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I noticed that some color codes of dmc have a decimal point before them (like .603)... Anyone know what it means or why its there? I was able to find out why some had two numbers but i couldn't find out anything about this

Is it to make sure you read it as .603 and not 309

I have seen a _ under a 6 and 9 before to emphasize the number, but don't remember ever seeing a decimal point in front of one. I'll have to go check on some of my skeins.

Carole

willow wrote:Is it to make sure you read it as .603 and not 309

That is a good idea, but the 3 would be backwards if you saw the 6 as a 9 wouldn't it? and they also have .601, .602, and .605

I just e-mailed my hobby shop about this. I will respond here with their answer as soon as I get it.

HAPPY STITCHING IN STITCHING LAND.

Ok. I got the response from my hobby shop, and they said, their supply is normal. No decimal. So I guess the only way to find out for sure what it means, is to contact DMC. JMO.

HAPPY STITCHING IN STITCHING LAND.

I've noticed the decimal also but never figured out why it's there.
I wonder if these are some that are different in the US and everywhere else.

I've been "bobbinating" the DMC floss that I received on Friday and have seen one so far with a decimal point. Don't think I would have even noticed it before this thread. It was 986. I think these are pretty old. I haven't noticed if they are on my newer skeins or not. I think the only ones who know for sure are the DMC folks. Have you tried emailing them? Would be interesting to see if they respond.

Carole

I have never noticed this on any of my flosses but I have also never paid any attention to them either so I am