Every time I head back to London, I have to buy, ahem, one or two embroidery supplies! I may have got carried away, but my little shopping expedition last week means that I can now crack on with some ideas I have been formulation for some time.
I needed to match DMC floss to some projects I had worked in Anchor. DMC would appear to be more universally available so I have been advised to reference them in any patterns I make. I know there are matching charts but I do think, when it comes to such slight variations in shade, it is really in the eye of the beholder. I wanted to be absolutely sure I was personally happy with the colour comparison.
I love putting together these colour rainbows! This pattern has been bubbling away for a long time. I made a start on it yesterday but had to abandon it. I was working on 28 count even weave and I suddenly realised I would be working on a project of Bayeaux tapestry proportions. Alright, that is an exaggeration but I do seem to frequently have this problem when designing cross stitch patterns. I really need to invest in higher count linen and Aida!
I did buy one thing on a whim last week. This bright, multi-coloured floss was too appealing not to try. I had no idea what to do with it but I was sure I would think of something. I asked my IG friends and many of them had some terrific suggestions. Another idea has now occurred to me but I would love to know what you think. What would you do with this delicious multicoloured floss?!
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Ambrosia Stitches 
oooh I’m lovin’ your new bright chart on screen ^^
hmm bright variagated threads – I like to use those when making small projects ( monchrome charts usually) or blackwork for cards or little pin cushion gifts. Always lovely to sit and stitch with a cat on my lap and not have to worry about colour changes.
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That sounds very restful and stress-free!
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it’s especially easy to stitch monochrome (or variagated) with a cat on my lap, because there are less threads for him to play with ^^
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I was going to ask what IG friends are, but then it dawned on me! I only joined Instagram this week, will follow you on there too.
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I followed you right back 😄
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Ooh, pretty. I’m not a fan of variegated floss, but have fun with it.
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Thank you! The only ones I have ever seen are varying shades of one colour which didn’t appeal to me but I saw potential in this multi coloured one 😉
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I love variegated floss for Blackwork, and also for any cross stitch patterns that have large blocks of color in them.
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I haven’t used it before but I gave seen it used for blackwork and cross stitch and it can create a lovely sense of movement.
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The first thing that popped into my head for the multi-coloured thread was a unicorn. It would make an interesting mane and tail
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You know, someone on IG suggested that too….i will have to investigate further!
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Your chart looks so bright and colourful. I love it! I also love using variegated threads. It is an easy way to make your stitching more interesting. I need to get some for some blackwork I am planning on trying.
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Thank you so much. Variegated floss can create a sense of movement and pattern even in a simple line of cross stitch.
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I love variegated and multi-colored floss! Thanks for following me at http://stitchesneedlesthreads.com. I’m definitely following back.
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Thank you very much!
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