Am I a hoarder or collector ??

So I pose a question when do you become a hoarder ? Some people who know me will already know I have a thing for vintage haberdashery especially lace and threads and it has become addictive I see old lace and I have to have it. I see vintage Sylko on a wooden bobbin and my eyes light up and I need it !!
​I think my recent count is up to 149 reels one of which is quite rare "Air Force Blue" and I have a reject one which has neither code or colour on it I am still trying to research that one.
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So am I a hoarder or is it a collection, I might add that all of these threads and lace are used in projects but there is always a piece or a colour that I just can not bring myself to use up. I have become friends with fellow collectors of the Sylko bobbin and I am taking part in helping a lovely lady collect and photograph as many colours as she can. You can find her on Facebook as Agatha's Antics and she has recently published the book you see in the picture below, Sarah you are an inspiration when it comes to history. This has opened up a whole new world of ladies who have the same passion amazing what a little reel of thread can do isn't it. 

When I bought my last batch of reels that shop owner was almost as excited as me and happy they were going to someone who loved vintage haberdashery as much as she did.
​I also have a collection of Perivale silks delicate and beautiful colours which are a delight to use.
​I hope that this blog has made you think a little just about the history behind each reel who owned it, where did it come from. 

Maybe next time we need to talk about another collection buttons or more particularly Mother of Pearl Buttons.
For now signing off to play with my Sylko collection.
Starry wishes
​Pat x