Hi all,
Looking for recommendation's for the best thread to use on lacing aida cloth cross stitches please and where in can be sourced from in relatively large amounts (bigger than standard cotton reel).
Thanks in advance.
Sarah
Whats the best thread for lacing cross stitches?
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Re: Whats the best thread for lacing cross stitches?
I asked a similar question a few years ago. Here's the thread which you might find helpful.
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=17513&p=133692&hil ... ch#p133692
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Re: Whats the best thread for lacing cross stitches?
Get yourself some crochet cotton Sarah, that'll do the job for most things on Aida cloth
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Re: Whats the best thread for lacing cross stitches?
Thank you Rainbow and Jo. Much appreciated.
Sarah
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