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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Thread Shelf Life

What is the shelf life of thread? A good quality thread today will last much longer than thread which was made 20 or 30 years ago. Even the best quality cotton thread of a generation ago did not have processing techniques available to us today and it would probably be best to avoid using them. However, a top quality cotton thread manufactured today will probably be fine to use 20 or 30 years from now. The difference is due to a higher quality of cotton and advancements in spinning, dyeing, and twisting technology. As for polyester thread, the color may fade over the years with exposure to sunlight but there is no evidence that the thread deteriorates so it will last a lot longer than we will.

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from Bob Purcell of Superior Threads

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Graceful Christmas 3
introductory priced at 30%
off through December 14th.

Delicate Poinsettias
surrounded by Golden swirls.
Try using on place-mats,
tablecloths or napkins.

MOOSE B STITCHIN

HOME OF THE "IN THE HOOP" EMBROIDERY PROJECTS

GINGER HUG-UMS 5

Make these adorable
Gingerbread Dolls and
Stockings in the hoop. This
is a super easy and quick
project with a low stitch
count. The Stockings can
be filled with small treats
and used alone.

Hollyfancy

Freestanding Lace
and
Fabric Bowl
and
Doily Ensemble
Embroidery Designs

CD Teeny Holiday

This CD has 133 miniature designs.
for holidays throughout the year.

The CD comes with a full-color booklet
that shows each design and lists thread
colors. You will always know what
designs are on this CD.

Today Only: $10.00 discount!
Discounted price will appear after CD
is added to your shopping cart.

Embroider a linen tea towel
and add the couple's name and
wedding date.

Perhaps put the cake on
a white apron and present it
at the bridal shower.

This design is found at
the bottom of Page 10.

Replace "woollie-like" nylon
products with a heat resistant and
colorfast "woollie-like" polyester.
An exciting new texturized thread
designed for sewing on minkee,
polar fleece, knits, and stretch
fabrics. Creates an interesting
texture when used in embroidery.

Available in 36 beautiful colors.

Pastel Snowmen

On just the perfect night
in early winter the snow fall is
special. Catch those flakes and
build a pastel snowmen.

Sweetheart Redwork
Wall-Hanging

These adorable redwork designs
sew very quickly, and will bring
you joy for years to come. Pattern
includes a quick wall-hanging that
measures 37 x 17, and eleven
redwork designs! Simple enough
even for a beginner!

Make this bag in the hoop;
instructional PDF included.

Strawberry Pincushions

These 'berry' sweet pincushions would make
nice gifts for all your sewing and crafting friends.
Two sizes are included.

Make several to decorate a small tree!

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