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Thank you, I do a lot of blackwork and often look for different weights. Anchor 1305 Variegated Embroidery Floss Sunrise, ad by EmbroideryDesignsFE I dont know why. It has that dry feel that I associate with cheaper craft threads. Saludos desde AZ, Hi, Claudia I wouldnt necessarily invest in it for hand embroidery. 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? FREE shipping, ad by OliverTwistsFibres I have been tempted to try this, but I think I just stick with DMC and Anchor. I am not sure how to tell, and not sure that makes a difference thickness wise. Today Ill tell you a little bit about this stranded cotton embroidery floss from Aurifil, which is called Aurifloss. Ad from shop PenelopeTextiles We do this with marketing and advertising partners (who may have their own information theyve collected). Ad from shop SarahEmbroideryArt I didnt have to drop my needle to let the thread untwist. ColonialCraftsAnnex It literally never happened with this thread. People really do love or hate this idea, and I wont be picking sides today (sorry for those who wanted me to! cotton thread spools pure sewing threads anchor charms needle polyester ribbon stitch pearl embroidery kits beads cross craft crafts So I reached for the remaining three strands to strip them. I wasnt paying a lot of attention to the number of threads I was fiddling with, but more to the feel of them. and finally, cutting another length of thread. I know now that I really dont need to try it. Maybe its five-stranded. Brutally honest reply: Its terrible for satin stitch. Cookie Policy, 3 Ways Cross Stitch Helps Me Destress and Keep My Sanity. There is a handy DMC to Anchor conversion chart on the display rack. And this is why were seeing these spools in stores right now, especially the big box ones. The cut piece on the left in the photo below is from the spool, the other is from the skein. And this is when I had my Groundhog Day moment. FREE shipping, ad by TopNousCaftStore Well that costs the retailer money. I think we will have to investigate further. One nice thing about skeins is they have only a bit of paper for packaging.

A stranded floss thread would never be suitable for Mountmellick embroidery even if it had no shine. From shop yuhsiutomas, $67.99 Ad from shop Silks4u Neatly arranged spools loaded with colorful hand embroidery threads, all lined up in little white boxes whats not to love? I think that says enough 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. I dont buy Anchor, as I much prefer DMC, but this idea would stop me buying Anchor if I did. Mary! Also, to add a new twist, Anchor is now selling their floss on a spool rather than the traditional skein. 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. This is interesting to know, thank you Mary! Baby Shower is Oeko_Tex certified. I thought it looked kind of fuzzy in a way I didnt like the look of. Ad from shop RAYLINEDO BUY IN BULK: Everyday low prices for everyone! Check your local facility to see which plastics they accept. I agree the strands are light and flimsy and feel like a cheaper version of embroidery floss. It sounds like there might be some kind of coating, since there are the knots where joined, but doesnt pill. 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. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. ), 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). I havent actually stitched with it because the website said you couldnt put it in a warm air dryer. Very best, But it did strike me as curious that its so noticeably finer than other standard 6-stranded cottons. 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. The second big issue for retailers is upkeep. From shop CopperCentaurStudios, ad by BlueRidgeNeedleart Do you think this floss is enough thinner than DMC/Anchor that it might be worth investigating for this? I adore, beyond measure, Aurifil thread for hand piecing. It is especially encouraging to see the big-box craft stores like Michaels and JoAnns expanding the cross-stitching lines that they carry as at one point a lot of them seemed to be cutting back on carrying cross-stitching & embroidery items. Learn more. 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. Surprisingly, though, it didnt pill. 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. Hi, Kristel yes, youre right its not as smooth as other floss, and it does tend to look a bit fuzzy on the spool. From shop EmbroideryDesignsFE, ad by ClaudiasSewCreations I like those wooden spool, though. TopNousCaftStore Overall, Im not really keen on the feel of the floss. Maybe its not really six-stranded thread. They did a block of the month thing a few year ago. . 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. Perhaps, being spooled, it might work for punch needling. I used some of their cotton machine embroidery threads. Large spool limited to 20 colors length 30 meters (32.8 yards) - $2.99 CAD (0.09 per yard). I'd add a 5th consideration - do we really need more plastic waste added to the world? But I think in these times its a backwards step. I use aurafil for sewing but not sure I would change because I really prefer DMC and Anchor threads for xstitch and embroidery. Will you tell me where you got your boxes of wooden spool thread, please? These are for machines and are single stranded and not as "fluffy" as regular floss. 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. However whilst the change is an interesting one on the surface, I think its likely that this is the future of selling threads. View Full Return Policy . They come in two sizes, 10m (10.9 yards) in every color, and 30m (32.8 yards) in 20 colors. Since you say it doesnt spread much, it probably wont be very good for satin stitch, dont you think? It just doesnt feel like a good thread. Your email address will not be published. From shop TheThreadGatherer, ad by JezDesignsCrafts 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. Its an interesting thread to try. Required fields are marked *. By optimizing the manufacturing process, they save money. The kind of difference that you could see within a single vendor due to dye lots. Im not sure what you mean by knots where joined? The second is most people use bobbins to store their threads. It was just being put up so it is not complete. I feel the best thing about them is that they come on spools. I like to blend colours. Youre great! This is news to me! Maybe I separated four out when I cut the thread No, you didnt. We start with the customer.

