How many strands of embroidery floss to use — Embellished Elephant

Embroidery floss comes in skeins of six strands and patterns will often indicate how many strands to use. But what effect does varying the number of strand actually have on your embroidery? I tried stitching various embroidery stitches with different numbers of thread to demonstrate how this impact

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A Quick Guide to Knowing How Many Strands of Embroidery Floss to Use in Projects

Elephant - 18CT Stamped Cross Stitch 20*20cm/7.87*7.87in

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How many strands of embroidery floss to use — Embellished Elephant

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An economical, colorful assortment pack of 100% cotton, divisible 6-strand floss to keep all the handworkers busy. A non-slippery floss that stays on

Embroidery Floss Assortment Pack - 36 skeins

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