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thread plastic rings (source: DMC)
A few months ago we looked into needles in some depth. We looked into why cross stitch needles have those weird numbers and we looked at how cross stitch needles were made. But it turns out that threads are just as interesting. We found this ace video from DMC that not only shows you some…
Discontinued US only DMC threads (source: 123stitch.com)
Everyone loves a good collection of threads, but unless you have the whole set of DMC threads you're going to need a way to keep track of what you have, and haven't got. That's why we created this awesome colored spreadsheet of all standard, metallic, variations, variegated, Coloris and Étoile 6 strand DMC threads, so…
New DMC Mouline Etoile Threads (source: sewandso.co.uk)
It's been a busy few months for the DMC thread company, with the addition of 35 new threads back in September, and now, a whole new set of specialist threads for October. These 35 new threads dubbed the "DMC Mouline Etoile" (star mill) series are 35 new six-strand threads with the slightest sparkle added…
Cross Stitch Backs by My Poppet Makes (source: mypoppet.com.au)
I've heard a shocking amount of people talk about the backs of the cross stitch, including some of my stitching friends. And honestly; no one cares. At all. Here's the thing; the back of your cross stitch CAN be neat, but sometimes it just CAN'T. The reason is all about the pattern. Let's explain…