I am looking for products with a wider range of brilliant colors. Just food for thoughtId like to hear your take on it too. Suzhouembroidery I can see where a finer cotton floss might come in handy some time, so maybe the difference in weight is a good thing. "She looks for wool and flax and works with her hands in delight" Proverbs 31:13 NAS. Please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site. And threads, even the expensive ones, arent going to bring in a big profit for the space used. 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. Please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site. (Anchor website). She said to use threads in the sewing machine that dont twist and tangle. And when they arrived, I was immediately besotted. You cant put silk on a bobbin, so it just ends up hanging around getting dirty, Privacy Policy This is the exact same anchor that comes in the skein for embroidery/cross stitch. Yes, I think Im with you, Jessica. Shade recommendations to be used only as guide, and not as a direct matching or identical. And thank you, thank you, thank you for saying it is not suitable for Mountmellick embroidery. Plus 20 popular colors are available on a 32.8 yard (30 meter) spool. Ive seen Aurifils machine embroidery threads, but I didnt know they produced a stranded embroidery cotton for hand stitching. second, the impact on my thread storage at home would be awful. OliverTwistsFibres Using the 50 wt thread for hand applique last week, I noticed the same as you it does feel dry. The floss worked up pretty well. It just never twisted on itself. I have never seen it, let alone tried it, though, the fact that it is on spools and takes up so much more space means that because I have limited space, I will be sticking to DMC. Ad from shop ThreadArt1 Thank you for your time, and beautiful work. I normally stay with the tried-and-true stuff mostly for budget reasons, but its good to know about this. I prefer the range, the feel and quality of DMC and Anchor! But I believe it will be the future of selling embroidery threads. Or is the thread size narrow enough to spin around in the eye of the needle? I truly hope DMC dont go down this route. at Amazon? They felt, in fact, like linen thread more than cotton thread. I just took a fabulous art quilting/thread painting class with wonderful Pam Holland. Im sure you can all recall seeing lines of boxes of DMC threads spreading across yards of shelving? I would prefer silk on spools rather than hanks (what do you do with 22 meters of filament silk once youve cut it? Because of the matt effect, could it be used for Mountmellick? One of these days Ill dig it out and give it a try though. 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. Robin in NM. Those boxes look lovely, esp. =). Hi, Beth I use Sulky Petite for tambour work. I just didnt like the texture of the thread. Its probably equivalent to 1.5 DMC. 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). Ad from shop OliverTwistsFibres 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. Aurifloss comes in 270 colors. From shop AncoraCrafts, ad by Silks4u The display is really nice - I think the spools distinguish the brand from the DMC which it is placed next to within the store, otherwise just more skeins could be confused as one large display, and it shows their threads off well.

