Thread How old is too old
#3
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That's not old. The thread in my vintage quilt is 50 years old and doing fine. Tug on the thread before you use it. If it feels rotted, then pitch it, but I don't see how it could be in five years. 100% cotton will break faster than a poly or blend, but it won't feel rotted.
#4
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age has nothing to do with it- if it is strong- not discolored- still usable it's not too old-
if it breaks easily when held between your two hands and tugged it is not much good any more-
usually because of the way it was stored- not by it's age-
i've had 30 year old thread that is still fine- i've had thread 6 months old that was worthless-
if it breaks easily when held between your two hands and tugged it is not much good any more-
usually because of the way it was stored- not by it's age-
i've had 30 year old thread that is still fine- i've had thread 6 months old that was worthless-
#10
I was given some a while back and every one was bad, of course I didnt realize it till after I started having machine issues. After yanking on every spool, I decided, I no longer except thread donations.
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