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05-08-2015, 08:09 AM

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cactusmomma

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I'm sure I have some from when I started to sew. They are on wooden spools. Not sure if they are useable. Keeping them now for display.

05-08-2015, 09:20 AM

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Quiltlady330

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I agree. I have some that is many years old and wouldn't hesitate to use it on crafts or mending, etc., but not necessarily for quilts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pennyhal

Forever. If it's old, I just pull on it. If it breaks, I thow it out.

05-08-2015, 09:33 AM

#33

lynnie

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I have some that are marked 8 cents, Can you believe thread once cot so little
still as strong, and most are silks

05-08-2015, 12:02 PM

#34

mojo11

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I have some that I know is 40 years old. As long as it doesn't break, I use it.

05-08-2015, 03:46 PM

#35

rosiewell

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I pull the thread with my fingers if it breaks easily I throw it away.

05-09-2015, 07:58 PM

#36

oldtisme

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Wooden Thread Spools

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Originally Posted by Girlfriend

If there are colors you know you won't use, be sure to just throw away the thread - and keep the wooden spool. They are so cool and can be used to decorate your sewing room.

My wood working neighbor is making me a display for my collection of wooden thread spools, I leave the thread on if its a good amount, if not I get rid of thread. I can't wait to see it done.
jeri