Did you buy them on line? Dj vu, repeatedly. I trust your comments. The set of stitches on the left in each sample is floss from the spool, the right side is from the skein. The threads are made in Italy, out of long staple cotton.

Well, like I said, performance is everything, so I set about testing the threads as far as stitchability goes. Ad from shop ColonialCraftsAnnex But I think there are some quality control issues, and Id not be willing to replace tried-and-true threads like DMC and Anchor with this particular floss, or trust it on a project that Im putting lots of hours and effort into. I wonder if the process of winding the floss onto spools might have more tension on the thread and cause it to seem thinner. From shop BlueRidgeNeedleart, ad by ColonialCraftsAnnex Any input on the thread? ), but there are some benefits. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. I have never even heard of Aurifloss, but I love Aurifil thread for general sewing and piecing of quilts. Storage (will I need a new system if I use spools? Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Well, there are benefits to stores too. When I stripped the threads, they ran through my fingers and felt decidedly less smooth than other flosses. The third time it happened, I realized it wasnt me. In all fairness, I must add that my skein could be anywhere from 20 to 2 years old. 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. Spools eliminate the need to rewind the floss onto cards. I found working with 6 strands of thread for a folk appearance and a straight stitch difficult. I would say three strands of Aurifloss are equal to about two strands of DMC or Anchor. The spools are somewhat rustic little wooden spools, not plastic spools. Anchor Stranded Cotton is a 6 strand extra-long staple 100% Egyptian cotton embroidery thread. It seems like items that have this floss in them cannot be put in the dryer. By having them on spools, youre cutting down on all that bobbin work. When my smocking friends and I first heard of this floss we were interested. I love Sulky for black work. Although, I must admit for some projects that jumbo spool with 30 m could be temping! With spools hidden behind others, no thread is shown to the light longer than it needs to be, cutting down on color changes and dust collection. From shop TopNousCaftStore, $29.99 From shop ThreadArt1, ad by PenelopeTextiles The colour choice is fabulous and they are easy to split into your required strand number. Now, keep in mind the thread IS a twisted thread it just doesnt boing up and twist when used. BenzieDesign Aurofil thread remains my favorite: very strong, very fine. Ad from shop SimplyUniqueBySheila Desire to support local needlework shops (LNS) - if there is one. EmbroideryDesignsFE So even if we dont like it; we may be stuck with it! FREE shipping, ad by SewFunFonts Thanks Mary! Ad from shop yuhsiutomas Also the unnecessary plastic is just horrific. If you werent aware up until now, Anchor Threads have started selling their embroidery threads in big-box American and Canadian stores on spools. Spool Color number is 0336, skein is 336. That sounded weird to me so I emailed to Aurofil and got a response that says the same your information does. It is really much costlier than DMC so unless it was a specific color I would not use it. Exclusions subject to change. Sulky petites can be used for cross stitch. Anchor Spools are available 438 solid colors and 12 multi-colors on 10.9 yard (10 m) spools- -25% more floss than skeins. 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. Available in an 444 solid shades (with a further 24 multicolour and 16 ombre shades too). Thats how I felt about Aurifloss. LovefromLauraMay Its just on a spool. I had to shorten my thread length and was surprised that it did not tangle. Anchor Embroidery Floss, known worldwide for its superior quality and extensive color range, is now available on spools! Mary, I had never heard of Aurifloss so I went looking at all my favorite places to shop or order thread and finally simply put Aurifloss in the search engine and found it at Pumpkinvine Corner which is located in Georgia, USA, and is a mail-order business for quilters.

