How do you like the Madeira Thread Treasure Chest? Click on 'Reply' and tell me what you like about it, what you don't like about it, and why someone else should or shouldn't buy it.

Hi Ann, I am fairly new to this embroidery endeavor, and the first thing I purchased was the Medeira Thread Treasure Chest. I was thrilled with the great variety of colors and had great success in making my gt. grandchildren each a quilt containing blocks of my own embroidery. Thanks for all your help on your site.   Fern

I got my Madeira treasure chest when I first started embroidering several years ago.  Since I hadn't built up a thread stash, it was great  because I could usually find the color I needed or a good substitute. 

However, my local sewing store has started carrying larger spools of a different brand and I tend to buy for specific projects (like quilts) so they are more handy.  I really like the Madeira thread and find that when I go to embroidery classes that's the ones I grab.  I find there are a lot of colors I don't use regularly in my chest so use them up practicing in the classes.  Hopefully the thread doesn't deteriorate too much with age as the chest is now about 6 years old and I still haven't used some of the spools.

I use the Madeira Thread Treasure Chest for many of my projects, and love it. I really like the fact that the thread slots are labeled so you know where to put the thread back and can see what you're running out of. I do wish that the poly thread chest didn't cost so much more tho. I have switched to poly for most of my projects now, so that's what I buy the most of. If money was no object, my perfect thread chest would be a bigger version of the Treasure Chest with bigger spools of Madeira Poly Neon thread.

Hi Pat;

One tip that may or may not help , I set up a tally sheet in my excell . When I get a new thread color I add it to the list,when I am out of a color I put a star by it so when I go to the store I have a printed list of the ones I need to buy  or replace. I got the idea from my hubby, he does the same thing with the movies we have. So far it has worked pretty well and doesn't require a lot of time,except at the initial making of the list. if I get a new color I add it when I get home and that way it is there.

Also ,you must have bought the same thread I did,LOL. Lots of colors but too many that are unusable and it breaks and is a mess. I finally got rid of all mine. I have been looking at the Maderia Thread Chest as well and is on my list too. I keep hoping hubby will see it for my birthday or something. I may have to send him an e-mail LOL.I have used Maderia thread and like it a lot. It is usually dependable. I too wished I would have saved my money and bought it. It sure would have saved a lot of headaches for sure.

I ordered the Madeira Thread Treasure Chest Bundle on October 13, 2009. I just received it two days ago. I did have one issue with my Ann the Gran Essentials CD being missing but Customer Service really stepped up to the plate! They sent me out a CD and expressed shipped it, unbeknownst to me! Now that is Quality Service. In addition they issued me a $20 store credit! I am thrilled beyond words. Now back to the Thread Chest. This thread is truly of the highest quality. I stitched out my first item with it last night and am so pleased. The thread just really stands out. My t shirt looks better than any I have seen in the stores! I know this is a big purchase but you really have to look at what is included. The Amazing Designs Greatest Hits Bundle (some are their premium design collections), and the Ann The Gran Essentials CD. Plus you get lots of other goodies. Another CD with 82 designs on it, seam ripper, stabilizer, the list goes on. I felt like a kid in a candy store when I opened it up! I will highly recommend this product to my friends who embroider and to purchase from Ann The Gran for outstanding products and customer support. Thank you to all who helped me with my order, especially Keri. kt3234 (Karen E. Kasper)

Sorry... should have put "Madeira Thread chest"... should have read it over before sending...

Thanks again !!

yes... even called them (Madeira USA 800-225-3001) and was told this was not one of their products and was given another number to try, Tacony (800-537-8891) who then gave me this other number (800-245-5116) and was told there that they did not sell parts but could keep checking back incase they have one returned and might be able to help me then...

I sew agree with you!!! 

I have a mix of threads, but the Madeira is my favorite.  It never gives me trouble and the colors are rich. 

When we first start out with this great craft, we don't realize that we will need 15 shades of blue, and 20 shades of red, etc.  Your chest is the result of knowing what sells and what is required for heirloom quality projects.

Congratulations on your wise purchase!

Pat, The Avid Embroiderer 

I was thinking something similar the other day.  Then I looked at all the sizes and shapes of the thread I have and wonder what I can do with them.  This is just a few of the sizes, there are thin spools, spools like standard thread both short and tall and the list goes on and on.

I  use the stacking and use straws to extend the posts (more info at my blog on straws and tips).  Then, when not in use, I cover it with a light weight piece of fabric.  There are 4 sizes in this photo alone.

For your specific issue, I would look for sites that have specific 'sell and buy' areas.  I just sold a camera at EmbroideryBillboard. 

You will need to be patient.  It could take a few months or you may get lucky.

If anyone has any clever tricks that they use for taming the spool monster, let us know.  It is becoming complicated!!

Pat, The Avid Embroiderer