What would be the best way to find the right dmc number for those that aren't. The ones that are labeled are dmc threads.
Inherited threads
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JazzeyBear
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Inherited threads
On Sunday a friend brought me some threads. She doesn't cross stitch anymore. Some are labeled and some aren't.
What would be the best way to find the right dmc number for those that aren't. The ones that are labeled are dmc threads.
What would be the best way to find the right dmc number for those that aren't. The ones that are labeled are dmc threads.
An Angel in the book of life wrote down my baby's birth. And whispered as she closed the book "too beautiful for earth."
2013 Big WIPs
HAED Sistine Chapel
HAED 2013 SAL Heather
Blessings
HAED Libra
Forest Chapel
2013 Big WIPs
HAED Sistine Chapel
HAED 2013 SAL Heather
Blessings
HAED Libra
Forest Chapel
Re: Inherited threads
What a wonderful gift that you received. The only way I could think of matching the unlabeled threads is by very close comparison to those that you have. I would probably end up saving them for projects that were smaller and didn't require an exact color (like an HAED or Joan Elliot or Teresa Wentzler etc etc). That is what I plan to do with the non DMC threads that I received several weeks ago. I'm also keeping the DMC threads in a seperate bobbin container so I can make sure that when I use them the colors match with the ones I already have. Sometimes there is a shade change or maybe its due to age. Some charts it won't matter, but on others it could be a mess.How nice that they were already bobbinated too.
Carole
WIPs
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Afghan:Chewbaca
HAEDs:
O Kitten Tree
Dancing with the Cat
Everything else "on hold"
2022 Finished: Star Wars Afghan: Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Finn, Rey, Poe, Han Solo,Darth Vader, BB8,Luke Skywalker
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JazzeyBear
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Re: Inherited threads
They are already on bobbins, and there are extra empty bobbins, but the bobbins aren't like the bobbins I use, they are smaller.
An Angel in the book of life wrote down my baby's birth. And whispered as she closed the book "too beautiful for earth."
2013 Big WIPs
HAED Sistine Chapel
HAED 2013 SAL Heather
Blessings
HAED Libra
Forest Chapel
2013 Big WIPs
HAED Sistine Chapel
HAED 2013 SAL Heather
Blessings
HAED Libra
Forest Chapel
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Squirrel
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Re: Inherited threads
What a lovely gift from your friend. I agree with Carole, sit down in a good light and try matching them up with any threads you have. If there are some you can't find a match for keep them separately and use for those small motifs and things.
Sally in Brisbane Australia
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
WIPS
Christmas Stocking from World of Cross Stitching mag. 262
Re: Inherited threads
Echoing Carole and Sally. Save the ones you can't match up for little motifs and designs where you can use any color.
- Luca
WIPs
Joan Elliot's "Grace"
"Sephina's Secret" by Illustrated Ink
Small Projects - Belle & Boo girl w/dove
my blog
WIPs
Joan Elliot's "Grace"
"Sephina's Secret" by Illustrated Ink
Small Projects - Belle & Boo girl w/dove
my blog
Re: Inherited threads
I concur with the ladies that have already made suggestions!!!!!
I also think this is a wonderful gift!!!!!
I also think this is a wonderful gift!!!!!
If you are looking for some one to help change you, look in the mirror
Re: Inherited threads
This is a wonderful gift you received!
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Leave nothing on the beach except footprints
HAED World Travel Bookshelf
HAED Tree frog
HAED QS Ladybug
HAED Dragon Rip
Instagram @oriettait
Re: Inherited threads
That is really great! Good luck matching the unlabeled thread.
WIP:
A Pair of Shoes - Van Gogh (10%)
Completed projects:
Sweet Dreams by Me to You - Tatty Teddy
Emerald Mermaid by Nora Corbett
Hoot Owls - Baby Sleeps Here
Angel Proclamation by Nora Corbett
Mini HAED Rose By Rachel Anderson
A Pair of Shoes - Van Gogh (10%)
Completed projects:
Sweet Dreams by Me to You - Tatty Teddy
Emerald Mermaid by Nora Corbett
Hoot Owls - Baby Sleeps Here
Angel Proclamation by Nora Corbett
Mini HAED Rose By Rachel Anderson
Re: Inherited threads
Wow, great gift!!
Do you know that DMC publishes shade cards that show all their colours? There are two versions, one printed which is very cheap and one with actual thread samples that costs more.
If you are in the UK here is a place that has both on offer:
http://www.cross-stitch-heaven.co.uk/th ... -301-c.asp" target="_blank" t
if not just google it and I'm sure you'll find a source.
Do you know that DMC publishes shade cards that show all their colours? There are two versions, one printed which is very cheap and one with actual thread samples that costs more.
If you are in the UK here is a place that has both on offer:
http://www.cross-stitch-heaven.co.uk/th ... -301-c.asp" target="_blank" t
if not just google it and I'm sure you'll find a source.