Band 4 is satin stitch with 4 strands of floss. There are many factors besides the thickness to consider when buying on the spool vs skein. 
But I can also see how it could be problematic if you tend to mix brands while youre stitching. This is distributed by Coats and Clark, and I really only know about their products. Use this handy Anchor color conversion tool for shade recommendations for your embroidery patterns. Spools look really pretty and I can see advantages to the retailer. I dont wish to make an investment in more of the Aurafil floss. I truly hope DMC dont go down this route. I have tried the Aurafil floss as well. I think we will have to investigate further. This may be a solution, might try it. The thread is not really consistent. Bulkier to store - with DMC you can store in plastic bags which will pack into a smaller space, but with a spool this is not possible so if you end up with a larger collection it will take up a lot more storage space and make stitching while travelling more challenging. Now the wholesale people wanted to conquer the embroidery market and use it as a substitute for stranded cotton. However, making spools is a totally different story. Ive stayed away from talking about these in the past, as firstly, its North America only for now, and Anchor threads arent popular across the world (even if they scored highly in our roundup of the best cross stitch threads). Id never even heard of, let along tried, this thread, but I do have a 5 strand skein of Weeks Dye Works thread!!! DMC does sell cones but they are a massive 450 yards which is a crazy amount for most people and are more for people making up pattern kits who want to buy the thread wholesale. From shop ThreadArt1, ad by PenelopeTextiles Thank you, I do a lot of blackwork and often look for different weights. Formerly Colorado Stitcher who is now stitching in the Valley of the Sun.
Ad from shop ColonialCraftsAnnex I just bought some yesterday but now Im trying to figure out if I only want one strand, do I go about unwinding the whole thing similar to how you would do to a skein? Or is the thread size narrow enough to spin around in the eye of the needle? And for tatting the amount of strands is not as important as long as it remains fairly consistent throughout the spool. Plastic spools - in a time where plastic is increasingly demonized and people aim to reduce their use, it seems like a step backwards and could be off-putting for some. First, I noticed that it is finer than most 6-stranded embroidery floss. One of these days Ill dig it out and give it a try though. Now, keep in mind the thread IS a twisted thread it just doesnt boing up and twist when used. We previously reviewed Anchor floss and did a comparison to 4 other popular threads. Anchor spool is 10.9 yards and costs $1.09 CAD works out to $0.10 per yard, However, looking at JoAnnes website the price in the US is the same between DMC and Anchor, DMC skein is 8.7 yards and costs $0.60 USD which works out to $0.07 per yard, Anchor spool is 10.9 yards and costs $0.75 USD works out to $0.07 per yard. DMC Embroidery Thread on Floor Spinning Rack (Source: grovesltd.co.uk)This is where the speculation comes into play Im afraid to say. I really did not care for it. You also get all the benefits of using bobbins from the get-go. We might say presentation is everything, but when it comes to threads, I tend to judge more by performance.
Thank you for all your information. I was wondering if this product would be useful as a tatting thread? From shop EverythingIndian, ad by snugglymonkey Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. And Anchor is used to this type of thing too, their metallic embroidery threads are already on spools. Anchor Spools are available 438 solid colors and 12 multi-colors on 10.9 yard (10 m) spools- -25% more floss than skeins. Just food for thoughtId like to hear your take on it too. FREE shipping, ad by OliverTwistsFibres So why are they in more stores? Plus 20 popular colors are available on a 32.8 yard (30 meter) spool. I have so much DMC (pretty much the whole color range) and also quite a lot of Anchor, so it doesnt make much sense to even try something new and not quite as good as the old standbys. You can spin in one direction and the thread looks like the down stroke of a Z and if you spin the other direction it looks like the downstroke part of an S. In yarns and thread, it is either S or Z. Hi there, I have been thinking about trying Aurifill for hand stitching for a long time. The floss worked up pretty well. There is currently no official Anchor equivalent to the 01-35 colors that DMC released late in 2017. I thought it looked kind of fuzzy in a way I didnt like the look of. NO sign up. That is like 14 or so DMC skeins ( for 5$, and thats like 122 (?) They felt, in fact, like linen thread more than cotton thread. The colors are lovely, though, and Im sure Ill find a use for the floss I still havebut I wont buy it again. I feel the best thing about them is that they come on spools.
