Comments on: What brand of thread do you use? [POLL]

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:20:05 +0000

I mainly use DMC metallic threads because I like the effect and find them very economical. I also like Kreinik threads, very fine braid and also the filament to mix with a metallic thread to give shading ie green metallic thread with copper filament for leaves. I managed to buy some Kreinik thread reduced in price and having seen them at full price I won’t be buying them as they are nearly three times the price of DMC metallic for less amount!

By: Gerrie W

Gerrie W — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:56:13 +0000

Hi , I am from Canada and some of my favorites include Sulky, Madiera, I have some Kreinicks but they are harder to use as they are very rough . the metallics are anyway . I really love the Mettler threads and have a wide range in colors . they are so beautiful to use for flowers as the shades are so close together. It makes it easy to use for a subtle shading . I also have some Rainbow threads and they are very nice with only 1 inch for each color change .
Keep up the good work everyone ,
Hugs Gerrie

By: Jasu

Jasu — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:05:56 +0000

I like both silk and metallic by Anchor and Guttermann Sulky as both of these make has wide range of colours but do occasionally use Madeira and Kreinik which came with the original FAL kits. Like Marian, I also have over 150 colours!

Happy stitching Ladies

By: Janelle

Janelle — Tue, 26 May 2009 03:55:15 +0000

I Use DMC as I can’t find Kreinik in Australia. I sometimes use DMC Rayon instead of a metalic as it is shiny. Sometimes Mettler metalic threads also.

By: Emma

Emma — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:08:27 +0000

Hello from Florida, U.S.A.
Love your site and information, I use mostly sulky threads, love the shimmer and metalic,. I also use DMC rayon threads, one strand at a time. This is a new adventure for me, stitching cards and I am addicted.

By: Marilyn Blacklock

Marilyn Blacklock — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:35:38 +0000

Hi from Canada,
I use a variety of threads but like Sulky for their wide range of colours and varigates. I also use Gutterman sewing threads again for range of colour in the rayons for flowers. Some of the threads suggested in Erica Fortgens books are not availabe here in Canada, so I make do and experiment with whatever I can find.

By: Marian

Marian — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:51:11 +0000

I use DMC. Mainly because I have the full range of colours.
I also use Machine Embroidery Thread doubled, because these have a nice sheen. I have over 150 colours of Machine Embroidery Thread, So I have a great range of Colours.

By: marion parr

marion parr — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:28:19 +0000

I like to use sulky if I can get it, also use madeira and krienik but find that the latter tends to fray a bit. Sulky is a bit hard to get in the area I live in. Also patterns are very scarce in Australia. Most of mine I have had either sent from my relatives in UK or buying books.

By: Joyce P

Joyce P — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:12:52 +0000

Hi everyone,I used madeira mettalic for a long time here
inAustralia. Guterman Sulky mettalic came into our stores
last year
and I find them easier to use as they do not split if the
pattern holes are a bit on the small side.I use both stitching
card & form line patterns and have done for a long time
patterns are very limited in Australia unfortunately.
Joyce P

By: barbarac

barbarac — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:43:45 +0000

I use either the Kreinik thread sold at the shop where I originally bought my patterns… or more often just ordinary -?- DMC embroidery threads. There must be hundreds of colours in the range so any match or toning can be made. I recently found a set of really bright colours in Woolworths, labelled Puppets, 100% cotton. I plan to use them soon for some easy patterns with my grand-daughter.