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Arwin 12-24-2010 12:03 AM

Thread is going to increase, gasoline,wow, does anyone remember $.15 diesel everything is increasing except my husband and my S>S>. My co payment meds increase put me into shock. I must have o2 and other breathing meds. Thank God for my pain management MD he gives me samples. Dear Arthur won't leave me alone. For a new hobby that I have put off for years it is increasing--at least it will keep us warm and enable us to save something in the long run.
For all the complaining I still feel blessed and thank God we both are relatively healthy.
Arwin

Arwin 12-24-2010 12:06 AM

Oklahoma City,OK Arwin

owie 12-24-2010 04:26 AM

I understand about stocking up but let me say one thing. The elastic will dry rot if it lays around a long time. I remember when I was young and mom would stock up on underwear and not wear them for a year or two. When she went to wear them the elastic was dry rotted and not usable.

donnalynett 12-24-2010 08:27 AM


Originally Posted by amma
If cotton fabric is increasing, I am not surprised to hear that cotton thread is too :(

It is all due to the cotton shortage around the world...think the crops failed or something like that

quilterfly 12-24-2010 09:07 PM


Originally Posted by fleurdelisquilts.com
the problem with stocking up (stock piling at least)is that the tread eventually dry rots and breaks up when used. That takes years so don't panic, but don't buy enough for the rest of your life!

If you store you thread in the freezer it lasts wayyyyyy longer. I've done this with my quilting thread for years.

marlene tarzwell 12-27-2010 02:59 PM

I just got $75.00 in gift certificates for CT and I planned to get it all in thread. Will shop tonight. Thanks for the info on prices!!

quiltmaker 12-27-2010 03:30 PM


Originally Posted by owie
I understand about stocking up but let me say one thing. The elastic will dry rot if it lays around a long time. I remember when I was young and mom would stock up on underwear and not wear them for a year or two. When she went to wear them the elastic was dry rotted and not usable.

Really, I've never heard of this. I've worn things with elastic for years and never had a problem. How strange!


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