Organizing my Threads

I have had several requests and inquiries over the last few posts about my thread organizing.  I wanted to dedicate a post to show you all how it works, and then ultimately how you too can be this organized :)
Years ago, a friend of mine had shown me her system using these tabs and I knew immediately it was for me.  I quickly ordered a few sets and had my work cut out for me, because I had been a floss away user previously.  I feel that system worked well, but this one for me worked even better.  They last longer, you can reuse a tab if you want (with a quick switch of the sticker), quickly change them from one project to the next, store them with ease, and the best part is finding a color you are looking for with ease.
To begin organizing to these tabs is an undertaking for sure, but the end result is sooo worth it.  It is an investment within your investment.   Saves on 2 things we all need more of, time and money :)

These are the tabs you start with, along with the provided labels you start with this pile

of threads, and this can be done with your cotton threads as well as your silks.  I left the DMC on the trusty cards they were put on and are still stored in those plastic boxes-- you know the ones.  I rarely use them so I didnt feel switching them to this system would be beneficial.  The binder rings are a great way to keep your threads together for each project.  I actually hang my ring I am working with on the post of my stitching light, so they are always close at hand.

The 3 rings shown above, 2 are from the previous post, and the 3rd is Old Nantucket.

 I am near ready to remove and replace the silk tabs from Nantucket into the dry, and dust free storage bin (has a lid), to be ready for use in the near future.

All the tabs fit securely into these plastic slides.  Similar to a report cover we used way back in the day for that 'report' :)  LOL.   These slides have a hook on the end of each side which sit perfectly in a standard size file bin.  They are for folks that file with hanging folders, so instead of folders, I am hanging silk and cotton threads.

As you can see, in the above picture, the hook on the end of the slide.  I label each color with the vendor, color name and if possible the dye-lot on the backside.  You may ask why I have multiples of some of the colors listed, well they are some of my favorites and you can never have enough of them and, or are purchased before the system and I purchased duplicates.  This is where the money saving comes into play.  You can easily check your stash for the colors needed and if you have them great, you just saved $$!!  LOL.  I am easily amused.  What this system is also great for, folks like me that change a lot of colors out for another, you can easily skim through the slides looking for that perfect color and pull it out for a fast floss toss on your linen.  Especially in the middle of the night on Saturday!!  WOWZA!!!! LOVE THIS!!!!!

I purchased the plastic tote at my local Target for $12 bucks in the plastic storage section and you can purchase these great thread organizers at Acorns and Threads in Portland OR.  It is an outstanding retail shop and they are always happy to help you get what you need; from threads, linen, patterns, of course thread organizers and so much more.  They are happy to mail anywhere in the US and outside the US :)  The shipping department is friendly and fast.  Call them today to order your set --just mention you saw it on my blog (Love to Stitch- One stitch at a time) and they will know the exact system you are calling about and start organizing now!!!  I would love to hear from those of you that do get this system and let me know what you think :) You wont regret this for sure.
If anyone else has any questions, please dont hesitate to ask, I am happy to help.  Thank you for your patience in the answers, I thought it would be so much easier to explain if you saw it.
Happy Valentines Day to all!!