Day Fifteen

RIBBONS AND LACES

Today is the day to sort through your ribbons, twines, trims and laces and organise them in a way that suits your work habits. Make sure they are protected from dust and pests as well as keeping them away from direct sunlight, which will fade and weaken them fairly quickly. Excess textiles can be donated to your local school, craft group or nursing home.

I've tried many different ways to store ribbons and laces, from spools in drawers to cards in tool boxes. The system that works best for me is individual storage boxes - one for ribbon, one for seam binding and one for lace and trims. I also have a box that is full of different types of string and twine.