Newbee3, My grandmother always said to keep your thread "out of the sun". Her thread holder was always on the wall next to her machine. We never had any problems with the thread. When not in use (to keep dust off), my grandfather made a cover for this thread holder that just fit over the top (like a picture or a door without hinges). I know that as a young person sewing on this machine and using the thread from the wall was always a trip (just because of the lables on some of this thread would have a price like 15 ct - just think about the age of that thread). I know I use cookie/candy cans (with lids because I like the pictures), for my thread. That way I can have them out, but not all over.
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newbee3
I was gifted a thread holder wondering how many of you use them. I was under the impression it was better to store it in a drawer?? I was also told it has a life of 3 years. I know some of mine is more than that and seems to work okay.