Originally Posted by
Tartan
Certainly you can use other threads. The reason behind perle one strand thread is, it is easier. With embroider floss you have to sometimes pull the multiple threads to get them to lay flat. Use what works for you but make sure it is not so thick that you have trouble popping the knots through to the sandwich.
I was concerned about embroidery thread because of the multiple threads. HL had such a small selection of colors of perle cotton a (white,beige and black) and not many colors of crochet threads either. I need a dark grey or dark blue grey and I am worried that embroidery thread maybe the only choice I have. Of course, I have a gift card for HL and was wanting to use that, as these are practice pieces to see if I can do this.