Embroidery Thread Sets
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I'd like to buy different colors of embroidery thread. Would a set be the best way to go? I'd like to use it for embroidery and also applique. I'd like to get as many different colors for under $50.
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Friends have bought at these places (mostly at shows) over the last few years. I've never heard any complaints, and they've all done many pieces.
http://www.marathonthread.com/
My friend bought the entire color collection from Marathon one year at Houston. They were a pleasure to deal with.
http://www.threadart.com/shop/default.aspx
I don't do any embroidery so I can't give you any personal experience on the embroidery thread. I have bought silk ribbon from threadart.com.
Also, some sellers on eBay - if you're looking for the most bang for your buck (or pound):
http://stores.ebay.com/INDIANSPECIAL...id=p4340.l2563
http://cgi.ebay.com/50-Embroidery-Ma...item3cae0f099a
I've bought threads/ribbons and other items from the above sellers. There are many other sellers on ebay, some located overseas.
Of course, the mainstream names will be more expensive.
http://www.marathonthread.com/
My friend bought the entire color collection from Marathon one year at Houston. They were a pleasure to deal with.
http://www.threadart.com/shop/default.aspx
I don't do any embroidery so I can't give you any personal experience on the embroidery thread. I have bought silk ribbon from threadart.com.
Also, some sellers on eBay - if you're looking for the most bang for your buck (or pound):
http://stores.ebay.com/INDIANSPECIAL...id=p4340.l2563
http://cgi.ebay.com/50-Embroidery-Ma...item3cae0f099a
I've bought threads/ribbons and other items from the above sellers. There are many other sellers on ebay, some located overseas.
Of course, the mainstream names will be more expensive.
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I really think that biting the bullet & purchasing an entire set was the best thing I did. You never will purchase those taupes and greys etc. that add so much shading to your embroideries. I purchased the entire ARC collection, but they no longer make their own thread. Now I think I would go with marathon.
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Originally Posted by c1bendt
I purchase my thread here
http://metroemb.com/
http://metroemb.com/
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