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DMC's Needlework On-The-Go Travel Roll

About.com Rating fourhalf out of Five

By Tracy Lambert, About.com

The Bottom Line

DMC's Needlework On-The-Go Travel Roll is a convenient and attractive way to organize and store your threads and yarn whether at home, or when you take your stitching on the road.
Pros
  • Durable denim will wear well and not show stains and spots on fabric over time
  • Rods stitched into design ensures that roll will keep it's shape
  • Handy ties are well stitched, and should age without raveling or coming loose
  • Replacement/additional rings are easy to purchase
  • Coordinates with the DMC travel bag, allowing a stylish carry system for stitchers on-the-go
Cons
  • Travel Roll does not have bottom flap to protect threads that are longer than travel roll
  • Does not work with DMC Stitch Bow system (might be difficult if you were using both)
  • Does not include a method of labeling thread/yarn colors

Description

  • DMC's Travel Roll measures 15 1/2" in length when rolled open.
  • Rolled closed, it's compace size makes it a great companion in a stitching bag.
  • The metal rings, should hold up to many, many years of use.
  • Easy to use, the rings should mean easy organization for stitchers of any age.
  • The needleroll includes 15 rings upon purchase. You don't need anything else to begin organizing your yarn or floss.
  • Rings are a simple design and can be ordered straight from DMC, or found at many local stores.
  • A solid construction, this product should withstand easily, the wear-and-tear that comes with taking a project on-the-go.
  • Well stitched loops (or tabs) at the top, hold the rings in place. No gizmos and gadgets, a very fuctional designs.
  • Ties are long enough, whether holding embroidery floss, ribbon, or yarn, they will easily accomodate.
  • Roll includes 15 fabric tabs that will hold multiple skeins of floss each.

Guide Review - DMC's Needlework On-The-Go Travel Roll

DMC's Needlework On-The-Go Travel Roll is a helpful organizing accessory for any stitcher. The stylish and heavy duty fabric will stand up to a life time of use while remaining classic and functional.

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