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cactusmomma 05-08-2015 08:09 AM
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.

Quiltlady330 05-08-2015 09:20 AM
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.
Originally Posted by Pennyhal (Post 7188156)
Forever. If it's old, I just pull on it. If it breaks, I thow it out.

lynnie 05-08-2015 09:33 AM
I have some that are marked 8 cents, Can you believe thread once cot so little
still as strong, and most are silks

mojo11 05-08-2015 12:02 PM
I have some that I know is 40 years old. As long as it doesn't break, I use it.

rosiewell 05-08-2015 03:46 PM
I pull the thread with my fingers if it breaks easily I throw it away.

oldtisme 05-09-2015 07:58 PM
Wooden Thread Spools
 
Originally Posted by Girlfriend (Post 7188662)
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

quiltingshorttimer 05-10-2015 05:27 PM
All the wooden spools I had or got from my Mom are saved--with thread on them. Otherwise I use until it either breaks or is used up.


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