Anyone ever put their older threads that tend to break in a baggie and put it in the freezer over night ? I inherited a bunch of thread from my MIL that was older and dry and breaky so i tried this,,, IT Worked .

Thanks for tip. Just threw some out.

Yes, but what happens when it dries out in the air again? I would think it would just break apart again and the project would be ruined. I would still chuck it.

It didn't work for me. Sewer's Aid will work on thread that's a little dry but there's a big difference between "little dry" and dry rot. If you can easily break the thread by pulling on it--throw it away. It's just going to drive you crazy.

Yes, but i didn't use a baggie I thought you wanted it to get the moisture? Mine wasn't dry rot it just didn't want to go through machine without excess fraying worked fine after and quilt is fine- no problem.

I use those old threads for basteing -- I'm too frugal to throw away

Mim

I put my DMinL and DM's threads in a clear lamp base to use as a decoration. The thread is on the wooden spools. Looks cute!

I use all my old threads for basting and tacking garments, I would hate to go to all that trouble making a nice quilt just to have it fall apart on me later, but that is just me!

Gal

I use those old threads for basteing -- I'm too frugal to throw away
Mim

Me too!

how old is considered older thread?

I was getting ready to purge my thread drawer but that's a great idea to use for the basting. Thanks!

I do not know what is considered old thread but some of mine are over 30 years old and were my Mothers, I use them for basting only. You can do the 'tug test' which is helpful also.
Gal

I use older threads for basting or zigzagging edges before prewashing.

Good idea about the zigzag edges, I didn't think of that one.

Gal