Does Thread Expire? Tips for Storing It So It Lasts
If you’ve ever inherited a box of thread from your mom, grandma, or stumbled across a great-looking spool at an estate sale, you may have asked yourself: Does thread go bad?
The short answer is yes—thread doesn’t exactly have an expiration date, but it does have a lifespan. How long it lasts depends greatly on how it’s stored. In her recent Tipsy Tuesday episode, Gudrun shared some eye-opening tips on keeping your thread strong, reliable, and ready for your next quilting project.