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Discontinued US only DMC threads (source: 123stitch.com)
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…
Cross Stitch Thread Hanging Board (Source: Reddit)
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…
Clear Draws for Embroidery Thread Storage (Source: pinterest)
Everyone wants a full set of DMC threads, or maybe you want loads of threads for your next epic cross stitch project or maybe you just want a few and don't want to shell out insane amounts. Well you're in luck, as we look at the best places to get great deals on embroidery threads.…
Printable bobbins (Source: Pinterest)
In the past we've spoken about how to properly store cross stitch threads and why you should put threads on bobbins, but the question still remains; how? Unlike other storage methods, like chucking skeins in a draw, bobbins take time to wind, and if you have all 500 DMC threads it's going to take…