Artbin Art Bin Super Satchel Box with Removable Thread Trays

I have been looking for a storage solution for my spools and matching bobbins. I wanted something that I could seal up....the usual pronged stands either hang on the wall or take up desk space and I did not want either of these options.This seemed to match what I wanted.And to a large extent it does.It seals firmly and I can put it on its side without the spools/bobbins falling out. If you place it with handle at the top, the base is designed so it stands upright and not at an angle.The catch and handle is a different colour (greyish beige) than the translucent white plastic of the rest. The two trays with prongs are removable and white in colour....the material is more brittle than the rest.There are 5 rows of prongs in each tray...with the middle row of each being off-set from the other 4 rows.Do the spools fit?......Yes and no.....if you have thread spool huggers...then no you have to leave spaces between spools.Are the prongs long enough to have spool and bobbin on the same prong?...No, if you put the bobbin on first, then the spool and bobbin is too high and the lid won't close. If you put the spool on first, the prong does not extend over the spool. So either way, the bobbin has to sit next to the spool on its own prong.This means that the box can't be accidentally inverted....when it's upside down, mostly the spools stay put but the bobbins don't.Will I return it?.....No, it does most of what I want for this set of outlining threads.Will I buy another?...No, when I tried it with my Gutterman threads, the niggles were still there.For it to work more effectively it needs to have longer prongs with a consequently slightly deeper depth to the box and it needs to have a larger spacing of prongs, so larger spools/spools with thread huggers can be accomodated.All in all, it's designed by someone who does not sew and who did try to fit the design brief.....but just missed enough to irritate.

Holds all my threads securely. I have them arranged by colour so they are easy to find and no unravelling.Strong box with good carry handle, I use gutermann thread which fits perfectly

I've got several art bin storage cases. Essential for keeping threads and fabric clean and organised. Will buy again

This is a great storage for your cottons, holds lots and keeps them far enough apart to still be able to see colours clearly.If i were to suggest a minor design tweak, it would be to make the box, and the posts, 6mm or so deeper so matching machine bobbins you have wound can be stored on same post as main spool. Its ok with older style spools, the short fat type, but more modern gutermann, coats moon, etc are too tall to add the bobbin as well. However, this is NOT a complaint, only a suggestion. The box is sturdy, well made, the clips feel secure and like the will last, and being able to life the racks out is useful too. Highly recommend!

I like these enough to have just bought a second. They’re great for Gutermann 100m & 1000 as well as the Coats Moon 1000s. They struggle with the Starlite spools as they’re slightly shorter and wider. You can put them in but you wouldn’t be able to use every pin.The box is robust and doesn’t open when the clips are on. I feel they’re a bit on the expensive side for a plastic thing at £14.I have removed a star because basically you won’t be able to get the sticker off during your own lifetime. I have no idea why they can’t put a sticker on that can actually be removed in less than 367 pieces. It drives me mad. Rant over.It’s better than the spoil racks as nothing gets dusty and you can pop it under the table to protect from light damage which you can’t with a rack. I haven’t found a better option yet and aside from the sticker I do find these very good.

My partner bought me this for my thread storage and it’s perfect as some of my thread spools are longer

This hold the cotton so secure, they are going nowhere. Very compact and easy to use. A definite good buy for me. I brought two and i am really happy with them.

This product is exactly what I need to keep my cottons clean and in one place.