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[Susan Lynn Shifman]

I have been using wool threads on my current needlepoint. The previous needlepoint I used DMC threads, What type of threads is everyone else using?

[merrilyn]

I use a mixture including metalics to highlight

[Susan Lynn Shifman]

Merrilyn,

Thank you for replying, so promptly to my question, I have never used metalics but I must try that.
Sincere,
Susan

[Elizabeth]

I'm not sure if you only mean for needlepoint, but I know that there are several that can be used, depending on what guage of thread needed. Carons and other over-dyed pearl cotton thickness threads could be stunning in sections of needlepoint, I think.=)

[Susan Lynn Shifman]

Thank you very much Elizabeth, this is very helpful.

Sincere,
Susan

[Janice Lee]

I use a lot of Rainbow Gallery's threads. They make a variety of thread types, including matte, shiny, woolly, and metallic.

[DoreyR]

I just started using fingering weight yarn on a burlap canvas (meant for rug hooking) for needlepoint. It works up pretty quickly. I'm having fun choosing the handpainted and variegated yarns to give depth and movement to the stitching.