Be sure to like and follow us on our Thread-Bare Stitching Facebook Page and check out our links page for a full list of all of our social media channels and services Thread-Bare Links. snugglymonkey I stripped them, but there were only two strands. Cosmo Embroidery Floss: First Impressions, https://www.needlenthread.com/2013/10/tambour-embroidery-project.html, https://www.needlenthread.com/2011/01/s-twisted-vs-z-twisted-embroidery-threads.html. NO sign up. By signing up for email from Yarnspirations.com, I acknowledge I've read and agree to the, Introducing Anchor Embroidery Floss on Spools, Download Anchor Fan Palm Leaf Cross Stitch design, Download Anchor Jungle Hand Embroidered Design, Download Anchor Sunflower Cross Stitch design, Download Anchor Cupcake Cross Stitch Design, Download Anchor Raccoon Cross Stitch design, See More From Sew an Adult Or Child Face Mask, See More From Introducing Aunt Lydia's Baby Shower Crochet Thread, Introducing Aunt Lydia's Baby Shower Crochet Thread. 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. And finally, though there is a slight sheen from mercerization, it isnt as much as the sheen you see on other mercerized cottons. Michaels and the Michaels logo and other trademarks and logos used on this site are owned or licensed by Michaels Stores, Inc. All rights reserved. Very interesting. The thread is more compact that DMC or Anchor. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Ad from shop LovefromLauraMay Ad from shop Suzhouembroidery No pull skein! Band 5 is cross stitch with 4 strands of floss. I do not like threads that pill! I will try out the Sulky 12 pt, however. I didnt warm to the thread as I found the low number of colours compared to that of DMC a problem. Your browser's Javascript functionality is turned off.

There are some interesting things about itbut.. overall, Im not super thrilled with it. Its 100% cotton. 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. Get the latest on trends, deals and promotions. Day 215 A Year of Gratitude and Joy Stitches, WELCOME TO THE CHILLY HOLLOW NEEDLEPOINT ADVENTURE, 50th Anniversary ANG Auction Begins Today. Great! The colors are gorgeous, by the way. They company is not very kind to the sewer, because the pattern may use any of their colors in sometimes the most unbelievably tiny amount. Looks like you already have an account! Anchor Embroidery Thread on spools (Source: Anchorcrafts.com)So here we get into the meat of the issue. The colors are lovely, though, and Im sure Ill find a use for the floss I still havebut I wont buy it again. Or do you have any questions about the thread? Examining the thread closely, this is what I found.

DMC Thread Inventory Spreadsheet Updated, discoloration of threads often thought to be dye lot issues. This is the one area that I was really surprised about! But notes, their range is 444 colors and DMC is now 482 so there is not the complete coverage. I am certain I can use it in another project, I had chosen black. As I read this post, I found myself saying a rude word over and over again as each negative emerged. 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. My gold and silver threads already come on spools. I think I have found the answer to your question about threads twisting!

No, Tauri I dont think so. Thanks for sharing this information. Thanks for the review. The benefits are numerous (and we really mean that) for all parts of the chain. As I anticipated the arrival of the threads, I was already determined to like them. PenelopeTextiles As you do, I really like wooden spools, and most of the places I have looked show plastic spools. Get great tips, deals, and inspiration just for you, plus, sign-up today and. They felt dry and a little bumpy. That definitely takes it out the the realm for smockers as far as I am concerned. For applique though, I am still on the fence. I looked closely at the Aurifloss, and it is s-twisted as well. BlueRidgeNeedleart I purchased color 0336. Ive never heard of it before. I was thinking I would need to give in and go no finer than 35/36 count, simply because Ive always found over one tricky on the higher counts as I run out of /room/ for the floss because it fills up all the space. I embroidered for a while with the thread, and I noticed some points while I was stitching with it. I was in my local Joann's Fabric Store on July 22, with a friend and spotted this display of Anchor Floss on spools. Valid Online. Bonus fun fact: In the 1960s Anchor used to sell their embroidery thread on wooden spools! Id carefully test each color for colorfastness, etc. ThreadArt1 And for tatting the amount of strands is not as important as long as it remains fairly consistent throughout the spool. Band 2 is cross stitch with 2 strands of floss. There are threads already available that have been designed specifically for Mountmellick embroidery, so why do we need anything else? Our spools are made from polypropylene which is a Class 5 recyclable. DMC skein is 8.7 yards and costs $0.79 CAD which works out to $0.09 per yard. I love it in comparison to other makes. If youre looking for a finer stranded cotton, it might fill the bill. They are used in quilting a lot. Here are a few I can think of: Personally, I try my best to support the needlework shops whenever possible. Floss rolls smoothly off the spool and doesnt tangle or knot when pulling out a length to work with. *I do not, even one little bit, like any but the black Aurifloss.*. Hm. 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, Natalie Just to clarify, its not perfectly matte. Id love to hear your take on it! EXCLUSIONS: Great Buy items; clearance; doorbusters; MichaelsPro Packs; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; gift cards; LEGO; sewing machines; craft technology & accessories; Cricut, Silhouette; Christmas trees. 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. From shop CraftyWoolFelt, ad by RAYLINEDO I was intrigued by this and purchased a spool to compare with Anchor floss I have at home. Bottom line is, these new spools will just take up far too much space. From shop Suzhouembroidery, ad by SarahEmbroideryArt But this thread doesnt really fit into that picture. Thanks so much for your review. Thank you for all your information. Maybe when the price goes down and I have more stash space I will try it. I like it a lot and it doesnt twist as bad as DMC. The stitch order and floss count are the same for all: Band 1 is tent stitch with 2 strands of floss. A superior six strand extra-long staple 100% Egyptian cotton embroidery thread, Anchor Stranded Cottonis double mercerized, resulting in a brilliant luster, unique softness and an intense light reflection. Its doesnt seem to have a soft spread to it, that youll get with other stranded cottons.

