I mostly only do cross stitch with regular cotton embroidery floss, which is widely available in a lot of colors, easy to work with a durable. But for a really special project it can be fun to use other options, include silk floss.
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, Pattern only, From Brenda: Another new chart filled with Spring goodness is Spring Awakens! Little violets dance throughout the surrounding
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Jan's class stitching with Straw Silk thread.
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