I've inherited thread off and on, too. All wooden spools go in a jar for display. Then I look for price stickers. Stickers less than a dollar get pitched. Then I just guess. Last summer I threw away maybe 20# of thead that wasn't worth the trouble. I DESPISE THREAD THAT SNAPS!
Originally Posted by grann of 6
Originally Posted by brookemarie19
My mother and I went to two yard sales today and have to say I think we both did very well!! I will show you my stuff, but you will just have to wait to see my moms :wink: Here goes....
Tell me how you think I did
You did great! I just caution you to do the thread breakage test on some of that thread. Looks pretty old, some of it. The old cotton threads don't hold up as well as the newer threads. So if it breaks easily when you pull it, I would suggest using it for decorating your sewing room, it may not hold up well in seams in a quilt. I have some that was my mother's and some from a deceased neighbor. I have those hanging on an antique thread rack. When I tried sewing with some of it, it kept breaking.