Comments on: Know This Thread?

By: Tina Ticknor

Tina Ticknor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:32:49 +0000

It looks like you have a lot of wooden spools in that stash. Have you ever seen the work by Kent Carver? (http://www.kentcarver.com) I saw his work at an art show a couple of years ago and thought it was a unique way to memorialize a crafter in your life.

By: tisha

tisha — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:33:24 +0000

that is good to hear, look forward to hearing what others have to say about the origins of the spools.

By: Kim Werker

Kim Werker — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:14:19 +0000

The thread seems to be in fine shape, and of a higher quality than the
cotton/poly blends of newer threads. Which, now that you mention the
weather, is pretty remarkable given these spools spent their decades in the
humidity-prone Midwest…

By: tisha

tisha — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:04:20 +0000

Seems funny to read that you think these threads are so old, cause they don't seem that old to me, I still have thread like these in my personal stash and I am only 59 years old. You know store bought clothing didn't really start to get inexpensive (like it is now) until the late 60's and a wise person knew how to hem, sew a button, and repair an unraveled seam and everyone had some kind of sewing kit, even bachelors. When I was in elementary school NO one could wear a TShirt to school because it was considered underwear and they only came in WHITE! but I digress…..use the thread but check the strength of the spools first cause cotton thread can get rotten depending on how it was stored and the type of climate t was stored in-humid climates are hard on thread and fabric.

By: Nola @ The Zetetic Gamin

Nola @ The Zetetic Gamin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:55:35 +0000

My mother inherited my grandmother's recipe box, and it is a similar treasure. All the dishes my dad grew up with, recipes I remember her making, and a pile of things from friends and family. It's such a beautiful way to remember a loved one!

By: Kim Werker

Kim Werker — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:32:22 +0000

I've been really impressed by the thread on those spools, too. I get the
impression they're strong and durable. And not only because they've lasted
for so long.

By: Holli Yeoh

Holli Yeoh — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:45:35 +0000

What a treasure! I so much prefer the wooden spools to the “new fangled” plastic ones. I find even the thread is of a much better quality on those old spools. Enjoy.