Do you think this floss is enough thinner than DMC/Anchor that it might be worth investigating for this? "The Valley of Heart's Delight" Gets its First Review! Ad from shop CopperCentaurStudios Captcha failed to load. Band 5 is cross stitch with 4 strands of floss. AncoraCrafts Band 2 is cross stitch with 2 strands of floss. Are you part of the army sewing masks? Desire to support local needlework shops (LNS) - if there is one. Did you buy them on line? Ad from shop TopNousCaftStore That mostly comes down to cost. For applique though, I am still on the fence. It doesnt pill, lint, flake, or anything like that. You wouldve noticed. From shop EmbroideryDesignsFE, ad by ClaudiasSewCreations Those boxes look lovely, esp. We dont know yet if there is an introductory price, or even why Canada seems to be getting the short straw, but price savings from the manufacturer and retailer, will likely find their way to us too. Any input on the thread? Learn how your comment data is processed. Yes, I have come across Aurifil several years ago. If you werent aware up until now, Anchor Threads have started selling their embroidery threads in big-box American and Canadian stores on spools. EmbroideryDesignsFE Ad from shop AncoraCrafts Surprisingly, though, it didnt pill. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. I prefer the range, the feel and quality of DMC and Anchor! No, I dont think theres any coating. The second big issue for retailers is upkeep. The sheen, or rather the absence of it, was a problem too. When I stripped the threads, they ran through my fingers and felt decidedly less smooth than other flosses. Skeins also allow me to take my current project with me when I travel. I adore, beyond measure, Aurifil thread for hand piecing. I love Sulky for black work. Its just doesnt have as much sheen as other mercerized cottons. Feel free to chime in below! A reader mentioned it to me, and my curiosity was piqued. I use aurafil for sewing but not sure I would change because I really prefer DMC and Anchor threads for xstitch and embroidery. The colors are lovely but happy I only bought a few of them. Its the same as the anchor that comes in the skein, That looks exactly like my jo anns lol except they had less inventory, I had to go to a couple different ones to find it lol, Its 79 cent a spool compared to like 50 cent but you get 10 yards instead of 7 I think. So even if we dont like it; we may be stuck with it! The first reason for this is cost. Please. I think that says enough I love it in comparison to other makes. Have you ever anticipated something you were determined to like? The twisting thing is true, at least with the threads I used, but I dont know if that aspect is worth it! Id carefully test each color for colorfastness, etc. I also have a few spools of their 12 wt thread that I intend to try for hand quilting. FREE shipping, ad by TopNousCaftStore The kind of difference that you could see within a single vendor due to dye lots. Never mind the price tag, DMC is 8 point something yards for 35c (more or less) the aurifloss is five dollars (average of the few sites I looked at quickly) for 18 yards.
You can read the indications about Aurifloss here, if you want to know about washability. Less expensive than DMC, is it worth the money? Spools eliminate the need to rewind the floss onto cards. The thread is more compact that DMC or Anchor. I havent tried it yet with long and short stitch, but I suspect that it wont blend as well as softer threads do. Check your local facility to see which plastics they accept. I am looking for products with a wider range of brilliant colors.
From shop PenelopeTextiles, ad by yuhsiutomas They did a block of the month thing a few year ago. Thank you for this review. For 20 of the colors a larger spool is available (32 yards). Available in an 444 solid shades (with a further 24 multicolour and 16 ombre shades too). Sulky petites can be used for cross stitch. writhing around, searching standing uppatting down my clothessearching. yuhsiutomas As you do, I really like wooden spools, and most of the places I have looked show plastic spools. However whilst the change is an interesting one on the surface, I think its likely that this is the future of selling threads. Were all careful not to do that, right? There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Thanks so much for your review. Thank you for this review of this thread. It just never twisted on itself. Saludos desde AZ, Hi, Claudia I wouldnt necessarily invest in it for hand embroidery.
