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Full skein of DMC 127

The Limited Edition DMC Threads

At the moment, it feels like every month I learn of a new DMC thread. From the super rare official Disney DMC threads, to the rather crazy plans like DMC linen threads and DMC Secret Perfume threads. But there is one thread that sits right at the top of my list for rarety. But unlike…

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DMC Secret Perfume threads apple mini kit front cover (Source: broderie city)

DMC Secret Perfume Threads – A Forgotten Failure?

In the late 2000s, DMC decided to come out with a whole new idea, somewhat similar to their linen thread experiment, but I think DMC Secret Perfume threads actually has some legs. And I want to see it come back! The History When it comes to crazy ideas in the world of cross stitch, most…

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DMC 724 next to DMC 974

DMC 974 – The Rarest Thread?

A few months ago I reported on a DMC thread so rare, that Disney made sure it couldn't be purchased in a skein. It is a thread that perfectly encapsulates one of its most beloved characters. But it turns out, that I was scraping the surface. It's one that revealed an even rarer thread.  …

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DMC Labels through history by tyrsa (Source: reddit)

How To Age DMC Threads?

I regularly get contacted about how to age DMC threads, and I'm always willing to help as it normally opens up a whole interesting nest of information. This was exactly the case recently when someone managed to get their hands on some 1920s DMC threads that even DMC didn't have copies of (more on that…

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