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Discontinued US only DMC threads (source: 123stitch.com)

Is It Worth Buying Second Hand Threads?

Sometimes you're on eBay, sometimes you're at a craft fair, maybe a car boot sale, and you see it; threads. Hundreds and hundreds of threads. You eagerly walk over and find out they're going cheap. Probably from someone's Grandmother who can't stitch anymore, or excess threads someone is cutting down. And the simple thought goes…

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Cross Stitch Thread Hanging Board (Source: Reddit)

The Best Online Cross Stitch Stores

The cross stitch community is fantastic at supporting local cross stitch suppliers, however sometimes they don't carry the thing that you want, the prices are a little steep, or you just want a larger range. For most, going to a larger store like Hobby Lobby or Joanns, but thanks to big halogen lights, your threads…

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