Stitches

Do you have to pick apart embroidery floss to cross stitch?

Can't you just use it as it is?

Public Comments

1. Usually you want your work to look even. Using more than two strands of floss makes your work look lumpy and bumpy.
2. It is very rare that all six strands are used at the same time. The amount of strands used depends on the holes per inch of the fabric. The norm is 2 strands for 14 count upwards anything less would be three strands. The only time I can think you could use six strands would be if you substituted floss for wool on tapestry canvas.
3. You only want to use 2 or 3 stands. If you hold up your floss and just twist the end a bit you can see which stands were wound next to which, if you pull them apart as they were wound up they come apart easily.