How long you cut your embroidery thread to cross stitch with is very much a personal thing, but there are some things to think about, and pros and cons of using a longer or shorter thread.

I'm sharing my thoughts on how to decide on a thread length that will work for you, and practical tips for measuring your thread lengths.

00:00 Start
00:38 Cut length vs. working length
01:50 Benefits to using a longer thread
02:23 Downsides to using a longer thread
03:29 How long a thread I generally recommend to use
04:36 Why I like 1m thread lengths
04:54 Ways to measure out your thread lengths
06:49 When to use shorter lengths

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