I use 2 strands also....  2 for everything except Kreinik and back stitching (unless it says to use 2 or more).

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Mira UFOs: White Christmas (color conversion), Rose of Sharon (over 1), Autumn Maiden (from Maidens II), Athena, Poppy (over 1), and 2007 Christmas Tree, Angel of the New Dawn, Ella,Spring Topiary Fairy (left side).