But, but. Have a nice day, Jessica. I finally pulled the frayed thread down to the base of my work and cut it clean and worked with the other 5 strands and managed to stitch a line of stitching that looked well. In addition, theyre open to the elements, including strong store lights that cause discoloration of threads often thought to be dye lot issues. I just didnt like the texture of the thread. Having an alternative manufacturer available encourages further development in the market, healthily competition and options and the larger shelf-space dedicated to cross-stitching can only be good for our craft. Ad from shop ThreadArt1 JezDesignsCrafts Ad from shop RAYLINEDO Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. ThreadArt1 Some strand counts may be too little or too much for the fabric count, but I wanted to be uniform throughout. I stripped them, but there were only two strands. ), Cost (spool has more on it for the same or less amount of money), Ease of obtaining (Anchor floss may not be available at my LNS). Please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site. =). Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. And Ive never seen a six-stranded thread available commercially on spools. TheThreadGatherer Makers everywhere are digging into their fabric and thread stashes to generously sew and donate masks. https://www.joann.com/red-poppy/222223365P40.html, https://www.joann.com/anchor-cotton-10.9yd-embroidery-floss-green/zprd_18276295a.html, Edit to add: I think this is the machine-embroidery one: https://anchorcrafts.com/en/machine-embroidery/anchor-cotton. Im sure you can all recall seeing lines of boxes of DMC threads spreading across yards of shelving? As I read this post, I found myself saying a rude word over and over again as each negative emerged. These are third party technologies used for things like interest based Etsy ads. And finally, though there is a slight sheen from mercerization, it isnt as much as the sheen you see on other mercerized cottons. Your browser's Javascript functionality is turned off. I know now that I really dont need to try it. The next winner here is Anchor themselves. Ad from shop EmbroideryDesignsFE Thanks for sharing this information. You can all recall those boxes of threads, but I bet you can also recall those spinning storage units, even though theyve almost been entirely phased out by DMC (although Anchor still uses them). TopNousCaftStore Very interesting. The threads are made in Italy, out of long staple cotton. From shop SewFunFonts, ad by CraftyWoolFelt There are 18 yards on a spool. Time to switch threads! Im not sure what you mean by knots where joined? From shop SarahEmbroideryArt, ad by CopperCentaurStudios Shade recommendations to be used only as guide, and not as a direct matching or identical. From shop Silks4u. Anchor Stranded Cotton is a 6 strand extra-long staple 100% Egyptian cotton embroidery thread. Aurafil is awesome for machine sewing.
From shop RAYLINEDO, $19.99 Anchor 1305 Variegated Embroidery Floss Sunrise, ad by EmbroideryDesignsFE It has that dry feel that I associate with cheaper craft threads. at Amazon?
Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. So I reached for the remaining three strands to strip them. Cotton Floss in Color Palettes New from Sublime Stitching! But sadly, big businesses can make their opinions shout louder than stitchers. Exclusions subject to change. We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. What a divinely inspired idea! Ad from shop BlueRidgeNeedleart I bought a spool of black and I like it much better than DMC 310.
It is okay. When I first compared these side by side the floss on the spool seemed thinner than that on the skein. reviewed Anchor floss and did a comparison to 4 other popular threads. The color number is printed on the bottom label, so you will never lose track of what color is on the spool. Check the weight of the thread. Id love to hear your take on it! Ad from shop snugglymonkey Its clear that this is still in the testing phase, with a full rollout still not clear, but this action wouldnt have been taken unless there were benefits. Hi, Carol Well, just a caution: try before investing in a lot of them! Im able to store a few hundred skeins sorted in bags in just one manageable sized storage box these new spools would make that impossible. In fact, when stitched up, this thread almost looks matte. I didnt know anchor had machine embroidery thread too, but thats really interesting! Also the unnecessary plastic is just horrific. You can find an article on that here: https://www.needlenthread.com/2011/01/s-twisted-vs-z-twisted-embroidery-threads.html and in the article, at the end, I link to another article on the subject, where I show stitched samples with the two different twists.
Suzhouembroidery Lord Libidan Well that costs the retailer money. Great! And thank you, thank you, thank you for saying it is not suitable for Mountmellick embroidery. And this is when I had my Groundhog Day moment. I am certain I can use it in another project, I had chosen black. Robin in NM. I used some of their cotton machine embroidery threads. Most products may be shipped via standard ground (delivered in 3-5 business days), second day or next day.
