cotton reel
Sewing thread cylinder
A cotton reel is a small cylindrical spool, typically made of wood or plastic, around which thread is wound for storage and use in sewing.
The term is chiefly British; Americans more commonly say spool of thread or simply spool.
Empty cotton reels have long been repurposed as children's toys or craft materials.
She threaded the needle from a cotton reel in her sewing basket.
Small cylindrical thread holder
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- pinPointed metal fastener
stitch · seam · hem · sewing machine · seamstress · dressmaking · pattern · mending
Rotating rod for thread
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- windingCurving repeatedly, sinuous
- coilWound circular arrangement
rotation · unwinding · tension · holder · dispenser · core · axle · turning
Old valued collectible
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- upcycleCreatively reuse discarded materials
- sewing boxContainer for stitching supplies
Decorative stitching on fabric
- cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
- needlepointStitchery on open-weave fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
applique · stitchery · lacework · tatting · beading · samplers · needlecraft · crewelwork
Twisted strand for crafts
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- strandThin fiber piece
- plyOne thickness
- mercerizedAlkali-treated for sheen
bobbin
Small cylindrical thread holder
pin · stitch · seam · hem · sewing machine · seamstress · dressmaking · pattern · mending · darning
spindle
Rotating rod for thread
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- windingCurving repeatedly, sinuous
coil · rotation · unwinding · tension · holder · dispenser · core · axle · turning · spooling
antique
Old valued collectible
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- upcycleCreatively reuse discarded materials
sewing box · grandmother · heirloom · nostalgia · haberdashery
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- cross-stitchDecorative stitching forming X's
- needlepointStitchery on open-weave fabric
- quiltingLayered fabric stitching
patchwork · applique · stitchery · lacework · tatting · beading · samplers · needlecraft · crewelwork · smocking
yarn
Twisted strand for crafts
mercerized · sewing thread · embroidery floss · silk thread · topstitch
cotton reelloose thread
Escaped fabric fiber
thread · cotton thread · cotton · yarn · rat's nest
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