Beware!!! I have heard and read that thread does get old and brittle after several years. To revitalize your thread spritz it with water. Also why take a chance with your hard worked project using old thread. Connecting thread sells 1200 yds for $2.49 and my machine and I really like it. Since I use neutrals for peicing I do use up spools and it takes a lot of thread for FMQ so my thread is not old!!!!!!!