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What thread forCross stitch?

Posted: Thu 11 Jul, 2013 5:44 pm
by macdad7755
Can anyone tell me what is the best sewing thread to use for tensioning cross-stitch material around card. also where it might be bought?
thanks

Re: What thread forCross stitch?

Posted: Fri 12 Jul, 2013 8:48 am
by Tudor Rose
We tend to use crochet thread and we buy ours from the local haberdashery shop.

Re: What thread forCross stitch?

Posted: Fri 12 Jul, 2013 9:09 am
by StevenG
When I was being trained I was always told to use mercerised cotton thread - easier to work with apparently, I've never questioned it as I've never had any problems :)