Spools, Thread Sewing Antiques
Today's sewing spools and thread spools are small, plastic bits that are injection molded using large machines and very hot plastic. Sewing spools and thread spools of the past were crafted in a completely different manner. The most privative sewing spools were large, unwieldy things hand carved from wood. Many of these sewing antiques are still beautiful, and excellent examples of how sewing has changed throughout the years. As time progressed, spools and other thread holding devices were gradually whittled down to what you are more used to seeing now, but there were numerous unique incarnations throughout the years.
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When it comes to sewing spools that are regarded as antiques, the oldest examples were tall and narrow and crafted completely from wood. Wood continued to be the material of choice for thread spools and other sewing spools, however the design was slowly and carefully refined by manufacturers to create a shape similar to what you are used to now, however every one of these vintage spools was crafted completely from wood, making these truly unique accessories since today's sewing spools are crafted from inexpensive plastic and meant to be thrown away after use.
Sewing supplies like antique thread, spools and other accessories make an excellent collection because they can be passed from one generation to another, even if you were not the original owner of the supplies all those years ago. If you have a passion for crafting, sewing, or simply collecting unique antiques, giving sewing spools and thread spools a look would be a beneficial endeavor.
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