MaggieLou

I had a friend contact me and said she was downsizing and did I want any of her embroidery thread and some other items. I jumped at the chance. When I got there she told me to take any of the thread I wanted. I got two medium size boxes and a tote full of thread. There were about 50 of the 5000 yd. spools plus over 100 of the smaller 1000m spools. I think if I had bought these it would have been over $1,000 worth. Not all the spools were full but most were. I am definitely doing a happy dance. Now to figure out where I'm going to put it all. LOL I have enough thread to last more than a lifetime.

bearisgray

If you store it for a long time, be sure to check it before using it to make sure it is still strong.

What a bonanza! Enjoy!

mamagrande

Try to use the black sooner...I don't know what it is but it tend to weaken faster than other colors. What a Haul.

Jingle

Good for you. I have a lot of old threads and none of it has gone bad. Try to keep away from light and sunshine.

Rose_P

I was just reading advice on an embroidery site that said you can prolong the life of your thread by having a humidifier. I'm guessing dry air isn't a big problem in NC. They will probably be fine.

SillySusan

Congrats on your gift!! What a nice friend!

MaggieLou

I didn't know that. Thanks for the tip. They seem to think they have humidity here but coming from FL humidity here is nothing. lol

Jane Quilter

Sharing is so much better than tossing your unwanteds out. Even thread. Who knew? Congrats on your "new" haul!

Jo Anne B.

My black thread that I purchased maybe 2 yrs ago broke twice while hand stitching...hmmm.

lynnie

wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!