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Inherited threads
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:41 pm
by JazzeyBear
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.
Re: Inherited threads
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:53 pm
by rcperryls
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
Re: Inherited threads
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:23 pm
by JazzeyBear
They are already on bobbins, and there are extra empty bobbins, but the bobbins aren't like the bobbins I use, they are smaller.
Re: Inherited threads
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:50 pm
by Squirrel
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.
Re: Inherited threads
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:38 pm
by geekishly
Echoing Carole and Sally. Save the ones you can't match up for little motifs and designs where you can use any color.
Re: Inherited threads
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 1:12 am
by Rose
I concur with the ladies that have already made suggestions!!!!!
I also think this is a wonderful gift!!!!!
Re: Inherited threads
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:43 am
by Oriettait
This is a wonderful gift you received!
Re: Inherited threads
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 10:02 am
by Heidi
That is really great! Good luck matching the unlabeled thread.
Re: Inherited threads
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 2:55 pm
by elenmirie
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.