Thanks for the add to the group. I am brand new to sewing, and I know nothing about quilting but I am wanting to learn. I have been actively trying to find a teacher or class in my area for awhile now. I have a couple leads on some fabric stores about a 30-45 minute drive from me that I'm going to go check out tomorrow and see if they have classes. I do have a question though. I recently came into possession of a box of thread that has been sitting in a garage for quite awhile. There are all different sizes of spools and cones and such. Some are still wrapped in their original plastic, but some were used. The used ones are kinda dusty and probably need to be cleaned somehow. Is there a way I can do that without having the spool unroll? There's a lot of thread. It would be nice to salvage some of it if I can....if that's advisable??