Anchor Embroidery Floss, known worldwide for its superior quality and extensive color range, is now available on spools! For example, a stem stitch worked in the standard way will look like an outline stitch, when embroidered with a z-twisted thread, while it will look like a regular stem stitch, when worked with an s-twisted thread. Orders placed by 11:00 AM Central Time using second day or next day will ship the same day. Your photography does a great job of showing the strands very clearly, too. Its probably equivalent to 1.5 DMC. I was sent a spool of it though (in a mini pack with one of each size of the cotton threads), but Ive never used it. ColonialCraftsAnnex FREE shipping, ad by AncoraCrafts Will you tell me where you got your boxes of wooden spool thread, please? This isnt necessarily a bad thing. I would prefer silk on spools rather than hanks (what do you do with 22 meters of filament silk once youve cut it? For the customer, Anchor, and the retailers, the cost is reduced. We start with the customer. "She looks for wool and flax and works with her hands in delight" Proverbs 31:13 NAS. It sounds like there might be some kind of coating, since there are the knots where joined, but doesnt pill. Mary! Because of the matt effect, could it be used for Mountmellick? Recently the cross stitch world has been awash with opinions on Anchor Floss choice to move to spools in big box stores in North America, and away from the traditional skein. I really like the aurifil floss, its on a spool so doesnt get tangled up, it doesnt twist, I like the mat finish and the sustainable way it is made. The two colors I picked to compare were very close and just seemed to differ slightly in saturation. The third time it happened, I realized it wasnt me. snugglymonkey Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could get my hands onread more, 2022 Needle 'n Thread. Ad from shop SimplyUniqueBySheila One nice thing about skeins is they have only a bit of paper for packaging.
However, it also allows them to get into more stores. Very best, It is double mercerised resulting in a brilliant lustre, unique softness and an intense light reflection. NO monthly membership fees.
Rayons and some silks (and of course, machine threads) are z-twisted, which affects the way the stitch looks. But I will say the spools would, perhaps, prevent the tangled mess inconsiderate shoppers in chain stores leave the floss skeins. Overall, Im not really keen on the feel of the floss. Thank you for your comments regarding this embroidery thread. You might try Sulky hand stitching threadSulky 12 wt cotton. Pre-bobbinated - people either love or hate bobbins so this step is gone as they are already wound onto the spool and are ready to go! Over time DMC seem to have captured the majority of the market in embroidery thread (at least in North America) as it was readily available at local big box stores. From shop BenzieDesign, ad by SimplyUniqueBySheila Examining the thread closely, this is what I found. Thank you for your time, and beautiful work. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. ClaudiasSewCreations View Full Return Policy . I hope you found the blog post helpful and. Ad from shop yuhsiutomas I have been trying to accurately stitch Sunbonnet Sue hands with separated fingers and between the thickness of one strand of floss and my arthritic fingers the battle is joined. My gold and silver threads already come on spools. FREE shipping, ad by SewFunFonts Typically 6 strand embroidery floss by Anchor was mostly only available in smaller specialty needlework stores or more recently online but now they have branched out into big-box craft stores such as Michaels and JoAnns. Anchor Embroidery Thread on spools (Source: Anchorcrafts.com)So here we get into the meat of the issue. I think we just need to convince DMC and Anchor to use awesome little wooden spools . Hi, Robin thanks for your comment. Brutally honest reply: Its terrible for satin stitch. Great post, Mary. View Full Shipping Policy and Pricing , If your Michaels.com purchase does not meet your satisfaction, you may return it within two months (60 days) of purchase. This is the one area that I was really surprised about! Terms & Conditions I was in my local Joann's Fabric Store on July 22, with a friend and spotted this display of Anchor Floss on spools. Right now, DMC owns the cross stitch thread market, and Anchor has been losing ground (especially since the new DMC threads came out), so they need a way to compete. And when they arrived, I was immediately besotted. I was looking forward to using Aurifloss embroidery threads as well. No, it isnt matte enough for Mountmellick. Its an interesting thread to try. It does seem a bit flat in color. I think these are a great addition to see available in stores. I cut the thread and separated out a few strands to stitch with (this is called stripping the floss, and you can read about it here). For me spools will cause more home storage