how to sort dimensions threads- a tip for you

[*barb*]

oksay, so i was pulling my hair out trying to sort out some threads in a dimensions kits..you know the non sorted bundled together ones.

Then, I had an idea. If I converted the dimensions number to the DMC number, i could match them against my DMC threads so i would have a colour to look at.

So I found this on line..it has dimensions to dmc and anchor
http://www.doodle-head.com/xs/tools/dim ... rsion.html" target="_blank

located the dimensions number..found the corresponding DNC number and used my DMC threads ( i guess i could have used my DMC colour chart instead) to match them and it was done in half the time it usually takes me.


so thought i would share!

happy quicker sorting!

[karen4bells]

fabulous thinking Barb!!

[Squirrel]

Great thinking Barb and the link to the conversion charts will help
the lass who is doing the deer kit sort out if they have put in the right colour.

I often check Dimensions colours against my DMC threads, especially when there are several colours very similar.

Sally

PS Guess you are having a stitching afternoon

[Cockneystitcher]

Thanks for the link,it will come in very useful.

[pamelam]

Thanks for the link, Barb! That will be very useful in the future!!

[Pengwenn]

I hate buying kits where the thread is not pre-sorted. I started a new project last week and while pulling one color out of the mess I said "that's 434". I thought it funny that I wasn't seeing the color as brown but as the DMC number instead.

[GeekyRach]

What a fantastic idea . I've got a few Dimensions kits in my stash box so this will come in really handy soon!

[Listessa]

Now I'm about to smack myself on the forehead and wonder why the heck I didn't think of that in the past... Thanks Barb!

[dawn0621]

Now I'm about to smack myself on the forehead and wonder why the heck I didn't think of that in the past... Thanks Barb!

OMG me too!!

[LadyS]

I hate buying kits where the thread is not pre-sorted. I started a new project last week and while pulling one color out of the mess I said "that's 434". I thought it funny that I wasn't seeing the color as brown but as the DMC number instead.

I do the same sometimes, like DMC 12305 is actually very similar to Anchor's 305.

[purvislets]

Thank you for the awesome tip!! Wish I had thought of that sooner!

[minij]

Thanks for that, like others have said why didn't I think of that

I have just bought a Dimensions Christmas stocking and even better to my surprise the threads were already sorted.