If your embroidery thread stash is starting to resemble a tangled meadow, it’s time to bring in a little help from Nana Bumblebee! I’m thrilled to share a free printable sheet of embroidery bobbins featuring a cute little bumblebee—designed to add a little cuteness and order to your stitching space.
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These bobbins are perfect for printing on heavy cardstock, making them sturdy enough to wind and unwind your favorite threads again and again. Whether you’re organizing your DMC collection or prepping for a new project, these reusable bobbins will keep your colors sorted and your workspace buzzing with joy.
If you’d like to add a hole to the top or bottom of the card, simply use a hole punch.
Why Use Bobbins?
Embroidery bobbins are a tried-and-true method for storing thread, especially when working with skeins that tend to unravel. By winding your floss onto bobbins, you:
- Easily label and sort colors
- Prevent tangles and knots
- Save space in your storage boxes
- Keep your workflow smooth and frustration-free
And when your bobbins are this cute? Organizing becomes part of the creative fun.
A Tiny History of Thread Bobbins
While the exact origin of embroidery bobbin cards isn’t pinned to one inventor, the concept evolved alongside the rise of mass-produced embroidery floss in the 20th century. As companies like DMC began packaging skeins for hobbyists, crafters needed a way to store and reuse leftover thread. Enter the humble bobbin card—often made of cardboard or plastic—designed to mimic the spool-and-shuttle systems used in weaving and early sewing machines.
Today, bobbins come in all shapes and styles, but the heart of the idea remains the same: a simple, reusable way to keep your threads tidy and accessible.
Feel free to download your free printable sheet below and start winding your way to a more organized embroidery setup.
Tip: Print on heavy cardstock for durability, and cut along the lines for best results. A hole punch can also be used to put holes on the top or bottom of the card. Holes aren’t necessary but are handy if you want to put them on 3D rings to keep them organized during transportation.
How do you get the free bumblebee bobbins? All you have to do is, enter the password. If you don’t have the password, you can get it by signing up for my newsletter. Before you back out let me tell you something, I don’t spam. I HATE spam, or basically anyone who emails me more than once or twice a week, so I don’t do that to other people. I will email you once a week, that’s it! Your first welcome email from me will contain the password that you need to get into the file below. Save that password, and you can get into every single pattern or file here.
If you love organization like I do, check out this beautiful spreadsheet: The Ultimate DMC Thread Tracker
Happy Organizing!
