Originally Posted by Ducky
Lesley, you said that you use two threads of DMC (which I have TONS of) for the embroidery part. Do you only use one strand for the applique? My practice piece was done using two threads and it looks odd.
For some reason, my hand sewing isn't as good as it was last night. Maybe I'm tired.
Ducky, no, I don't do the applique with the stranded at all, I use regular machine sewing thread. Cotton if I have it, or poly cotton, whichever is the best colour match.