Cheap vs branded thread

EyesOnly

I know this thread got bump by @Theevilcarot  but I just want to say thanks for the advice as I'm new to cross stitching.

Sylvana

My experience is use DMC threads, I work for years with it, no problems.
Other threads can lost their colours, it ruiends your stitchingwork.
But I don't know, how much you can spend for threads. :)

Purplenymph

I find the cheap brands are really ok. For any project. I'm more of a freelance stitcher. Lolol. I also love trying differant local spinners and weavers floss on offer.

ValerieAnne

Thank you for this as I've been debating on getting kit/floss kit on Amazon with a variety of colors as I'm learning, but wasn't sure as I can't find a conversion chart for other companies with a lot of them.. but going by this, it seems like the cheap/no name brands of floss will be just what I'm looking for as a learning agent as I can try loads of colors as well, without spending big bucks. :)

DianaC

Безусловно, самые практичные, это DMC. Но, в примитивах и подборах использую и другие, более дешевые нити. Главное, что бы были более-менее качественные. Нити из Walmart COATS вполне достойные внимания.

diystuff

I don't think it makes any difference as the human eye does not see a difference in stitched textures.   The only reason I buy branded is so that I can use charts with floss colours.  If you have silhouette or not many colours charts to do I think using cheaper threads is sensible and can't think why you would want to throw them away, or why anyone has thrown them away as stated in this thread.   

htsear13

Thank you for sharing :)

Knitpurlsm

Thanks for the info!