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Expert: Angela - 6/23/2008


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Dear Angela,

  I have a pattern which says to use two strands when using regular cotten floss, but to use one strand when using overdyed floss.  When it comes to overdyed floss, what constitutes "a strand"? Do you separate the individual threads the same way you do with regular cotton floss?

Thank You!
Sandra

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Hello, Sandra :)

Floss comes in 6 strand skeins.  Typically, 2 strands of the floss is used to cross stitch with.  Overdyed floss is simply floss that's been overdyed, and it also 6 strands.  I think what your pattern is asking is that you separate 1 strand of the overdyed floss, and use that where it needs to be on the pattern.

I hope that helps. :)

Good luck, and happy stitching! :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)

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I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)

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