From shop ColonialCraftsAnnex, ad by LovefromLauraMay Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. And Ive never seen a six-stranded thread available commercially on spools. Normally, when youre working with floss especially on stitches like stem stitch or a stabbed chain stitch youll get some thread twist going on, and youll have to pause and let your thread untwist. You wouldve noticed. In addition, you either love the idea, or hate it. I was looking forward to using Aurifloss embroidery threads as well. You would know about this if you are a spinner of yarn. The next winner here is Anchor themselves. From your description, it sounds like this floss is more suitable for needlepoint filling stitches or darning designs, rather than cross stitch yet you say there is no spread to help with burying the thread into the ground. I hope you found the blog post helpful and. I havent tried it yet with long and short stitch, but I suspect that it wont blend as well as softer threads do. Interesting. Feel free to chime in below! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://anchorcrafts.com/en/machine-embroidery/anchor-cotton. Cotton Floss in Color Palettes New from Sublime Stitching! 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. Time to switch threads! From shop RAYLINEDO, $19.99 Skeins also allow me to take my current project with me when I travel. I love it when hand embroidery threads come on spools. This is six-stranded floss that is exactly the same as DMC. Its definitely a different thread! Normally Im not a pastel person, but those spools of the pastels made me yearn for them. 2021 Thread Bare, Inc. All rights reserved. Its much more expensive than regular floss, and I just dont find the quality to be as good. We might say presentation is everything, but when it comes to threads, I tend to judge more by performance. If youve ever stitched with Sullivans, its kind of like that. I did use it in my project but had to add a little DMC to make the thread look fuller. You also get all the benefits of using bobbins from the get-go. The single largest issue to a retailer, for any product, is the rate of return for shelf space. 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). It is ideal for a wide range of embroidery techniques, including cross stitch on various fabric counts, freestyle embroidery, canvas work and many other forms of counted thread embroidery. The squares were 4 by 6 and it required 4 to 6 threads per block. This isnt necessarily a bad thing. I have not heard of Aurifil thread, and would like to try it. first, theres the environmental impact of the plastic spools (I already dont like the fact that the skein labels are now plastic, instead of the old paper ones) JezDesignsCrafts Strong matte floss is a good thing then.

Please. yards. And Anchor is used to this type of thing too, their metallic embroidery threads are already on spools. Were all careful not to do that, right? Hi, Olna Yes, I think it is fine enough that it might make a difference, but I would worry about the quality overall. I really did not care for it. I dont wish to make an investment in more of the Aurafil floss. They are on spools, which I dont like, but I do like them for cross stitch. Anchor floss is a superior 6-strand embroidery thread made from extra-long staple 100% Egyptian cotton, double mercerized for a brilliant luster and smooth finish.