does putting thread in the freezer work?
04-07-2012, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by katesnanna
Not necessarily so Candace. I had a brand new R&A black that shredded like you wouldn't believe. I used the freezer trick and no more trouble.
04-12-2012, 08:09 AM
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If dryness afflicts thread and fabrics - how well do textiles survive in hot, dry areas?
As compared to damp, cool ones? (I'm thinking musty, moldy and/or mildewy would be more of a problem here)
If I lived in a hot desert, would I need to go around spritzing everything that was made of a natural fiber?
I really do want an answer - - - -
As compared to damp, cool ones? (I'm thinking musty, moldy and/or mildewy would be more of a problem here)
If I lived in a hot desert, would I need to go around spritzing everything that was made of a natural fiber?
I really do want an answer - - - -
04-12-2012, 02:52 PM
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how well do textiles survive in hot, dry areas?
Originally Posted by bearisgray
If dryness afflicts thread and fabrics - how well do textiles survive in hot, dry areas?
As compared to damp, cool ones? (I'm thinking musty, moldy and/or mildewy would be more of a problem here)
If I lived in a hot desert, would I need to go around spritzing everything that was made of a natural fiber?
I really do want an answer - - - -
As compared to damp, cool ones? (I'm thinking musty, moldy and/or mildewy would be more of a problem here)
If I lived in a hot desert, would I need to go around spritzing everything that was made of a natural fiber?
I really do want an answer - - - -
04-16-2012, 08:59 AM
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My only question here would be --- if it's the moisture that makes sewing with ( what could be nothing more than old thread ) easier --- then what happens when the quilt is done and the moisture goes away? You still have old thread in your quilt and have defeated the purpose, I would think.
04-16-2012, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Granpaquilts
My only question here would be --- if it's the moisture that makes sewing with ( what could be nothing more than old thread ) easier --- then what happens when the quilt is done and the moisture goes away? You still have old thread in your quilt and have defeated the purpose, I would think.
No one seems to know exactly why this works, the moisture theory was just that - a theory.
04-16-2012, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Nanamoms
I've read on my embroidery groups that putting thread in the freezer will restore moisture and keep it from drying and breaking. Haven't tried it myself yet.
I thought at first mine was dry thread as well after reading all the post last fall but I still had the same problems when I bought new thread. Changing the needle size, type and I also slowed it down (which I had already tried) gave me perfect pieces. Finally.
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04-21-2012, 08:53 AM
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Frabric and the freezer
Originally Posted by MacThayer
This may be way off topic, but I used to put my nylons and panty hose in a container of water and freeze the overnight, and I'll swear they lasted longer and didn't snag as easily. This suggestion came from the manufacturer, and was meant for brand new hose. I think if we enlisted a chemist, he/she could tell us what the freezing process does to the fibers in the materials that are frozen.
I hear you when you note that the technology has changed, and "frost free" freezers remove moisture instead of adding it. But we haven't determined yet if it's the addition of moisture or the act of freezing that is providing the beneficial help for the thread, and it sounds like it's the freezing alone. If you're concerned about adding a bit of moisture, you could always do as I did, and freeze it in a container of water, or not as drastic, just a sealed plastic bag with moisture in it.
That would solve the problem.
This is not the first time I've heard it suggested that I put some kind of material into the freezer - dry or wet - for at least 24 hours to obtain a beneficial result. I'm thinking there has to be something to it. If it works, then I say "go for it!"
Why argue with success?
Cheers!
I hear you when you note that the technology has changed, and "frost free" freezers remove moisture instead of adding it. But we haven't determined yet if it's the addition of moisture or the act of freezing that is providing the beneficial help for the thread, and it sounds like it's the freezing alone. If you're concerned about adding a bit of moisture, you could always do as I did, and freeze it in a container of water, or not as drastic, just a sealed plastic bag with moisture in it.
That would solve the problem.
This is not the first time I've heard it suggested that I put some kind of material into the freezer - dry or wet - for at least 24 hours to obtain a beneficial result. I'm thinking there has to be something to it. If it works, then I say "go for it!"
Why argue with success?
Cheers!
Nancy
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