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All of my thread, aside from a few huge spools that I suspect are for a overlock, came from my grandma. She was 94 when she passed on, so, a lot of them are on wooden and foam spools. Can I still use then, or will they not work as well? I read an article about it, but it didn't say anything about plastic?
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Emily
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I've bought spools of thread at auctions and yard sales and have used them without problems. I wouldn't use the real cheap thread that they sale for 3/1.00 or .59 cents or similar. But like crashnquilt mentioned, I would test it to be sure it doesn't break too easily.
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Emily, I have a good friend that has quilted since the early 70's and most of her threads are exactly what you are asking about. She picks many of her bundles up at auctions, etc. She tests the threads by pulling and testing how quick they break. If they are strong, she treads on:))She makes about a quilt a day-a serious addict:)). No kiddding! For me personally, I'd opt to keep the wooden spools w/threads due to their decorating prospects and history:)) Skeat
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