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I have some spools that are at lest 50 years old and pass the tug test. I will use it until it is used up! froggyintexas
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I do have some thread that belonged to my grandmother (forgot I had it). I thank you all for the replies because I counted 50+ spools, some not used. Would hate to replace all of it.
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I pull on it and if it doesn't break I use it. I just finished up using a spool of thread that I used to make a bridesmaid dress in the early 70's and it was just fine. I remember the spool because of the unusual color which is also why it probably took so long to use up.
I try not to waste thread. As a spool gets a little on it I use it for hand basting. I use the leftover thread on my bobbins for hand sewing or use the bobbin on the thread spindle on my machine and use it up that way. |
If it still works, use it. I have saved and used some that is weaker for basting as it isn't permanent
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Yep! Use the thread until it is gone. I have quilts that are nearly 100 years and they are still holding together nicely, so I use old thread that I have (after testing it).
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Originally Posted by DOTTYMO
(Post 7188670)
As others have said when it becomes a pain by constantly breaking or shredding. The only thread I know with a short life is invisible thread which I was told lasts about 2 years . If the invisible thread snaps easily when you pull it with your hands the throw away.
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As with everything else, newer is not always better. I'm wearing clothes that are 20yrs. old, so why not use thread that old.
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I have some thread that was my grandmother's I'm still using. I just ran across a spool a few days ago that had a price of 29 cents printed on it. I haven't tried to use it yet but you can imagine how old it is. So far I haven't had any trouble with any of the older thread. I just check it for strength before using. BTW, I'm 70 y/o and my grandmother passed in 1957.
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Iffy thread is great for basting but I would never use it for any kind of piecing. Thread is the one thing I do not over buy or stock up on. I buy it as I need it.
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Forever until it is all gone. If it starts breaking on a regular basis then I know it is time to let it go. So far, knock wood, I've not had to throw out any thread in the last twenty years.
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