problems, skeins get wound into nice flat bobbins, spools are round, when you have a medium sized project with 40 colours thats easy to fit into a box, 40 spools is one massive box. I wasnt paying a lot of attention to the number of threads I was fiddling with, but more to the feel of them. Since you say it doesnt spread much, it probably wont be very good for satin stitch, dont you think? I personally would like to try it for marking linen or similar projects where utility is as or more important than decorative effect. Valid Online. In all fairness, I must add that my skein could be anywhere from 20 to 2 years old. Neatly arranged spools loaded with colorful hand embroidery threads, all lined up in little white boxes whats not to love? This is six-stranded floss that is exactly the same as DMC. ), but there are some benefits. Saying no will not stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. From shop TheThreadGatherer, ad by JezDesignsCrafts Then I started second-guessing. Whatever you think of these new spools, its likely that this is only the first step, and I think were likely to see a lot more in the future. Beautiful Day Heartfelt charity quilt along Fat Quarter Shop quilt pattern by Cory Yoder blocks so far, Quilt Finishes for 2021 (and Beyond)Part 2: The Palimpsest Series, Holiday Treat, December 2019: A Small Sale, Anchor Floss on Spools as Seen at Joann's. RAYLINEDO The first is that price point. Those threads have a beautiful glow to them, not as shiny as perle cotton, which to me is a good thing. There is a cross stitch pattern I want to stitch one day (Big Red Ship of Life, by Ink Circles), that I dream of doing one over one on 40 count. Edit: looks like I was wrong, see comment below mine. Hi Mary, I tried it. Ad from shop LovefromLauraMay So, for me I will be sticking with the skeins. Ad from shop BenzieDesign You may return the item to a Michaels store (excluding Michaels Pro Returns) or by mail. Our spools are made from polypropylene which is a Class 5 recyclable. Dj vu, repeatedly. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address.
Thats too bad.! Well, there are benefits to stores too. I havent tried it with satin stitch, but I will. Aurifloss comes in 270 colors. That sounded weird to me so I emailed to Aurofil and got a response that says the same your information does. Thanks for your comments, they help me to have a clear idea of what to expect, not pilling is a plus. No, Tauri I dont think so. It would probably be ok on needlepoint, if the canvas is fine enough, but theres not a lot of spread in it, which is always nice on a canvas. I like those wooden spool, though. Floss rolls smoothly off the spool and doesnt tangle or knot when pulling out a length to work with. I saw an advertisement in one of the cross stitch magazines and thought the thread was too fuzzy and dry looking. PenelopeTextiles Now, that is an anomaly! DMC Thread Inventory Spreadsheet Updated, discoloration of threads often thought to be dye lot issues. Theres no rayon its 100% cotton. Discontinued and Sometimes Hard-to-Find New DMC Threads, Alternative replacement thread colors to use, Review of DMC Snap & Stitch Chart Conversion Service, What it is, how it works and if you should use it, The Problem with Cross-Stitch Pattern Previews. Ad from shop TheThreadGatherer I will try out the Sulky 12 pt, however. All Rights Reserved.Terms of UsePrivacy & Disclosure. A stranded floss thread would never be suitable for Mountmellick embroidery even if it had no shine. United States | English (US) | $ (USD), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. I havent actually stitched with it because the website said you couldnt put it in a warm air dryer. If youve ever stitched with Sullivans, its kind of like that. It literally never happened with this thread. ), Thats always bugged me too! The display is very nice and it appears it will have all the anchor colors using the same numbers on the skeins. I'd add a 5th consideration - do we really need more plastic waste added to the world? The colours are wonderfully saturated, and I have high hopes for them!
Thanks again Bobbie B. I use Aurifil for a lot of my sewing and it seems like good quality thread (and my sewing machine likes it better than some other brands Ive used), but I guess I dont feel like theres a big hole to fill in the floss market, so Ive never been terribly inspired to try out their flosses. Ad from shop JezDesignsCrafts And, upon delving into the subject, I discovered that it comes on . The company also does this thing where they have designer make small patterns. It was just being put up so it is not complete. Thanks for your expert opinion. The spool has 10m of 100% cotton six strand embroidery floss. I have been slowly experimenting with the different weights of Aurifils machine and hand sewing threads for quilt piecing and applique. It may also help to prevent threads being mixed up by customers who pick one up and then put it back in the wrong bin.