Silk Help! Mabel...?

[AnimaValida]

I am wanting to try a small Chatelaine... I haven't been stitching much at all this last year and I really want to get the bug back! But the Chat supplies are very cost prohibitive... I think I can sub most for DMC, but from what I can tell, the variagated Caron Waterlilies Silk can't be replaced. So... I only need a part of a skein from three colors (Mediterranean, Pomegranate & Spearmint). I was hoping somebody would have a part of one that would be willing to sell! Just putting some feelers out!

On a personal note, I've been rather absent for quite some time. I hope you all are well! I've missed it here!

[Mabel Figworthy]

Welcome back, and I hope the chatelaine willl turn out well!

I'm afraid I can't help with the Waterlilies silk -- as you said, they are terribly pricy and so I have just the one, and it's not one of those you need. If you can find a good picture of the shade, you may be able to substitute one of DMC or Anchor's variegated or multi-colour stranded cottons?

[Mabel Figworthy]

Or if you want to use silk, you could try using Dinky Dyes, which is a similar silk and also comes in many variegated colours. Stitching Bits & Bobs have another sale on at the moment, and DD silks are $3.20.
Or splash out on the real thing -- they have Waterlilies on sale at $4.80 *tempt tempt*

[AnimaValida]

Thanks for the info Mabel! If I end up purchasing at this sale of yours, I'll have to send you some (esp since I wont need it all and you were very generous in sending me silk samples ages ago). Is $4.80 a good price?

[AnimaValida]

Mabel, didn't you write out a "cheat sheet" about all the different kinds of silks you've used? I could have sworn I saw it before but didnt really read it since I never used silks before. Can you tell me how to find it (if it exists)?

[Nachstenliebe]

Sorry I can't help... but I have got to say I love your avatar pic!! That is too awesome!
Faith

[Mabel Figworthy]

No need to send me anything -- just keep it for future projects ! $4.80 is one of the better prices I've found -- here in the UK the cheapest I've found is £4.75, so nearly dollars for pounds, and they can be as much as £5.75!

Ah, the cheat sheet -- I recently updated it (though some prices have since changed again), the latest version can be downloaded here.

[Mabel Figworthy]

Unless you mean the decription of different types of silk, like Soft or Flat, that I think is in the Glossary

[AnimaValida]

Faith - Thank you! You're my first comment on it! I've always thought it's quite cool as far as avatars go...

Mabel - Thanks so much! I've printed it out and guess what! I understand a LOT more of it than when I just glanced at it before.

I'm exited about the Chat, but it's a lot of firsts for me... 32 ct over 2, silks, beading (yikes!). I'm gonna have to do a SAL just so you all can enjoy my trying to figure it all out.