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Selection of cross stitch in ModernHoopla frames (Source: ModernHoopla.ca)
I do my best not to champion one brand here, I want to stay as impartial as possible, but occasionally a product will come along and I’ll be so bowled over that I have to shout from the rooftops. Today, I want to talk about ModernHoopla. I’ve even managed to secure a 10% discount using…
DMC Secret Perfume threads apple mini kit front cover (Source: broderie city)
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…
DMC 724 next to DMC 974
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. …
DMC 868 or 898
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…