When it comes to cross-stitching, the choices of thread colors can seem endless, yet there's one debate that has puzzled stitchers for years; BLANC or B5200. Both are white DMC threads and while they may appear identical at first glance, there are subtle differences that can impact your projects. So we look to ask the…
Whenever I start a new cross stitch, I always reach out to my collection of DMC threads. Its something all of us cross stitchers do. Once we find the right thread for us, we stick to it. But considering that selecting the right thread is crucial for bringing your projects to life, I wonder if…
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…
This post was originally in XStitch Magazine Issue 16: Cute, and has been adapted. When I first heard this issue was going to be titled “cute” my heart sank a bit. That isn’t to say there aren’t some truly great cute patterns out there, or even that I don’t do cute things myself, after all,…
