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by toet 21 Dec 2008 ( edited Dec 21'08 16:16 )
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I have a few different brands of thread,that i mix together.

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by mpo14011 21 Dec 2008
+8
No. It does not have to be the same brand. I often mix my threads, using Robison Anton, Madeira and Coats.Just make sure they are the same weight(thickness).
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by toet 21 Dec 2008
Oh how do i tell the thickness,is it written on the lable somwhere? most of my lables a long gorn hehehe.Thank you for your help.
by toet 21 Dec 2008
flowers for you
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by shirlener88 21 Dec 2008
+8
Toet, you need not worry about the brand of embroidery thread that you use - but try to use the same quality - so the work will LQQK consistent. If one brand is shiny and the other isn't - it could LQQK strange - unless of coarse it is a face - then it wouldn't matter so much. Merry Christmas.
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by toet 21 Dec 2008
Shirlener good point i had not thought of that,yhankyou. flowers
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by michelej 21 Dec 2008
+7
Well I think I mix mine up too. I usually use the same thread on the bobbin as the top. If the colours are the same, well I use it..... shirlene and ricky have the best answer to your question.
Merry Xmas anyway....
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by toet 21 Dec 2008
Thankyou Michele,gosh i didn't know you had to but the same thread in the bobbin as the top,i have been useing bobbin fill. Have i been going it wrong? flowers for you
by michelej 21 Dec 2008
Your welcome, but if I am using white, I will use bobbin fill and different white on the top.. Good luck.....
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by mysticrainbow 21 Dec 2008
+5
Mostly I use Robison Anton. Have a few spools of other brands but my majority is RA.
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by dpickel 21 Dec 2008
Welcome to the Cute Family!
by toet 21 Dec 2008
Welcome to the cute family,its always great to have input from the newbees. Somtimes you see whole thread kits on sale on embroidery sites. I have been thinking of making a purchase,my problem is i like to look and touch things befor i buy.
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by dpickel 21 Dec 2008
+5
I mostly use the same, by choice, because that is all I have and all I have bought. I am not slowly branching out and trying some other threads... I have mixed them. But like others have suggested - make sure they are the same weight and shine. Most importantly - HAVE FUN. If you are happy with how it looks, that's all that matters! :) Merry Christmas! ho Ho HO
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by toet 21 Dec 2008
thankyou,Have a Very Merry Christmass and Happy New Year
by toet 21 Dec 2008
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by ashta 21 Dec 2008
+3
I use whatever colors look pretty no matter the brand. Although I have mainly sulky and guterman as that is what joanns puts on sale the most :-)
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by toet 21 Dec 2008
Thankyou Ashta,I like the silkys,i keep them for special projects as they are twice the price of other threads in my area. I will be going into the big smoke [next biggest town]in a few days will shop around to find some bargains
by toet 21 Dec 2008
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by ddoersch 21 Dec 2008
+2
I never worry about mixing brands.
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by toet 21 Dec 2008
Ok, what brands do you use?i like the ones that the thread locks in so it does not unwind itself when stored.
by toet 21 Dec 2008
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by elaine45 21 Dec 2008
+1
No difference....
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by toet 21 Dec 2008
thankyou for your reply *4U