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Old February 9th 18, 05:00 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.needlework
Martha Beth Lewis
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Default How many strands of floss are the equivelant to pearl cotton size 3

On Friday, October 20, 2017 at 5:58:03 PM UTC-5, FSUStitcher wrote:
I can't find pearl cotton size 3 in the color I want to use for a project. If I substitute embroidery floss how many strands do I need to use. TIA


I would try 8 strands; #3 PC is pretty thick. Make sure you stripe and moisten your cut length; that will "puff up" the strand.
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