Who else hates this type of thread...
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monessss
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4 years, 2 months ago by monessss
Who else hates the 2 strand thread that's kind of twisted together? I think it looks kind of cheap and I don't like the texture. I'll only use six strand thread for my bracelets. Does anyone have a brand recommendation? I use DMC but I'm starting to realize it's actually kind of expensive for embroidery thread...
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2006_Mandy
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4 years, 2 months ago by 2006_Mandy
I have never heard of 2 strand threads but honestly I don't even know the brands I'm using at the moment as my mom got a huge box full of skeins for $5 on kijiji. Those threads are all nice though. I also own some skeins from a package at Walmart and a pile of crochet thread but I do agree dmc can be pretty expensive and is more expensive than most threads. I also experiment with bakers twine and different threads that i find at different stores and stuff. My best recommendation though is the starry nights lion brand of crochet thread. 🙂
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ananya123
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4 years, 2 months ago by ananya123
Are u talking about Loops and threads? I prefer Anchor thread. It doesn't split as much as DMC
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monessss
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4 years, 2 months ago by monessss
@2006_Mandy thanks! That's cool how you experiment 😊
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monessss
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4 years, 2 months ago by monessss
@ananya123 Loops and threads is one brand that does 2 stranded thread. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely have to check out the thread you mentioned. I sometimes get cheaper thread off amazon, but it's often thicker than DMC and I kinda like how thin the DMC kind is because it makes my bracelets look better in my opinion.
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stewon6969
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4 years, 2 months ago by stewon6969
I do! I really do agree! Thank you for making a forum post about this! Happy knotting!
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Kindrid
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4 years, 2 months ago by Kindrid
I think you're talking about craft-cord. I think that it's okay, but only if you only use that type of thread in the bracelet. If you try and use regular thread with craft-cord, it just messes up the bracelet because craft-cord makes smaller knots. I like both for different reasons, but regular will always be the best in my opinion.
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knot2shaby
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4 years, 2 months ago by knot2shaby
I HATE that kind!!!! I have lost like 5 bracelets due to that string. R.I.P. 😭
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N470353
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4 years, 2 months ago by N470353
The craft cord stuff looks really bad with my alpha knots, they look so tiny! 3/10 do not recommend 🙁
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Spunky7125
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4 years, 2 months ago by Spunky7125
It’s called craft cord
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Godluvsu
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4 years, 2 months ago by Godluvsu
personally i like it better because its easier to untie knots (I can be a perfectionist aaand I am not careful so I end up untying a lot) it looks great on bracelets. DMC has a good shine though
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EnbyKnots
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4 years, 1 month ago by EnbyKnots
I use almost exclusively craft cord and crochet thread 😛. I tend to run my nail along strings as I knot without realizing it so I have issues with traditional embroidery floss splitting/breaking/tangling so some of my knots will end up looking bigger(due to the threads separating) or smaller even though my knot tension is consistent. It’s really just a matter of preference and what works with your individual style ☺️
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nightknots
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4 years, 1 month ago by nightknots
J&P Coats is a good embroidery floss brand
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GOODVIBE
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4 years, 1 month ago by GOODVIBE
most of my thread is dmc tbh but j & p coats is a good brand too, i also recommend thread from “AncoraCrafts” on etsy
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kbug2006
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4 years, 1 month ago by kbug2006
The only thing I use craft cord for is the base strings in alphas. It doesn’t separate like embroidery floss does.
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cuckoclock
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4 years, 1 month ago by cuckoclock
J&p is good but not as good as DMC if you use a convention of both threads you will realize that 1) the knots are the same size. 2) DMC is shiny while J&P its not. And 3) J&P color fades. I have a bracelet where I only used one J&P color and all the other colors were DMC the DMC still looks good while the J&P is quickly fading. This is not an issue for bracelets you dont use all the time or keychain. I found this string call Le Paon, its similar to J&P and its good so far. I haven't tested its color durability but it is a nice thread. You can find the company on Amazon and the cost is reasonable. I got a bag of 50 skeins for 5 dollars
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LillyGrace
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4 years ago by LillyGrace
Oh my gosh I hate that thread too!! 😂
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Elwen
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4 years ago by Elwen
I use the two strand thread for straight edges, because I don't like using nicer threads for it, but other than that it's terrible.
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merryknots
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4 years ago by merryknots
i like loops and threads 🤷🏼♀️💅
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marab
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4 years ago by marab
well... the twisted is fine but i prefer the 6 strand!
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