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Read more about the article DMC Secret Perfume Threads – A Forgotten Failure?
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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Read more about the article DMC 974 – The Rarest Thread?
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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Read more about the article Did DMC 868 Ever Exist?
DMC 868 or 898

Did DMC 868 Ever Exist?

Many lists of threads include DMC 868, a dark brown color, often described as discontinued. But did it ever exist? No. It's simply an urban myth. But why do some people seem to be sure that the thread did exist? Are You Sure? DMC directly has confirmed that the thread does not, and has never…

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Read more about the article The Best Cross Stitch Scissors? The 6 Holding Point Scissor
Janome Xtratouch Embroidery Scissors (Source: amazon.com)

The Best Cross Stitch Scissors? The 6 Holding Point Scissor

For the longest time, I've been sure in my opinion that the Canary Micro Snip scissors were the best cross stitch scissors you could get. You can grab them with any hand, you can snip threads easily, no one can use them for other (non-cross stitch) uses, and you can even take them with you…

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