Threaded Thursday

I love hand-dyed embroidery floss. Truthfully, the first time I bought it, I bought it because I thought it would be “better” then the DMC I grew up with. This may be true and I haven’t taken the time to research why it may be “better”. What I did realize after using it was that it felt more like the fabric I was stitching it into.

IThe traditional DMC floss I used to use “way back when” was always very silky and shiney. It slides through the fabric and really stands out. This is great when you are creating an all embroidered project, but my current project is a quilt. The hand dyed threads I have purchased are 100% cotton, just like my fabric. They may not slip through my fabric as easily as DMC, but they blend so well.

My quilt shop carries the Crescent Colours brand and my cross stiching store carries Simply Shaker. The cost is about $2.75 for about 5 yards; as compared to DMC where you get 8.75 yards for about a $1. The neatest thing I have noticed is the wonderful colors hand-dyed threads come in. The hand dying creates a slightly verigated look, but the transitions are so smooth you barely notice. It makes your stitching look very natural. The colors are very vibrant and diverse.

Try it for your next project. Spend the extra at least one time to see the difference.

Tags: Embroidery