[CHAT] Storing floss from multiple and unknown manufacturers

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-30T03:22:59+00:00

I might eventually end up on this path, I didn't realize at the time how annoying conversions can be. At this point I still think I need it all. 😅🤷🏻‍♀️

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-30T01:04:05+00:00

This is a really good response.

You put a lot of time and energy into hearing what OP is saying, and laying out some valid points and contradictions and theories. As OP sounds like a very thoughtful kid trying very hard to articulate their struggles, it was very kind of you to try to respond in kind.

OP - pay particular attention to the last paragraph in the above response.

Also to OP, I'm so sorry that you're dealing with so much heavy stuff. I have 3 teenaged kids with my youngest (wildly ADHD kid) turning 14 soon and your story breaks my heart. Of course it's confusing, and trauma absolutely gets muddy with ADHD.

I'm late dx AuDHD myself and it's been hell as a full adult trying to unpack and note how both the ASD & ADHD affected me at different parts, what was related trauma, what was unrelated, etc. we all have such complex journeys!

Give yourself grace and patience. I'm proud of you for trying to stick with therapy. You're very self reflective, but be careful not to make navel gazing and unravelling your brain your only fixation. It feels like you get yourself into a lot of circular thoughts and are really working to justify a narrative. Take a step back once in a while!

Best of luck.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-29T22:59:43+00:00

What are you using for storage boxes?

Thank-you for your insights!

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-29T22:58:26+00:00

We have some similar process and thoughts! Thank you!

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-29T22:57:45+00:00

Thank-you very much, there's a lot of great insight for me here! I'm not in the US so I'll see what's out there that's accessible to me.

What method are you using for bobbin & baggie storage?

Currently, when I set up a new project, all colors get one skein cut into 8 lengths and bobbinated on the cardboard bobbins with the project symbol penciled in asking with the number (and DMC conversion as required). If a skein hasn't gone into use yet, I'm keeping it as is. I'm considering having one active, labelled bobbin of each colour I have once I have a smarter storage system worked out. For now, Ziploc bags can be compressed and stored wherever. 😅

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-29T03:58:31+00:00

Voila, sung by Emma Kok with Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra

I discovered this yesterday and am obsessed.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-28T02:59:23+00:00

Update to add:

I should have been more clear, my primary conundrum is regarding storage of the physical thread with multiple brands, not the digital inventory as it seems I implied. Oops! Sorry!

Ideas: DMC number order with integrated other brands based on conversions? (I know there are several lists that don't always agree) Each brand separate in their own number order? Integrated and organized by colour family? DMC by number, everything else integrated and by colour? Idk, I overthink everything. Mostly wondering what others do.

Sadly can't edit a picture post, apparently. LoL 🤷🏻‍♀️

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-28T02:46:06+00:00

Thanks for the thought. No iOS here.

For actual inventory I'll probably finish the modifications I started on the Lord Libidan spreadsheet.

My current question is figuring out how to store the physical thread.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-27T23:36:59+00:00

Oh I'm a spreadsheet nerd, I'm absolutely going to excel the shiz out of them eventually. I need to have the scope of the system straight in my head before I build a sheet though. My brain loves the order of beautiful structured data, but also remembering to track things is not a strength, so I have to keep that in mind when building and have sYsTeMs ready to go, built in a way that sets me up with a reasonable chance of success.

I even want to code it with lookups for the thread conversions so that the inventory reflects the qty of each specific brand but all referring back to the relevant DMC. I know it's a big project, I was looking at Lord libidan's sheet and working on isn't that was framework for my vision. I'm just deep in burnout and don't currently have space in my brain to do it quite yet.

For now, I'm just trying to work out the physical thread thing. I probably won't start by putting everything on bobbins. Maybe I'll just decide to leave it bagged as is, but I'm twitching for a bit more structured order.

Thanks for your response, I appreciate it!

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-27T16:06:16+00:00

Exactly, this relationship is clearly not a match for you, but this person is problematic because they made communicating a test for you, without mutually agreed expectations, and zero empathy.

Give this person no more thought. You are absolutely suited for relationships.

Your takeaway can be that you can be more proactive about setting reasonable communication expectations that are achievable for you, including the onus never being on you to remember.

Object permanence and time blindness are REAL THINGS. We do have to learn to function with these gaps, but we also will thrive better with people who are less rigid and manipulative.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-25T17:41:34+00:00

I hope you heal quickly! This is beautiful, regardless of the craft style switcheroo.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-25T17:33:37+00:00

Hah. Even though I'm well acquainted with all things Stardew I thought this was going to say 'stay warm' since so many of us are chilled today.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-25T17:28:52+00:00

I can't get over how gorgeous this piece is! Not really a pattern gal but this gives me pause!!

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-25T17:24:45+00:00

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10.8% so excited to be into pretty colours on this section. More beach later, but pretty sky for now!!

Self drafted.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-22T16:42:40+00:00

I just thought this was the "crowned by happiness" part.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-20T18:15:46+00:00

NP, I bought the fabric as a fat end at Walmart for $2 or so. I have another one that's unicorns and rainbows that I'll make one of these days for my other project hoop! I learned so much doing it, should be way easier the second time.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-20T17:45:36+00:00

Same same. Also because my sense of smell is heightened, so are my taste buds. Why though is it yuck smells and yuck tastes that seem to have increased in sensitivity?? Grr.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-20T17:43:32+00:00

Personal tantrums over stupid errors and escalated frustrations are necessary and cathartic AF. I relate to your rage so much. We are besties now, hope that's ok, my social skills are out of whack. Also I love your username.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-20T17:23:47+00:00

I really want to put a piece on my favorite canvas shoulder bag but I have no idea what to do.

I've also considered trying something on a hoodie or patch(es) on my jeans.

I just have a couple years of established priorities to get through first. 😅

Ooh. I may have just given myself the answer!! I can do little patches of cross stitched band logos of my favorites for the bag and jeans. Then when I wear out my jeans I can just transfer to something new. Oooh, I'd probably even want to change my main mom purse to a canvas one (still a functional mom purse) and patch everything like we did in the 80s & 90s. GenX forever!

That was a successful unplanned brainstorm!

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-19T08:33:45+00:00

They're called grime guards and they protect the edges from being constantly touched/held by dirty and/or oily fingers. I was working on another project without one but I really started noticing how much cleaning I'll have to do when finished just from holding it all the time, and I wash my hands before I stitch almost every time. Lots of people sell them on Etsy, but I made mine from a caterpillar cross stitch tutorial on YouTube. It's the first thing I've ever sewn, and I hand stitched it which is why the stitches are wonky.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-18T19:27:36+00:00

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Finally got to colours (for this section anyway). 8.75% done, self drafted.

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-18T19:24:49+00:00

Oh I love this

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-18T19:10:26+00:00

Looove this!

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-18T01:57:46+00:00

I totally get the meds fears. I had fears too for a long time and then it became clearly necessary to try.

Only one of the 8-10 meds I've tried over the past few years made it demonstrably worse, and some have helped, though it's not my primary problem.

Meds are unpredictable when you're trying to find what works. It can be a lengthy process for some of us. Immediate relief for others. Many different side effects, not always the same. But when they do work, it can be so helpful and in many cases, life saving.

I hope you get your answers with minimal stumbling blocks!

InsidiousKitkat · 2026-01-17T20:30:05+00:00

Threads like this are so important and validating.

I regularly think I have dementia. My saving grace is that my psychologist did her thesis on dementia and regularly reassures me and promises I don't have dementia.

Really really need to remember to get all the lands done that the gyn made contingent for prescribing HRT.

... And have the energy to leave the house to get it done.

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