Jingle

I'm with Boston1954. I use old thread for piecing a lot.

Karamarie

I also use up older thread, just give it the tug test.

ArtsyOne

I've never had a problem using old thread - when I run across some at a garage sale I snap it up. With the current price of thread so high, if I can get 40 spools for $5 I'm not going to turn that down.

mojo11

I do the same thing. I have a lot of old thread.

Wanabee Quiltin

I use all my old threads and they are the brands you listed.

Irishrose2

Those brands should all pass the tug test. Polyester wears like iron. It's old cotton thread that I am leery of.

maviskw

I feel too, that old thread is just fine, unless it has been in a place where it could get wet. Some of that old thread might well be of better quality than the newer stuff.

cabinqltr

I also use the old, here is a great video , food for thought, very interesting.

https://vimeo.com/189063493

carolynjo

I use old thread also. Have not had a problem.

ckcowl

Threads can still be very good although old, some brand new threads can be bad. Age isn't the deciding factor. Do a tug test, if it's strong enough it's usable.