It is stitched on 36 ct "Summer Khaki" linen with 2 WDW threads as called for. Then I substituted Gloriana Autumn Arbor instead of NN Woodland Fantasy since I already had the Gloriana. Finally, instead of DMC, I used Sullivans floss just to see what it was like. The girls at my LNS really like it and they carry it, so I was curious.
After using it for this small project, I can't say that I found a big difference between the Sullivans and DMC. The colors are good and Sullivans does put the equivalent DMC number on the label.
The texture of the floss is just a tad rougher or less silky than DMC. For Spot of Autumn I used only one thread of floss, but I wonder if coverage using two threads would be better on a lower count fabric. Sometimes coverage with DMC black and white isn't good, it might be worth giving Sullivans a try. Will have to find a project with that in mind.
Drawn Thread designs always feature a variety of embroidery stitches, this one includes: satin stitches, smyrna cross, lazy daisy, double backstitches, and of course regular backstitches.
I love it!
9 comments:
Von, congratulations on your very pretty fall finish. Thank you for info about stitching with Sullivan's thread.
Oh Von, I love it too! ;)
What a pretty Fall design!! Interesting about the threads. I have not tried Sullivan's.
Hello Von! Thank you so much for visiting our blog today. Now I can see what a lovely blog you have. I can't wait to look through all your pretty stitches. It's so nice to find great blogs. I love your choice of patterns and colors...very pretty! RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
A very nice finish, so pretty.
A lovely finish, Von. I love the four seasonal spots very much but haven't stitched them yet.
Oh, I love this finish! Such beautiful stitches.
Such a cute stitch! I don't think I've ever seen Sullivan's floss anywhere!
So pretty!
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