What should I do with old spools of thread?
#26
Whatever you do PLEASE DON'T toss them, if you want to donate them to some one, you could ask a local quilt shop.
I see a lot of older items on display. I have a collection of spools also. I bought them at a yard sale. I even keep the plastic ones, I have made crocheted drum Christmas ornaments, using the spool instead of stuffing. The regular sized plastic spools are just the right size, and are not too heavy.
I see a lot of older items on display. I have a collection of spools also. I bought them at a yard sale. I even keep the plastic ones, I have made crocheted drum Christmas ornaments, using the spool instead of stuffing. The regular sized plastic spools are just the right size, and are not too heavy.
#27
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Yep, you have all convinced me, I am keeping them. That was my first inclination, hard to part with old stuff. I will be digging out some of my old jars, lots of great ideas. Some are completely full of thread, some soiled, some almost empty, all wooden. Which says old!
#29
I have hundreds of them..have collected for years..have them in jars and a huge container I got at Hobby Lobby..still get everyone I see but they are not as plentiful as they use to be and quite a lot more money also...so glad you are keeping them...they make a great display...
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I also have some thread on wooden spools along with old buttons still on cards, hand sewing needles still in original packages, Thread samples on a card, etc. I am planning to make a shadow box to display these items. Actuall found that Michaels had shadow boxes on 50% off sale this week and purchased one. At least I've gotten that far. By the way another thing that will go in the shadow box is a 1924 Singer Sewing Book.
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