The new DMC Coloris variegated flosses have just been added to my Etsy shop! These 24 flosses are outstanding additions to DMC’s already excellent line of variegated threads. These are all true multicolor combinations, where most of their predecessors have more subtle color combinations. These are so new in the States that it’s a little …
I’ve created this glow in the dark thread review as I was genuinely curious about two things: how to use the Kreinik’s line of glow in the dark (GITD) threads and the difference between the Kreinik and DMC’s E940 GITD floss. I carry the DMC floss in my Etsy shop and it has proved to be very …
This variegated floss comparison Part 2 between DMC and Anchor will help explain the similarities and differences between the two brands. In Part 1, I covered Anchor’s 1200 series where each floss is variations of one color, e.g., fuchsia pink to light pink or from royal blue to light blue. In this Part 2, I’ll go …
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This variegated floss comparison between DMC and Anchor will help explain the similarities and differences between the two brands. I’ve carried all 76 colors of DMC variegated floss in my Etsy shop since mid-2013. [Update 2023: I sell all 102 colors now!] They are absolutely gorgeous but most big brick-and-mortar craft shops don’t stock them. …
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This new DMC floss colors pattern is a fun and quick-to-stitch geometric pattern, although it would look great with any of your favorite floss color combinations. At this time, these new flosses can only be purchased in a pack with all 16 colors. I am eagerly awaiting the day when they make them available to …
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This Life Sucketh Not cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! This is a phrase I came up with a long time ago, and it’s a fun way I appreciate living the good life. There are those moments when everything is… just fine. There are times when I just stop for a …
DMC glow in the dark floss (DMC E940) is now available in my Etsy shop! As you can see here, this DMC glow in the dark floss really works! It’s a great way to add some intrigue to a Halloween project, to include a secret message into a needlework project, or to add some …
This Monty Python cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop! The quote for this pattern comes from the opening credits of their 1975 movie, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. This is one of the silliest movies in history, starting from the very first moments of the opening credits. Lots of people involved …
Welcome to Part 1 of this six-part series on variegated floss projects! I’m going to share a ton of ways to use variegated floss in craft projects ranging from needlework and quilting to furniture, jewelry, and home decor. Update 2020: This post and it’s predecessors were published back in 2014, so many of the links …
All 76 colors of DMC variegated floss are now available in my Etsy shop! This includes all 60 of the newer (4000 series) Color Variations and 16 of the original, classic variegated flosses. I’m offering these flosses at good prices and with excellent shipping rates. [Update 2020: I now carry all 102 colors of DMC …