away from UV light for long periods of time and as always I will make sure that my hands are extremely clean when I handle my floss. This will ensure that oils and "gunk" from my hands don't transfer to the organizer or my floss.
After the labeling is complete, begin sorting the floss. Wrap the floss around the pin on the organizer, then secure it between the foam tabs. If a pin will not hold all the floss, you may want to subdivide the floss and store it on as many other pins as needed. (Be sure to check the floss quantity before you label the cards.)
I used the Pako Floss Organizer for sorting floss from a Candlewicking and Embroidery project I am working on. Instead of labeling the card, I placed the floss on first. Since there was a large quantity of the candlewicking floss, I needed to devote many pins to it. Since there were not 50 colors in the kit, I used the opposite side of the organizer to place colors that had "overflow" on the pins. Now that I have loaded the floss, I will go back and label the code card.
This product is one that I foresee using repeatedly. The floss stays secure on the organizer and is quite easy to remove. The organizer is not heavy and is easy to toss in my project bag and carry with me when I take my stitching on the go. The foam tabs do not damage the floss in any way, nor do they crimp it.
The only concern I have is caring for the foam tabs. I will keep the organizer away from UV light for long periods of time and as always I will make sure that my hands are extremely clean when I handle my floss. This will ensure that oils and "gunk" from my hands don't transfer to the organizer or my floss.
