I just use the same threads I use for my other embroidery designs.

I don't think you need any special thread for Cross Stiching, I use my regular embroidery threads with great results. Good luck and ****4U

I use my regular embroidery thread that I use for other machine embroidery designs & I really love cross stitch designs. That's the first embroidery I learned as a child. cross stitch designs on bleached flour sack dish towels that my grandmother had ironed on the design. *4u Monica

I do same *

I don't change thread either:)

just the same thread as all other embroidey. But it's so much fun to see the machine make the crossstitches. just try.

Not necessarily, but it looks great in the matt threads you can buy, like the matt polyester or the cotton embroidery threads - I've still got some leftover reels from the sixties and they are great for cross stitch.

I also use the same thread as for the other embroidery designs, I will try Martines suggestion as well.

I use the same thread as normal emb , but i do slow my machine down 1 speed. :)

I agree with Martine, a flat thread (matte) will give it a hand made look. But you can use any thread you like.

Good Question and some great answers. Thanks so much for posting, i needed to know this one.
hugs n roses, Meganne